I can't believe how good it looks without a pickguard

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marco, I agree :)

@KevTCC

3 жыл бұрын

It does look great without one. I've always loved the look of the Bongo. I have a pearl pickguard on mine and I really really don't like it... but I also don't want all black or white... perhaps I can just pull the guard off? :D

The EB Bongo Basses always sound Killer with a very playable Neck. This Ernie Ball Family Reserve Bongo is a very special Bass

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Richard, I agree!

I don’t really know how to describe it, but although it doesn’t necessarily have a stingray sound, it does have a Musicman sound (if that makes any sense) Either way, it sounds fantastic to me and I quite like the futuristic looks. The mahogany is a big plus imo.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

I hear you. Thank you :)

I wonder if they will ever make a Sterling Bongo.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

that'd be interesting for sure

The Bongo has always looked weird to me but the tone is killer! That Bongo is the best-looking ones that I've seen so far!

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Keith!

That is the nicest Bongo I have ever seen. Perhaps the fact that it has no pickguard and that satin honey burst finish. I'd love one of these. Looks and sounds terrific.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Belman! I agree, that's why I got it. Everything about it definitely screamed that this is "the" bongo to have.

YEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I HAVE WANTED A REVIEW OF THIS FOR SO LONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@russellzauner

3 жыл бұрын

It's a killer bass. :-)

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Froge :)

@chrisr03

3 жыл бұрын

hello froge

@quin.em.harris

3 жыл бұрын

@@chrisr03 we meet again

Great review of a great bass. I had a Bongo H/H four string years ago and I didn't bond with it but the tone of that Bongo 5 is killer in every way. It really is amazing the difference in tone just a few centimetres makes with respect to pickup placement.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Keith! It's crazy to think that this design is nearly 20 years old!

Mine came in a couple weeks ago, along with my room mates Majesty, its probably the best bass I've ever played. I actually really like how unique the styling is, had been considering getting a 4 string Bongo for a long time, but as as soon as I saw this one, I knew it was meant to be.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats Matt! That's awesome :)

One of the best sounding basses I have heard thus far!

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I really need to do an in depth video on this bass

Pulled the pickguard off of my Bongo 5 HH just now. Looks amazing!! Probably not the inspiration you were planning to give from his vid but wow I'm glad I did it.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Suhweet! Yeah these look so good without the pickguard

That headstock looks like your claw. Love your cat!

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ong :)

@jdmarino

3 жыл бұрын

I came here to say this. Half the claw, really.

The nice thing about missing the past few videos is...I can spend the evening catching up. I’m not sure how I feel about the Bongo, but sitting in might be fun Potsey. Thank you for sharing. You are awesome. Cheers

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tommy :) Always great to hear from you, hope you are doing ok my friend

I saw a pinkish purple glitter bomb bongo and have been fighting the urge to buy it

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Insert Kermit meme here ;P

@richyoung503

3 жыл бұрын

Same except the one I've been drooling over is $900 off at guitar center

An EBMM, the mention of a "toilet seat looking bass" , 5 strings and Bebe............ what a fantastic episode. Thank you 👍👍👍👍👍😻

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend!

Wasn’t sure at first, but when you brought the EQ in, it sounded great! Nice one! You’re going to have to find more room on your wall!

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adrian! It actually is on my wall, the SR classic in the background was just a place holder... though that should be up there too!

So cool! Great sound!

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tomas!

nice !! i love the deep tone

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom!

Usually cant stomach the bongo visually, but this one has a certain charm to it. Thanks for the vid Lobster :)

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it :)

Dude, nice video 🤘 Bongos are special basses. I owned one briefly and what makes it such a killer bass is why I wound up selling it - the EQ was too powerful and not the Music Man I was used to (which you call out perfectly). I spent too much time messing with it! When I pick up a Stingray or Sterling it is almost always plug and play. In the right hands, the Bongo is such a killer bass. Love EBMM gear.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Great comment. This is almost the polar opposite to my Stingray classic. TBH, I'm in love with the classic 2 band. I think it's absolute perfection. I have 3 "classics" right now, Stingray, Old Smoothie, and just got a Sabre Classic! I love everything about them. There will be MUCH content on those coming up :)

Absolutely beautiful bass dude

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob!

