Opinions On Musicman Bongos

[phil.i.stein]

[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='790988' date='Mar 30 2010, 07:44 PM']I stopped watching when he started doing that scat vocal thing that ALL bassists simply HAVE to do when they solo these days. And yes he did look stupid but that was more the stupid vocal than the stupid bass.[/quote]
more fool you..

there's great playing after that scat stuff..

Edited March 30, 2010 by phil.i.stein

[Pete Academy]

[quote name='phil.i.stein' post='791001' date='Mar 30 2010, 07:49 PM']more fool you..

there's great playing after that scat stuff.. [/quote]

That guy is an amazing player.

[thisnameistaken]

[quote name='phil.i.stein' post='791001' date='Mar 30 2010, 07:49 PM']more fool you..

there's great playing after that scat stuff.. [/quote]

Each to their own, I'm not going to sit through elevator jazz just because the bass player is good.

[dub_junkie]

I've had 3 Bongos (got a 5HH and used to own a 4HS and a 4HH). I find them very inspiring to play with a great range of (modern) tones but I still, and will always prefer my Stingray 5. It has a lovely growl and warmth to the sound,sadly lacking in the Bongo which sounds hi-fi by comparison. I do a fair bit of recording with my Bongo and its excellent for that, but the very few times I gigged one weren't exactly "plug in and play" if I'm honest.Boomy,overpowering,endless fiddling with pan and EQ - all just a bit too much really So it stays at home.

[Doddy]

[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='790988' date='Mar 30 2010, 07:44 PM']I'm going to assume that you're right, because it would be pointless arguing with something you're already so convinced of regardless of how wrong you are.[/quote]

That'll be a first

[jimmyb625]

I really like mine. Mind you, it's the only bass I have, so I've no real reference point.

As far as the looks go, it's very much a Marmite thing. Personally, I've always thought bass players weren't as shallow as guitarists, but this thread is not supportive of that thought....

[Mog]

I'm not a MM fan at all but the Bongo a mate has blew me away.Superb in terms of tonal options and playability. Construction is top notch also. Ticks all the right boxes really.

[phil.i.stein]

[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='791044' date='Mar 30 2010, 08:21 PM']Each to their own, I'm not going to sit through elevator jazz just because the bass player is good.[/quote]
no need.

>>2min like Duarte stated. isn't technology brilllliant ???

[thisnameistaken]

[quote name='Doddy' post='791053' date='Mar 30 2010, 08:28 PM']That'll be a first [/quote]

Sorry if I upset you by not blindly accepting your "the design facilitates good technique blah blah" nonsense and instead making you look a bit daft.

I'll shut up and let you rabbit on in future, it's not like anyone was listening.

[Pete Academy]

[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='791116' date='Mar 30 2010, 09:09 PM']Sorry if I upset you by not blindly accepting your "the design facilitates good technique blah blah" nonsense and instead making you look a bit daft.

I'll shut up and let you rabbit on in future, it's not like anyone was listening.[/quote]

[phil.i.stein]

[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='791116' date='Mar 30 2010, 09:09 PM']Sorry if I upset you by not blindly accepting your "the design facilitates good technique blah blah" nonsense and instead making you look a bit daft.

I'll shut up and let you rabbit on in future, it's not like anyone was listening.[/quote]
Q. you just packed up smoking ?
A>yes>good man,carry on.i understand.
B>no>you're just miserable. i am too, but please try not to piss on everyones' parade.

[Doddy]

[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='791116' date='Mar 30 2010, 09:09 PM']Sorry if I upset you by not blindly accepting your "the design facilitates good technique blah blah" nonsense and instead making you look a bit daft.

I'll shut up and let you rabbit on in future, it's not like anyone was listening.[/quote]

It takes more than you arguing with me to make me feel daft.

[AndyTravis]

Er...

I was about to add, i think i'd go for a HS next time - the HH is pretty tight up around the neck for slappa da bass.

But, i don't think i want to be here anymore.

