Members heartsndspades Posted January 24, 2007 Members Share Posted January 24, 2007 whats the difference other than body shape? neck width, electronics, shorter scale..?? now that im returning/ selling of my drum stuff i think ill be buying a bass or two.i have a mim fender deluxe active jazz... i may want a better jazz, or a stingray, or a bongo, or gibson grabber or some two of the listed.any recomendations? im not looking for a g&l, p bass, rick (maybe someday if i can get a green one), ibanez, yamaha, spector, or sadowski, or fender knock off shapes, and im not into anything really flashy. ill probably have around 2 grand to work with. how do you guys like tobias's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Undead Sycip Posted January 24, 2007 Members Share Posted January 24, 2007 SR: Alnico pups and ash body. Bongo: Neo pups and basswood body. Scale lengths are the same. SR has a P like neck width. Bongo is a bit narrower (almost like a Jazz). Both kick ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members brake Posted January 24, 2007 Members Share Posted January 24, 2007 I'd go with the Stingray because it fits my needs better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NeonVomit Posted January 24, 2007 Members Share Posted January 24, 2007 I'd go with a Bongo. Both excellent instruments, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members REMUS Posted January 24, 2007 Members Share Posted January 24, 2007 I wouldn't get two of the same guitar unless I was modding them for very different purposes or maybe 4 and a 5 string...etc Personally it's the stingray for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dragon9666 Posted January 24, 2007 Members Share Posted January 24, 2007 Bongo for me please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassplayer7770 Posted January 24, 2007 Members Share Posted January 24, 2007 SR: Alnico pups and ash body.Bongo: Neo pups and basswood body.Scale lengths are the same.SR has a P like neck width.Bongo is a bit narrower (almost like a Jazz).Both kick ass. SRs come with 2 or 3-band preamps and multiple pickup configurations (H, HS, or HH). Dual pickup models come with a 5-position switch. Bongos come with 4-band preamps and also come in multiple pickup configurations (H, HS, or HH). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted January 24, 2007 Members Share Posted January 24, 2007 If you want simplicity & elegance, go with the original Stingray. Otherwise, you've got the budget to talk to Nino Valenti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fran da Man Posted January 24, 2007 Members Share Posted January 24, 2007 If you want simplicity & elegance, go with the original Stingray. Otherwise, you've got the budget to talk to Nino Valenti. T. Alan, here lately it sounds like you're a business partner with this guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted January 24, 2007 Members Share Posted January 24, 2007 T. Alan, here lately it sounds like you're a business partner with this guy. Why's that? I mention him less than others around here. Plus, I've seen lotsa his work over on Talkbass. The reviews are great. He's a regular poster over there, and oftentimes here. He appears to be a very decent guy. His instruments are absolutely gorgeous. I find them insanely intriguing. That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members El Glom-o Posted January 24, 2007 Members Share Posted January 24, 2007 If you want simplicity & elegance, go with the original Stingray. Otherwise, you've got the budget to talk to Nino Valenti. And if you're thinking about a Stingray, don't overlook the SUB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hotblack Posted January 24, 2007 Members Share Posted January 24, 2007 Both Stingray and Bongo are excellent instruments, but they sound completely different. Personally, I would prefer the Stingray, but you're really going to have to follow your ears on this one.I also think the Bongo is one of the ugliest instruments on the planet. Sounds great though.Also consider a Sterling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AnalogKid Posted January 25, 2007 Members Share Posted January 25, 2007 I have a Bongo and LOVE it. Stingrays have that great, ballsy tone. Bongos are not as aggressive as Stingrays, but they are VERY close. A Bongo can be tamed far easier than a Ray. I think Bongos are more versatile, but not quite as in your face. A Ray is plenty versatile though, especially with the new multi-pickup models. I prefer my Bongo due to the flexability of the preamp, but I could be happy with either. However, if you don't want flashy looks, beware the Bongo. The Bongo is an attention getter and I have had nothing but positive remarks about how cool my bass looks. Usually, the crowd wouldn't even notice my bass. But if you don't want that kind of attention, take a closer look at the Ray. Playing one of each would help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dragon9666 Posted January 25, 2007 Members Share Posted January 25, 2007 I thought the Bongo was way more aggresive then the 'Ray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members xdamagexx Posted January 25, 2007 Members Share Posted January 25, 2007 i think SR are sexxier but bongo are meaner. i played a bongo the other day with a grafit neck and it was sweet... if i had the cash i would buy..... both.