Question Bongo head stock logo

[Grand Wazoo]

Does anyone know why the logo on the Bongo headstock does not feature the ERNIE BALL company logo?

Believe it or not it only just occurred to me

However you look at the back of the headstock it says... MUSIC MAN A DIVISION OF ERNIE BALL and the Bongo is the only EBMM with these features, why???

 

[ivbenaplayin]

That sounds like a question that only BP could answer...

 

[Grand Wazoo]

p.s.: have you noticed how neither my Bongo nor the old girl --> (2000 Stingray5) have any dings on the headstock?

 

[Bean]

Real estate? A nod to tradition?

 

[ivbenaplayin]

p.s.: have you noticed how neither my Bongo nor the old girl --> (2000 Stingray5) have any dings on the headstock?

I hate you... Just kidding... but luckily enough, the hack in MY bongo is a very small ding and the paint is still there, it's just a small line right on the sharp edge of the contour in front of the lower side tuning peg.

 

[bizmarckie]

Real estate? A nod to tradition?

I'm going to go with the first one.

 

[Grand Wazoo]

Actually, come to think of it, I might guess that the reason it doesn't have the Ernie Ball logo might be due to the fact that it was originally designed from an outside company, (BMW Designs Works) and not EB, do you think that might be the reason?

 

[Chuck B]

There's not enough place on the head?

 

[bizmarckie]

There's not enough place on the head?

Not unless they shrank the logo. I would guess (and I emphasize guess lol) that they wouldn't want to shrink the logo to maintain proper visibility. Just my very limited opinion

 

[Big Poppa]

#! BMW did not solely design the bongo...they were concept but not execution

2. Notice you Welcome to the Ernie Ball Music Man Company does not have ERnie Ball on it?


It is a gradual separation of brands because they are so different and require the opposite types of marketing.

This has been discussed several times before

 

[Grand Wazoo]

Thanks for claryfing it BP, couldn't find the answer with the "search" feature. I did try, honest Guv

 

[adouglas]

It is a gradual separation of brands because they are so different and require the opposite types of marketing.

Very wise move IMHO (I work for a branding/marketing firm... this is our area of expertise).

 

[sitonmybass]

Hey, Fran!

You're slipping...I can't believe you've never noticed this before!

I think the anticipation of waiting for your Big Al 5 could also be a factor in your current lack of perception.

 

[Grand Wazoo]

Hey, Fran!

You're slipping...I can't believe you've never noticed this before!

I think the anticipation of waiting for your Big Al 5 could also be a factor in your current lack of perception.

Yip!

 

[ZiggyDude]

As a new guy here - I always wondered why the websites did not link up - or at least did not integrate. I guess that is why. Interesting on the long term plans.

 

[five7]

p.s.: have you noticed how neither my Bongo nor the old girl --> (2000 Stingray5) have any dings on the headstock?

Stop bragging or you might jinx yourself. I have put enough dings on my bongo's headstock for all of us

 

[MrMusashi]

....current lack of perception

hehe.. id perhaps say "current interest in inspection"

MrM

 

[five7]

#! BMW did not solely design the bongo...they were concept but not execution

2. Notice you Welcome to the Ernie Ball Music Man Company does not have ERnie Ball on it?


It is a gradual separation of brands because they are so different and require the opposite types of marketing.

This has been discussed several times before

Did this start with the sub?