bongo ???

[jubjub721]

Do any of you moderators know if there are going to be any bongo updates, like a better selection of paint and things like that?

If you do, I won't order one yet. if you don't, I'll have to wait a while anyway.

 

[Derek]

We usually come up with new color and options at the Winter and Summer Namm
shows.

If you have noticed we have been through a bunch of new colors over the past 4 years. Stay
tuned we have the Nashville show coming up in about 3 months. We will see what happens.

Derek

 

[Moondog]

Derek, a few of us are holding off on a Bongo purchase w/the expectation that there may come a day when tanslucent or natural color options are offered (and an unpainted neck). Should we not hold our breath??
Whats the probability?
Thanks.

 

[Derek]

Moon Dog,

The Bongo is made out of Basswood. Great for tone, but not an attractive wood grain.

I doubt we would ever do a natural or trans finish
on this model. Unpainted headstock/neck is unlikely. We want theBongo to be different from all the other MM basses in sound and cosmetics.

Thanks

Derek

 

[midopa]

I hope new colors come out at the show in Texas. I'd love to see what EB is cooking up. That Olive Martin Green Bongo was a sight to behold.