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THE BONGO CLUB (Part 2, 3 and infinity)

#501
Néal Zheimer;13433105 said:
I'd have to agree with Epitaph. That beast does not lack any punch. What strings do you use?
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It has some Dean Markleys on. The sound is pretty sterile too. Like cristaline and without character. Some people have issues with the look of the Bongo but not me, my problem is with the sound and weight. Otherwise this bass must be the best built I've had. The construction is amazing.
 
#503
Atalante said:
Hi there! I have a beautiful Bongo Stealth 5HH that I'm trying to sell. Why? Well because of the sound. I just cant get rid of that HI-FI boomy character and the lack of punch, definition is unbelievable. It's sad cause it would have been a keeper otherwise.

I was just wondering if anybody else here had the same problem or am I the only one with issues about the sound of Bongos?
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"Lack of punch and definition" is exactly the contrary of a Bongo's nature.
 
#505
I just recently got another Bongo. I had an HH a while back that I had to ket go. I loved it but all I ever did with it was play with the knobs on it. To many tonal options. I picked up an HS and Im completely stoked! Much easier to dial in. Happy to be back in the family!
 
#506
steveinohio said:
I just recently got another Bongo. I had an HH a while back that I had to ket go. I loved it but all I ever did with it was play with the knobs on it. To many tonal options. I picked up an HS and Im completely stoked! Much easier to dial in. Happy to be back in the family!
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So now you are Club member #159. Welcome! :)
 
#507
I'm still shocked someone would use such words to describe the Bongo's tone! It's one thing to call it ugly but to say it lacks....punch....I mean LISTEN to these clips! All different variety of tones, and none of them lack punch and/or definition! One of these is even of our resident Master Bass Guitarist, Alvabass, the very leader of this club!

 
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#512
I snagged a Dargie II with the HHp option from a TB member about 3-4 months ago and I am still having a love affair with it.

Yes, it definitely takes a bit of time and patience to learn how to dial it in but the one thing it does not lack is punch and definition.

It has moved up to my top 2-3 players and is either at rehearsal or gigs weekly in the rotation.

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#513
Stephent28 said:
I snagged a Dargie II with the HHp option from a TB member about 3-4 months ago and I am still having a love affair with it.

Yes, it definitely takes a bit of time and patience to learn how to dial it in but the one thing it does not lack is punch and definition.

It has moved up to my top 2-3 players and is either at rehearsal or gigs weekly in the rotation.

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I have the same bass in the HH version but have an HHp on order right now. Next time you gig it let me know. I would love to see how it performs live and I'm only a few hours from you.
 
#515
Stephent28 said:
Got one coming up in Thornton and New Years gig in Aurora.
You north/south/west of Denver (I am assuming you are not east since not much is out that way).
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Actually, I am East.:D I'm in Sterling. Was just in Denver today too. The wife had a doctors appointment there.
 
#520
Hi Peter

I don't live in the USA neither but EBMM customer service was of great help when I contacted them by phone or e-mail.

Depending of where you live on the planet, EBMM could deal directly with you or you could have to use the service of an exclusive importer for EBMM products in your country. The customer service can tell you that too.
 

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