Edited March 30, 2010 by AndyTravis

[Wil]

I wouldn't mind a bongo. Couldn't really afford one, but they have a certain something about them.

[Grand Wazoo]

[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='791116' date='Mar 30 2010, 09:09 PM']Sorry if I upset you by not blindly accepting your "the design facilitates good technique blah blah" nonsense and instead making you look a bit daft.

I'll shut up and let you rabbit on in future, it's not like anyone was listening.[/quote]

There are ways to express one's opinion, personally I am new to this forum, I thought this was a friendly place, and for me at least, this place represented a breath of fresh air, being a british forum, it's a welcome departure from those american tw*ts you get on talk bass and every other post with british humour or bristish opinion which they "don't get" they take it as an offense.

Having said that, Mr. thisnameistaken, you take no prisoners in expressing your general loathes but by doing so you are alienating the freedom of choice and freedomw of speech that seem to otherwise reign peacefully in this forum. I will make it my goal to keep a wide berth, as I am fond of a healthy challenge not a distructive one. There was no need to belittle Duarte. I am not down with that one. He is my pal.

Edited March 31, 2010 by Grand Wazoo

[Grand Wazoo]

[quote name='AndyTravis' post='791168' date='Mar 30 2010, 09:32 PM']Er...

I was about to add, i think i'd go for a HS next time - the HH is pretty tight up around the neck for slappa da bass.

But, i don't think i want to be here anymore. [/quote]

Are you sure?

check this man:

[Rich]

Yes, there are some very nice noises on these Bongo-based youtube clips, and I am fully prepared to believe folks who say that their Bongs sound brilliant and are lovely to play etc etc. I expect they are. But in terms of those looks? yuck. Sorry, just can't get on with them. I am a big fan of many unconventionally-shaped basses, Ritters et al, but the Bong's toilet-seat-esque profile is not something I could grow to like. It's not a case of being closed-minded or unimaginative or whatever, just personal taste.

[phil.i.stein]

seeing as no-one notices a bass-player anyway, wtf ?

if it sounds good, play it !

[AndyTravis]

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='791181' date='Mar 30 2010, 09:44 PM']Are you sure?[/quote]


Ah, now didn't say that i couldn't and didn't.

I just wouldn't have minded a bit more room.

Anyhow, i have'nt got any intention of buying one again until my Fender Gas is resolved.

They are mega basses, designed by a BMW think tank, and no, not to everyones taste, but who cares what everyone else thinks, i know i don't.

[mxm]

no one notices i'm playing a bongo anymore

[phil.i.stein]

[quote name='mxm' post='791330' date='Mar 30 2010, 11:19 PM']no one notices i'm playing a bongo anymore

[/quote]
welcome to Glee club !

[OutToPlayJazz]

Thanks, Duarte - Well put point of view from an owner!

Yes, I still want to give one of these a go at some point. I think they look fantastic and they have a great reputation, too.

[Musicman20]

Its an EB bass...therefore it will be uber powerful and very very well made.

I still think the shape is cool in an odd way....but thats good. Who gives a s*** if people think its odd...if you like the look, test one out

Clearly EB and BMW went out of their way to make a very unique bass....and they have!

[dougal]

Am I the only one that thinks they look better in a 5 or 6 than a 4?

I sold my 5. I can't remember why: all this has made me rather nostalgic.

They're great basses, with the afore-mentioned caveat that they'll get a chip on the headstock. I'm still waiting for the ad in the for sale section that says "for sale, bongo, unique, no chip on headstock".

Gone the way of the warrior...:

Edited March 30, 2010 by dougal

[cgordonfreeman]

[quote name='AndyTravis' post='791168' date='Mar 30 2010, 08:32 PM']Er...

I was about to add, i think i'd go for a HS next time - the HH is pretty tight up around the neck for slappa da bass.

But, i don't think i want to be here anymore. [/quote]
Could be wrong but I think the distance from the neck to the neck pickup on both the HS and HH is the same. Personally I find my HH a bit tricky to slap on but after a bit of practice it's cool.