I think I just figured out the Bongo's appeal

[adouglas]

Bongos aren't really basses. They're Invasion of the Body Snatchers pods. You play one, and when you wake up you discover that you're part of the collective.

Notice the design influence

 

[phatduckk]

lol ... or theyre just hella good basses

i honestly dunno why i dont have one yet ... might be cuz i keep buying Sterlings

 

[Morrow]

At first I thought they looked funny and was wondering what in the world were they thinking .....


Now I see them as a classic design.

 

[shamus63]

At first I thought they looked funny and was wondering what in the world were they thinking .....


Now I see them as a classic design.

Same here. In fact, I was far from convinced (even by the "hype") that the Bongo was worth plunking down some serious cash on.

I wondered why-the-f**k EB designers cut the horn ends off!?!

Then, at the OH, I played the B4 that BP started the evening on, and noticed the lighter weight, overall tone, and comfortable feel.

I still love the Stingrays, Sterlings, and Sabres...and will keep my Sabre, if for no other reason than old-school mojo. It still thumps in a way that even the Bongo can't, but doesn't have the versatility.

 

[barkatozz]

i honestly dunno why i dont have one yet ... might be cuz i keep buying Sterlings

Yeah.....I do too......although I did fall off the wagon once and got a Bongo.