If it was a snake......

[slow roasted]

You know it just amazes me how we do things as people sometimes. After finding the right "P" type, and "J" type bass, I tried on a lot of shoes to find a great versatile active bass. I won't name names. But about an even dozen expensive ( over 2K) basses have gone through my hands. And this Bongo man.... this is the livin' end!

Kinda kicking myself for not trying it earlier ( would have saved LOTS), but I guess the journey made me appreciate it even more. If anyone is in the same position I was in, I STRONGLY suggest you check these out!

 

[Baird]

To each their own. Everyone is different, which is cool.

I had a Bongo, switched back to Fenders and Sadowskys and now I can't put down my new SR4.

If we all liked the same thing EB would likely be out of business and we would all be playing Precisions from the only bass manufacturer in the world.

 

[Big Poppa]

you may be back to the bongo someday too!

 

[Colin]

the Bongo is such an interesting bass in so many ways. From the development of it (wasn't the design was by the people behind nokia and BMW?) to the 18v pre (can anyone say headroom?). usually it's the rest of the band and soundguy that are the ones that appreciate it just as much as the owner.

 

[slow roasted]

the Bongo is such an interesting bass in so many ways. From the development of it (wasn't the design was by the people behind nokia and BMW?) to the 18v pre (can anyone say headroom?). usually it's the rest of the band and soundguy that are the ones that appreciate it just as much as the owner.

Yeah, the headroom was quite noticeable right off the bat. It doesn't sound like a lot of traditional active circuits in that respect. Many well respected basses out there sound like they have limiters built into the circuits. And that works for some, but it drives me crazy.

But for me this bass is the whole enchilada. The fit, finish, comfort of the neck and body. And the tone. Balance. The way the pickups are designed so my fingers and thumbs can rest comfortably on them. The knob design. And the more I play it, the cooler it looks.

And the most important of all. It makes me want to play more, and it leads me in directions I haven't gone before. Does it get any better than that?

 

[oli@bass]

Many well respected basses out there sound like they have limiters built into the circuits.

One very important thing I learned from Big Poppa on these forums is: On an active bass, don't dime the volume!

Maybe I'm just hearing the grass grow, but to my ears it makes a difference on the StingRay, esp. the 3EQ, on how compressed the tone is.

 

[bovinehost]

It makes me want to play more, and it leads me in directions I haven't gone before. Does it get any better than that?

That really is what it's all about. Nicely put.

Jack

 

[AnthonyD]

The Bongo has a way of getting under your skin, and into your heart and soul...















At least it does for me!

 

[Duarte]

The Bongo has a way of getting under your skin, and into your heart and soul..

you say that as if it's some kinda parasite.

 

[oli@bass]

you say that as if it's some kinda parasite.

It's a virus. Highly contagious.

 

[MrMusashi]

yeah.. even the tough wife/girlfriend/boyfriend cure isnt sure to treat it

MrM

 

[thunder]

One very important thing I learned from Big Poppa on these forums is: On an active bass, don't dime the volume!

Maybe I'm just hearing the grass grow, but to my ears it makes a difference on the StingRay, esp. the 3EQ, on how compressed the tone is.

i say the same thing. thats the problem i have with the bongo in the rehearsal studio, its too hot for the low end amps and it over loads them.so it makes it hard to get my sound.