AndyTravis

I always used Status strings on mine

I turned 21 in 2005. I had a mortgage, was living with the mother of my first child… when I turned 21, my mum and dad - who I’ve battled with, but have been incredibly supportive of my musical endeavours asked me what I wanted. ”Musicman Bongo” And they gave me £800. So I put the rest to it and I got one of the early bongos. They didn’t come with a case originally. i took a case…but was later informed it was a £120 optional extra 😕 Returned it. Anyhow, 4 years later - my partner wrote her car off and quit her job on the same day when we had a brand new baby…so a massive bass sale began. @LukeFRCand @Etienne got some basses… the Bongo went, at a huge loss… they weren’t popular at all at the time. now I’m 37, the “brand new baby” is a 13 year old bass playing emo. Its time found the same age, spec, colour… It’s in Northern Ireland. i debate a flight. And then I remember my good mate @briansbrewis in Derry. and here’s where a person shows their worth. A message last night to Bri. “Yeah it’s near me, I know him - let me work on it” and nothing…for a bit. this afternoon “I’ve gone out for a drive…here it is…got £150 knocked off and I’ll get it ready to ship…” it’s in his lounge. He’s bought the bloody bass! What an absolute hero - Bri is no middleman…he is the man. I never in a million years expected him to do this - I thought he was going to talk the guy into shipping the bass (listing was collection only) I cannot express my thanks enough (I’ve paid him back - financially at least.) A depressing thing is that I don’t have any pictures of me with my original bongo. Anyhow - Publicly, thank you Brian.

Love these. Worked on several and had a B2A for a bit. Great sound - so direct it could kill somebody. ace. Enjoy that mate - wonderful story.

I think that hard case is an SB case you know?

Jesus this caused tension for the last 48hrs So happy for you Matt.

Blue one was from me. sunburst one is like one I had.

Just that stunning 1300, although I did have a remarkably similar 1100s at some point

You know what’s missing 😉

Yeah. My thoughts exactly. Assembled.

Wooohooo! SUPERFAKE.

Ha, no way… American. and 2 fans.

My mb800 is fan cooled - absolutely silent. They engaged after a 9 hour recording session - that was pushing at loud rehearsal level none stop. and China…in fact, it’s in my boot as we speak - will have a look in a minute

Love that you’ve got one!

I keep playing the SR5 and thinking the Sabre is surplus - but want that HH. A bongo 5…🤨 Wonder if a trade ad is going up.

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