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Music Man Bongo 6HH - Candy Red. 2011 model. Offers considered. - *SOLD*
Ā£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.Ā  :)

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I've had the bass around 5 years.Ā  It came from Wunjo Bass in Denmark Street.Ā  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).Ā  It plays really nicely, and sounds fantastic (modern, active, lively).Ā  The colour in these photos is very accurate.

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

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Good bits (condition):

  • The pots are all clean.Ā 
  • The electronics all working as expected.Ā 
  • Fretboard is excellent condition, and the frets are in good order.Ā  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.Ā  Never stored in a smoking household (to my knowledge).

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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.

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

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

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Shipping options:

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  • I'd be happy to ship the bass.Ā  I have a suitable shipping box for it.Ā  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!

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regarding trades, please see below.

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

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  • 4-strings (or less)
  • string spacings larger than 18mm at bridge
  • anything that doesnā€™t balance well on a nylon strap.
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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). :)

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

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3 minutes ago, AndyTravis said:

Iā€™d love to make a rash decision on this.

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but as Iā€™m firmly stuck in the 80ā€™s Iā€™d lose my head popping the c by accident.

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fume.

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i know @lee650Ā would mock me,

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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 šŸ˜‰Ā 

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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 šŸ˜‰Ā 

Think the Egyptian Smoke would be better with a lighter pickguard, just looks a bit ā€œmetalā€ as it is.

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This is stunning though - and Iā€™m sorely tempted

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I have the 4string version in the same finish and itā€™s a stunning bass.

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

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18 hours ago, rhysyjob said:

I have the 4string version in the same finish and itā€™s a stunning bass.

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

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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). :)

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

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

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