OldManMusic
Well-known member
I did my first gig with my one week old Bongo 5 HS last night. I’ve loved the tone while practicing by myself and a single ¼ volume band rehearsal we did during the week. The gig last night was in a large atrium room that tends to sound much boomier than the normal pubs and clubs I typically play using my trusty Stingrays. But the Bongo killed last night. Unbelievable, wow, schwing! I took the advice of folks on this forum and started everything flat and tweaked in small increments. Within a few knob tweaks (and only a couple of minutes) I had the best tone I’ve ever heard out of my rig (Markbass 102P + homemade 15” cab). Combined with the direct into the PA, it had an incredible presence that was thick and rich, but when I needed it to cut through, another minor tweak of the tone knobs and roll of the pickup selector and it was razor sharp. This is, without a doubt, the most versatile, best sounding bass I’ve ever owned.
For all you Stingray owners that might be on the fence about buying a Bongo, especially if you’ve never laid your hands on one (like me), take the plunge. Now. The only regret I have is waiting this long to buy one.
For all you Stingray owners that might be on the fence about buying a Bongo, especially if you’ve never laid your hands on one (like me), take the plunge. Now. The only regret I have is waiting this long to buy one.