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AnalogKid Posted January 25, 2007 Members Share Posted January 25, 2007 I thought the Bongo was way more aggresive then the 'Ray. hmmm....maybe its just me. A Bongo5 is more aggressive than a SR5, but I think its not as in-your-face as a standard Ray. I found the Bongo to be a bit more refined than a Ray. Rays are very raw sounding to me, in a good way. You can't really dial that sound out of a Ray, but you can almost dial it out of a Bongo with the EQ. But they both have that Musicman tone to them. In any case, this just further shows the need to play them both to decide for yourself as you can see how people hear the same two things differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted January 25, 2007 Members Share Posted January 25, 2007 Having played both, damn hard question to answer... I'd be inclined to go Bongo 5 with an S+HH pickup setup; and an SR5 as an unlined fretless, single pup with piezo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mobass Posted January 25, 2007 Members Share Posted January 25, 2007 You can't go wrong with either. MM rocks. Don't forget the sterlings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LO_RYDER Posted January 25, 2007 Members Share Posted January 25, 2007 whats the difference other than body shape? neck width, electronics, shorter scale..??now that im returning/ selling of my drum stuff i think ill be buying a bass or two.i have a mim fender deluxe active jazz... i may want a better jazz, or a stingray, or a bongo, or gibson grabber or some two of the listed.any recomendations?im not looking for a g&l, p bass, rick (maybe someday if i can get a green one), ibanez, yamaha, spector, or sadowski, or fender knock off shapes, and im not into anything really flashy.ill probably have around 2 grand to work with.how do you guys like tobias's? I just sold my MIA Active Deluxe Jazz 5 last week! Mint condition too... you would have loved it! well for 2 grand you can scratch sadowsky off your list but a new MIA Active deluxe jazz goes for $1250 - $1350 (alder vs ash). I only sold mine because after buying a custom Roscoe skb 3005 last year I had to have another! The old girl just wasn't getting any from me so I had to let her go to someone who would treat her right! btw the Tobias Killer B is pretty nice... 2 grand will just cover it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members heartsndspades Posted January 26, 2007 Author Members Share Posted January 26, 2007 yea i got to play both of them and the stingray did seem to have more bite to it which was nice, my favorite bassist uses a stingray ( nick beard - circa survive .. but he uses the sansamp psa 1.1 rackmount so it wont be the same). the bongo sounded a bit tamer, i guess i liked the bongo because of its neck being thinner(and looks cool).. i don't know what to do really, i may try and see if i can get a mia portaflex before (if) its not too late (and the guy buys my set+cymbals tomorrow!). and just fix the pickup noise on my jazz's bridge pup. or if thats not possable ill be bass hunting and probably pick up a b100r or 200r. ill need a combo or second set up of some sort if i make it in the band im trying out for.wish me luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonathan_matos5 Posted January 26, 2007 Members Share Posted January 26, 2007 get a sterling if you dont like it give it to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Nino Valenti Posted January 26, 2007 Members Share Posted January 26, 2007 im not looking for a g&l, p bass, rick (maybe someday if i can get a green one), ibanez, yamaha, spector, or sadowski, or fender knock off shapes, and im not into anything really flashy.ill probably have around 2 grand to work with.I would recommend Lakland 4-94/44-02 with the new Lakland Electronics. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMJ1KjkQW3M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BoundandBlocked Posted January 26, 2007 Members Share Posted January 26, 2007 I would recommend Lakland 4-94/44-02 with the new Lakland Electronics. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMJ1KjkQW3M Okay, thanks. Now I'm gassing for a lakland. Strangely, I played a buddy's 55-01 and it didn't do much for me. I liked the little demo, but I thought the lakland pulled off the fender sounds much better than it did the MM sound. Just me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Nino Valenti Posted January 26, 2007 Members Share Posted January 26, 2007 Okay, thanks. Now I'm gassing for a lakland. Strangely, I played a buddy's 55-01 and it didn't do much for me. I liked the little demo, but I thought the lakland pulled off the fender sounds much better than it did the MM sound. Just me? I also think with the it pulled off the Fender's better but the MM sound was similar enough, IMO. I'm in the process of getting the new Lakland electronics in my Bart equipped 4-94. I played one w/the new p/u's and pre at a TB GTG and it sounded killer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassplayer7770 Posted January 26, 2007 Members Share Posted January 26, 2007 I'm in the process of getting the new Lakland electronics in my Bart equipped 4-94. I played one w/the new p/u's and pre at a TB GTG and it sounded killer. Very interesting. Maybe I should consider a 55-02 with Lakland electronics as my next 5-string bass (to complement my Reverend). *adds to the list* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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