Members desiderium Posted February 5, 2006 Members Share Posted February 5, 2006 it's the MM Bongo Bass. Christ if it didn't make me throw up in the back of my mouth looking at it, but it sure sounded great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members i_wanna_les_paul Posted February 5, 2006 Members Share Posted February 5, 2006 Originally posted by desiderium it's the MM Bongo Bass. Christ if it didn't make me throw up in the back of my mouth looking at it, but it sure sounded great! You, sir, have evidently never seen a Wish Bass... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted February 5, 2006 Members Share Posted February 5, 2006 What I love the most about the Bongo, is that no matter how ugly people think it is, no one who's played one says anything other than how incredible they sound! That must be a hell of a lot of great tone to overcome those looks! Then again, I love obscure, non-standard looking basses, so maybe there's a Bongo in my future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zachoff Posted February 5, 2006 Members Share Posted February 5, 2006 The Parker Fly is still one of the ugliest, non goof ball, basses I've ever seen. That and headless basses... I just don't dig em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Emprov Posted February 5, 2006 Members Share Posted February 5, 2006 Originally posted by L-1329 Then again, I love obscure, non-standard looking basses, so maybe there's a Bongo in my future! Every Bongo that I've played has felt better than any other MM that I've played. They're freaky looking, but they feel and sound great, so I say, go forth and purchase! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted February 5, 2006 Members Share Posted February 5, 2006 Originally posted by Emprov Every Bongo that I've played has felt better than any other MM that I've played. They're freaky looking, but they feel and sound great, so I say, go forth and purchase! Let's see... Freaky looking, feel great, sound great... Yep, I definetly see a Bongo in my future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Emprov Posted February 5, 2006 Members Share Posted February 5, 2006 Originally posted by L-1329 Let's see... Freaky looking, feel great, sound great... Yep, I definetly see a Bongo in my future! So, with this new job you may be getting, does a raise come with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted February 5, 2006 Members Share Posted February 5, 2006 Originally posted by Emprov So, with this new job you may be getting, does a raise come with it? Unfortunately, it would be a pay cut, an out of state move, and a higher cost of living. But don't worry, I never let the 'inconsequentials' interfere with the gear funds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Emprov Posted February 5, 2006 Members Share Posted February 5, 2006 Originally posted by L-1329 Unfortunately, it would be a pay cut, an out of state move, and a higher cost of living. But don't worry, I never let the 'inconsequentials' interfere with the gear funds. Hey man, I bought close to a million dollar house last year and I've still been able to afford another bass and a Schroeder 1210. I can totally relate. My wife on the other hand...she thinks that I actually "need" this stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted February 5, 2006 Members Share Posted February 5, 2006 Originally posted by Emprov Hey man, I bought close to a million dollar house last year and I've still been able to afford another bass and a Schroeder 1210. I can totally relate. My wife on the other hand...she thinks that I actually "need" this stuff. Nice work man! Ya always gots to have your toys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Emprov Posted February 5, 2006 Members Share Posted February 5, 2006 Originally posted by L-1329 Unfortunately, it would be a pay cut, an out of state move, and a higher cost of living. But don't worry, I never let the 'inconsequentials' interfere with the gear funds. So is this new gig pretty much a done deal? To where will you be moving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 82Daion Posted February 5, 2006 Members Share Posted February 5, 2006 Originally posted by L-1329 Let's see... Freaky looking, feel great, sound great... Yep, I definetly see a Bongo in my future! As did I, obviously! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members xdamagexx Posted February 5, 2006 Members Share Posted February 5, 2006 i almost got one.. i think they are cool,.. i would bang it around..!!!!!! FYI... Just don;t lay it down some one might mistake it for a tolet. and take dump in it. m/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Moody Johnny Posted February 5, 2006 Members Share Posted February 5, 2006 If you think Bongo is the ugliest bass ever, then you've seen beautiful basses only. I mean, i have a picture of actually THE ugliest atrocity ever to go by noun "bass", but by showing it on this post would be too much for many of you. So I just present a link to the pic, so that you can open it AT YOUR OWN RISK. (Seriously though, I strongly suggest that if you suspect yourself to be even slightly squeamish or sensitive person, are eating / about to eat / having just eaten your lunch, or want to avoid lifelong trauma, then do not click the following link) Bender Collision (do not click this) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gaui Posted February 5, 2006 Members Share Posted February 5, 2006 Im started to like some of the bongos, depends on colour. Saw a black one with black pearl pickguard and it looked great. I also hated it when I first saw them, but now I might even buy one if I had the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Onkel Bob Posted February 5, 2006 Members Share Posted February 5, 2006 Originally posted by desiderium it's the MM Bongo Bass. Christ if it didn't make me throw up in the back of my mouth looking at it, but it sure sounded great! I think they look cool. But I'm obviously a minority... Originally posted by Moody JohnnyIf you think Bongo is the ugliest bass ever, then you've seen beautiful basses only. I mean, i have a picture of actually THE ugliest atrocity ever to go by noun "bass", but by showing it on this post would be too much for many of you.So I just present a link to the pic, so that you can open it AT YOUR OWN RISK. (Seriously though, I strongly suggest that if you suspect yourself to be even slightly squeamish or sensitive person, are eating / about to eat / having just eaten your lunch, or want to avoid lifelong trauma, then do not click the following link) That thing makes me think Salvador Dali... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nicebigstrings Posted February 5, 2006 Members Share Posted February 5, 2006 That thing makes me think quaaludes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members der oxenrig Posted February 5, 2006 Members Share Posted February 5, 2006 For some reason, I really love this bass: Even if it is ugly as hell, it has a baseball bat neck that I love, sounds awesome, and looks like a bastard child of an Alembic & a Buzzard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members james on bass Posted February 5, 2006 Members Share Posted February 5, 2006 Originally posted by L-1329 Then again, I love obscure, non-standard looking basses So do I, and I think the Bongo looks ridiculous. Then again, I imagine it is one fantastic bass, so to be safe, I am not planning on checking one out anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ToeJamFootball Posted February 5, 2006 Members Share Posted February 5, 2006 i agree, bongos are ugly but rics are sexy:love: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bholder Posted February 5, 2006 Members Share Posted February 5, 2006 Originally posted by The Ox For some reason, I really love this bass: Even if it is ugly as hell, it has a baseball bat neck that I love, sounds awesome, and looks like a bastard child of an Alembic & a Buzzard. camel toe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Onkel Bob Posted February 5, 2006 Members Share Posted February 5, 2006 I'm also beginning to like the way Thunderbirds look. Not pretty, but still cool in a way... And they do sound great... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bigby Posted February 5, 2006 Members Share Posted February 5, 2006 Originally posted by L-1329 That must be a hell of a lot of great tone to overcome those looks! So are you saying it's the Lyle Lovett of bass guitars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members i_wanna_les_paul Posted February 5, 2006 Members Share Posted February 5, 2006 Originally posted by bigby So are you saying it's the Lyle Lovett of bass guitars? I don't know, but if it can get women like Julia Roberts, I'm gonna buy one today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bigby Posted February 5, 2006 Members Share Posted February 5, 2006 Originally posted by i_wanna_les_paul I don't know, but if it can get women like Julia Roberts, I'm gonna buy one today! I went to see Lyle Lovett at an Austin City Limits that had him, Willie Nelson and Rodney Crowell all together on stage with just acoustics about 10 yrs ago. Didn't know much about Lyle other than the Julia connection and man, was I impressed! This dude has an incredible voice and is an amazing guitar player. Yeah, he can give inspiration to the most visably challenged musicians out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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