Fretless Bongo

[Fred E.]

I currently have an unlined fretless Bongo & at one time an unlined fretless Sterling. I say this so often....but this time I mean it...at least for the time being...the fretless Bongo is a keeper. It's my best playing, best sounding, and most versatile fretless that I've owned.

And again, just speaking for myself, I prefer an unlined fretless. My first fretless was an unlined board & find it is much less confusing for me to play because as soon as I see a fretline, my finger wants to land behind it. However, everyone is different--great that EBMM gives the option.

 

[oli@bass]

Sterlings come toothless too.

Great wallpaper! (seriously)

 

[stretch80]

Stop!!

You guys have to STOP IT with all these pictures of gorgeous fretless bongos, with peizos no less! I can't take it! (the pain of not being in a bass-buying place..)

But seriously, they are all beautiful. I think Mingusbass's fretless 5 and adelucia's fretless 4 are pretty perfect. Buttercream fretless looks great!

I'm guessing that a HSp fretless must be unbelievable tone wise. I'd bet the Hp must be killer too. From my limited bongo experience, those might be among the best fretlesses available from anyone.

 

[AnthonyD]

Stretch - you are correct! The Bongo HSp is "THE" fretless among all fretless basses.


And Buttercream puts it all in a bee-you-tea-full package. I have actually tried to part with mine once or twice - but in reality I just cannot let this one out of my stable. It is absolutely infectious!


Not just my opinion... Just ask BP himself!

 

[bigvissch]

You guys are killing me. I am busting my butt to get a hold of a MM fretless and you go and do that to me. COME.. ON... Give a guy a break!!!

 

[MingusBASS]

I'm willing to say that my fretless Bongo is my best bass. It's unbelievable!!

 

[Mongo]

I'm currently awaiting my first Bongo (4HH, Stealth, fretted, delivery scheduled for Monday) and already I'm thinking I also need an unlined fretless w/piezos.

I know ebony isn't used at MM as a fingerboard but I can't help but think how a Stealth Bongo would sound/look with an unlined jet black ebony board.

 

[d'james]

wow... makes me wanna see the 6strings fretless bongo... if available

 

[Datta]

Yes...oh yes...there is , in fact I own a fretless Bongo. AWESOME!!!

Still have this beautiful bass? How does it work for you? I'm saving up for one just like it (HSP fretless).

If you had it to do over would you be tempted by a maple neck?

 

[Duarte]

is it there?

Oh yes ...it is there ...hiding in the shadows

 

[fly]

I know ebony isn't used at MM as a fingerboard

are we sure about that?



.....no really,are we?

 

[drTStingray]

You Bongo operators are v good at stoking up GAS in recent Bongo converts...............awesome looking fretlesses - esp those LE ones.

Off topic but is there a Big Al fretless?

 

[bassmonkeee]

are we sure about that?



.....no really,are we?

In 2007, when he posted that, he was correct. Now, the Stealth basses come with ebony, and the roasted necks have ebony, etc.

 

[Alvabass]

Now, the Stealth basses come with ebony

But no piezo bridge.

 

[Manfloozy]

Not mine anymore... but its out there... and an HSp!

 

[fly]

In 2007, when he posted that, he was correct. Now, the Stealth basses come with ebony, and the roasted necks have ebony, etc.

thank you kind sir.

 

[cellkirk74]

Fretless Bongos are really good, believe me...

 

[mmbassplayer]

Fretless Bongos are really good, believe me...

I don't believe you.

 

[cellkirk74]

I don't believe you.

Well, you don't need to, you already know it from personal experience.

I like that thing a lot, but still have to get used to play clean.

 

[T Alan]