I need help. Which bass to get?

[TSanders]

Both simply isnt an option. Im going to have to save wisely to get one.

Should I get a 20th SR5 or a 2007 Ltd Ed Blue Dawn Bongo 4, Single H with piezo?

What should a man do?

 

[smallequestrian]

Down the road you will more than likely be able to find a used 20th SR5. However, I would bet less than 10 of the Blue Dawn Bongo H/piezo's will be made. Try finding one of those in 5 years...

 

[Tom F]

No question for me. Bongo!

 

[Randracula]

You already have an SR5 that you love. I say get the Bongo.....how about an HH though?

 

[AnthonyD]

Go with what's in your heart...


SR5!

 

[adouglas]

That's a tough one. I was facing a similar decision myself, until Dargin said in the Dallas question thread that there will be no piezo offered on the 20th SR5.

A BD Bongo5 H/piezo fretless is likely to be in my future...unless by some miracle a BFR Mahogany Bongo like the Open House bass happens.

The 20th will no doubt be a beautiful instrument and well worth owning. So will the LE.

Flip a coin....

Regarding collectibility, well, both are going to be pretty rare. Only 10 BD Bongos like that? I doubt it. I think the production numbers will be quite a bit higher. Besides, I have a feeling that most of us could not care less about rarity. These basses are meant to be played, not worshipped as a priceless collectible.

 

[tiffles]

hello????? BLUE DAWN. bloody hell as if youd ask.

 

[Dr Stankface]

There's no competition. The 20th SR5.

 

[boston asphalt2]

20th SR5, duh. Bongos look too bloated, no color scheme will help that.

 

[OnlyMe]

For me it's the Ray all the way!

 

[bovinehost]

Bongos look too bloated, no color scheme will help that.

Don't make me stop this internet.

 

[azzy_wazzy]

Bongo all the way!

 

[soniq]

B-o-n-g-o :d

 

[boston asphalt2]

Don't make me stop this internet.

Only Al Gore can sotp the internets! He invented them!

 

[Randracula]

20th SR5, duh. Bongos look too bloated, no color scheme will help that.

Only Al Gore can sotp the internets! He invented them!

Al Gore loves Bongos..........

 

[Paul_C]

Well I'm seriously considering an order for a Blue Dawn Bongo HS/P fretless, so I've voted accordingly.

P.

 

[Eggman]

Travis - I voted for the BD Bongo - cuz I think that is the configuration I am going to order - but lined fretless!!!

 

[Aussie Mark]

Real men make decisions.

 

[adouglas]

Real men make decisions.

....says the man with five basses.....

 

[maddog]

....says the man with five basses.....

Um... yes... I would say he decided to have 5 basses.