YES! Bongo arrived at GC on 5/2 and although I wanted to crack open the box to take a look, I had to ship it right out again to Japan. Hopefully it'll be there waiting when I arrive tomorrow!!! Will post pics ASAP.
I do believe you can get 'em with maple necks (fretboard), if I remember from looking at them in GC before I ordered mine. Mine will have the rosewood variety.
I could be wrong about that. Better ask Jack or Derek.
I'm here in Japan now but the axe has not arrived yet !
Shipping stuff here takes forever and a day. Usually around 7-10 days, but sometimes can take up to two weeks! I'll hold a photo session as soon as I get it. Damn the postal service!