I'm ruined!

[bdgotoh]

I took out a Jazz bass that I usually love tonight and it just sounded blah. I plugged in the Sterling HH that is getting 90+% of the playing time right now and it sounded so great!

I'm bummed about the Jazz but really glad I chose a Sterling for the DD order.

 

[AnthonyD]

Ruined?





Son, you've been "saved"!

 

[Dr Stankface]

That's what a MusicMan will do to ya.

 

[RockinRayDuke]

Brad, my Bongo has completely ruined me. NONE of my other basses sound as good.

 

[bdgotoh]

NONE of my other basses sound as good.

That's because it's a lovely gold color Ray. I'm really enjoying the tone of my single H Bongo too.

MM basses are like an addictive drug for your ears.

 

[bovinehost]

Brad,

Everyone knows I'm a company man but I have good reason. And it has nothing to do with that weird bald guy that calls me up occasionally.

Wait, it does have SOMETHING to do with him....but just go with it for a minute.

I occasionally think I'm going to get something else, just to keep up my familiarity with other brands and also to get my guitar player to shut up.

"Couldn't you just once in a while play something more...traditional?" And when I do, he says, "Well, it doesn't sound like a Bongo, does it?"

No. None of them sound like my Music Man basses. Maybe they're not for everyone, but they're sure as hell for me.

And I've had some really GREAT basses, even since becoming, um, you know, Lord Bongo.

A Lakland Jerry Scheff (during which time I was dubbed "lipstick boy" by BP).

A Dean Pace. (Okay, not all of them were great.)

A Mike Dirnt P.

A Rumblefish or two. (Anyone want to buy a Fish?)

Right now I have a Lakland hollowbody, which I like quite a bit, very different from what I normally play, but....I won't use it. If I had a hardshell case for it, it would already be on eBay.

So. I understand, my brother. At least we have a support group, eh?

The Ex-Lipstick Boy

 

[RockinRayDuke]

MM basses are like an addictive drug for your ears.

Yep, I'm hooked and digging it.

 

[bovinehost]

I'm going to go play my red Bongo 5 H RIGHT NOW.

(Okay, I'm cheating, I'm bringing my laptop with me.)

Jack

 

[Steve Dude Barr]

Welcome to the addiction!!


<---Now owes Koogs like $6.00

 

[Big Poppa]

Whats A Matter With A Lonely Jazz Bass

 

[RockinRayDuke]

Whats A Matter With A Lonely Jazz Bass

Doesn't sound as good as a Bongo, for one thing, and I used to be the poster boy for Jazz basses.

 

[PzoLover]

Mostly True Confessions

So. I understand, my brother. At least we have a support group, eh?

... and this, from a guy who admits he can't hear

OK, I confess; I restrung the Jzz5 today to get rid of that dull, tired sound she gets;
gave my fingers a workout; had a few good licks;

Now it's SR5 time for the evening;

One more confession; I think you Sterling and BONGO gals are kinda weird;
everybody knows the SR5/Piezo is the only real manly bass goin'

 

[syciprider]

I'm a creature of habits. I find a brand I really like and I just buy their stuff over and over. For basses, I discovered MM last year and now I wouldn't consider anything else (I have Ric GAS but I think it's one of those passing fancy things).

 

[Steve Dude Barr]

J-Retro that Jazz or sell it...how many years have I been flogging that dog???? You think I just make this stuff up to make $15 net profit on each one??

 

[bovinehost]

The one thing I really liked about Jazz basses was the snarl.

This Bongo 5 single H I have in my lap right now is snarlatious.

Snarleriffic.

Snarlful.

You know what I mean.

 

[Psychicpet]

ok.... so about the only thing that'll save that J (and many a bass) is an Aguilar DB924!!! or just get the onboard and be done with it too

sorry Steeb, ain't tried the J-Retro yet but D.Boonshoft has got it nailed with his pre's

 

[Steve Dude Barr]

<---meet me over on the Pit and I'll wipe your behind all over the pavement punk.

 

[bovinehost]

ooooo, preamp wars after school!

I'm bringing my Bongo preamp.

 

[Steve Dude Barr]

Last OT post from me in this thread but I just had to share that I just caught my "good buddy" Smash over on TB who was bashing the J-Retro vs the new Audere preamp in a good one.

Read last 3 posts:

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3222360&posted=1#post3222360



Can I get a "Boo Yah"???

 

[Psychicpet]

<---meet me over on the Pit and I'll wipe your behind all over the pavement punk.

easy now, I'm not looking for a fight I was merely saying....... AGGIES RULE and eveerything else DROOLS!!! (except Dudley and the amazing engineering staff @ MusicMan the do kick a$$)