It sounds amazing. Well done lobster! Honeslty i love the sound and the wood color but i can't get into the shape. The classic stingray just hits that sweet soot with looks for me. Still great basses. Ernie ball has done it once again. Probably my number one company when it comes to basses that and sterling music man.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ross! Yep, this ain't no stingray and I agree. I think the Pink Champagne BFR HH is the prettiest bass in my collection IMO

Just ordered one. Couldn't pass it up! I've owned a few bongos and this is by far the most beautiful. Feels awesome to own such a special bass.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats Moogies!

@moogies3754

3 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster thanks! I have the bass with me now. I got #13! Such an incredible instrument.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

@@moogies3754 Congrats!

Sounds so beautiful

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

this bongo is so cool beautiful color

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

I was randomly recommended your giveaway video and now I have fell in love with your videos.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Welcome aboard my friend

@amo868

3 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster 💓💓💓

I got one of these shortly after they came out. I tried to find a demo before I purchased, but went ahead and ordered one before I heard it. I'm not sorry! But thanks for putting this demo out there.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I'm not sorry either ;P. Enjoy yours my friend!

Sounds great !

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dimitar!

Hey, Lobster. Congrats on the Bongo bass. I really enjoy your content. I am a long time subscriber of BullythaKidd, Rumblin Man, and maxproud. I found your channel through Bully's channel. I like that you do research on the gear that your review. I'm kind of a nerd when it comes to the details about instruments and equipment. I play keyboards and bass, and I am a sound engineer. Keep up the great work.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That means a lot :)

@dflow1985

3 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobsterYou're welcome. BTW, I ordered a 5 string set of MJC Ironworks stainless steel bass strings. I just put them on my Sire V3 5 string, and they sound and feel great. I've been using DR Hi Beams for years, but I decided to try the MJC strings based on videos from you, Bully and Rumblin Man.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

@@dflow1985 that's great! I used to use DR but IMO they'd die too quickly. The MJC strings give me the zing I want without the short life.

I may be in the minority but I love the Bongo basses! Played a few years ago and they sounded great, played great and I like the look too!

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

I enjoy them as well! Used to LOVE the design when it came out.

The MM Bongo was one of the first really "high end" basses I ever got my hands on, along with a Gary Willis signature fretless Ibanez. I played them in a music store for a short while before the price tags scared me off.

@davewithaddednutrients3024

3 жыл бұрын

Basswood and high end does not compute

@imandan1966

3 жыл бұрын

@@davewithaddednutrients3024 it does with the bongo. Play one

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. Basswood gets a bad wrap because cheap instruments use cheap basswood.

@timtheflyguy

3 жыл бұрын

This one is Mahogany!

@shanewalton3769

3 жыл бұрын

No offense, this isn’t a “high end bass”. It’s an average bass. Calling this high end is an affront to Fodera, Elrick, Alembic, MTD, Dingwall (Canadian), etc etc etc. Thats not to suggest it’s not good, it’s just nowhere near high end. It’s like calling a Toyota a high end car.

this is your best video to date, the bass is very full rich and robust in rounded warmth tonalities. the best part of the vid of course is the beautiful bass kitten hanging out with Da Bass daddy'O...

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend :)

@soundzofnoize8603

3 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster Shalom & Ciao Aha ;)

that burst is very nice to look at

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ryddex!

Just bought a bongo bass.... I freaking love it!!

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Congrats! What finish did you get?

@bassmuscle101

3 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster I got a guitar center exclusive. Barolo metallic purple with a roasted maple neck.

Love your cat! Great review!

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Michael!

I like the looks of the Bongo bass. This one is especially beautiful. Although, the headstock looks like it was designed as a sharp weapon, like when you can't cut through the mix you can at least cut through the lead guitarist.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

I can see it now. Band rehearsal session... the bassist brings his bongo. What!? It's the song with a bass solo!? Bassist goes to town... but after the solo is over, there's some depth to the sound missing... there's no guitar... He looks at the headstock to see that he impaled the guitarist. The drummer loudly exclaims "COME ON, MAN! AGAIN!?". Happy Halloween ;P

I got a 2020 Purple Shift Bongo for $1900 today, new from a friend at GC. SO STOKED.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

WOAH! What a deal! Congrats!

