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thinking of new bass
- Thread starter funky
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Mobay45
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funky said:
Welcome to the forum.
That's an impossible question for someone to answer. You need to go out and try both of them and decide which one is right for you.
You might even decide that a Sterling or Bongo fits your needs better than a 'Ray.
phatduckk
Well-known member
Mobay45 said:
very, very true. As a recent SR4 HH owner I do have to say that the HH really blows me away but it is up to you. Try em out and your ears & hands will let know which one you should buy
good luck and keep us posted!
Figjam
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Well seeing as an HH ray can do the H ray tone and more, the HH is the more versatile one.
EasyTiger
Well-known member
What ever feels good in your hands my man
thanks i suppose it was a silly question , went to my local dealer today and tryed both i was totaly blown away with the hh damm what a mother that is . made up my mind it most definatly the hh . the bongo is a great git but to be honest i just cant get my head around the shape . well ive ordered it and my aria sbr80 is due for a long earned retirment she did me well for over 18 years .never sell her shes part of the family .
Dr Stankface
Well-known member
I'd say the HH because it's exactly like a StingRay but with more options.
Andrew
Andrew
funky said:
On second thought. I will honestly say. The Bongo single H is the most outspoken of all EB basses and if you got that one then your wife will never be mad at you cuz you probably only need one bass.
Knowing the rest of these guys like I do they are going to try and tell you I am wrong.
I ain't wrong unless my wife tells me I am and don't any of you ever forget that.
tk
Lazybite
Well-known member
tkarter said:
Hehe...
The sterling does a great job as a funk machine (though 4String)... but I suspect any of these beasts would sound brilliant coupled with the right rig setup...!!
bovinehost
Administrator
I must not be a member of "the rest of these guys".
One pickup, one brain. It works for me.
Colin
Well-known member
Single H bongo or HH sterling in Butter cream are my dream choices. Especially because I can't get that color. Jack, do you know if any single H BC Bongos where ever made?
bovinehost
Administrator
tkarter said:
Not as far as I know. I stay busy here, complying with Erika's whims so I really don't have a lot of time to boss you around, Tom.
I don't know for sure, Col, but it seems unlikely.
Jack
Colin
Well-known member
that's a fine suggestion, I wonder what Dudley has got in the pipeline for him?tkarter said:
Dr Stankface
Well-known member
tkarter said:
Please no.
Andrew
Big Poppa
Well-known member
as usual Dudleys been prety busy but he did say that a suprise bass is in the works!
THere is one butter cream single h that I now of....it has a rosewood neck
THere is one butter cream single h that I now of....it has a rosewood neck
