Bongo??

[PRIMUS-BASS]

I have a 6 string ibanez and lately ive felt that i want to try out another 5 string, and being the dream theater i am ive decided that i want to save up for a music man bongo 5 string
.. im going to try one out hopefully this week. what are your opinions on this bass is it worth the grueling saving up period

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[blacklungfever]

I've heard theyre really nice, and Musicman makes quality gear in general, so I'm sure it's probably a good buy. A couple of people on here have them. I'm not a huge fan of the shape though.

[PRIMUS-BASS]

thats what attracts me to the looks
i like ugly looking basses lol
and it also looks very comfortable
im hopefully trying one out on sunday
price range hopefully between 1000-1200

[Livewire]

The body is hideous. Almost repulsive, it reminds me of a lady bug... But their sound is top quality without a doubt.

[d-basser]

i have heard nothing but rave reviews of it, sure you will love it. if you cant find one affordable new keep an eye on the for sale section of "basschat.co.uk" theres been a few bongos about recently

[Jaded]

They sound really good.

[HELLonWHEELS]

I think this one is geared towards me. hehe

I own a Bongo 5 HSP. And I love it hands down. The shape is very comfortable when playing and well balanced. The electronics are super effective although my piezo is not really worth the $300. It's one of the most versatile basses. If you can get over the looks its amazing.

I don't think it looks that much like a toilet

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b160/HELLonWHEELS7/P1010315.jpg

[BenJammin]

They are not incredibly attractive, but they sound amazing, for sure.

[HELLonWHEELS]

Keep in mind that Bongo 4 and 5 are quite different in neck feel. I really like the 5 and didn't really like the 4.

[Ting]

I'd like the look if the horns weren't so square-ish

[EADG]

They are not incredibly attractive, but they sound amazing, for sure.

this

[PRIMUS-BASS]

thats a sweet bass
are they all active then???
and are the humbuckers really useful??

[Polyamarous]

They have probably the best electronics package of any mass-produced bass.

Yes they are active (with a rare 4 band EQ)

It all more than makes up for questionable aesthetics.

[cAPS_lOCK]

I've got a orange, 4-string, double humbucker one. It kicks ***.

[Naminator]

They look horrible but play like a charm...

[One Groovin Clown]

aesthetically, they're the ugliest basses around, well except for those headless basses.

Soundwise, they're ****ing awesome, Id love to put those electronics in a better looking bass, I'd be set.

[EADG]

What in the 4 band eq?

bass - mid - high mid - treble?

[BenJammin]

aesthetically, they're the ugliest basses around, well except for those headless basses.

Soundwise, they're ****ing awesome, Id love to put those electronics in a better looking bass, I'd be set.

Omfg.

A headless Bongo.

Shudder.

[rh15951]

Omfg.

A headless Bongo.

Shudder.

That would be so cool.

[cAPS_lOCK]

What in the 4 band eq?

bass - mid - high mid - treble?

High mid - Low mid - Treble - Bass.

[Claypool22]

I think those basses look awesome.

[Thonk]

i'm assuming the mid knob is push/pull?

considering there is only four knobs..

[EADG]

i'm assuming the mid knob is push/pull?

considering there is only four knobs..

Or stacked?

[Scourge441]

I rather like the look of the Bongo. I'm kind of a sucker for unique looking stuff.

(Except Wishbasses. God, those things are disgusting.)

As for sound, I've heard that you can get basically any tone ever out of them. Having never seen one in person, I haven't been able to try one out myself.

[Sammy_L_D]

Get it.

Ugly AND awesome!

[Thonk]

Or stacked?
i didn't even think of that..

are they really stacked? or are you unsure, also?

[bass&cookies]

i didn't even think of that..

are they really stacked? or are you unsure, also?

They are, stacked bass-treble and low mid-high mid.

Bongos are amazing. If you like the looks too, then this isn't a bass to pass up.

[EADG]

i didn't even think of that..

are they really stacked? or are you unsure, also?


idk just guessing

[Spaceman Spiff]

Notice how many people need to put in their two cents about how ugly it is.

I think I just read the same post about 25 times.

[Polyamarous]

Yeah they have stacked knobs.

[HELLonWHEELS]

i didn't even think of that..

are they really stacked? or are you unsure, also?

They are stacked. I would know. I got 3 stack knobs because I got the piezo

volume

pick-up blend/ piezo
low mid/ high mid
Bass/treble


They are all active as far as the different pick-up configurations there isn't that much of a difference between HS and the HH models isn't that much. Either will suit your needs with a bit of tweaking(IMO the HS needs less). Although I haven't played it the single humbucker has gotten rave reviews and its the bass of choice the "bongo king" He own's like 5 bongo's.....

[Jaded]

I don't think it looks that much like a toilet

No, they look like toilet seats