I want a custom order Bongo

[Duarte]

So, do I

1. Pick up a lesser expensive Sterling By Music Man as a second bass. I would string that one with flats and keep rounds on my "real" Sterling. I would use the one with flats for my classic rock gigs and for the kid's demos I do.

2. Save my money and start saving for a Bongo. I would need to save for about 10 months (I did some budgeting). Maybe look into getting a really cheap used bass for the kids demos.

Get the Bongo, clearly!

I love both my basses, especially the Bongo, but that doesn't stop me from taking it to work. I don't neccesarily enjoy watching my bass being chewed on, but it sounds great and plays great, and I enjoy having it around.

Get a Bongo.

 

[shakinbacon]

in case it hasn't been mentioned...

look on this forum for used Bongos. Forum members are quite trustworthy and helpful imho. You can save a lot of money to boot.

However, if you want the warranty (which is a compelling reason to buy new), crave a new instrument and/or need a hard to find color combination, then buy new.

I was one who, before trying them, felt Musicman instruments were overpriced. Having played two over the last couple of years, I now think they are fairly priced... ie, you get what you pay for: a fantastic instrument built in the USA with superb customer service.

 

[spencer]

Buy a cheap sx for the kids and such and get your bongo

 

[Powman]

Yeah, I think that's what I will do. I will save and wait...and keep my eyes peeled for a cheap bass dor the demo's.

 

[2ndBassGuitar]

in case it hasn't been mentioned...

look on this forum for used Bongos. Forum members are quite trustworthy and helpful imho. You can save a lot of money to boot.

However, if you want the warranty (which is a compelling reason to buy new), crave a new instrument and/or need a hard to find color combination, then buy new.

I was one who, before trying them, felt Musicman instruments were overpriced. Having played two over the last couple of years, I now think they are fairly priced... ie, you get what you pay for: a fantastic instrument built in the USA with superb customer service.

I know one member from Canada who already has a Dargie Delight II Bongo 5H for sale. Find one of those at the Great Canadian Music Store. And no PST or HST. Are you looking for a 4 or 5 string?

 

[Powman]

I know one member from Canada who already has a Dargie Delight II Bongo 5H for sale. Find one of those at the Great Canadian Music Store. And no PST or HST. Are you looking for a 4 or 5 string?

I am looking at not getting kicked out of the house right now...so I really need to fly low. My Sterling (which is an absolutely amazing bass) is only 2 months old. My Markbass combo and Traveller cab is only 3 weeks old. I need to SLOW down. My wife is getting very cranky with me. As I type, I am using a brand new iMac that I picked up today.

But! I will get that Bongo. It will be the 2 H 4 string. And it will be awesome.

 

[Drmckool]

I am looking at not getting kicked out of the house right now...so I really need to fly low. My Sterling (which is an absolutely amazing bass) is only 2 months old. My Markbass combo and Traveller cab is only 3 weeks old. I need to SLOW down. My wife is getting very cranky with me. As I type, I am using a brand new iMac that I picked up today.

But! I will get that Bongo. It will be the 2 H 4 string. And it will be awesome.

one of the few advantages to being young and single is zero accountability for spending and crapulence.

 

[Powman]

one of the few advantages to being young and single is zero accountability for spending and crapulence.

Enjoy, young man, enjoy.

But she is a wonderful woman, that wife of mine. If it were not for her, I would be living in a cardboard box, filled to the ceiling with cool gear.

 

[Drmckool]

Enjoy, young man, enjoy.

But she is a wonderful woman, that wife of mine. If it were not for her, I would be living in a cardboard box, filled to the ceiling with cool gear.

sounds like my apartment, as i said one of the few advanatages. there are definitely some down sides.