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Music Man Bongo 6HH - Candy Red. 2011 model. Offers considered. - *SOLD*
£1400
North Somerset

falling_in2_infinity

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I've decided to part with my Bongo 6, so I'm hoping it can find a loving home on here.  :)

 

I've had the bass around 5 years.  It came from Wunjo Bass in Denmark Street.  It's a really beautiful colour, which makes for an all-round lovely looking instrument (I'm assuming you don't mind Bongos in general).  It plays really nicely, and sounds fantastic (modern, active, lively).  The colour in these photos is very accurate.

 

It's basically in the same condition as when I bought it:  Good in terms of all the critical elements, but some cosmetic damage to the paintwork.  You can see more in the photos, I hope!

 

Good bits (condition):

  • The pots are all clean. 
  • The electronics all working as expected. 
  • Fretboard is excellent condition, and the frets are in good order.  I've had no issues with raised frets or similar.
  • The neck is completely clear of cosmetic issues, and still has the satin finish intact.
  • Tuners are all excellent.
  • Bridge is excellent.
  • No marks on the front of the body.
  • The flight case is excellent.
  • No funny smells.  Never stored in a smoking household (to my knowledge).

 

Cosmetic issues (all visible in the photos):

  • A few bits of damage to the headstock paintwork.
  • A mark on the rear, near the cavity cover.
  • A small mark on the lower cutaway.

 

For those who are curious, you can search for the serial number, here:  https://www.music-man.com/serial-number-database

 

Happy to answer any questions, as best as I can!

 

Shipping options:

 

  • I'd be happy to ship the bass.  I have a suitable shipping box for it.  Most couriers will insure it, as it has a flight case.
  • Also happy if someone wanted to pick it up, or meet somewhere South of Leicester, West of Cambridge, East of Taunton (ish).
  • Obviously more than happy for interested parties to come and check it over in person!

 

regarding trades, please see below.

 

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Trades? I’m always interested. However, I’m primarily motivated by a cash sale right now. Some trades I’m definitely not interested in:

 

  • 4-strings (or less)
  • string spacings larger than 18mm at bridge
  • anything that doesn’t balance well on a nylon strap.
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Russ Mentor

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Bongos always get chips in the paint on the headstock - all three of mine have it, and I've hardly taken them anywhere (thanks, lockdown). :)

 

Best of luck with the sale - I'd love another Bongo 6 but can't quite stretch to it right now. 

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Eldon Tyrell Grand Master

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3 minutes ago, AndyTravis said:

I’d love to make a rash decision on this.

 

but as I’m firmly stuck in the 80’s I’d lose my head popping the c by accident.

 

fume.

 

i know @lee650 would mock me,

 

Maybe you should get both the 4HH (Egyptian Smoke) and this 6HH, that would give you then the 5HH you are looking for, well at least on average 😉 

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4 minutes ago, Eldon Tyrell said:

Maybe you should get both the 4HH (Egyptian Smoke) and this 6HH, that would give you then the 5HH you are looking for, well at least on average 😉 

Think the Egyptian Smoke would be better with a lighter pickguard, just looks a bit “metal” as it is.

 

This is stunning though - and I’m sorely tempted

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I have the 4string version in the same finish and it’s a stunning bass.

 

As for Bongo’s with a small chip on the tip of the headstock, pretty much guaranteed to happen unless it spends its life under a bed. 

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18 hours ago, rhysyjob said:

I have the 4string version in the same finish and it’s a stunning bass.

 

As for Bongo’s with a small chip on the tip of the headstock, pretty much guaranteed to happen unless it spends its life under a bed. 

 

19 hours ago, Russ said:

Bongos always get chips in the paint on the headstock - all three of mine have it, and I've hardly taken them anywhere (thanks, lockdown). :)

 

Best of luck with the sale - I'd love another Bongo 6 but can't quite stretch to it right now. 

Yep, chipped headstocks are quite the norm!  My from-new 5 doesn't, but only because I put a little sock over the tip of the headstock.  Looks weird, but protects it.

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