Nice bass

@LowEndLobster

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ram!

A wonderful bass Lobster. Have you by chance seen the updated 6 string Myung model with 2 fretboard woods?

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks James! I have! That's not something I'd be into personally, the tight string spacing is not for me. From what I understand, it uses the 5 string neck profile. I find the 5'er profile comfy as a 5 already, wouldn't want to tighten things up with an extra string IMO. It's still a killer bass!

I have the 2019 BFR Bongo in Wild Cherry Burst. Picked it up used and even so, it was virtually untouched except for flatwounds which I was going to put on it anyway. The thing I didn't like was it doesn't have the half moon fret markers. Other than that I absolutely adore the bass. Ash body, Roasted maple figured neck, an absolute masterpiece. Your 2020 is no slouch either. The one thing I wonder about is do the Bongo purists hate our basses since they aren't basswood and painted necks. I also wonder is there a difference in tone because of the non-basswood bodies of these BFRs. Perhaps the Lobster could get down to testing this question of tone?

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Damn, congrats! I'd love to snag or at least borrow a regular Bongo to do a comparo with. I don't think I need another in my stable though lol. It'd be an interesting comparison for sure!

Very cool, as always. Greetings from Moscow.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Eugene! Greetings :)

I like those deeper necks also, they just feel better plus they are more stable...

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

I agree! One 5 string that I had years ago that couldn't connect with was this Y-man (korean brand) Jazz with Sadowsky guts. It sounded the part, but the neck was so flat and shallow that my hand would hurt after a while of playing.

@Bass.Player

3 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster I can't stand a flat neck, Jackson has them and so does Sire (M7). Ibanez is just too small. I really like the neck on my Glarry. I just bought a inyenvina 5 string with a nice neck

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

@@Bass.Player Ibanez Soundgears might be too small, however the Talman TMB505 neck feels really nice and well shaped IMO. However, that model does have some neck dive. Congrats on the Inyen! I've been eyeing those. The AIO guys are great to deal with, let me know how you like the bass!

@Bass.Player

3 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster The Bass is excellent, it has active soapbar pups and a three band active Eq, neck-through construction and a burl top & alder body. I bought it from AIO. The Harley Benton BZ5000-NT is almost the exact same Bass with different woods but made by the same people. AIO sets up all their basses and it has a perfect fret job, very level frets. 9.4 Lbs. with an excellent 'B' string...I got a good deal on it.

@Bass.Player

3 жыл бұрын

I sent you an email explaining this transaction

Next video John Myung signature? haha jk, Bongo basses are amazing!

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

LOL, IMO I wouldn't be into that one. String spacing is too tight. I find the 5'er neck and string spacing very comfy on this, wouldn't change a thing!

That Bongo looks fantastic. I wonder if you could replicate the Bongo sound / tone by swapping the neodymium pickups into a Stingray or Sterling?

@unamericano

3 жыл бұрын

You would also need to get the preamp in there. If I recall they use an entirely different 18 volt preamp to the new stingrays. Even then I’m not sure quite how much it would sound like the bongo. Probably pretty close.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Timothy! Not sure if that's possible without some major mods as the shapes of the pickups in the SR5 are different. EB is also very hush hush about their pickup and preamp specs.

I’m in the 👍 category when it comes to Bongos. Although I will say, this one looks WAY better than the standard fare! Sounds amazing too. When are you swapping out the pickups for something better though? 🤪

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rev! hehehe ;P

Great. I see it sells for $2,899.00 Awsome demonstration ! Thanks.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! ... Yep this one hurt the wallet a bit. I think it's the most expensive bass I own honestly.

You were not exaggerating about destroying windows, etc. I turned the volume close to 100 percent with a fender rumble 800 head with the rumble 410 cab and wow!!! That was just to test it out.

So glad they used mahogany. I'm not a tonewood guy, but basswood is so soft that I think it isn't suitable for making a durable instrument.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bernard. Basswood gets a bad wrap, honestly. I've had great instruments made of quality basswood, but cheap basswood in cheap instruments is generally way too soft (stripped a screw or two in past SUB projects ;P). My EHB1005MS and my old FGN Boundary J (sold to a friend- he LOVES it) both have basswood body and don't suffer from the softness issues. Quality of wood is very important!

