Bongo 6 Update!

[ptg]

Hell yeh. Thats going to smoke. I certainly hope the string spacing isn't smaller than that on an SR5.

This is how we drive BP crazy becuase my first thought was, gee, I hope it's a nice thin neck.

I'm very much looking foward to playing a Bongo 6 but, and I know this is going to some of you, I still have a hard time getting over how, let's say...not pleasing to the eye it is. I'm ugly enough and I don't need people to say, wow, that bass is as ugly as he is!

 

[bassmonkeee]

This is how we drive BP crazy becuase my first thought was, gee, I hope it's a nice thin neck.

I'm very much looking foward to playing a Bongo 6 but, and I know this is going to some of you, I still have a hard time getting over how, let's say...not pleasing to the eye it is. I'm ugly enough and I don't need people to say, wow, that bass is as ugly as he is!

I've gotten more compliments on the appearance of my Bongos from audience members/club employees in 3 years than all of the Fenders, boutiques, etc that I played live with for 13 years of gigs before that combined.

Don't assume that simply because you don't like it that others are simply ignoring the looks. Some of us--most of us, I'd say--actually like the way the Bongo looks.

I just hope the neck feels like a Bongo neck with 6 strings on it. I love the way the 4 plays, and I love the way the 5 plays. I'm not going to worry about it, really. I obviously dig the Bongo designs so far--why would an extra string make a difference?

 

[ptg]

Okay, maybe ugly is a harsh word. It's just that I'm not into very modern looking things. I like the warm old-fashion feel. (House is decorated Victorian, etc.) I know eventually I'll get into the 21st century, but it'll be kicking and screaming!

 

[WillPlay4Food]

Just wanted to let you know these pics have migrated to the Harmony Central Bass Forum and discussion is ensuing there as well. (Didn't know if image bandwidth leeching was an issue with EBMM or not.)

I've enjoyed the refreshing look of the Bongo since I first found out about them. I lucked out that someone wanted to trade me my Acme bass for their Bongo. It has been my #1 since then. While I don't think I'll be playing a sixer anytime soon (trying to wrap my brain/hands around a fiver now) it's good to know if I ever decide to move into 6 string territory, EBMM has me covered, and with a Bongo to boot!

 

[1Echo]

Wayne Campbell: "It will be mine. Oh yes. It will be mine."

 

[SteveB]

Okay, maybe ugly is a harsh word. It's just that I'm not into very modern looking things. I like the warm old-fashion feel. (House is decorated Victorian, etc.) I know eventually I'll get into the 21st century, but it'll be kicking and screaming!

You could always take up the harpsichord...

 

[ptg]

You could always take up the harpsichord...

LOL

Believe it or not I have a pump organ from the 1800's in my Victorian parlor. Can't play it but it looks great.

BTW, I love your portrait!

 

[timmy5strings]

Thats awesome looking. What do you think the weight of that will be ? Does increasing the body have to do with balancing the neck ? I've never hung one on, but I've held them and they seem pretty balanced.

 

[Big Poppa]

All of our stuff is balanced and the thought behind the increase is to visually make sure it is in proportion and possible to balance the wseight

 

[koogie2k]

It is such a priviledge to see these designs as they come about. Thanks a million. However, I have a hard enough time with 4 strings let alone a 6 string bass!

I am looking at getting a 5 banger though....I have to get in the pool slowly....

 

[WillPlay4Food]

It is such a priviledge to see these designs as they come about. Thanks a million. However, I have a hard enough time with 4 strings let alone a 6 string bass!

I am looking at getting a 5 banger though....I have to get in the pool slowly....

Do it! But beware, that low B may grow on you quite quickly.

I'm still in the learning process with my SUB5, but my fingers are starting to work together better.

 

[Jimmyb]

Guys I told them to post this just to keep you in from the beginning. You will see many revisions and tweaking and as usual with prototypes your input will be ignored~!!!!!!

I appreciate all of the well intentioned design comments but for this to work you guys are spectators.....

I have ordered the body to be increased by 2-3%...we will se that one next....

I really appreciate the fact that you post the early designs and prototypes BP. I'm studying engineering and design and I love seeing how the initial concept is modelled, tweaked and transformed into the finished product that hits the shelves.

I wouldn't dream of offering any opinion or comment because a) I don't know that much about playing the bass (or guitar for that matter) b) Instrument design is no-where near my area of work knowledge and c) you guys do a damn fine job of it yourselves.

Keep up the great work guys

 

[Fred E.]

I'm pretty much a 4 string player (& a Bongo lover)--however, I have to say that I like 6ers more than 5ers--the high C doesn't disorient me as much as the low B. For me 5s & 6s are all about lateral movement more than the expanded range--from what you've shared so far, I'd be really interested in moving laterally around that thing.

 

[mbgreene]

Golly but that's a swell looking prototype

Neato!

 

[strummer]

heh
I have no use whatsoever for that thin C string, but that Bongo 6 appeals to me anyway
Just the thought of me walking on stage with six strings, the audience going "nooo waaaaaayyyy" yould be soo cool

make it whatever string spacing, whatever everything really, I'll adapt

 

[Baird]

Must.... have..... 6 string...... Bongo.

I will be buying one of these for sure unless the neck is as wide as a 2x6.

 

[WesC]

Wow, I've really been kinda itching for a 5-string Bongo, but if this is coming I think I'll have to wait to pull that trigger.

Thanks for the cool early view! I like it.

 

[adouglas]

I have a feeling that it's going to be a while before you get to actually buy one.

Like maybe a year.

Maybe more.

But what do I know?

Bupkis, that's what.

 

[roburado]

Guys I told them to post this just to keep you in from the beginning. You will see many revisions and tweaking and as usual with prototypes your input will be ignored~!!!!!!

I appreciate all of the well intentioned design comments but for this to work you guys are spectators.....

I have ordered the body to be increased by 2-3%...we will se that one next....

Thanks for the look at the design process, BP! I'm sure it will turn out great!

 

[Rano Bass]

Nice!
Thank's for sharing with us.