Leave well enough alone!

[phat5]

Been modifying and building my own basses since '78, and I can't stop. Whether it's one I have built from scratch, or a factory model, I end up radically altering it. I have finally decided to leave well enough alone......I'm very happy with my Bongo 5, and can hardly wait to get home from work, to play it. All I can say is, it just fits me........Sleek, sexy, punchy, full of wonderful tones and pleasant to look at; I haven't been this excited about a bass in a long time. Next month, it goes into the studio, and I'm anxious to hear what it sounds like with stainless rounds on it (I'm mostly a "flats" user). The only mod I will perform, is to install a new set of EB strap locks....can't wait. Forgive me for gushing, I had to get this off my chest. My hat's off to EB for producing a wonderful product; now, if I can just convince my wife to buy me a Bongo HS4, for my 49th!

 

[Frankie5Angels]

Bongos rule. No doubt about it. That's why I always say "The Bongo is the Best Damn Bass on the Planet." I'm still waiting for the T-shirts to be printed up .

 

[Psychicpet]

awesome.

 

[bdgotoh]

The Sterling HH fits me the same way - it's like they designed it specially for me.

Congrats on finding a bass you can use straight from the factory!

 

[DTG]

the bongo rules,i have really bas gas for a fretless bongo in 2005 ltd butter cream....dreamy bass

 

[mammoth]

know exactly how you feel buddy!!

the bongo rules,i have really bas gas for a fretless bongo in 2005 ltd butter cream....dreamy bass

hey dtg.. thats the cookie im after!!

 

[DTG]

great ! and your in the uk so if one does come up we will end up in a bidding war...unless we pool our cash and do some sort of wired time share on it !!

 

[mammoth]

i think we'll struggle to find one buddy! sob... sniff...

i know where to get great deals on them too... but not buttercreme...... DAMMIT!

 

[Smakbass]

Really who would modify one...

right pete

 

[bovinehost]

Really who would modify one...

right pete

Exactly! Like putting a Yugo engine in a Lamborghini or something.

Right, Pete?

 

[carpedebass]

What if you put a Lamborghini engine in a Yugo? Just sayin'....it could be cool. Some dipstick pulls up with his Corvette and acts all bad and you dust him with yer lil' Yugo! HA!

 

[shamus63]

What if you put a Lamborghini engine in a Yugo? Just sayin'....it could be cool. Some dipstick pulls up with his Corvette and acts all bad and you dust him with yer lil' Yugo! HA!

That visual is just wrong.

 

[carpedebass]

That visual is just wrong.

 

[phat5]

That visual is just wrong.

Or.... a 427 square port in a 7 second Vega.....that'd work!

 

[shamus63]

Or.... a 427 square port in a 7 second Vega.....that'd work!

You guys have issues!

 

[DTG]

i think we'll struggle to find one buddy! sob... sniff...

i know where to get great deals on them too... but not buttercreme...... DAMMIT!

i think someone on the forum has one,might be stanky cant remember.i would love to see a picture of one !!!

where can you get great deals ?

 

[mammoth]

i think someone on the forum has one,might be stanky cant remember.i would love to see a picture of one !!!

where can you get great deals ?

adelucia was selling his a few months ago but i was strapped for cash (man it is gorgeous)

my guitarist runs a local music store (and webshop), the great deals being that he gets a better price from strings and things than we would.. if you ever need ANYTHING, PM me and i always help if I can!

cheers

Col

 

[adouglas]

phat5...

You remind me of myself. Before I discovered the Bongo I did the same...mod, tweak, rip out electronics and pickups and replace them, looking for "the" tone.

Thought I was doing pretty well, too, until I borrowed a Bongo.

Game over.

The only thing I GAS for any more is another Music Man bass.

 

[phat5]

phat5...

You remind me of myself. Before I discovered the Bongo I did the same...mod, tweak, rip out electronics and pickups and replace them, looking for "the" tone.

Thought I was doing pretty well, too, until I borrowed a Bongo.

Game over.

The only thing I GAS for any more is another Music Man bass.

"GAME OVER"....I like that! I have plans to build 3 additional basses for myself; don't feel like pursuing it at the moment. Although I have to get back to my eub I started last summer.

 

[adouglas]

Although I have to get back to my eub I started last summer.

You mean it's taking you THAT long to make one of these?

It's actually really cool. Visit the website and check out the videos.

Bogdon Music