Fancyy

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

Holy mother of ... that is possibly the ultimate bass guitar in the universe!!!! Would you prefer this Bongo over a comparable EBMM StingRay 5 or EBMM Sterling 5? Also, I really love your friendly, bushy kitty! It may have taken me a while, but I came to really appreciate the unique Bongo body/headstock shape.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sam! Honestly, I am REALLY into the "classic" line - My Old Smoothie, my new SR Classic, and my new-to-me Sabre Classic. The two band EQ in those is buttah. I agree on the styling. I was initially into it, but kinda bleh'd with time. However, when I saw the BFR with the gorgeous burst and no PG... I was floored.

@samlelowitch

3 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster I have a strong desire to own an EBMM Sabre one of these days!

Yes I need a 4 string Bongo in my Arsenal

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

They're really nice and really different from any sort of Stingray. Very fun bass.

I’ve got the 2008 Bongo Bass Wine red‼️✨🎸 ..and it is killer sounding!! But,..It is also a Mutant version of the Ernie Ball Stingrays. There’s that MusicMan distinction in tone but not quite the clarity of a Stingray. The Bongo can cover tho’ if one is in a pinch for that MusicMan tone for recording or live!! They ARE powerful Basses and can get you where ya wanna be on ANY Amp for most Genres!! Looks can be deceiving with the Bongo,..as in type of color/hue used. Natural Stains or Glittery Type Paint Schemes seem to pop on them and enhances the BMW inspired body design..(flat paint colors,..not so much huh?)…and feel good in your hands to me.(..slung low or choked-up via Guitar Strap..) Sizing it up for your best feel of control & playability with your strap is highly recommended to be done if you want to get the best experience playing a Bongo. Most don’t consider this fact when trying one out at a Music Store or borrowing from an owner. Anyway,..things depend on which experience it will be for a first-time player. If you’re already a MusicMan owner,..you’ll know it’s a whole other Beast of Bass!!…if it’s your 1st time,..the clean tight tones and controllable “Boom” of Bottom will work it’s way into your Heart with a quickness!! The Cool-Ass “Beamer” 💨of Basses‼️✨🎸👍🏾😎

I dont know much about the Bongo other than the usual of bass players either or viewers either loving it or hating it!... I'd like to ask a question & though it may seem stupid to those in the know but as i've said i dont know anything about these guitar's & i (out of the blue) pulled out my ernie ball musicman sabre bass guitar & i was wondering if this was along the lines sounds wise or completely different?.. I haven't picked up or played my bass guitar in a very long time & a few bass guitar's have caught my eye but as bassists know all to well anyone of them who buys a high end model of any brand of bass guitar will tell you , They Ain't Cheap... If different i'd aporeciate any information on how the Sabre & Bongo differ as i think the Bongo may be on a different sound path!.. In light of this still ongoing coronavirus and its variants stay safe and healthy wherever you are in this world... .....

I am completely not a Bongo shape fan, but this finish makes it actually ....how should I put it....nice :)

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, thank you! I agree, the finish and the lack of a pickguard make this much more universally palatable

Spund on this thing is awesome 👌. As you say looks are as us bruta would say "Marmite" (Google it) you either love it or hate it. Now dilemma for me I have a chance of buying 2nd hand a Bongo H for around £1200 or a 2008 Stingray HH for £1100 . I'm torn. I love the Stingray. Had one about 25 years ago . Also had G&L L2000 also loved that . Personally I don't think I'm of a Hugh enough standard to get away with the looks of the Bongo. Stay safe. Thanks again .Stu

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stu! That's quite the dilemma. They're very different beasts. If you liked the G&L, the Ray may be more up your alley.

I have found a single humbucker bongo for 1500 dollars. Do you think I should jump on the deal or go for the two humbucker version? I have a stingray special 5 HH that completely blows my fender American special jazz bass away. The bongo H I’m looking at is a four string. Will I be as impressed with it as I am my stingray? I can get the bongo HH in may when it becomes available. To be honest I think my Tony Franklin blows the American special away

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Great question Cory! The Bongos are VERY different from the Stingrays and are not for everyone. Much more modern tone and feel, but still a Music Man.

