Bongo Arrived Safely.........

[Ole Man Blues]

This is my 24 hour review........

Without becoming overwelmed by how nice a Bongo that I received from "Soniq" I want to say thanks for parting with this Bass. I believe it was a fair price the Bass is a work of art. I had forgotten how nicely these Bongos play and how truly great they sound. I've owned a couple of Stingray's but this outshines them both. I don't believe this bass has ever been gigged with. It looks brand new.

The finish is excellent. The frets and fingerboard are perfect. Tuners are solid and smooth. Tons of growl. Fat and punchy. This bass can sound like anything and everything that I have ever owned. I love the color, too bad the photo can't even come close to doing it justice. Ya gotta see it and hold it to believe it.

Sterling Ball has quite a team of talented designers, technicians, and builders working for him. My hats off to you Big Poppa.

Ole Man (Bongo) Blues

 

[ExLurker]

Double $$ in da house!!!

Nice bass, its missing a string though!

 

[bovinehost]

That finish is way under-appreciated.

Congrats - now, when's the next Bongo coming?

No one really has just one, you know.

 

[Ole Man Blues]

That finish is way under-appreciated.

Congrats - now, when's the next Bongo coming?

No one really has just one, you know.

You're the expert here, what color is this finish? I've been told Steel Blue and Saffire Black. I tried to compare it to the color chart but I'm not sure myself.........

Ole Man (Bongo) Blues

 

[bovinehost]

Looks like Sapphire Black to me.

Like this one:

Don't you think?

 

[Ole Man Blues]

I think you're right....Hey that's my Bongo!!!!!!!

Thanks for expertise eye.........that is a great looking Bongo, if I do say so myself.....

Ole Man (bongo) Blues

 

[Spudmurphy]

makes me wanna take up bass just to get one !!

 

[Psycho Ward]

makes me wanna take up bass just to get one !!

DO IT!!!

 

[saxnbass]

Here's a question, I see a lot of HHs, some Hs, but very few HSs. Why is that? (I know, slight de-rail, but still semi-on topic).

 

[EBMM7181]

Looks like Sapphire Black to me.

Like this one:

Don't you think?

I didn't know that dude from LOST was a drummer......

 

[EBMM7181]

Here's a question, I see a lot of HHs, some Hs, but very few HSs. Why is that? (I know, slight de-rail, but still semi-on topic).

I don't think they make a HSS, Eric..... If they do, I've never seen one!

 

[bovinehost]

He means HS plural.

Like that one?

That's a good bass.

 

[n!k]

Single in the neck.. is it as bassy and fat as the Humbucker?

 

[syciprider]

I concur with your 24 hr assessment OMB!

 

[bovinehost]

I don't know how to describe that single coil, other than to say I don't ever want to live without one at my disposal.

 

[Eggman]

I don't know how to describe that single coil, other than to say I don't ever want to live without one at my disposal.

That is good way to say it Jack. I just spent some time with my HH and my new HS. At first I did not like the HS, compared to the HH - but now I like it. I have been able to dial in some great tones on the HS. The HH is certainly more powerful, but the HS has some great mellow tones.

 

[saxnbass]

He means HS plural.

Like that one?

That's a good bass.

Yep, like that. Why is it that there aren't that many of those?

I don't think they make a HSS, Eric..... If they do, I've never seen one!

Jack undestood. Notice I said HHs, Hs, HSs (all have a lower case s) denouncing plurality.

 

[kaaikop]

Beautiful bass... that would be jaw dropping with abalone (hint...)

 

[bovinehost]

denouncing plurality

Denounce:

1. to condemn or censure openly or publicly: to denounce a politician as morally corrupt.
2. to make a formal accusation against, as to the police or in a court.
3. to give formal notice of the termination or denial of (a treaty, pact, agreement, or the like).

I usually only do this if I'm being paid, but I decided to give you a freebie!

Jack

 

[Ole Man Blues]

I concur with your 24 hr assessment OMB!

Thank you. It is a great Bass. I'm going to put it into action tonight at a ladies retreat at Church.

I finally got a pic of me playing it...........

Ole Man (Bongo) Blues