HH Pick up placement

[strummer]

Hi
So, I read about the new HH Stingrays and Sterlings, and thanks to Bovinehost I now know that the bridge PU is in the same position as on the single PU basses.
Question is: Why?
On the best of basses, Bongos, the bridge pick up is farther back on the HH, which seems like a good idea.
So why is it like this?

 

[Aussie Mark]

The single PU Stingray is a world renowned bass that has a signature sound. The Bongo is a different animal, so there is no sound marketing reason for fugging with the location of the Stingray bridge pickup on the dual pup model. Potential dual pup Stingray customers want to get the classic Stingray sound, plus something extra.

 

[TheAntMan]

Well put Mark

 

[0557]

The single PU Stingray is a world renowned bass that has a signature sound. The Bongo is a different animal, so there is no sound marketing reason for fugging with the location of the Stingray bridge pickup on the dual pup model. Potential dual pup Stingray customers want to get the classic Stingray sound, plus something extra.

the remedy for me was owning both a bongo and a stingray. actually two of each.

 

[Big Poppa]

ausie mark right on the button man!

 

[strummer]

The single PU Stingray is a world renowned bass that has a signature sound. The Bongo is a different animal, so there is no sound marketing reason for fugging with the location of the Stingray bridge pickup on the dual pup model. Potential dual pup Stingray customers want to get the classic Stingray sound, plus something extra.

Thanks, guess you're right.