Radiant

[lorino]

Radiant (pics added)

2004 Limited Edition coming my way - Yeah Me!

 

[bovinehost]

I'd recognize that photo anywhere. Hooray for Brad! Hooray for you!

 

[lorino]

Rad Brad

Yes, Brad is a great dude. When I asked about it and said I would have the money until March 15, he just marked it sold and held it for me. How cool is that?

New band and debut gig April 30th - that's where this is going!

 

[five7]

Very nice!

 

[lorino]

Denver

Hey 57Jazz - thanks.

I'm in Denver quite a bit, actually there all this week. Do you play out? Have any suggestions for live music?

Cheers!

 

[bdgotoh]

I made the mistake of playing it before I boxed it up today Jim. It's the best sounding HS Bongo ever - super full meaty tone!

 

[strummer]

I always wanted one of these, though 5 string HH, great buy and an excellent colour!

 

[Chuck B]

Red. Really red!

 

[T Alan]

congrats!

 

[Grand Wazoo]

Nice!

Strummer... I am watching you! hehe

 

[Bassmedic14]

Nice ...Congrats!

 

[danny-79]

Sweet looking! nice one

 

[DTG]

love that colour

 

[lorino]

Arrival!!!!

Well, I'll say what everyone says - its better than expected!

Here are some high-points (so far) and what always surprises me about the Bongo

1. The Radiant Red is gorgeous - not as red as I expected, much richer and more depth. It has more of a gold hue to it.
2. Was thinking of changing the pickguard, until I saw that it is more of a parchment color than white. It looks awesome and just adds to the deeper gold tones of the red. I LOVE it.
3. Wondered why the special edition had a black headstock. Why, because its awesome! Again, the black just works with the gold and pickguard to create a depth of color.
4. Rosewood - see above!
5. Tie them all together, and the color scheme is just gorgeous. Just what I wanted and better than I expected.
6. Not sure why, but I always think of the Bongo as a 'big' bass size wise. I am always pleasantly surprised at how small it feels in your hands, sleek, thin, and extremely comfortable.

Its all good! More details when I actuall play it!!

Thanks Brad!!

Born-Again Bongo Guy

 

[Grand Wazoo]

 

[sloshep]

Congrats on the bass. The bongo's shape really adds a dimension to certain colors. That red is one of them.

 

[bdgotoh]

You're very welcome Jim. I hope it serves you well for a long time. I completely agree about the color - Radiance Red gets my vote for the best metallic red finish ever. It has so much depth and glow to it, even in subdued lighting.

 

[lorino]

Some Pics

Bad ones at that - I'll have to do better.