New Bongo bass day - Page 2

musicman666 · #21 02-01-2013, 04:30 PM

Sweet bass. Out of curiosity is that the same pup configuration of the ray HH models?

**WoodyG3** · #22 02-01-2013, 04:56 PM

Thanks for the outdoor pics. I would so rock that! Yikes, even!

aasti3000 · #23 02-01-2013, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by maxpayneatlarge

First time I saw them, I didn't care for the looks either. Then over time, and after hearing one and playing one, that outlook changed. Now, I love the funky looks of it.

Chris

I hear ya! Think I'll stop GC tomorrow and play one. Do Bongos have the signature 'growl' like my stingray or is it a different monster entirely?

maxpayneatlarge · #24 02-02-2013, 09:55 AM

IMO, its definitely got that distinct MusicMan sound, but I don't think I've begun to explore the variety of sounds you can get from this pre-amp.

I can't imagine you trying it out and NOT liking it. Go have some fun. Note how comfortable it feels too. Most people I've seen said it feels good too, but I have seen 1 or 2 people that disagreed.

Chris

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Originally Posted by aasti3000

I hear ya! Think I'll stop GC tomorrow and play one. Do Bongos have the signature 'growl' like my stingray or is it a different monster entirely?

maxpayneatlarge · #25 02-02-2013, 09:57 AM

Not sure what you mean. If you're talking about pickup placement, I believe its the same. I THINK the pickups use different magnets than the Stingrays though. Maybe one of these MusicMan experts can speak to this (Crabby).

Chris

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Originally Posted by musicman666

Sweet bass. Out of curiosity is that the same pup configuration of the ray HH models?

lostrings · #26 02-02-2013, 10:04 AM

Hey Chris, that color is beautiful. I just picked up two Bongo's in the last couple of weeks. A 5HH and a 4H. Wonderful basses. They have great tone and have a great feel. Good luck with your new Bongo...

P. Aaron · #27 02-02-2013, 10:09 AM

That's a cool bass! Congrats.

**RaginRog** · #28 02-02-2013, 10:10 AM

Love that color...congrats.

Cycho · #29 02-02-2013, 10:16 AM

That bass would clash with me because I'm green with envy.

maxpayneatlarge · #30 02-02-2013, 10:32 AM

Nice! What colors? I wanna see

Chris

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Originally Posted by lostrings

Hey Chris, that color is beautiful. I just picked up two Bongo's in the last couple of weeks. A 5HH and a 4H. Wonderful basses. They have great tone and have a great feel. Good luck with your new Bongo...

aasti3000 · #31 02-02-2013, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by maxpayneatlarge

IMO, its definitely got that distinct MusicMan sound, but I don't think I've begun to explore the variety of sounds you can get from this pre-amp.

I can't imagine you trying it out and NOT liking it. Go have some fun. Note how comfortable it feels too. Most people I've seen said it feels good too, but I have seen 1 or 2 people that disagreed.

Chris

Okay. Hittin GC today. If I like it, possible trade might be needed to get a 6 String. LOOK OUT! Thanks Chris!

MarkusBass · #32 02-02-2013, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by maxpayneatlarge

Not sure what you mean. If you're talking about pickup placement, I believe its the same. I THINK the pickups use different magnets than the Stingrays though. Maybe one of these MusicMan experts can speak to this (Crabby).

Chris

Also...Bridge pickup is not in the Musicman position on the Bongo HH. The Stingray HH bridge pickup does have Musicman 4H placement.

lostrings · #33 02-02-2013, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by maxpayneatlarge

Nice! What colors? I wanna see

Chris

I have a Vintage Pearl pickguard ordered for the Candy Red 4H...

aasti3000 · #34 02-02-2013, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by lostrings

I have a Vintage Pearl pickguard ordered for the Candy Red 4H...

Ugh....that look! But Im gonna follow Chris' advice and get pass it.

maxpayneatlarge · #35 02-02-2013, 02:33 PM

I love that pickguard on the black. Beautiful basses. Congrats on those! Id like to look at a pickguard like that on this orange. Where can you get lefty bongo pickguards though?

Chris

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Originally Posted by lostrings

I have a Vintage Pearl pickguard ordered for the Candy Red 4H...

lostrings · #36 02-02-2013, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by maxpayneatlarge

I love that pickguard on the black. Beautiful basses. Congrats on those! Id like to look at a pickguard like that on this orange. Where can you get lefty bongo pickguards though?

Chris

I ordered mine direct from Music Man. The one on the Black Bongo is a Black Ice and it is discontinued. They also made a White Ice, but that is also discontinued. I actually found the Black Ice Pickguard here in the classifieds. I was really having a hard time deciding between the Vintage Pearl and White Ice guard for the Candy Red Bongo, but trying to find a White Ice guard for it made me buy the Vintage Pearl.

aasti3000 · #37 02-02-2013, 07:22 PM

Tried a 4 string today. My thoughts are starting to change about MM Bongos. Just need to try a 5 or a 6, but very impressed. I have to learn to get pass looks I guess.

maxpayneatlarge · #38 02-02-2013, 07:38 PM

Cool, glad you liked the sound. Id like to hear and play a 5 string bongo myself, but its pretty tough to find a lefty to try.

Chris

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Originally Posted by aasti3000

Tried a 4 string today. My thoughts are starting to change about MM Bongos. Just need to try a 5 or a 6, but very impressed. I have to learn to get pass looks I guess.

aasti3000 · #39 02-02-2013, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by maxpayneatlarge

but its pretty tough to find a lefty to try.

Chris

Ugh...sorry to hear that. Now, is it me or is the Bongo way lighter than the Stingray? That was the first thing that caught my attention...but again, I played a 4 string. So a 5 or a 6 might be just as heavy?

IronLung1986 · #40 02-02-2013, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by musicman666

Sweet bass. Out of curiosity is that the same pup configuration of the ray HH models?

it's not really the same. the bongo HH pickups are further toward the bridge, so the bridge pickup is not in the classic stingray position.