Introducing new special edition instruments for the Music Man Premier Dealer Network.

[4play]

Well, ...Bongo has default matching headstock, right?

Technically, yes, but the entire neck is finished.

 

[PeteDuBaldo]

Has pricing been posted yet?

This option adds $400 to list price here in the USA

 

[PeteDuBaldo]

These look awesome, but I need clarification regarding the neck. The announcement flyer posted in post #1 of this thread says that the necks are "Figured roasted maple necks with gunstock oil and hand rubbed special wax blend finish". So am I correct in my understanding that these necks have a "satin" finish even though the necks have been roasted?

TD

Definitely satin, no gloss on this one. Same finish process as a production model.

Just to clarify: the hand-rubbed oil and wax treatment that EB gives their necks is not the same as a satin finish. The feel of the neck will be identical to a standard new production StingRay, Sterling, Axis guitar, etc. where you get the feel of finely sanded and buffed wood.

 

[melvin7822]

This option adds $400 to list price here in the USA

Pete,
Does that $400 include the matching headstock ($200) and honeyburst finish ($100) or is that $400 upcharge on top of everything?

 

[PeteDuBaldo]

Pete,
Does that $400 include the matching headstock ($200) and honeyburst finish ($100) or is that $400 upcharge on top of everything?

The upcharge is $400 to list for the PDN option and that gets you everything listed in the package: Honey Burst finish; mahogany body; roasted maple neck; pao ferro board; SS frets; matching headstock; black pickguard etc

If you opt for a piezo model or multi-pickup model then that will have a different base price to which you add the above option.

 

[melvin7822]

Cool, that's actually pretty good then.

 

[mmbassplayer]

I am out on this one... as much as i would love a Hog Bongo. Just bought a new Mini Cooper last month and buying a house in July. Hopefully some show up used towards the end of the year. PDN dealers... order a lot of Bongos!!

 

[bassmonkeee]

PDN dealers... order a lot of Bongos!!

Yeah, what he said. With my Dargie in the house, another non-EB bass (put away the pitchforks--when EB starts making shortscale hollowbody basses, I'll sell this one and replace it), a new amp, a new cab, and getting a dead Ampeg B-15 running...my gear budget for the year is shot. :-/

 

[mingsta]

Is there going to be any way for overseas (uk) people to order? A hog bongo would be dream come true!

 

[Manfloozy]

Don't forget you can get these in fretless if you so desire

That's not nice Pete.... Not nice at all

 

[mmbassplayer]

Matt... havent seen you in a while.... Will you be excluding these fine stainless steel frets from your order?

 

[Manfloozy]

Matt... havent seen you in a while.... Will you be excluding these fine stainless steel frets from your order?

We moved back to Florida! . Been busy getting settled in.

I have an innate compulsion to order special run basses without frets... But still don't know yet. I'd like to pick a bass up again, and this seems like a great opportunity to do so.

Bongo 4HH?
Stingray 4HH SLO Special, maybe fretless?

It seems like it'd be a crying shame not to go the Bongo route on this.... But then again a blank plank 4HH Ray with SLO neck wouldn't suck either....

 

[Holdsg]

no, that definitely would not suck.

 

[markbass99]

Hog Bongo in honeyburst.....these are exciting times, people.

Well, if you look at my list of Bongos below you don't have to be a genius to figure out what the next one is going to be .....

And Jack, I promise I will try as hard as I can to keep this one from getting sent to your house by mistake, like last time ....

 

[mmbassplayer]

I am out on this one... as much as i would love a Hog Bongo. Just bought a new Mini Cooper last month and buying a house in July. Hopefully some show up used towards the end of the year. PDN dealers... order a lot of Bongos!!

UPDATE to this post... My single H Roasted/Black Sugar Bongo sold in under 24 hours (thanks Bob!). My order for a Single H PDN special Bongo will be placed with Beaver later in the week. Haven't decided if i am going with a 4 or 5 yet. I am thinking a 5er since i haven't owned on in a while. Can't wait to check out the Mahog Bongo and new tuners. JOSH

 

[keko]

And what about those stainless steel frets?

How that affect to fret wear, or should I ask strings wear?

 

[bbernard]

UPDATE to this post... My single H Roasted/Black Sugar Bongo sold in under 24 hours (thanks Bob!). My order for a Single H PDN special Bongo will be placed with Beaver later in the week. Haven't decided if i am going with a 4 or 5 yet. I am thinking a 5er since i haven't owned on in a while. Can't wait to check out the Mahog Bongo and new tuners. JOSH

I'm pleased to enable your Bongo PDN gas Josh. 4H Bongo + gloss finished neck is just what I've been looking for.

 

[PeteDuBaldo]

Let me leave this here
(sorry for the rushed job)

 

[stu42]

Very cool. My compliments whomever did the mock-up!! Thanks Pete!

 

[MK Bass Weed]

Tort guard..o yeah