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4play

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Last week, I found myself G.A.S.ing extrememly hard for a Classic 'Ray 5, so I figured I'd parlay the mighty G.A.S-inducing muscle of my True Gold/Solid Roasewood BFR Sterling HS-5 in hopes that a very unique Classic SR might get offered up in trade. By unique, I was actually hoping for a really sick birdseye neck on preferably, a black bod. So, I throw a FS/FT feeler out at that other place (and here for a short time as well).

After a couple days of tire-kicking, a few interesting trade offers, and a botched sale, I get a PM on Sunday night asking if I might be interested in a Bongo 5-HH. NOW, had the author (awesome guy BTW) not been so clever as to actually post pics in the PM, I most likely would have turned him down.

Other than in various pics on The Interwebs, I have never even seen a Bongo in person let alone handle one. As a matter of fact, I've always found the aesthetics a little...off-putting. But when I saw those pics I was immediately intrigued! I thought about it for about 20 minutes and decided to pull the trigger. A day and a half later, I'm plugging in my very first Bongo! But not just ANY Bongo, a BFR Black Sugar, Roasted/Ebony necked monster that looks as good as it sounds. And it sounds effing FANTASTIC! And really ergonomically sound too.

I am now a convert. Who knew? :eek: Now I know what you guys have been babbling on and on about! :D

I am a Bongoloid.

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JayDawg

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Very nice, congratulations! My Bongo BFR Roasted neck is my number 1 bass. I love the neck and everything about it. You did one very fine trade. I love Bongo's a ton but when you combine them with a Roasted Neck or even an all Rosewood neck, I love them even more! The bass you have is definitely a keeper.
 

KevinM

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That is a very nice bass, 4play. If you ever want to sell it put me first on the list. :)
 

adouglas

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Ah, yes. Another fresh recruit into our army of lost souls.

All is well with the world this morning.

Jack's overt obsession with Big Als and Classics and Reflexes is just a smokescreen. A carefully crafted disinformation campaign. He is and will remain Lord Bongo, minion of Sterling and keeper of the faith. He's in the Scream Parlour rubbing his hands together in glee and saying stuff like "muhahaha."

We are Bongoloids. We are legion.
 

stu42

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Well done, sir. Well done!! With such a beautiful Sterling in trade, of course, you had to get something its equal....and you did.

Congrats and have fun experimenting. Between the pan control and the EQ you've got a lot to play with.

What method does BP recommend? I think it was:
First, use the pan control to dial in the preferred feel/sound and then;
Second, use the EQ controls to taste
 

markbass99

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My first Bongo was a black one back in 2008. I fear for your bank account now. :D
 
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