THE BONGO CLUB (Part 2, 3 and infinity)

[Holdsg]

Hey Markus. Many of them get passed around like the traveling pants. eBMM forum has several on its for sale thread right now. Certain colors you can buy direct from HQ, some dealers have them too, like TPB or Dubaldos.

 

[madbassplaya]

Where you go guys get your pickguards? I have a Pearl Blue Bongo 4 HH with an Abalone guard coming, and I'm thinking about trying some others. I like that White Ice, and Black Ice...maybe others. Thanks!

You're getting a non-Lakland?

 

[Holdsg]

Yeah, Markus has some non-laklands. He hasn't been completely assimilated into the collective.

 

[Freddels]

Where you go guys get your pickguards? . . . Thanks!

Pickguard heaven.

 

[TimWilson]

I guess I don't understand what the point her would be, first off no the electronics in the sub are not the same as the stingray,
secondly idk why you would ever want to downgrade the bongo electronics
but if you like the stingray sound why don't you just sell the bongo and buy another stingray

Thanks for the tip on the SUBs electronics.

I wouldn't consider the swap-out to be a downgrade. They're both equally extraordinary packages, but the voicing of the 'Ray is more 'me'.

I wouldn't trade the Bongo for another 'Ray: I'm hooked on the look and feel of the Bongo, and especially the six.

But the irrepressible urge to tinker with my toys is hard-wired into my code. I can't help it. As Asa Baber said in Playboy many years ago, "It is not truly mine until I have F***ed with it."

 

[MarkusBass]

Pickguard heaven.

Thanks! I'll check 'em out!

Edit: Really want a stock Ice White

 

[jim777]

Anyone thinking about getting one of the mahogany Bongos? Stainless frets, roasted neck, etc? I thought I heard they were only taking orders for them for a month, but I'm honestly not sure if that's true. i wasn't thinking about getting a Bongo but now I sort of am, not sure. I guess it wouldn't sound like a Bongo though, would it?

 

[MarkusBass]

Hey Markus. Many of them get passed around like the traveling pants. eBMM forum has several on its for sale thread right now. Certain colors you can buy direct from HQ, some dealers have them too, like TPB or Dubaldos.

Thanks man! I'll check it out!

You're getting a non-Lakland?

Hey...I've been known to have some non-Laklands...just don't post them on the Lakland Thread

Yeah, Markus has some non-laklands. He hasn't been completely assimilated into the collective.

Yeah!

 

[Freddels]

Anyone thinking about getting one of the mahogany Bongos? Stainless frets, roasted neck, etc? I thought I heard they were only taking orders for them for a month, but I'm honestly not sure if that's true. i wasn't thinking about getting a Bongo but now I sort of am, not sure. I guess it wouldn't sound like a Bongo though, would it?

Order window is just about closed (end of April) so there's not much time left.

 

[Freddels]

Thanks for the tip on the SUBs electronics.

I wouldn't consider the swap-out to be a downgrade. They're both equally extraordinary packages, but the voicing of the 'Ray is more 'me'.

I wouldn't trade the Bongo for another 'Ray: I'm hooked on the look and feel of the Bongo, and especially the six.

But the irrepressible urge to tinker with my toys is hard-wired into my code. I can't help it. As Asa Baber said in Playboy many years ago, "It is not truly mine until I have F***ed with it."

Have you checked out the single H bongo with the 3 band EQ? The pickup is in the stingray position.

 

[novenpeter]

Will get my Bongo 6 HS next month, cant wait to get it!!!

 

[novenpeter]

just have a check on musicman website, did they change the tuning machine from Bongo?

 

[Freddels]

just have a check on musicman website, did they change the tuning machine from Bongo?

Yes, they're doing lightweight tuners now.

 

[jim777]

Order window is just about closed (end of April) so there's not much time left.

Understood, my question was really had anyone ordered one or had everyone decided it wasn't that great of an idea?

 

[MarkusBass]

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[Epitaph04]

Beautiful!

 

[Mrfstop]

Dayum Brotha Markus...
THAT is beeeautiful.
Good to see the infamous hardwood floor pics of a killer Bongo!
That pickguard looks great on that color blue.
Congrats on a great score man.

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[MarkusBass]

Beautiful!

Dayum Brotha Markus...
THAT is beeeautiful.
Good to see the infamous hardwood floor pics of a killer Bongo!
That pickguard looks great on that color blue.
Congrats on a great score man.

Thanks dudes!!!

 

[basspraiser]

Tasty Roasted BONGO 4HH just posted FS. Interest and referrals are appreciated:

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/ebmm-bongo-4hh-roasted-maple-neck-870372/

can't believe I am in here...but had to see Markus' new venture...

actually, LOVE the look of those toasted/roasted necks!

I used to have a Bongo 5HH, sold it, and now I have a Bongo 6HH that I've been groove'n every Sunday at my Gospel gig.

WOW!!! NEVER seen a 6 string Bongo before...ever! never even knew they existed....somehow that looks nice to me....

Where you go guys get your pickguards? I have a Pearl Blue Bongo 4 HH with an Abalone guard coming, and I'm thinking about trying some others. I like that White Ice, and Black Ice...maybe others. Thanks!

pics???

 

[basspraiser]

You're getting a non-Lakland?

one of the "few".....

Yeah, Markus has some non-laklands. He hasn't been completely assimilated into the collective.

yeh...liek ONE MM and an acoustic (I think!)...trust me....he is assimilated.....the chip is implanted... I must move on before I am beat to a pulp....

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OK Markus...the "FLoor" makes that look nice....I have to admit it...