Which Bongo?

technik · Jul 12, 2004

Hi guys
Im helping johans to ask u guys. Hes wondering which bongo 5 should he get, Lava Pearl or Desert Gold? HS or HH?
any suggestion is welcome, all input is appreciated
thanks

bovinehost · Jul 12, 2004

I think the Desert Gold is a much more striking color.

I'd also suggest the HH first - big cojones on that configuration. The HS is nice to add later when you're ready for something more subtle.

Just my .02!

jongitarz · Jul 12, 2004

Bongos...Collect the whole set!

johans · Jul 12, 2004

hey jon, bov

the medallion gold bongo on BASS NW
is that a limited edition color or .. ?
never seen anyone has that though,
great color ...

johans · Jul 12, 2004

bov:

would HH really hinder your hand from slapping
i heard that HS is easier cause it has space to slap ...
is that true?

midopa · Jul 12, 2004

In terms of spacing for slap, the HS and the HH are no different. The single coil pup on the HS is in the same position as the top-half of the neck humbucker on the HH Bongo.

technik · Jul 12, 2004

midopa said:
In terms of spacing for slap, the HS and the HH are no different. The single coil pup on the HS is in the same position as the top-half of the neck humbucker on the HH Bongo.

Cool stuff... so better be the HH?

johans · Jul 12, 2004

ok

what about sound produce ...

what does HH and HS has in difference?

btw what's the 4 knobs controls ?

i know the 2 rightmost stacked is the 4 band eq right?
what about the left 2?

midopa · Jul 12, 2004

Ob course! And...

bovinehost said:
... big cojones on that configuration.

That's always a good thing to have, no?

johans said:
btw what's the 4 knobs controls ?

i know the 2 rightmost stacked is the 4 band eq right?
what about the left 2?

Really, guys, you need to check out the resources available on the EB website/forums before asking some of these questions! Below is a link to the Bongo page on the EBMM website.

http://www.ernieball.com/mmonline/specs/instruments_bongo.html

bovinehost · Jul 12, 2004

Looking at it from this angle, you got:

- stacked bass and treble
- stacked high and low mids
- pickup blend
- the one that makes it louder or softer.

johans · Jul 12, 2004

what's cojones

johans · Jul 12, 2004

bovinehost said:
Looking at it from this angle, you got:

- stacked bass and treble
- stacked high and low mids
- pickup blend
- the one that makes it louder or softer.

thanks jack

very clear explanation

what's your normal eq setting normally?

bovinehost · Jul 12, 2004

"Cojones" are also know as "huevos" and both mean....your matched set.

Spelling lesson for gringos: DO NOT SPELL IT "CAJONES". Those are entirely different things. In fact, they are drawers, as in a desk or a dresser.

Thank you.

bovinehost · Jul 12, 2004

what's your normal eq setting normally?

Well, first, I'm abnormal, so there is that, but what I normally say is "I turn the knobs until it sounds good, and then I stop turning the knobs."

This is my way of saying "Look, I don't know what kind of strings you use, what your technique is like, what amp or cabinets you use and what the room acoustics are like."

Generally, though, I turn the treble way down, sometimes off, leave the bass flat (unless using only the bridge pickup, in which case I slide it up some) and fiddle with the mids until it sounds angry.

technik · Jul 12, 2004

What case did u use for ur bongos? I believe it doesnt come with the hardcase, did they send it by jus bass put it in the box?

bovinehost · Jul 12, 2004

I bought the G&G case (wasted 100 bucks) from Bass Central.

Not their fault the case sucks. It will, however, protect the bass, so it's probably better to go ahead and spend the money.

*&#ing &#@&%!

skabassist13 · Jul 12, 2004

bovine your making me want to ditch a ray and go for a bongo. dual buckers. just the name sounds powerful.

bovinehost · Jul 12, 2004

Double buckers at high noon outside the saloon!

She had a pair of double buckers that just wouldn't quit.

Make up your own, but I tell you, if I had NO BASS AT ALL in my house and were looking to spend some money and buy one, I'd buy the Bongo first.

Which is not to say I don't like Stingrays, as you may have noticed.

spectorbassguy · Jul 12, 2004

skabassist13 said:
bovine your making me want to ditch a ray and go for a bongo. dual buckers. just the name sounds powerful.

I just had a friend of mine try my Bongo 5 H/SC and he said he's never heard so many tone variations on a bass. Neither have I. This guy has played professionally for a lot of years using the likes of Alembic, Ken Smith, StingRay, etc......
Never played a dual bucker but it sounds like they're great too. Not sure you can go wrong with any config.

technik · Jul 12, 2004

bovinehost said:
I bought the G&G case (wasted 100 bucks) from Bass Central.

Not their fault the case sucks. It will, however, protect the bass, so it's probably better to go ahead and spend the money.

*&#ing &#@&%!

Do you have the pics?

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