Members FloydianAnimal Posted January 22, 2008 Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 So I was lucky enough to see and tryout the following new basses at NAMM: Bongo 6 H Bongo 6 HS Bongo 6 HH Sterling 5 HH There was also a Sterling 5 HS that I saw but didn't get a chance to snap pictures of and probably a Sterling 5 H that I didn't see anywhere. Anyway, first here's some pictures of the Sterling 5 HH: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jugghaid Posted January 22, 2008 Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bass8987 Posted January 22, 2008 Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 Nice Do you know when they will be on the market? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Optimus Prime Posted January 22, 2008 Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 I say the Bongo 6 HH is probably the most extreme bass around right now. There's all those cheap metal basses around, but the Bongo does it with style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FloydianAnimal Posted January 22, 2008 Author Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 the Bongo 6 HH: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Goofball Jones Posted January 22, 2008 Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 :love: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FloydianAnimal Posted January 22, 2008 Author Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 Nice Do you know when they will be on the market? The rep I talked to said you can start ordering them now at your local dealer. I think they are expected to arrive in Spring 08 around April/May or so... Supposedly the Sterling 5 H is going to start around 1450, which is not bad at all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitargod0dmw Posted January 22, 2008 Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 I want a Bongo 6!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roguetitan Posted January 22, 2008 Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 OH the Bongo 6 is teh {censored} baby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FloydianAnimal Posted January 22, 2008 Author Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 The Bongo 6 HS: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted January 22, 2008 Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 Whatever you do, don't show me a fretless Bongo 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FloydianAnimal Posted January 22, 2008 Author Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 the Bongo H: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted January 22, 2008 Moderators Share Posted January 22, 2008 the Bongo 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted January 22, 2008 Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 the Bongo 6. I gotta admit- I'm surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted January 22, 2008 Moderators Share Posted January 22, 2008 A traditional instrument is best served with traditional aesthetics. An evolutionary instrument is best served with evolutionary aesthetics. I'd be more likely to actually end up with a 7 string Benavente SCD than a Bongo 6, but it is still an excellent design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted January 22, 2008 Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 A traditional instrument is best served with traditional aesthetics. An evolutionary instrument is best served with evolutionary aesthetics. I'd be more likely to actually end up with a 7 string Benavente SCD than a Bongo 6, but it is still an excellent design. Makes sense to me. I'm dying to play some Benavente and Bee basses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted January 22, 2008 Moderators Share Posted January 22, 2008 Makes sense to me. I'm dying to play some Benavente and Bee basses. Join the club. I was planning to last week, but it's been put on hold for a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted January 22, 2008 Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 A traditional instrument is best served with traditional aesthetics. An evolutionary instrument is best served with evolutionary aesthetics.I'd be more likely to actually end up with a 7 string Benavente SCD than a Bongo 6, but it is still an excellent design. Hmmm, interesting. I tend to think the same way, and love to see progressive and well done, stylish designs. Still, there's something to be said for basically traditional elements in a thoroughly modern, progressive package. Take the proven core elements, and modernize the packaging. That probably explains my whole bass collection to come to think of it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted January 22, 2008 Moderators Share Posted January 22, 2008 Hmmm, interesting. I tend to think the same way, and love to see progressive and well done, stylish designs. Still, there's something to be said for basically traditional elements in a thoroughly modern, progressive package. Take the proven core elements, and modernize the packaging. That probably explains my whole bass collection to come to think of it... Yeah, it's all personal taste. I know some would love a simple P bass in a futuristic looking instrument. That's just not me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted January 22, 2008 Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 Join the club. I was planning to last week, but it's been put on hold for a bit. Might I inquire where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FloydianAnimal Posted January 22, 2008 Author Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 Bonus pics; not a new model, but a special wood/finish Stingray: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassdudeguy Posted January 22, 2008 Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 Wow, I never gas for 6 strings but that bongo is NICE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted January 22, 2008 Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 Bongo 6 :love: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted January 22, 2008 Moderators Share Posted January 22, 2008 Might I inquire where? NAMM but scheduling conflicts prevented it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted January 22, 2008 Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 NAMM but scheduling conflicts prevented it. Thanks. I admit- I was hoping you found a source within a few hours driving distance. Hell, I drove to Columbus to try my Bergie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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