tunaman4u2
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projectapollo
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Question. Some of these Neptune blue basses have a lighter blue, almost Aqua color. Some look more navy blue. Does the color vary with the base wood or are the pics I'm looking at not well color calibrated? I like the navy coloring, not so much the Aqua.
when I opened mine up, I was initially disappointed because the teal was midnight dark and not fancy like some of the iridescent ones on here. I realize that the flash on the camera makes them pop but in person, mine is subtle but very elegant
drTStingray
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Congratulations - that's fabulous.
The neck on my Sabre is as stripey but doesn't have the level of colour contrast of Bass Tractor's and Joebar's Stingrays or Sexy666's Bongo. It's a little more subtle but does come to life more in bright light.
I think the body on mine is one piece (judging by the grain on the sides and ends) - anyone else got a view on their's? And still no Sterlings or Reflexes???
muggsy
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Pretty sure mine is a two-piece body. Agreed that the color is very difficult to photograph well.
My pdn Bongo 5HH finally came in, Looks great, but the neck looks really dark, quite a bit different from what I have been seeing around here, was expecting something a bit lighter. Sounds and plays great though, I'll put it through its paces this weekend with some gigs and some session work in the studio.
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sanderhermans
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Looks like roasted maple should look like. The e string does seem to be poorly wound on the tuner...
lowfreqMM5
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Yep, roasted necks should look like this one. I got a 2012 PDN Mahogany Ray with roasted neck and it's got the same shade of color.
looks great! nice wood grain.
Imo, the neptune body color would go better with a lighter maple wood color, more contrast.
Still they look superb, roasted necks are great. My 2012 PDN Honey roasted Bongo has one too and it has the perfect feel to it.
Imo, the neptune body color would go better with a lighter maple wood color, more contrast.
Still they look superb, roasted necks are great. My 2012 PDN Honey roasted Bongo has one too and it has the perfect feel to it.
J.Jurnicek
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Bongo 5 HS Neptune Blue
My Musicman Bongo 5 HS Neptune Blue arrived 14 days ago .... ultimate bass!!! i had 2 Stingrays before, but this is amazing instrument. Im glad ive sold of my Warwick Thumb NT ....o))
My Musicman Bongo 5 HS Neptune Blue arrived 14 days ago .... ultimate bass!!! i had 2 Stingrays before, but this is amazing instrument. Im glad ive sold of my Warwick Thumb NT ....o))
J.Jurnicek
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I was surpised too when i firstly saw my new Bongo... on all pictures it more light, but it doesnt matter at the end... 
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Movielife
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That dark roasted maple neck looks perfect!
Ben Bond
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What's up, all?I bought this from Bass Central on Mon, and it should be here tomorrow...woohooooooo!
Tollywood
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Wow, Ben...the waves on the back look great!
drTStingray
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Tbd; Ben Bond - those basses are fabulous - congratulations. Quarter sawn neck on one of them also!!
The neptune blue colour really lights up under brighter light - it's a very cool effect.
Keep the pics coming guys - can't have too many neptune blue pics - I make it we're missing a Big Al, a Sterling and a Reflex at the moment. Anyone seen any?
The neptune blue colour really lights up under brighter light - it's a very cool effect.
Keep the pics coming guys - can't have too many neptune blue pics - I make it we're missing a Big Al, a Sterling and a Reflex at the moment. Anyone seen any?
tunaman4u2
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Theres a guy on Talkbass that said he has an Al & was going to post pics but never did
lowfreqMM5
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No pic, no bass
