You can lead a horse to water...

[slukather]

Whelp, my friend did it! Took the plunge! Into the icey cold waters of BC Rich land.

Here the jewel is in all its glory, ain' t she a beauty? (click on it)

Man, l don't know how anyone can play one of these comfortably!?!?!?! there's really no way to sit down and play it, if you stand up and play it, you run the risk of puckering a lung.

Scott.

 

[robelinda2]

its funny, the student hands it to me to tune it for him at the start of the lesson, but i end up just making smart ass comments and trying to get it to sit properly while i tune it. stupid axe.

its all in fun though, he's into that european metal stuff, so it suits him, he gives me plenty of crap back, though i think its undeserved. my balls should never made fun of.

 

[darchirnoj]

Very Nice indeed.. and a great story...

Yeah, agreed. Very cool story to go along with that beautiful guitar.

 

[koogie2k]

its funny, the student hands it to me to tune it for him at the start of the lesson, but i end up just making smart ass comments and trying to get it to sit properly while i tune it. stupid axe.

its all in fun though, he's into that european metal stuff, so it suits him, he gives me plenty of crap back, though i think its undeserved. my balls should never made fun of.

Yeah, just tell him to wait until he plays his first gig with that anchor....I know a band that uses BC Rich's..bass is a warlock...guitar is a Beast (like the picture above) and those dudes come off the stage dying because of the weight. They love the sound of my bongo the first time they heard it and I was still ready to run a marathon. Plus, the tone of the bongo was light years ahead of anything a BC Rich could produce...but, I digress, I did not look as cool as them. I just sound better!

 

[geektard]

but i end up just making smart ass comments and trying to get it to sit properly while i tune it. stupid axe.

Good Halloween prop though!

 

[candid_x]

They love the sound of my bongo the first time they heard it and I was still ready to run a marathon. Plus, the tone of the bongo was light years ahead of anything a BC Rich could produce...but, I digress, I did not look as cool as them. I just sound better!

Koogie, can you give a quick summary, what's the deal with the Bongo? What makes it a stand out bass iyo? Is it the tone, weight, balance, playability?

 

[phatduckk]

i brought my 20th to work the other day ... which is code for i brought water to 2 coworkers/horses.

i think theyre ready to drink they playrd it, cursed me for "forcing" them to want a new guitar... so i gave em pete's email address

twas my good deed for the week

 

[glockaxis]

Sometimes, you have to learn from your mistakes ....

When you are a young player, you are an easy prey for the marketing guys, so you will buy a guitar with a nice look but with a poor sound ... (I bought my first guitar (an ESP Horizon Custom) in 1986 : pretty finish but the sound is sterile when I compare it with my Steve Morse).
With white hairs, you learn to trust your ears ...

How true. When I was in high school my first electric was an affordable Epiphone LP model because Jimmy Page was such a big influence on me. When my brother and I got into shred we picked up a Fender Heartfield Talon (what VM was using at the time).

 

[koogie2k]

Koogie, can you give a quick summary, what's the deal with the Bongo? What makes it a stand out bass iyo? Is it the tone, weight, balance, playability?

I'll try my best here...LOL..

Tone wise....very rich and deep. Certainly draws attention when played. The eq setting really help you sculpt the tone you want. Gives you a wide variety to choose from. Definitely a plug and play bass for sure.

Weight wise....very light compared to other brands that I have come across. I literally run around quite a bit on stage and it doesn't feel like I am hooked to an anchor. I can move around and know that I won't tire quickly due to it's weight.

Balance....I have my strap set to what I want. So, I can let go of the bass completely and it stays in the position I like. Best part....NOT neck heavy what so ever....a lot of time and planning (I feel) went in to the balance of the bongo. It sits well on the lap when sitting down. I have found it to dig a little in the thigh when I am sitting, but nothing that makes it uncomfortable. It does NOT fall towards the body either standing up. The strap pins are set up perfectly.

Playability....it plays like a MusicMan should. Easily. Access to all the frets are easy as well as the "dusty" frets. I find that the volume and pick up controls are easily accessed as I like to do a lot of volume swells with the bass. The eq knobs are accessable, but out of the way so you don't accidently hit them in mid tune. The built in thumb rest on the pickups are ingenius. I do, however, use a pick more so than the fingers, but when I use the fingers, the thumb rest is there without me having to look for it. Very natural placement. The painted neck is of no hindrance at all. Very smooth and will not stick.

What really makes it stand out is the shape at first for most peopel. Then the sound. Hope this helps.

 

[candid_x]

I'll try my best here...LOL..

Tone wise....very rich and deep. Certainly draws attention when played. The eq setting really help you sculpt the tone you want. Gives you a wide variety to choose from. Definitely a plug and play bass for sure.

Weight wise....very light compared to other brands that I have come across. I literally run around quite a bit on stage and it doesn't feel like I am hooked to an anchor. I can move around and know that I won't tire quickly due to it's weight.

Balance....I have my strap set to what I want. So, I can let go of the bass completely and it stays in the position I like. Best part....NOT neck heavy what so ever....a lot of time and planning (I feel) went in to the balance of the bongo. It sits well on the lap when sitting down. I have found it to dig a little in the thigh when I am sitting, but nothing that makes it uncomfortable. It does NOT fall towards the body either standing up. The strap pins are set up perfectly.

Playability....it plays like a MusicMan should. Easily. Access to all the frets are easy as well as the "dusty" frets. I find that the volume and pick up controls are easily accessed as I like to do a lot of volume swells with the bass. The eq knobs are accessable, but out of the way so you don't accidently hit them in mid tune. The built in thumb rest on the pickups are ingenius. I do, however, use a pick more so than the fingers, but when I use the fingers, the thumb rest is there without me having to look for it. Very natural placement. The painted neck is of no hindrance at all. Very smooth and will not stick.

What really makes it stand out is the shape at first for most peopel. Then the sound. Hope this helps.

Thanks, Koogie man. Yes, I can see why it's an attractive bass by how you describe it. I played bass on and off for a few years in church groups, and it interests me to see such an unusual shape and design. Wondered how much was function and how much was simply wanting to do something different. The design sounds very functional. Thanks again.

Bruce

 

[koogie2k]

I happen to love the look of the bongo. I heard the jokes and all, but when it is plugged in...their thoughts get flushed down the drain....

Big Poppa told us the story behind the design...but alas, too many shots to the head have caused me to forget....sorry.

I like how it completely looks nothing like a standard Musicman body and headstock. Very futuristic and the lines from the headstock to the body really compliment each other beautifully.

I love the look on people's faces when they ask what do I play in the band and I say a "Bongo"....hehehe....the look is priceless.