Down to two-Cirrus 5 or Bongo 5?

[tekhna]

I have been doing some research, and I think I am finally ready to move up to a higher quality bass to have as my main bass.
So which would you guys prefer? I am leaning towards the Bongo, but I really like the Cirruses.

 

[HeavyDuty]

Two great basses, but (to me) the Bongo wins. Whatever works for you!

 

[g04t]

voted cirrus.

there's just something about that peavy sound when you get more aggressive on the strings.

oh and bongos are hideous to the senses

 

[Andre_gt7]

also voted cirrus, great bass

 

[Dr. Cheese]

I don't see how either choice could be bad. I chose the Cirrus because I understand its electronics better and I think I like its looks a bit better, although Bongos are super cool.

 

[Papersen]

I vote for the Cirrus.
However, I had the chance to play a HH Bongo and I think
it´s at the same level. You won´t go wrong with any of them.

 

[TSanders]

Ive never played a Cirrus that was even close to either of my Bongos. My local dealer has a ton of Cirrus basses, and they are great. Just not as great as a Bongo.

 

[SlavaF]

I've played and loved Cirrus and Bongo 4's, but I wasn't too hot on the Bongo 5 that I played. The Cirrus seems more of a fancy, high end, usable in every situation kinda bass. They have 35' scale so I'd assume it has a tighter B string (even though that's just an assumption, you don't have to give me the "scale length doesn't matter" speech ). I'd get the Cirrus - and in fact I will be very soon!

 

[MCBTunes]

wow, I must say I'm kinda shocked the bongo is losing so badly...

 

[Circus]

oh and bongos are hideous to the senses

They certainly aren't hideous to the ears though, and that is the most important The bongo look definately grew on me.

 

[proc83]

BONGOOOOOOO all the way

 

[Fletch]

I voted for the Cirrus for a couple of reasons but mainly for the playabilty of the neck. The Bongo's are pretty cool though, I really dig the new stealth paint job!

 

[sargebaker]

Bongo, tone, style, versatility out the yin yang! Although I can't comment on the Bongo B. I wasn't impressed by the feel of the Cirrus I played, but the B was nice and toight.

 

[embellisher]

You can't lose, either way. Spend a lot of time with both of them, and then pick the one that you like best.

I own a Cirrus 6. Awesome bass. Plays and sounds great. Fit & finish is also great. I have come close to trading it a couple of times, but then decided to take it to church and on a gig 'one last time'. Each time that has happened, I decided the bass is just too great to sell or trade.

I would love to own a Bongo HH, too. And someday, I probably will.

 

[LajoieT]

You can't lose, either way. Spend a lot of time with both of them, and then pick the one that you like best.

+1

I've been playing a Cirrus for abut 2 years now and I love it. It's perfect for me (I like the 35" 4 string on the Cirrus) but I checked out a Bongo for the first time a few days ago and it is a VERY different instrument. Research is all well and good, but until you've played each of them you'll never know which is right for you.

 

[PeaceFrog]

The Bongo has my vote.

 

[Vic]

I've played and loved Cirrus and Bongo 4's, but I wasn't too hot on the Bongo 5 that I played. The Cirrus seems more of a fancy, high end, usable in every situation kinda bass.

+1, though I've only played the Bongo 5. Never imagined the 4 would be that diff! Anyway, I was all set to fall in love with the Bongo, 'cause I liked a lot of stuff about it... right down to the looks, but then I played a couple at a NAMM show, and I just couldn't seem to get tones I was really happy with out of it... yep, played both the HH and the HS(?) models. For me, no soap. Lost my GAS for one.

 

[Vic]

wow, I must say I'm kinda shocked the bongo is losing so badly...

dunno what the stats were when you posted this, but the Cirrus is only an edge ahead right now, which is what I'd expect. Both are great basses, but very different in tone and feel. IMHO, the Cirrus' sound a lot more defined, and the action and neck profile are a lot better/"faster". The Cirrus is also lighter and thinner, making it more comfy to hold.

 

[proc83]

The reason I bought a bongo was because...i hit the E string and felt what i thought was a small earthquake...and because I could completely change the sounds of it using the dials. It's so versatile, and cmon... with a 18v preamp this thing exudes power.

 

[Chingachgook]

Hm i bought a used Cirrus 5 some weeks ago and yes, im content but the flaw of my personal cirrus is the h string. its not very defined and imho the string needs a long time to "swing in". the cirrus of my teacher is more defined at this point. misfortune? i dont know ...

due to never played a bongo i cannot compare ... but i like the look!