bass_ferret Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Gassing for a stealth Bongo like [url="http://www.music-man.com/instruments/bongo4.php"]this[/url]. Dont really know why as am not short of basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 I like that for the most part. Love the black pole-pieces A black phenolic fretboard (or Ebony) would look better than (what looks like) a Rosewood one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Still cant get my head 'round that Parker Fly-esque bottom bout, but other than that I like that a lot..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul h Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 I actually prefer the Bongo shape as a 6'er. Don't know why. P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agoulding Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 DO IT. Something quirky about that design. I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 the rosewood neck ruins it for me, but iv always hated black/brown combinations. if that had an ebony board (or a phenolic board with carbon neck ) it would luck stunning. and bongo's are brilliant instruments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 [quote name='Lfalex v1.1' post='314603' date='Oct 25 2008, 04:28 PM']A black phenolic fretboard (or Ebony) would look better than (what looks like) a Rosewood one[/quote] +1, that would be a huge improvement. And yeah it's rosewood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted October 26, 2008 Author Share Posted October 26, 2008 [quote name='BassManKev' post='314995' date='Oct 26 2008, 12:14 PM']the rosewood neck ruins it for me, but iv always hated black/brown combinations. if that had an ebony board (or a phenolic board with carbon neck ) it would luck stunning. and bongo's are brilliant instruments[/quote] Cant help but agree. If only EBMM offered Status necks as an option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Status-Graphite necks on EBMM instruments? Awesome partnership that'd be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Sir Robin Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 It's been done! That would look awesome on a bongo stealth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 I love these but hate the way the finish goes shiney with playing..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 [quote name='martthebass' post='315225' date='Oct 26 2008, 05:32 PM']I love these but hate the way the finish goes shiney with playing.....[/quote] Fine scotchbrite. And I think the stealth Bongo looks even MORE like a bog seat (imho, of course ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I don't get that, i think it looks pretty contraversial, i really don't think it looks like a loo seat though... unless you had like a cheap plastic looking white one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edstraker123 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I had a stealth Bongo 4 string exactly like the first picture - bought it new off Ebay in the Musicman case for £800 odd. So if you shop around there are bargains to be had. I strung it with DR Red Devils and it looked and sounded way cool although I totally agree that it should have an Ebony fretboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowhand_mike Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 [quote name='Brave Sir Robin' post='315116' date='Oct 26 2008, 03:43 PM']It's been done! That would look awesome on a bongo stealth.[/quote] that sir is just beautiful, i like rays but thats the best i've ever seen. just wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pkomor Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I tried one of these in tthe gallery the other day, I want one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MythSte Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Even though i had a bongo and was so so about it. A Stealth Bongo 6 would be my go to should the band ever take off. I think its a thing of beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 The status neck/stingray thing has already been bottomed out on the EB forum. OBBM can probably tell you a few stories about it. The german chap who built that 'stealth' stingray is a lovely bloke. It would be next to impossible to get pure black matt chrome hardware to match the rest of the bass in the EU unfortunately. The process puts out too many toxic fumes and has been banned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 [quote name='Crazykiwi' post='328735' date='Nov 13 2008, 10:47 PM']The status neck/stingray thing has already been bottomed out on the EB forum. OBBM can probably tell you a few stories about it. The german chap who built that 'stealth' stingray is a lovely bloke. It would be next to impossible to get pure black matt chrome hardware to match the rest of the bass in the EU unfortunately. The process puts out too many toxic fumes and has been banned.[/quote] That stealth 'ray is lovely. I wonder if you could buy "gloss" black hardware and use a satin laquer to dull the shine. That or rub it back very lightly. You'd only need to do the tuner "ears" and Schaller (balck) brass knobs are quite dull. Re-make the control plate in the same material as the scratchplate... But I really don't know what to do with the bridge back-plate! Off (EBMM) topic; But back on it again- This'd look nice with a fretted Status Neck on it... Black out the polepieces with nail varnish (no, really!) change the tuners... And I'm STILL stuck with a silver bridge plate. and don't even start me on frets!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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