Popular Post AndyTravis Posted March 3, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 3, 2022 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. 64 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Very nice sir. I think that is the best colour they did the Bongo in full stop. My 5 string was a looker too. Top marks to @briansbrew - making the BassChat community great. n.b. if anyone wants to buy me a bass, that's cool. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Nation Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Wouldn't it be amazing if that was your actual bass, coming home to roost... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted March 4, 2022 Author Share Posted March 4, 2022 6 minutes ago, Joe Nation said: Wouldn't it be amazing if that was your actual bass, coming home to roost... I do wonder 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveybass Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Thats the stuff of legends and @briansbrewis one indeed, a credit to basschat and mankind..hats off 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misdee Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Enjoy your Bongo, they are superb basses. And don't let the emo kid play it. That way he will have something substantive to be miserable about. Inspire him to even greater heights of emo-ness😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Is Brian going on holiday this year? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Very cool, great story! Well done Brian! Si 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 An orange Bongo in a local shop window caught my eye last year (or has been not sure if they still have it, price has been reducing). It’s a 2004 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansbrew Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 24 minutes ago, Dazed said: An orange Bongo in a local shop window caught my eye last year (or has been not sure if they still have it, price has been reducing). It’s a 2004 Thats the one @AndyTravis got as the seller had it in his ad, was the shop he bought it in 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Never! So it’s gone from South Wales to Northern Ireland to then come back to England in a couple of months. Small world ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansbrew Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 12 hours ago, AndyTravis said: 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. I got up yesterday morning as I had to take the day off for a funeral when I noticed a message from Andy via Basschat with the subject HELP ! so I knew this had to be something important As luck had it I had the guys number and he was only contactable with e-mail in the ad, so I called him and he agreed to meet me, was a lovely sunny day so I didn't mind the drive up, we had a good chat about basses and gear, as you do with fellow bassists.. We done the deal there and then, had a wee noodle on it when I got home, cracker basses with plenty of tone. It was only after I got it when Andy explained about selling his and regretting it, so I thought I have a decent box to ship it and arranged for the collection today, which has been picked up by the way Andy, winging its way to you as I write this I was really happy to do my bit and get this sorted for Andy as I know it would have been difficult to arrange otherwise.. Its was a pleasure and was worth it to see a happy camper and thank you for your lovely comments... 31 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ander87 Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 (edited) This is such a happy story! made in 2004.... Andy it may be the actual same eh? Brian you're a hero! Edited March 4, 2022 by Ander87 Brain not same as Brian 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ander87 Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Also, I've noticed most bongo's bodies lose colour intensity compared to the neck... this one is still going strong, such good nick! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassfinger Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Nice work Brian. A wonderful looking bass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansbrew Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 28 minutes ago, Ander87 said: This is such a happy story! made in 2004.... Andy it may be the actual same eh? Brain you're a hero! Thanks @Ander87 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Cockles warmed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drTStingray Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 15 hours ago, AndyTravis said: 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. Fabulous - Bongos are the secret weapon 😀👍 great colour as well - enjoy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madshadows Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 The Life Of Brian ...................... is being a total hero John 😎 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted March 4, 2022 Author Share Posted March 4, 2022 8 hours ago, Dazed said: Never! So it’s gone from South Wales to Northern Ireland to then come back to England in a couple of months. Small world ! I’m saying it’s 99.9% my old bass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 The 2022 abstinence thread is so far away in your rear view mirror, it’s a tiny speck. 😂 Amazing story, amazing friend. It’s the best colour too. Congrats. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Nice one @briansbrew, true legend ☝️ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 11 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: I’m saying it’s 99.9% my old bass. That’s unbelievable. Amazing if it is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merello Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 20 hours ago, AndyTravis said: 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. That's absolutely outstanding! Well done Brian! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr zed Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 5 hours ago, AndyTravis said: I’m saying it’s 99.9% my old bass. Fate would say that it is. Either way, it’s an amazing looking bass, in great condition and Brian is an absolute Gent. With all that’s wrong in the world at the moment, these little victories are so important. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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