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soniq
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H for SRs and HH for Bongos, although I have yet to play a Bongo H.
Baird
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HH for me. The sound on my HH Bongo5 still gives me chills.
My H SUB is a great bass as well and I can absolutely live with the sound. My issue is that the bridge position pickup is too far back for me to use as a thumb rest so I have to use the edge of the neck which is too far up!
My H SUB is a great bass as well and I can absolutely live with the sound. My issue is that the bridge position pickup is too far back for me to use as a thumb rest so I have to use the edge of the neck which is too far up!
bovinehost
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You shouldn't have to choose your favorite pickup configuration. You should have one of each, just in case.
In any case, that's how I solved the dilemma and it works okay for me.
In any case, that's how I solved the dilemma and it works okay for me.
bassmonkey
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Serious reply, Jack.
I've been thinking along these lines myself. However, I find it difficult to justify purchasing 3 Bongo5s. Is there sufficient difference between them to justify this approach? For someone like me? Average player in a pub band? I'm not sure.
PS remember when I was asking similar questions regarding the 30th what the outcome of that was?
I should know better than to pose these sort of questions on the forum.
bovinehost
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Serious reply, Jack.
I've been thinking along these lines myself. However, I find it difficult to justify purchasing 3 Bongo5s. Is there sufficient difference between them to justify this approach? For someone like me? Average player in a pub band? I'm not sure.
PS remember when I was asking similar questions regarding the 30th what the outcome of that was?
I should know better than to pose these sort of questions on the forum.
I suppose my reply is as serious as I am....and yes, you should know better than to ask that question when I'm around.
I do think that the differences are enough to justify (for ME) having three Bongo fivers. (And two four bangers, last time I checked.) And I'd be proud to say I'm an average player!
The real answer for non-insane people is - you can't go wrong. The HH is just a monster. The HS gives you a shot at a more civilized sound. The single H is of course BP's Secret Weapon, and I play my single H more than anything else lately (both Bongo and Stingray versions).
You can't make a bad choice. Your options are:
- good choice
- better choice
- best choice
But how those shake out are up to you. I think you probably have a pretty fair idea what the different configs will do for you, but it IS hard making a decision.
I do realize, also, how little help I am.
Baird
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Plus, you can't bee too cautious when playing live. Having 5 or 6 backup MM basses comes in handy in the event of breaking 2 or even 3 low B or E strings in a night.
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bassmonkey
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Plus, you can't bee too cautious when playing live. Having 5 or 6 backup MM basses comes in handy in the event of breaking 2 or even 3 lov B or E strings in a night.
I suppose my reply is as serious as I am....and yes, you should know better than to ask that question when I'm around.
I do think that the differences are enough to justify (for ME) having three Bongo fivers. (And two four bangers, last time I checked.) And I'd be proud to say I'm an average player!
The real answer for non-insane people is - you can't go wrong. The HH is just a monster. The HS gives you a shot at a more civilized sound. The single H is of course BP's Secret Weapon, and I play my single H more than anything else lately (both Bongo and Stingray versions).
You can't make a bad choice. Your options are:
- good choice
- better choice
- best choice
But how those shake out are up to you. I think you probably have a pretty fair idea what the different configs will do for you, but it IS hard making a decision.
I do realize, also, how little help I am.
Nooooooo! Stop it!
I........must.........resist! Get.........these.........thoughts........of.........multiple...........Bongo..................ownership.....................out....................of........................my...................heaaaadddddddd!!!!!!!!
Baird
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Nooooooo! Stop it!
I........must.........resist! Get.........these.........thoughts........of.........multiple...........Bongo..................ownership.....................out....................of........................my...................heaaaadddddddd!!!!!!!!
I hear you! Is there a support group for MM Forum people?
I am purposely refusing to understand how and where I can buy a custom made MM. I also have no idea what a Dargie Delight is and my wallet thanks me.
I have 10 friggin' expensive guitars, how many does a guy need? Of course, only 3 of them ARE basses though and I really really could use a fretless.
AAGGHHHH!!
PocketGroove82
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My Fav's:
SR4: Single H
SR5: HH
Bongo: HS
Sterling: HS
Bassmonkey, I would say you don't absolutely have to have 3 differing bongos to corner the market on every musicman tone variation. You already have a wonderful collection of single pup SR4s! Just add an HH and HS bongo and you are sitting pretty, imo.
I'm normally not one to double up and have two of the same model w/ the same pup config.
