No Stock in San Diego?

[Newbe]

I was hoping to checkout the Bongo and Sterling, but there don't seem to be any for sale in San Diego county. Hmph! Does anyone know where I can find them on display?

 

[Manfloozy]

This is another great question for customer service. Sterlings can usually be found at Guitar Center and other Music Man retailers, but Bongos aren't so easy. I know the Dubaldo Music, Bass Central, and The Perfect Bass stock them, but I'm not sure about any other retailers.

Any authorized EBMM retailer can order you one though.

 

[Newbe]

Stand-off

Call me old fashioned, but I feel a need to actually see, feel and hear a new model before ordering one.

It seems that the combined effects of low-cost Internet sales and a sluggish economy are fostering a stand-off between me and my local GC. I won't buy until they stock; They won't stock until I buy.

 

[Steamthief]

GC discontinued Bongos a while ago, I wouldn't hold my breath anticipating them bringing any more in. There's a really sweet Classic Sterling at Wild West Guitars, so if you ever drive up towards Riverside, be sure to check it out.

 

[glenson]

i recently bought a music man in GC Lake Forest, CA. Great pricing as they were on clearance. I'd call there ask for manager and see what they have.

i got a 2007 HH stingray for $980 +case

i also live in san diego and both san marcos and la mesa were thin on stock and high on price

 

[Rano Bass]

Last time i went to GC La Mesa they had some Sterlings and some SBMM basses too.

The last Bongo i saw there was used and in really bad shape

 

[projectapollo]

I did not realize the Bongos had so few retail outlets. True cult status, then?

 

[five7]

Buy several and if you don't like them, sell them. You will like them though. I bought a bongo sight unseen and love it!

 

[JayDawg]

I concur. I bought my Bongo DDII 4HH without ever having played a Bongo and while waiting on it to come in, I also order a Roasted 4H Bongo. I figured that if I was disappointed with the Bongo, I could always sell it on here or trade it for another Music Man bass. Let's just say this. My Bongo is now my main bass and the Roasted, when I get it will also be the other main one I play. I absolutely love the Bongos. I do all of my bass purchases from Bass Central because they have treated me wonderful on every purchase but another place I would also buy from is The Perfect Bass as I have heard nothing but good things from those guys too.

 

[spideyjg]

La Mesa had a fair number a while back. San Marcos seems better and Lake Forest is usually tops them both.

Jim