***Bongo Safety Warning***

[Soulfinger]

Caution! Peligro!

DO NOT, under any circumstances plug your Bongo 5 HS into a distortion pedal and then start playing with a pick unless you are absolutely sure you are ready to rock.

Being a soul and funk music type of guy, I did the unthinkable and joined a rock band (broadening my horizons if nothing else). Tonight, I was trying out some new sounds, and plugged my Bongo 5 HS into my MXR M-80 (kinda of like the SABDDI's stoner-punk little brother), Digitech chorus and into my SWR rig. I even was so bold as to start playing with a pick.

Dear lord! The sound was not for the faint of heart! It was like some rabid, groaning beast with neodymium fangs and rotosound claws. The 4-band EQ of the Bongo is great for when you're using distortion, because you can really tailor the high frequencies to give the amount of edge you're looking for.

Again, let me remind you, this is only to be used for rocking. It's probably even too much for rolling. Use at your own risk.

 

[bovinehost]

DO NOT, under any circumstances plug your Bongo 5 HS into a distortion pedal and then start playing with a pick unless you are absolutely sure you are ready to rock.

Dang. Now see, I thought I was ready to rock, but I was probably wrong.

You okay over there, Andy?

Jack

 

[bassmonkeee]

Caution! Peligro!

DO NOT, under any circumstances plug your Bongo 5 HS into a distortion pedal and then start playing with a pick unless you are absolutely sure you are ready to rock.

Being a soul and funk music type of guy, I did the unthinkable and joined a rock band (broadening my horizons if nothing else). Tonight, I was trying out some new sounds, and plugged my Bongo 5 HS into my MXR M-80 (kinda of like the SABDDI's stoner-punk little brother), Digitech chorus and into my SWR rig. I even was so bold as to start playing with a pick.

Dear lord! The sound was not for the faint of heart! It was like some rabid, groaning beast with neodymium fangs and rotosound claws. The 4-band EQ of the Bongo is great for when you're using distortion, because you can really tailor the high frequencies to give the amount of edge you're looking for.

Again, let me remind you, this is only to be used for rocking. It's probably even too much for rolling. Use at your own risk.

I couldn't agree more. But, I do my rocking with flats, distortion, a BassMute, and a pick. I'm pretty sure it could be classified as a locatable WMD.

 

[Dr. Nick]

So that's what that sound was the other night

For god's sake, be careful! Bass distortion can be a cruel and savage mistress!

Peligro indeed!

 

[JB1]

Well, I don't (yet) have a Bongo, but I'm rocking just fine with my SR4, rounds and fingers, plus some grind on the amp.

I'm loving that sound baby.

 

[0557]

A bongo and an MXR blowtorch will set you free.

 

[Hutton]

Last night Glasgow had it's worst thunderstorm for years. It just went on and on. But, wait a minute. I never looked out from underneath the bed the whole time. Maybe it was actually the fearsome sound of a Bongo coming all the way across the pond from Houston, Texas. Rock on, soulfinger!

 

[Dr. Nick]

A bongo and an MXR blowtorch will set you free.

So, you like the blowtorch, huh? I was thinking about getting one of those...cool.

 

[phatduckk]

the HH Sterling with a Boss Metal Zone and a Cry Baby makes for some great toolin around too.... Anesthesia anyone?

 

[Dees]

I never use any effects, but I intend to buy some this summer, an EBS multidrive will be mine

 

[Soulfinger]

Well, I've mostly recovered. I relied on my first aid training and liberally applied alcohol to the effected area (interanally), and I seem to be doing okay.

I'm sorry if I inadvertantly caused climactic trauma.

 

[adouglas]

I never use any effects, but I intend to buy some this summer, an EBS multidrive will be mine

Had one briefly, sold it. You might like it, though.

Consider the SansAmp BDDI. That's one of the few pieces of gear I wish I'd never sold. Lots of great tone in that box...including great distortion and overdrive.

 

[bassmonkeee]

Well, I've mostly recovered. I relied on my first aid training and liberally applied alcohol to the effected area (interanally), and I seem to be doing okay.

I'm sorry if I inadvertantly caused climactic trauma.

Um....how did you apply the alcohol?

 

[JB1]

Well, if I'm reading that right, that musta stung some!

A very popular Johnny Cash song comes to mind.....