POLL: Would you buy a damaged Bongo?

[spectorbassguy]

Hey I'm considering this Bongo 5 fretless:
http://bassnw.com/Used Basses/musicman_bongo_5HHFL_MG_PF.htm
Yes there is a hunk out of it but they insist that it is pristine otherwise. I am more concerned about the sound (which I know will be awesome) than the looks but wouuld like your opinion. In fact answer my poll if you would please.
Thanks for your help.
Spec

 

[bovinehost]

Offer them $850.

 

[cgworkman]

Yeah - You might even be able to have a professional touch it up a bit - However, I don't think it's a big deal myself...


Make sure you ask about silica packs....

 

[Aussie Mark]

It will get dented or scratched eventually anyway if you gig with it, so I have no problem buying a bass with a ding. Actually, I feel more comfortable gigging with a bass that already has a ding, since I don't have to feel guilty about being the first person to ding it. I guess it depends whether you want to display the bass in a glass case in your living room, or get out and play it.

 

[spectorbassguy]

It will get dented or scratched eventually anyway if you gig with it, so I have no problem buying a bass with a ding. Actually, I feel more comfortable gigging with a bass that already has a ding, since I don't have to feel guilty about being the first person to ding it. I guess it depends whether you want to display the bass in a glass case in your living room, or get out and play it.

Excellent Point. Thanks!

 

[uvapete]

I would only get it if gold is the color you want-- or if you really like the bass otherwise.

you'll regret saving the few extra hundred if there is another color, such as kermit the frog green , that you are lusting after.

 

[spectorbassguy]

I would only get it if gold is the color you want-- or if you really like the bass otherwise.

you'll regret saving the few extra hundred if there is another color, such as kermit the frog green , that you are lusting after.

Right now the color is secondary. In the long run I know I would like another color better, but when there are no other fretless Bongos out there, gold looks powerful good!

Oh well, by the time I called Bass NW the second time, they had a deposit on it for Saturday pickup. Everything in its time, right?

 

[bovinehost]

For the record, it was NOT ME.

 

[spectorbassguy]

For the record, it was NOT ME.

I believe you. Just let me know where I can get my hands on a GrapeRay, OK?

 

[Mobay45]

It's like when you buy a new car. That first ding really hurts, but after that, it's not nearly so traumatic. Someone has saved you from that sick feeling on this one and you won't feel like your carrying a dozen eggs everytime you get it out of it's case. Go to an automotive paint supply store and see if they can provide some touch up paint. There's bound to be a car that color in somebody's line.

 

[MingusBASS]

Just find a Caddy dealership in some ghetto I'm sure they'll have some bright Gold touch up paint.

Andrew

 

[oddjob]

Are the silica packs scratched or dented too??? Are the packs still under warranty??? What is EBMM's warranty policy on silica packs anyway?

 

[Jean-Frédéric]

I don't know .. unless it 's the bass I really really want yeah I guess I would ..
anyway you can always put a " I Love Silica Packs " sticker on it .. or I love bongo ... feel free to put what you want lol