NBD! My First Bongo!! (Warning..... Battered Bongo content inside)

[ivbenaplayin]

i'd look at it this way... those paint chips would have been a $300.00 upgrade from some other manufacturers... nice score!

 

[TommyK-Stingray]

I'm almost positive this is my old Bongo! I bought it from the Guitar Center used site back in 2007, IIRC. The pics weren't great, but the description said the volume knob had broken... took a chance on it (got it for a pretty good deal even then), then discovered that the broken knob wasn't the only issue... it originally came with a White Ice pickguard, which covered the paint damage near the neck... when I found the damage, I almost called GC to get a refund, but figured they had no idea about it either, and played it anyway.

BTW, I put the new volume pot in when I got it. Also, the missing paint on the bridge end of the bass was a spot where it looked like it had fallen on something, but then was only chips in the paint. This poor thing has had a hard life, but I'm glad she's still getting some love. It's one of the top 3 basses I regret selling to this day!

BTW #2- this had a tort guard on it when I sold it, and it looked awesome.

Hey thanks for the info nicjim, nice to have a bass with a bit of forumite history.
It seems like this Bongo has travelled half way around the world since you last saw it!! I bought it from a guy on Basschat who lives in N.Ireland. He had swapped it with a mate for some cabs. Fortunately his mate has just found the pickguard....so heres to hoping that it is your old tort one!

I do herebye promise to care for this hardworking Bongo and give her the TLC she so obviously needs and deserves..

i'd look at it this way... those paint chips would have been a $300.00 upgrade from some other manufacturers... nice score!

Aha....... good thinking my man....... Yes, yes, this you see, is my "Roadworn" Bongo....

 

[nicjimbass]

IIRC, I got the tort guard from Jack (bovinehost)... a little more forum history!

 

[TommyK-Stingray]

IIRC, I got the tort guard from Jack (bovinehost)... a little more forum history!

Yay!! It has arrived..... and I can confirm, it is the Torty one in question

All i need now is some pickguard screws and it will be ready to show off to you guys, finished and ready to rock!

 

[KevinM]

Yay!! It has arrived..... and I can confirm, it is the Torty one in question

All i need now is some pickguard screws and it will be ready to show off to you guys, finished and ready to rock!

That's amazing!


BTW: you see that little guy in my avatar? today's his first birthday.

 

[bovinehost]

That tort guard sure gets around.

 

[DTG]

Hey happy birthday to the little guy !! Stick a bass in his hand soon

 

[Powman]

Looking forward to seeing this Bongo dressed up with the new pick-guard. I am sure it will look great!

 

[projectapollo]

I like the naked bongo look, too.