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NBD: EBMM Bongo 6 incoming

The_Owl

The_Owl

Aug 17, 2004
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I've been GAS:ing for a Bongo 6 ever since seeing DT live in November. Posted about it on a FB bass players' group about the 2024 models, and got a private message from a person selling a used one. Turns out it's literally mint condition in case (along with all the original case candy), he reckons it's either a 2016 or 2017 model. Went to try it out yesterday and instantly fell in love. Put a deposit down towards it and the seller was super chill, he was all like "you pay the rest when you can". Didn't bring it home yesterday, but I got some pictures of it! :) If anyone knows the name of the finish and/or the year it was made, feel free to chime in! Very excited to bring this one home. It has a fenomenal B-string for a 34"! Got a very, very reasonable price on it, as well.
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Core Creek said:
I thought he played Yamaha basses…? I recall seeing Dave LaRie with early Bongo basses - whenever I see them I think of him…

… but what do I know! Haha
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He did use to have a Yamaha signature bass but that was quite a while back now. I think he's been using the Bongo since around 2007 or so. But yes, Dave LaRue also used Bongos for a while (and maybe still does). Colin Edwin of Porcupine Tree was also using a Bongo around that time.
 
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Great score and glad you’re happy. I had a 4HH in the Sparkle Sapphire Black that I sometimes regret selling, but so funded my Modulus Q5 sweet spot with it so I can’t complain. Great basses. I’ll probably get a Bongo 6 if I ever get another Bongo. Enjoy it!
 
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The_Owl said:
I believe it is 17.5 mm. Not the widest, but also not the most narrow.
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It's always interesting to note the string spacing at the nut and bridge, and whether measurements are taken center-to-center, or edge-to-edge.

I've found that what matters most to me is the center-to-center string spacing, measured where I pluck the strings while playing.

Makes sense that this plucking sweet spot varies with instrument, p'up placement and type, chosen syrings, and the person playing.

Does anyone make a bass bridge with variable string positioning/spacing? Might be fun to experiment with.
 
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Jazzdogg said:
It's always interesting to note the string spacing at the nut and bridge, and whether measurements are taken center-to-center, or edge-to-edge.

I've found that what matters most to me is the center-to-center string spacing, measured where I pluck the strings while playing.

Makes sense that this plucking sweet spot varies with instrument, p'up placement and type, chosen syrings, and the person playing.

Does anyone make a bass bridge with variable string positioning/spacing? Might be fun to experiment with.
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I believe the nut is 57 mm/2.25" wide. 17.5 mm spacing at the bridge. I agree that the spacing at the bridge/plucking hand is what matters most to me; I find that spacing at the nut matters a lot less.
 
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Jazzdogg said:
Does anyone make a bass bridge with variable string positioning/spacing?
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