Introducing new special edition instruments for the Music Man Premier Dealer Network.

[PeteDuBaldo]

Gamechanger????

Not available in this package, it still only comes in Henry Ford's favorite color (black)

 

[Freddels]

Not available in this package, it still only comes in Henry Ford's favorite color (black)

Probably still only available on the Reflex too. That's ok because it would temp me to not order a Bongo. Hopefully, the price won't be too high and the deposit will be reasonable (it is April - tax season afterall).

 

[bovinehost]

Hog Bongo in honeyburst.....these are exciting times, people.

 

[keko]

I'm more focused to those stainless steel frets?

 

[supadave]

Bongo in mahogany!! It could be heavy . . . but how can anyone resist?

I have an old Black Eagle. Its mahogany and it has contributed substantially to my physios wallet....but you're right, how can you resist??

 

[Freddels]

Mahogany is one of those woods that can be light or can be extremely heavy. I have a bass that is mahogany that I had built in the mid 80's and it's one of the lightest basses I own. So, it all depends.

I'm still trying to imagine what a mahogany honey burst bongo would look like.

 

[Big Poppa]

the african mahoghany is very light.

 

[KevinM]

the african mahoghany is very light.

Is there much tone difference from the basswood used on regular Bongos?

 

[laneline]

Bongo in mahogany!! It could be heavy . . . but how can anyone resist?

Like BP said , my BA5 SSS is ten bls. which was the same as the Bongo I had.

Is there much tone difference from the basswood used on regular Bongos?

Using the BA in passive as an example I would say it just as one would expect the Hog will present a warmer, deeper tone when set flat on the Bongo.

 

[PeteDuBaldo]

Don't forget you can get these in fretless if you so desire

 

[adouglas]

Is there an ordering window on this (other than 2012 as stated in the flyer)?

I hope not. I'm in negative income mode right now - wife lost her job two months ago.

 

[KevinM]

Is there an ordering window on this (other than 2012 as stated in the flyer)?

From the opening post.

Premier Dealers will be able to place orders throughout the month of April 2012.

My question:
It may be too early to tell, but is there an estimated build completion on these orders?

 

[Oldtoe]

Great. I am completely broke right now.

 

[PeteDuBaldo]

My question:
It may be too early to tell, but is there an estimated build completion on these orders?

These instruments are currently estimated to ship in August!

 

[AnthonyD]

This is pure evil. Wow.

Yep...

 

[stu42]

Mahogany is one of those woods that can be light or can be extremely heavy. I have a bass that is mahogany that I had built in the mid 80's and it's one of the lightest basses I own. So, it all depends.

I'm still trying to imagine what a mahogany honey burst bongo would look like.

Maybe something like this - but perhaps less red.

 

[MK Bass Weed]

Maybe something like this - but perhaps less red.

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Yes...that picture was posted a while back with plenty of "I'd buy that in a second" statements.

Rethinking a Bongo 6 myself

 

[bassmonkeee]

Yes...that picture was posted a while back with plenty of "I'd buy that in a second" statements.

Rethinking a Bongo 6 myself

You and me, both. Although, the new Dargie 5SHp Bongo and my proclamation of, "I'm done buying basses until next year for my 40th birthday" might have me backed into a corner. :-/

 

[KevinM]

These instruments are currently estimated to ship in August!

Thanks, Pete.

 

[MK Bass Weed]

If it's a BONGO, it's everything this forum has been howling for.

Bongo with a clear finish
Non Painted Neck
Roasted
Light and tasty
Limited

I gotta say, that we've gotten pretty much EVERYTHING we've asked here on the forum from EBMM... Incredible. I love it here.