I call this the Hot Wheels Bongo for obvious reasons. It began its adventures as a Stealth model but someone apparently needed more excitement. Underneath its gaudy exterior, it’s a great bass with all the usual Bongo stuff. 18v preamp, 4 band tone controls, etc.
I’m not sure this was a pro refinish. Up in the upper reaches of the neck, you can feel a little ‘tooth’ on the paint on the back. I assume with some wanky, show-off playing, this would smooth out like the vast majority of the neck. It’s not very noticeable but full disclosure and all that. I haven’t been man enough to pull the pickguard so you can ask what’s underneath it, but I don’t know. For 50 dollars, I’ll look.
Strung with Cobalt Flats and it records very well indeed. I do love that pan knob. Figure about 100 bucks for shipping, and I do have a hardshell case for it.
I’m not sure this was a pro refinish. Up in the upper reaches of the neck, you can feel a little ‘tooth’ on the paint on the back. I assume with some wanky, show-off playing, this would smooth out like the vast majority of the neck. It’s not very noticeable but full disclosure and all that. I haven’t been man enough to pull the pickguard so you can ask what’s underneath it, but I don’t know. For 50 dollars, I’ll look.
Strung with Cobalt Flats and it records very well indeed. I do love that pan knob. Figure about 100 bucks for shipping, and I do have a hardshell case for it.
