Took the Bongo Plunge

[Movielife]

Hey all. After over a year or more of hankering, I am in the position to get a Bongo in a spec I'm happy with. It also happens to be in stock with the UK suppliers.

Bongo 5 HH, Sapphire Black, Black Pearl Guard

Normally I don't go for straight black, but as its that almost dark grey/blue tinged metallic black, Im more than happy. the black pearl guard is unusual but I kind of like the look of it.

I have no idea what to expect from the neck/overall feel. Im also quite excited to hear those first few notes!

I can see myself favouring the bridge pup for the extra bitey compressed funky tone...

It arrives on Saturday, at the latest.

 

[Jimmyb]

Cool!

Is that a straight replacement for the other one?

 

[MK Bass Weed]

I have no idea what to expect from the neck/overall feel. Im also quite excited to hear those first few notes!

Find some alone time. Turn off the phone, unplug your computer. Savor it, you're bass playing expectations are about the change. (keep a towel handy to dry your tears of joy)

 

[OldManMusic]

You will not be disappointed. Enjoy!

 

[tunaman4u2]

Yes Movieman! Its that good bro & I'm no fanboy

 

[bovinehost]

Find some alone time. Turn off the phone, unplug your computer. Savor it, you're bass playing expectations are about the change. (keep a towel handy to dry your tears of joy)

This.

 

[Golem]

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+1.

Locally, my 5HH is known as The Infamous Orange Boingo.

And likewise, I'm not a Boingo fanboi. I even sold one of mine.
But there's no denying it. Other basses cannot mimic Boingos
[altho I say that having never tried the Big Al nor the Reflex].


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[adouglas]

I'm a Bongoloid and I approve of this decision.

I strongly suggest that before you plug it in, sit down with the bass in your lap and play it acoustically for a few minutes.

Bongos have a living resonance unlike anything else I've ever experienced.

 

[bovinehost]

Bongos have a living resonance unlike anything else I've ever experienced.

That's because each Bongo, when it is born, has to eat the heart of its first live kill.

 

[Freddels]

That's because each Bongo, when it is born, has to eat the heart of its first live kill.

That factory is a dangerous place to be on Bongo birthing days.

 

[J Romano]

Congrats, your in for a thrill. Can't wait to see pictures!!!!!!!

 

[laneline]

"I have no idea what to expect from the neck/overall feel. Im also quite excited to hear those first few notes!"

Just one of the best Bass necks in the biz, congrats.

 

[gafman]

My Bongo has my 6 other non EBMM basses scared. It took a few short minutes to convert me - and I'm with adouglas, I highly recommend playing it unplugged first.

 

[MattOfSweden]

Wonderful way to extend your EBMM collection, congrats in advance!

 

[Grga]

Soon the movie will be alive,
just by opening the ears you'll loose all your fears,
the sweet sound of a Bongo will arrive to you Movielive.

You've reached out for the best,
the ultimate bass in Big Poppas music nest.
So feed the Bongo well, be good to him,
let him rise and shine, the Bongo will pay it honestly back, really fine.

 

[DTG]

Cool!

Is that a straight replacement for the other one?

Which other one ??

 

[Movielife]

Cool!

Is that a straight replacement for the other one?

Kinda, although I'm still getting a HH Ray, w/o the matching headstock so it's cheaper...almost had enough for a Bongo so this bumped my savings up