AndyTravis Posted March 7, 2022 Author Posted March 7, 2022 Absolute machine this thing. On a par with the sabre. 1 Quote
briansbrew Posted March 7, 2022 Posted March 7, 2022 8 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Absolute machine this thing. On a par with the sabre. I agree, tone monster..that would be something if thats your original bass, come home to roost 2 1 Quote
AndyTravis Posted March 7, 2022 Author Posted March 7, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, briansbrew said: I agree, tone monster..that would be something if thats your original bass, come home to roost Cannot thank you enough mate, honestly. i owe very few people in this world. but I am indebted to you x Edited March 7, 2022 by AndyTravis 3 Quote
Ander87 Posted March 7, 2022 Posted March 7, 2022 Such a nice story, so happy for you @AndyTravis 1 Quote
Misdee Posted March 7, 2022 Posted March 7, 2022 These really are superb basses. I really regret not buying a single H to go with my HH, and now they don't make them anymore ☹️. Anyhow, I hope you have a lot of fun playing this Bongo. I really cannot fathom why some people think these basses are ugly. I have always thought they look very chic. I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of folks who are of that opinion have never seen a Bongo in the flesh. 1 Quote
horrorshowbass Posted March 7, 2022 Posted March 7, 2022 On 03/03/2022 at 23:49, 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. Ah nice one, been watching this on gumtree, only up the road. Andy, happy for you mate. Quote
horrorshowbass Posted March 7, 2022 Posted March 7, 2022 22 hours ago, AndyTravis said: Well…bongo 5 quest is on hold. Went to the studio today with the Stingray 5. it just works. And I picked up something else today which needed saving and has cost me a bit to make right: so the bongo has a “brother”. all will become clear soon enough. Was hoping you would sell that teal SR5 😉 Quote
briansbrew Posted March 7, 2022 Posted March 7, 2022 2 hours ago, AndyTravis said: Cannot thank you enough mate, honestly. i owe very few people in this world. but I am indebted to you x Your very welcome Andy, it makes it all worth while when you do a favour that has a happy ending...😉 3 Quote
AndyTravis Posted March 7, 2022 Author Posted March 7, 2022 5 minutes ago, horrorshowbass said: Was hoping you would sell that teal SR5 😉 Well. A bongo 5 is on offer. so. Send me a message in a bit. 1 Quote
Cosmo Valdemar Posted March 7, 2022 Posted March 7, 2022 3 hours ago, AndyTravis said: It took a while to adjust but I really love the look of these. I've always wanted to try one but never had the opportunity sadly. Is the back pickup in the traditional MM position or a bit further back? 1 Quote
AndyTravis Posted March 7, 2022 Author Posted March 7, 2022 22 minutes ago, Cosmo Valdemar said: It took a while to adjust but I really love the look of these. I've always wanted to try one but never had the opportunity sadly. Is the back pickup in the traditional MM position or a bit further back? Will get my tape measure out. Just had a takeaway so not yet… Quote
Machines Posted March 7, 2022 Posted March 7, 2022 (edited) 14 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Will get my tape measure out. Just had a takeaway so not yet… I remember it being slighty closer to the bridge. Edited March 7, 2022 by Machines 1 Quote
Cosmo Valdemar Posted March 7, 2022 Posted March 7, 2022 15 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Will get my tape measure out. Just had a takeaway so not yet… Very wise. Never attempt to operate a tape measure immediately following a takeaway. 4 Quote
Misdee Posted March 7, 2022 Posted March 7, 2022 54 minutes ago, Cosmo Valdemar said: It took a while to adjust but I really love the look of these. I've always wanted to try one but never had the opportunity sadly. Is the back pickup in the traditional MM position or a bit further back? The rear pickup is a fair bit closer to the bridge, in what I would describe as conventional bridge pickup position. The rear pickup on these HH basses isn't really a substitute for a traditional Stingray position H. There's an element of Stingray tone in the Bongo, but these basses have a distinct sound of their own. The midrange frequencies are inherently different to a Stingray, to my ears anyway. The Bongo has a unique sound, and I really like it. 1 Quote
AndyTravis Posted March 7, 2022 Author Posted March 7, 2022 Yeah. It’s all there. They’re an absolute winner. Maybe bongo 5 quest is back on. 1 Quote
funkypenguin Posted March 8, 2022 Posted March 8, 2022 Great story, that's awesome that you've managed to find another Bongo in that awesome shade of orange Andy! Quote
Cosmo Valdemar Posted March 8, 2022 Posted March 8, 2022 10 hours ago, funkypenguin said: Great story, that's awesome that you've managed to find another Bongo in that awesome shade of orange Andy! Not another Bongo, THE Bongo! 1 Quote
Eldon Tyrell Posted March 8, 2022 Posted March 8, 2022 18 hours ago, AndyTravis said: Great looking bass. Congrats, Andy. However, did not know that you were a Wolves fan 😉 1 Quote
lee650 Posted March 8, 2022 Posted March 8, 2022 On 03/03/2022 at 23:49, 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. @briansbrew legend! X 1 Quote
4000 Posted March 8, 2022 Posted March 8, 2022 22 hours ago, AndyTravis said: Awesome! Like CV said above, I too had a period of adjustment re the looks but soon decided that they look great. And that is THE best colour. Sadly I don’t find them comfortable - my usual right arm issue - otherwise I’d have had one myself long ago. 1 Quote
Musicman20 Posted March 9, 2022 Posted March 9, 2022 What a great story. Also great to see Bongo love as it is a completely unique and amazingly well engineered bass. Aren't the prices of these new absolutely insane now? Like £2.5k+ Quote
Ander87 Posted March 9, 2022 Posted March 9, 2022 It is this story that has motivated me to hunt for my missed #1 from some time ago, an Stingray Special 5 in Cruz Teal... Why was I stupid enough to let it go I do not know....!! And yes @Musicman20, prices for new MM are circa £3k nowadays actually...! Ander. 2 Quote
Machines Posted March 9, 2022 Posted March 9, 2022 38 minutes ago, Musicman20 said: What a great story. Also great to see Bongo love as it is a completely unique and amazingly well engineered bass. Aren't the prices of these new absolutely insane now? Like £2.5k+ The only Bongos I can easily find new in the UK for £3350. Bearing in mind these instruments have been in production for 15+ years, there are a fair few 2nd hand, so i can't imagine the new ones really sell at all. 2 Quote
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