I ordered the 2021 BFR Bongo. It is white and has an ash body and maple fretboard. It is supposed to be in my hands tomorrow or Monday

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats! You better post a pic somewhere or I will find you ;P

@coryrich5514

3 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster go to talkbass and the name will be Cory rich 40. I posted a picture on that site. Sorry it’s only a picture of the body and part of the neck but I had to go to work and that was the best I could do at the moment. The back of the neck is painted white as well. My tuners look different than the mahogany body Bongo though.

@coryrich5514

3 жыл бұрын

I just posted a review on talkbass

@coryrich5514

3 жыл бұрын

I made a mistake. I ordered it before it was officially released, so zzounds gave me the wrong specs for what the body on mine is made of. It has a basswood body instead of ash

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with basswood, it's very resonant. It's a beautiful bass regardless. People love to hate on basswood, and I think most have experienced cheap basswood. Quality stuff is great!

And,..to ALL haters!!…Bongo Basses are equally as ”High End” as it gets!! MusicMan DOESN’T make ANYTHING crap! All their products/instruments have a purpose and do it well! Their rep is at stake.They can out hang the best of ‘em❗️Anytime,..Anywhere❗️..and in Any Genre~😎Got it!? Good‼️✨🎸🎶🔊👍🏾🤨😒😏☺️😉

I know you’re not a metalhead, but David Flinn from Utah-based deathcore band Chelsea Grin sports a Bongo 5HH as well. Sounds killer.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jaxon! That's awesome! I'm not a metal head but I appreciate musicianship and killer instruments when I see them :)

The shape of Music Man Bongo is kinda love-it-or-leave-it; some say it looks like a toilet seat. But the sound of this bass is undeniably good.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed! Thank you my friend :)

I have been trying to find a playable Stingray and think I need a bongo in my life

Is the mahogany neck roasted? Is it natural or coated? It is beautiful and I love the tone.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks David! The mahogany neck is regular and finished just like the body. I'll have more detailed B roll in the full review :)

@MrAlwest77

3 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster Awesome bass. Question: Why no maple neck option? Thanks!

Cheers to the Honduran Hot Seat

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

I need to finally do the full review of this haha

@Solelova67

3 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster yes sir you do

That's a lot of BFR in your arsenal

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Hehe yep ;P

Lobster.....what does the neck feel like? Is it similar to the stingray?

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Great question! It feels a bit rounder to me. I honestly haven't played an SR5 in a looong time, can't really comment.

Once you see the Peppa Pig headstock you will never unsee it…

All you need to know: 08:05 *Plays banging bass line *Smiles because the base sound so good. 05:29 *Cat joins the chat. He basically does this grin/smile after every demonstration of it xD Also............... I`m taking a shit.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

I hope you had a good poop! (youtube held this in limbo so sorry for the late reply!)

Do you like your strap hight low or high?

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Great question! I wear my basses kind of high, pretty much where they'd be if I was playing sitting down. I like to have the upper horn around where my heart/sternum is.

@samsmelser_

3 жыл бұрын

Cool. For most of my playing I have had it low, but my wrists start to hurt and it limits what I can do with how low it is. I don't have much access to my upper frets and I can't slap or tap. Therefore, I play it high now and that is where I feel most at home. I wear it about the top cutaway to my chest.

Hey bruddah you still got this bass?

I too see the toilet seat resemblance but, it sounds great to me so...it's a winner in my eyes.

@philipmcadam5339

2 жыл бұрын

I am waiting to see if the seat gets five stars.

it looks waaaaay better without the pickguard

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nuno! Agreed :)

Make sure to pause immediately and spin the 360° to the kid playing the bass I'm looking for. Anyone find any specs on this thing, let me know. It's kind of the 7 grail for me, so far nothing has been displacing it. Plenty of contenders for the 6 string slot in my rack (I promised myself to keep one fretted and one fretless bass in each category until I have a space built out to store that many things properly) and I'm considering selling my Heartfield DR5 fretless (reverse blueburst/chrome hardware, carbon fiber neck) and Peavey unity PJ 4 (red, maple/poplar/rosewood through body, black hardware) but man it's hard to let either of them go without something I really like better in hand, but right now I can't afford to replace them unless the others go first. So I wait. Other guitars come and go but either of these might not again. And I would probably sell/trade them both plus a kidney and a lung for that unicorn ESPer 7 this kid is wielding... kzread.info/dash/bejne/i2lrs9qEp6e5Z9Y.html

