Bongo alive and well and at home with it's family

[oldbluebassman]

I know you all like pictures so.....

Sorry about the alignment but there is only so much you can do with 2 stands and Photoshop.

That Bongo is some bass I can tell you...

 

[basspastor]

A very nice selection. I like them all.

 

[nismaniac]

What a beautiful family. Is that a Bartolini in the blue SR5? If so, how do you like it? I have Bartolini's in my Lakland and I like them, but I'm curious to know the differences in sound between your two SR5's.

Also, the brown sting ray is really cool.

 

[oldbluebassman]

Thanks you're very kind.

The blue burst SR5 has a Bart and an OBP3 preAmp. That combination gives quite a different sound to the stock set-up. That's why I have the two. I like the overall feel and neck of the SR5 so when I saw one that had already been modified I got it. I've actually been using the Bart SR5 more than the stock one recently. I like the switchable mid on the OBP3. When you wind the bass flat out it seems less overpowering and the sound seems tighter, at least with my amp, but now I have the Bongo everything is gonna change.

The Root Beer Ray. 1980. Gold plated hardware. Allegedly made for Tom Hamilton but unproven. Can't find anyone who remembers. Beautiful tone. One to keep and just play occasionally.

 

[TheAntMan]

You know, when you look at this line up, the Bongo fits right in with the other EBMM members. It still has a familiar shape. Nice

 

[midopa]

Good observation. It's just that the Bongo has a bigger butt than its brothers.

 

[TheAntMan]

Good observation. It's just that the Bongo has a bigger butt than its brothers.

Yeah, but, that's a good thing...the ladies like a nice round Butt

 

[spectorbassguy]

Nice Lineup! You need to cut the fairway just a bit wider to fit all those beauties though!