I tell myself it's ok to have the honeyburst and 30th cause one is FL and Mahog! That's different enough....right?!?!
SR4: Single H
SR5: HH
Bongo: HS
Sterling: HS
Bassmonkey, I would say you don't absolutely have to have 3 differing bongos to corner the market on every musicman tone variation. You already have a wonderful collection of single pup SR4s! Just add an HH and HS bongo and you are sitting pretty, imo.
I'm normally not one to double up and have two of the same model w/ the same pup config.
I tell myself it's ok to have the honeyburst and 30th cause one is FL and Mahog! That's different enough....right?!?!
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armybass
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The SR5 classic single H.
phatduckk
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im all about the Sterling HS. I do have one of each and the HS is currently my #1. the HH is now making a run at it tho. honestly i never really bonded with the HH but now its starting to come together and we're becoming friends.
as far as SR4's are concerned id rather have an HH over an H any day. to me that decision is a no brainer. IMO the HH Ray can do the H thing to perfection and i dont see why it wouldnt, same pup positioning, same pup etc.
with Sterlings there is a tradeoff. going HS you miss out on the parallel position. but gain pos 2, 3, 4 and 5. with an HH you give up pos parellel and the single coil but gain pos 2, 3, 4 and 5. maybe that's why the HS is my favorite... it retains more of the Sterling H's settings than the HH does.
roballanson
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I really like the HS configuration.
Always like setting 1 or 2 with the mids and bass boosted.....however at rehersal the other night discovered position 4 with a little bass and mid boost and used a pick (something i rarely do). Great sound for old school punk.....love it.
I seem to remember someone describe the HS as like a scapel as is slices through the mix - very true.
Always like setting 1 or 2 with the mids and bass boosted.....however at rehersal the other night discovered position 4 with a little bass and mid boost and used a pick (something i rarely do). Great sound for old school punk.....love it.
I seem to remember someone describe the HS as like a scapel as is slices through the mix - very true.
IntenseJim
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HH vs HS
NEWB/LURKER FIRST POST/BUMP
Hello. I've decided to get my first Stingray. I've read this thread of course. For some topics it's hard to search because the acronyms HS and HH are too short for the search function.
I'm torn between a maple board Stingray 4 string in either the HS or HH configuration. This is mostly for funk and slapping. Both get killer fingerstyle tones with the rear H engaged.
I played the HS and loved it. I like the H but more fun options and cool tones can be had with the HS. I couldn't find an HH to play and my only sound clip for the HH is the 20th Anniversary SR5 with Ed Friedland on Youtube.
So to bring it home: pros/cons of HS vs HH?
(FYI, I have 3 basses in my arsenal: Sadowsky JJ, PJ, and Modern.)
NEWB/LURKER FIRST POST/BUMP
Hello. I've decided to get my first Stingray. I've read this thread of course. For some topics it's hard to search because the acronyms HS and HH are too short for the search function.
I'm torn between a maple board Stingray 4 string in either the HS or HH configuration. This is mostly for funk and slapping. Both get killer fingerstyle tones with the rear H engaged.
I played the HS and loved it. I like the H but more fun options and cool tones can be had with the HS. I couldn't find an HH to play and my only sound clip for the HH is the 20th Anniversary SR5 with Ed Friedland on Youtube.
So to bring it home: pros/cons of HS vs HH?
(FYI, I have 3 basses in my arsenal: Sadowsky JJ, PJ, and Modern.)
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Freddels
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I've tried the SR 4HH at the music store but haven't spent enough time to really evaluate it. I would like to try a SR 5HS but I could be very happy with just a 4H. I can get the tone that I'm looking for and that's what matters to me.
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Psycho Ward
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There is no bad config, all of them ROCK!
That said, my personal favorite is the H/S, it just speaks to me. But Jack is right, you should have them all!
That said, my personal favorite is the H/S, it just speaks to me. But Jack is right, you should have them all!
EBMM7181
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Single H
sloshep
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After playing a bucket load of differently configured EBMM basses during my travels. I think the single H is for me, then maybe the HS.
Sonnyonbass
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Right now I love my new SR5 HH! So much tone!
And still be able to use the bridge H in single mode.
I really like the tonal options in there. No too many but just right.
Hey... it's a Musicman!
And still be able to use the bridge H in single mode.
I really like the tonal options in there. No too many but just right.
Hey... it's a Musicman!
