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I finally took a couple of nice photos of the new Bongo. This is the GC edition in Barolo, so Sophia is her name. After playing her at least 6 times over a number of days/weeks, I just couldn’t resist any longer. The best B string of any bass I’ve played. The widest variety of tones of any bass I’ve played. It isn’t like anything else I’ve played. I’m guessing y’all are already aware, but I’m stunned with this bass. Definitely my new #1 5’er.
It’s hard to do the neck justice with photos, but it’s stunning from too to bottom. A few photos... are there numbers to be had?
It’s hard to do the neck justice with photos, but it’s stunning from too to bottom. A few photos... are there numbers to be had?
As a fellow Bongolian I 'm BEGGING you NOT to sell your Bongo......Within 15 minutes you'll regret it more than anything you've ever done in your life. How many basses do you currently own?
Do what I did to justify having two 5ers: string one of them E-A-D-G-C. Of course, in my case one of them - the one I string B-E-A-D-G - is multiscale.
Don’t sell that beauty. You’ll regret it.
I picked up a used bongo 5 hhp on Friday and can't stop playing it. It's so responsive to changes in my plucking hand technique, and the eq is really versatile too! Never had a bass like it
Anyone tried pure blues DR strings on their bongo? I put some hi beams on it and they sound great, but I don't think they are quite right for it. I might try sun beams too
Now I want a fretless bongo 5 to match... Maybe in a year if I still have bongo fever
Anyone tried pure blues DR strings on their bongo? I put some hi beams on it and they sound great, but I don't think they are quite right for it. I might try sun beams too
Now I want a fretless bongo 5 to match... Maybe in a year if I still have bongo fever
I've been using Hi Beams on my Bongo 6 and I get constant compliments on its sound
For me DR lo-riders completed my sound on the Bongo (4H).
Glad you found what works for you.
They do sound good but not quite what I want (I say this as someone who has used hi beams primarily for the last decade).
I think I'll just experiment
Cobalt Flats moved to my Bongo HH. Nicer than I expected. Both modern and full. Somewhat confused. Was going to try tapers next, so now Ill have to neck shim I think.
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