robobass13
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anyone have any feedback they can share on the slapping/popping on a bongo 5 HH. how easy is it to pop with that humbucker so close to the fretboard.
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maddog
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like anything else, you adjust to it. Of course, now with the singleH... 
Alvabass
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Absolutely no problems for me. It just took two days to get used to that.
bassmonkey
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MingusBASS
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It is a bit easier to slap on my single H, but I have no problems slapping on my dual H. I find it interesting that so many bassists worry about the ability to slap on the HH Bongo. Don't get me wrong, I loves me some slap bass and my band has a solo break in one of our "Jam'n" tunes that I let loose with the above mentioned technique. But I'd say that a majority of us that gig regularly($$$) use the slap technique sparingly if at all. Yet it seems that a large percentage of bass players spend their "practice" time on spank'n the plank. I just wish one time I could walk into a guitar store and hear a kid playing a soulful groove. When I sit down to practice, I go over the things that are going to help me in a gig, not simply to show off but to improve the sound of the band as a whole. Slap is fun, but it doesn't pay MY bills. Obviously, this is all my opinion and it wasn't directed at you robobass.
The single H bongo is easier for me to slap on, but I feel it lacks a certain depth that the HH has. It's still burly as hell, but for those slow blues numbers the HH gets my vote. But if I'm wanting to let loose on a rock'n tune I'll pick up the single H. Your opinion and musical endeavors may differ and I'm guessing getting both would not be an option at this time.
the stankfaceless,
Andrew
The single H bongo is easier for me to slap on, but I feel it lacks a certain depth that the HH has. It's still burly as hell, but for those slow blues numbers the HH gets my vote. But if I'm wanting to let loose on a rock'n tune I'll pick up the single H. Your opinion and musical endeavors may differ and I'm guessing getting both would not be an option at this time.
the stankfaceless,
Andrew
Alvabass
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Yeah, Alva, but you are not like us mere mortals. You can REALLY play bass.
Thank you so much for your nice words, man. You're so kind.
guitarafondio
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When we set up the Bogo HH at EB, the pick up at the fret board is set at 8/32 of an inch. And believe me, before I set it on the rack for shipping, I slap and pop that bad boy hard, with no problem. If it's a bass that I set up, it's been slapped and popped! Push your Bongo! It'll take it and then some!
Thanks for your support and choice of bass
Thanks for your support and choice of bass
robobass13
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thanks for the info folks.
