Torture for you fine bassists

[J Romano]

Who said basswood did not look good? Nice grain there!

I do wood working as a hobby and some carving. Basswood is usually the wood of choice for carving. Basically it is like looking at vanilla. Just cream color with very light colored grain that blends in so it is hardly noticed. The roasting process must bring out the grain, cause it sure is awesome on that Bongo!!!!

 

[markbass99]

Wow that's yummy. Make it in a fiver and limited run, I'm in.

 

[bovinehost]

Well, it's R&D according to the boss, but yeah - a fiver would definitely have my undivided attention.

 

[Freddels]

Well, it's R&D according to the boss, but yeah - a fiver would definitely have my undivided attention.

Yeah, maybe roast it and then put a bright color coat on it. Like an M&M. Chocolaty goodness inside. We'll keep us nuts on the outside.

 

[laneline]

Can we please see the headstock!?
That is a nice piece of…wood!

I'm guessing it would be the same as the first Roasted, and I'm in for a 5 banger HS, based solely on how good the first series is, and that for some reason the Roasted neck gloss finish is the smoothest, drag free gloss I've ever had the pleasure to play.

 

[zuma]

I love the clean looks of it without a pickguard. VERY curious to play a roasted body as well.

 

[JayDawg]

I'm guessing it would be the same as the first Roasted, and I'm in for a 5 banger HS, based solely on how good the first series is, and that for some reason the Roasted neck gloss finish is the smoothest, drag free gloss I've ever had the pleasure to play.

Since we are sharing Roasted Bongo headstocks, here is mine from 1 of the only 2 I believe made Bongo 4H's.

 

[Holdsg]

I can play that game too, except I'll do the back:

 

[tkarter]

R&D with two pups?

tk

 

[mtrejo]

Sheesh, I love Roasted! Thanks for the pictures guys. Bongo headstock looks killer Roasted.
I have a roasted Albert Lee guitar that I adore.

 

[bovinehost]

R&D with two pups?

Remember that the 2 pickup Bongos were first to hit the stores because everyone was drooling over a dual pickup MusicMan bass being made again, so I wouldn't say it's unlikely.

Sterling said he should have showed/made the single pickup Bongos first because they got lost in all the hoopla around the dual pickup models.

But well-deserved hoopla, I say!

 

[mfallmann]

very nice bass!

 

[drTStingray]

Yeah, maybe roast it and then put a bright color coat on it

+1 - how about a trans white Bongo

 

[JayDawg]

Remember that the 2 pickup Bongos were first to hit the stores because everyone was drooling over a dual pickup MusicMan bass being made again, so I wouldn't say it's unlikely.

Sterling said he should have showed/made the single pickup Bongos first because they got lost in all the hoopla around the dual pickup models.

But well-deserved hoopla, I say!

I didn't know the dual pickup models were made first. You learn something new every day. I kind of like the fact though that the single H Bongos are a rare breed. It makes them all the more special. I know the one I have that is pictured above is my favorite. That bass just has something to it that I cannot describe. Mojo, soul, character. Whatever it is, it's a special bass.

 

[MK Bass Weed]

I didn't know the dual pickup models were made first. You learn something new every day. I kind of like the fact though that the single H Bongos are a rare breed. \

WE need that OLD GUITAR CENTER interview...can't find it anywhere..but that was the whole enchilada

 

[DTG]

One of my favourite tone ever was the HH bongo. The roasted one is stunning !

 

[Caca de Kick]

Gloss neck and no pickguard....might be an excuse to finally get a Bongo.

 

[adouglas]

An observation for what it's worth (which is nothing... hey, waddayawant for free?):

The previous Coolest Finish Ever on a Bongo was this:

That finish made it into production, but not on a Bongo... it was the 30th SR.

If history is to be trusted, what you see show up on protos generally doesn't show up as a product.

However, BP is the King, and it's good to be the king.

 

[mrfstop]

An observation for what it's worth (which is nothing... hey, waddayawant for free?):

The previous Coolest Finish Ever on a Bongo was this:

That finish made it into production, but not on a Bongo... it was the 30th SR.

If history is to be trusted, what you see show up on protos generally doesn't show up as a product.

However, BP is the King, and it's good to be the king.

damnnnn now THAT is one amazing BoNgO!! wowowowow, I want!

 

[adouglas]

damnnnn now THAT is one amazing BoNgO!! wowowowow, I want!

It actually did come up for sale and was snagged by a forumite.

Unfortunately, I wasn't paying attention and that forumite was not me.

(I've held it, though... it weighs a lot.)