I'm Bummed

[Frankie5Angels]

OK. I ordered a Bongo 4HH in Desert Gold (sweet color) from Beaver at Bass Central last month. I was originally told it would come out of the factory in mid-October (which is like, now). Now they tell me it won't come out until late November! Major bummer. Apparently BP and crew are a bit backed up with their HH production.

What will I do until then? I've already purchased a Bongo 4H, a Sterling and a SUB Sterling (all used) to tide me over. I can't afford to buy any more basses now (what with the holidays and all just around the corner). Plus, the wife would have kittens if I brought another bass into the house.

How will I cope?

 

[bassmonkeee]

Sorry to hear that. It'll be worth it. Do you want it fast, or do you want it right?

Buy another bass, and then sell the kittens to buy a second new bass.

 

[MingusBASS]

Just a couple things:

1. It will be well worth the wait.

2. Boo hoo.

 

[Aussie Mark]

Buy a used 4HH on eBay or from a forumite and sell it when the new one arrives. Put it on your credit card and the "rental" is just a month's interest.

eg.

2005 Sapphire Black Musicman Bongo 4HH Bass Music Man - eBay Other Brands, Bass, Guitar, Musical Instruments. (end time 22-Oct-07 22:55:33 AEST)

 

[Big Poppa]

Wait...you ordered a instrument in september and you are bummed that it issnt going to be done until November? most people wait 5-6 months....

 

[bovinehost]

Wait...you ordered a instrument in september and you are bummed that it issnt going to be done until November? most people wait 5-6 months....

Yes, but "I was originally told it would come out of the factory in mid-October" makes it harder to wait, believe me.

I waited 9 or 10 months for my first Bongo, but I KNEW it was going to be a long wait.

 

[jasper383]

Buy a used 4HH on eBay or from a forumite and sell it when the new one arrives. Put it on your credit card and the "rental" is just a month's interest.

eg.

2005 Sapphire Black Musicman Bongo 4HH Bass Music Man - eBay Other Brands, Bass, Guitar, Musical Instruments. (end time 22-Oct-07 22:55:33 AEST)

Egad, a finance man!

 

[Musicman Nut]

Wait...you ordered a instrument in september and you are bummed that it issnt going to be done until November? most people wait 5-6 months....

I've waited as Much as a 8 months, but when it's the only bass on the market, there's no choice, a Feller just waits cause when its here ain't nottin better.

 

[slucas]

Just enjoy the basses you already have til it gets here. You already have the 4H which is the bomb. BTW, would you like some cheese with that WHINE ??

 

[Aussie Mark]

Egad, a finance man!

No, a Virgo.

 

[syciprider]

So play your other EBMMs while you wait

I waited 9 months for my Dargie and the homestretch was just like having a baby.

 

[Frankie5Angels]

Yes, but "I was originally told it would come out of the factory in mid-October" makes it harder to wait, believe me.

Exactly. If I was originally told November it wouldn't be a problem.

Man, tough crowd.

 

[silverburst]

Gotta say you have nice taste in basses, and I am sure you will love your new addition to the family!

Just think of all those poor folks who are still struggling along with the same old basses that everyone else plays. I can't believe it took me more than 20 years of playing to even play my first EBMM. Wasted time, I tell ya.

 

[Frankie5Angels]

Gotta say you have nice taste in basses, and I am sure you will love your new addition to the family!

Thank you very much. I already do and two of them haven't even arrived yet.

I've wanted either a StingRay or a Sabre since about 1979 but could never afford them. Turns out I prefer Sterling and Bongo necks to the SR. But I may pick up a Sabre for nostalgia's sake if I can find one cheap enough.

 

[asianjeff]

Trust me... it really is worth the wait... you are gonna LOVE the HH on the Bongo.

 

[Smallmouth_Bass]

When I ordered my SR5 fretless back in '97, it took a year to the day until I actually got it in '98. That was a long wait, but I got exactly what I wanted in the finish/colour combo and it also had a nice bird's eye figure on the neck.

If that's what you really want, and I assume it is because it's what you ordered, just wait it out and be happy when it comes!

 

[timmy5strings]

You're going to love the Bongo You're really going to hate the wait
I went through the exact same thing when I ordered my Sterling. I am one of those people who want it yesterday. It will be worth every second though

 

[Psycho Ward]

I try to always keep one on order, and forget about it, then one day you get a suprise!

 

[oli@bass]

I try to always keep one on order, and forget about it, then one day you get a suprise!

Great advice. This forum is simply GAS inflicting! Or inspiring?
Whatever, I'll remember that as soon as the 2008 LE colour is announced...