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I don't care what you haters say!
- Thread starter madbassplaya
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Looks great man! Love it! WhenI get in position for a new bass that's one I'm looking at. I love the different shape to it!
Like you said, haters gonna hate, and... I still don't see it. It's an ugly model to me, but congrats on your new instrument! 
Maybe one day I'll see it... I've found many fugly basses before that now are very appealing to my eyes! But Bongos are still the only MM's I would not like to own.
Maybe one day I'll see it... I've found many fugly basses before that now are very appealing to my eyes! But Bongos are still the only MM's I would not like to own.
I think the bass designers were listening to Zappa at the time and stuck on what to name it. When they heard Captain Beefheart moan, "I wish I had a pair of bongos. Bongo fury!" they pounced on the name.
Playing a bongo makes a HUGE difference in liking them or not. Before playing one, I slammed them too. Made the toilet seat comment regularly. Then I saw a guy play one and thought, "man that doesn't look so awkward." Then I played one and thought, "I have to have this bass."
Haha! You know I'm giving you a hard time.
I've had several Ibanez basses and no one has ever mentioned liking them. I'm telling you, no bass has gotten the attention this one has. Chicks dig the Bongo and I find that hilarious since guys are always hatin' on it. haha!
The best sound that I've ever heard a bass make.
You won't regret it brother!
Like you said, haters gonna hate, and... I still don't see it. It's an ugly model to me, but congrats on your new instrument!
Maybe one day I'll see it... I've found many fugly basses before that now are very appealing to my eyes! But Bongos are still the only MM's I would not like to own.
Have you played one? If not, you should.
I really really don't want your bongo. If it is ever stolen or jealously vandalized you may rest assured that it wasn't me.
But it does make sense with the tonal capabilities. The Bongo is very resonant and you can simulate a bongo drum with the harmonics of the b and e string
How could I have missed that! I take it all back now...
I was afraid I was the only one who thought that. I would so put that little guy from the pizza boxes on one.
I just can't get over how ugly that bass is. Even if it played and sounded like a dream (I've never tried one so I don't know) I don't know if I could get over the look.
I've become addicted to MM Oil/Wax necks... if not for that I'd already own a Bongo.
So... next step for me will be an HH Reflex (4-band bongo preamp, and the dual H pickups)
So... next step for me will be an HH Reflex (4-band bongo preamp, and the dual H pickups)
Bongos are nice. I think they're sexy. I don't do active anymore, or I'm certain I would have one by now.
I enjoyed the heck out of my 4 string Bongo, had to sell it for financial reasons though. Great basses, just wish the 5'ers didn't have such narrow spacing!
I finally played one the other day.
EBMM traditionalists have to play it with an open mind. IMHO it was freakin sweet, I dug the painted neck and the neck profile too. Didn't get to plug it in though :'(
EBMM traditionalists have to play it with an open mind. IMHO it was freakin sweet, I dug the painted neck and the neck profile too. Didn't get to plug it in though :'(
LOVE Bongos They are sooo much fun to play, I think they make you play a little longer each time you pick them up. Fantastic basses, everyone should have one!
And that red one is great looking, congrats again on grabbing her!
Only if you don't know it's the bass version of the Albert Lee guitar (so it's bigger, of course).
They are sooo much fun to play, I think they make you play a little longer each time you pick them up. Fantastic basses, everyone should have one!And that red one is great looking, congrats again on grabbing her!
Only if you don't know it's the bass version of the Albert Lee guitar (so it's bigger, of course).
Thanks for all the compliments guys!
I agree. A Bongo looks best with flashy/bright colors.
I'm sorry you're going to miss out on greatness.
I do love the Oil/Wax necks, but this satin feels like home too. I really enjoy it!
I have come to like narrower spacing. For what I do (yes, I am a big guy with big fingers) it works perfectly. I always thought I needed 19mm but 17.5 works NICELY!
I agree. A Bongo looks best with flashy/bright colors.
I'm sorry you're going to miss out on greatness.
I do love the Oil/Wax necks, but this satin feels like home too. I really enjoy it!
I have come to like narrower spacing. For what I do (yes, I am a big guy with big fingers) it works perfectly. I always thought I needed 19mm but 17.5 works NICELY!
I'm sorry you're going to miss out on greatness.
I'd say the same thing to anyone who doesn't like Ibanez Soundgears.