@russellzauner

3 жыл бұрын

also this kzread.info/dash/bejne/dWmn1KyJgMvPqLg.html

@russellzauner

3 жыл бұрын

I just realized that Steve's bass is running Nordstrand 6 string pickups. That's actually sort of interesting...if you could get a set of electronics that you like that's consistent across platforms, including extended range, then it takes the parts number count in your personal stash down a bit as well as create knowledge useable transparently across platforms as well...less experimentation brings more broadly usable results... kzread.info/dash/bejne/eJZ7xpdxe8vglLA.html

@russellzauner

3 жыл бұрын

As soon as I get them tuned up to my standards as a technician, I am definitely selling my *TWO* Fender Bassman 1200S (yes, *that* 1200S, the Sunn with the improved thermal management) because now that I know more I realize I bought these more for the preamp than anything - they actually house a pair of 12AX7 tubes with that great Sunn solid state power section, which to me is nearly as legendary as my unicorn Jazz Chorus 200 head which I am NEVER getting rid of. These. I will be looking to turn them into something like maybe an older Ashdown head or if I can score a Rivera TBR-2 I don't think I'll need another amp for a while. Fender makes all the old amp documentation available on their site. This also goes for heartfield basses....I *MIGHT* let go of my '92 DR-5 as stated in above comments but it is somehow hard to replace a fretless 5, especially one that I simply love holding so much it's hard to stop playing it...it's a bit low on heft for me, even though I know that everyone else likes light instruments I think it's actually the carbon fiber laminated neck that's throwing me. It's got a big ol flat wide neck and doesn't EVEN want to start diving because the neck is partially CF which weighs jack shit compared to maple. If I close my eyes, I can just barely feel where the frets are filled in by what looks like sanded down brass shims instead of epoxy or veneers like most conversions. It came with nice flats on it so I just let it ride. It's hella fun to play. support.fender.com/hc/en-us/articles/115002388866-SUNN-Guitar-and-Bass-Amplifier-Owner-s-Manuals The sunn Legacy... In early 1963, a band from Oregon called “The Kingsmen” hit the charts with a catchy little tune called Louie Louie. The Kingsmen quickly became household names and Louie Louie the rock anthem of the decade. With a hit single under their belt, The Kingsmen soon found themselves embarking on a 50 state national tour. One of the first things bassist Norm Sundholm discovered was that his bass amp, while fine for hops and school dances, did not have the power necessary for the larger concert halls to which the band had ascended. To solve this dilemma, Norm enlisted the help of his brother Conrad and by 1964 the brothers Sundholm had designed the world’s first high powered concert bass amplifier. 1965 saw the demand for the Sundholms’ amplifiers increase to the point that the family garage would no longer serve as a suitable manufacturing facility. Thus, the SUNN Musical Equipment Company was born. As the years passed, countless pioneers of rock would rely on SUNN amplifiers to carry the weight. The Who, Moody Blues, Cream, Steppenwolf, Kiss, Rush, Queen and a little music festival in up-state New York all endorsed SUNN equipment. Today, your new SUNN amplifier embodies this rich tradition and combines it with a vision for the future ensuring this American institution known for big sound will continue to be heard. Congratulations on your purchase of a sunn® 1200s Bass Amplifier. Built with care and special attention to detail, your new sunn 1200s Bass Amplifier offers much more than meets the eye. Each 1200s bass amplifier is crafted from the finest components available and assembled at the Sunn amplifier factory in Corona, California, USA. VACUUM TUBE / SOLID STATE HYBRID DESIGN EMPLOYS THE BEST OF BOTH TECHNOLOGIES CONSTRUCTED IN AN ALL STEEL CHASSIS FOR ENDURING RELIABILITY 1200 WATTS OF POWER @

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Holy power batman! 1200 watts!? Are you part of the interplanetary defense force or something?

