Bongo vs. Bongo

[DaphneBlue]

I was wondering what the differences are in terms of range of tones available between the Bongo with a single humbucker and a Bongo with dual humbuckers. Which would be better for playing Classic Rock and Motown?

 

[Musicman Nut]

Bongo

I was wondering what the differences are in terms of range of tones available between the Bongo with a single humbucker and a Bongo with dual humbuckers. Which would be better for playing Classic Rock and Motown?

Either one would be incredible, you won't go wrong with Either.

 

[maddog]

either one.

the singleH is easier to dial in something close to the "Stingray Sound".

The dual has more thump, grease and warmth.

Some creative eq and hand position will get you all you could want on the singleH.

SC/H is well worth investigating. That neck p/u gives you more of a straight thumpy tone.

 

[Aussie Mark]

Which would be better for playing Classic Rock and Motown?

Either, with flats.

 

[MingusBASS]

I'd go for the dual pickup Bongos.

 

[adouglas]

I've got a Bongo HHp and got to try Larry's H for a couple of weeks. I liked the tone that I could get from the H for straight rock, but as everyone else here has said the HH gives you a lot more flexibility, and I was able to get reasonably close to the H sound out of the HH.

If I had to replace my HHp right this second, I'd probably go for a HSp. I played an HS in a store and liked the sound of the single-coil a lot.

 

[DaphneBlue]

Thanks for the replies guys.

Man, you guys sure get up early (or is it stay up late?) to post here.

 

[oddjob]

Have a HH and 2 Hs... H gets all my playing time. Killer bass. Don't let the single H fool you, there is more than enough tone in there

 

[silverburst]

The single H with piezo is nice too.

 

[hankSRay]

I'd say go for the HH for the added versatility. And I dont want to hijack the thread but where in westchester are you?

 

[DaphneBlue]

I'd say go for the HH for the added versatility. And I dont want to hijack the thread but where in westchester are you?

I'm not far from you in Port Chester.

 

[oddjob]

I don't know if the term I would use for the HH is "added versatility" - just different. It really is a different beast from the H. Yeah there is some common ground, but the H hits tones the HH can't do and the HH has its range of tones. More pups doesn't equal better in the case of the Bongo due to different pup placement - just different sounds - and the H covers them pretty well. The H is also BP's config of choice too!

 

[Spectre]

I love the pants off my Dargie 5H.
(it does wear pants, after about 6 or 7 martinis, i swear)

pup of single H Bongo is ontop of the sweet spot of the bass.

Double pup config, the bridge pup is not at same position as single H.
I was given good advice for going with single H. Glad I did.
(Thanks, Jack)

So said, you really should play each of them and let your ears do the talking.

 

[bovinehost]

And, if you get the single H Bongo 4, you get to call it a "Big Poppa Bongo©".

 

[Spectre]

And, if you get the single H Bongo 4, you get to call it a "Big Poppa Bongo©".

does that make a Bongo 5H "mutant Big Poppa Bongo"

 

[bassmonkey]

I have all 3 configurations. At the moment the HS is getting most of my playing time, but that's because I just got it. It is a little more civilised compared to the other two. Classic rock/Motown I would go with the HH. The H is a very aggressive sounding bass, although that can be tamed to a certain extent.