After seeing this I feel an urge to remove the pickguard from my bongo but... no it won't look the same

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

What color do you have?

@leeahcl6942

3 жыл бұрын

Emerald Green Sparkle

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

@@leeahcl6942 nice! I love ebmm sparkle finishes

I think the look of the bass is an acquired taste. It looks goofy as shit on it's own, but the jagged edges go away when it's in your lap. It sounds massive and really "rich", very different from the brighter attack of a stingray.

It's a thing of beauty to be sure. But it's not a patch on your stingray pink champagne sparkle, that thing is pure bass porn. I was so impressed ieven checked to see if there were any up for grabs here in the UK. I found a few but the price......awch.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Hehe Pinky is very special. Honestly, it's the most "middle of the road" Stingray I have in terms of tone. The classics get the classic tone, but don't sound modern at all. The bongos sound modern, but can't get the classic tone. The SR Special HH with the new preamp sits right in the middle and has some really nice tonal headroom.

@paulevans4334

3 жыл бұрын

The bongo sounds great but I'm not keen on its looks, not sure why.

The only problem with this bass is the price. I love Bongo bass, but unfortunately I can’t pay the price... I wish a six string Bongo, black and pink. Cat loves Bongo...

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Pink and black is a great combo!

sounds good but for $3,000 I'll take a P bass with deep talkin flats n the change thank you very much or a Sire P7 for you 5 stringers ------

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Vova!

That doesn't look cozy, but my eyes could mistaken.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

You wouldn't think so, but it is actually very comfy

Are you implying that you'd sit and excrete on a $2,000+ bass? Jokes aside I'm kind of a fan of the Bongo sound and I actually think it looks kinda cool in my opinion, not as bad as people make it seem and people need to get the basswood is a cheap wood perception out of their minds

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Accidents happen ;P. Thank you my friend, you hit the nail on the head!

@hetul784

3 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster I hit a nail on your head? That's a little sadistic don't you feel?

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

@@hetul784 You know the safe word

@hetul784

3 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster 👀

Ill be honest, hated the way this bass looked. But the older i get the more i really dig this bass.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike! I used to love it, then not so much... I'm back to loving it hahaha. They're SO comfortable and easy to play.

god bongo's are ugly. i love them

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

My man

I've always hated the Bongo with a burning passion. It's one of the fugliest basses ever designed (and, taking into consideration how much of an eyesore Bangle-era BMWs are, especially the puke-inducing E65 7-series, it's not much of a surprise) and, what's worse, I've tried several early ones and they all SUCKED. All were dead as a doornail. But, to my surprise, yours sounds much better. Actually, it sounds great. It may be the result of different woods used in this one, or maybe they just tweaked the overall construction over the years and made it simply a better bass. And, probably thanks to the finish and lack of pickguard, it doesn't look as horrible as the standard ones. I still wouldn't want one but at least it's a good instrument.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bassdriver! Ah, so you are a car guy too hahaha. I remember the Bangle-butt. My friend's dad had a 760Li from that era and always used to tout how nice it was (shit wasn't as it was like 1st gen iDrive lol). Bongos are definitely love it or hate it, this one definitely hits a bit different than a stock one for sure.

@bassdrivercovers3305

3 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster Yes, I definitely am! Actually, my primary Polish channel is more about cars (old jalopies, to be precise) than basses. I also uploaded one video on my Bassdriver Rambles channel which is supposed to be entirely in English - a test of the (subjectively) best car I've ever had (unfortunately, I had to sell it to a friend, but it means it's in good hands). I'm planning to upload some bass tests there - they're already recorded but I have no time to edit them.

NO!!!!!!> BASSWOOD

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

No basswood here! Though basswood gets a bad wrap, there's plenty of examples of quality instruments with basswood bodies. Cheap basswood is the killer though, shit barely holds a screw!

Bongos are ugly as fuck but they sound pretty good dang good

Love the tone of that bass , but what a horrible design. Why just don’t make a stingray with those pickups alignment and preamp? Jesus

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex, a 'Ray with bongo guts would be AWESOME!

To much money for not much bass!

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Totally disagree, the EQ on this thing should have a warning label with how much bass this thing has ahaha