Musicman20 Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Oh my god.... http://bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Musicman_Bongo_5HH_Stary_Night.html No more space for gear, but that is a stunning example of a modern instrument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 For a Bongo that's really nice. Although I have a Starry Night Sterling 5 so I'm biased.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomBass Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Never seen the words 'stunning' and 'Bongo' in the same sentence before. However that does look rather pretty. The headstock shape does still remind me of Peppa Pig's head, though. 1 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruarl Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 That is a very pretty instrument! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Starry night finish.....very special. Would love a Sterling 4H in this finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pea Turgh Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 (edited) Ooh, that neck. Flamed and roasted! Edited May 17, 2018 by Pea Turgh Preventative text error 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Very nice, but the price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visog Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 24 minutes ago, Machines said: Very nice, but the price I thought the price was reasonable for a pro instrument from MM with this fit and finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted May 17, 2018 Author Share Posted May 17, 2018 Unfortunately, I think this is quite a good price on a special edition limited model! Does not bode well for the future. Musicman have just had another price hike over in the USA, so expect it to hit here late summer when the instruments come over. A lot of the models have had significant upgrades, and I imagine a normal stock Bongo 5 HH is going to be £2100-2300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 I priced a new standard Sterling 5HH from my local dealer at £2,200 recently so given this is a special I don't think the price is that bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 I sold my Bongo 5HS recently for £1300, which I thought was pretty good (I paid a lot less). I know the new prices have gone up a lot recently, but unsure how that translates into any change in sales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted May 17, 2018 Author Share Posted May 17, 2018 https://www.thomann.de/gb/music_man_stingray_4_2018_iwh.htm New 2018 prices for a Stingray H....but with the 2018 new model 'upgrades'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 I think they are one of those things that would drop money a lot, you see quite a few bongos around going for a long way below the buying price - one in the marketplace right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumorabbit Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 I bought this instrument from another shop but it went back under warranty as it had a broken pickup and a warped neck (ski ramped high frets), it was deemed non repairable and I was given a refund. It has now found its way back out to market. I asked Bassdirect about it and they said it played beautifully so what do I know eh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 The best thing about this is that roasted flame maple neck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visog Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 9 hours ago, sumorabbit said: I bought this instrument from another shop but it went back under warranty as it had a broken pickup and a warped neck (ski ramped high frets), it was deemed non repairable and I was given a refund. It has now found its way back out to market. I asked Bassdirect about it and they said it played beautifully so what do I know eh! Ah if this is indeed the same bass, I think we've established why the price is so reasonable... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumorabbit Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 9 hours ago, visog said: Ah if this is indeed the same bass, I think we've established why the price is so reasonable... I bought it 5 weeks ago, it went back 2 days later and I got the news it was fubar a week ago. I doubt there are two of these brand spanky new in the UK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 On 17/05/2018 at 10:56, RandomBass said: Never seen the words 'stunning' and 'Bongo' in the same sentence before. However that does look rather pretty. The headstock shape does still remind me of Peppa Pig's head, though. This can never be unseen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 4 hours ago, sumorabbit said: I bought it 5 weeks ago, it went back 2 days later and I got the news it was fubar a week ago. I doubt there are two of these brand spanky new in the UK! Wow. Wouldn't retailer 1 have to send it back to Musicman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumorabbit Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 2 hours ago, M@23 said: Wow. Wouldn't retailer 1 have to send it back to Musicman? The retailer sent it back to the UK Musicman distributor who would appear to have chosen to put it out for sale again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Serial looks to be visible on the neck plate, I don't suppose you know what yours was? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddys nose Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 The used Bongo 4 HH has had the neck stripped but the description does not mention it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40hz Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 1 hour ago, Geddys nose said: The used Bongo 4 HH has had the neck stripped but the description does not mention it! Not to detail the thread but it's one thing that I've never liked about Bass Direct, their description on used basses are often well off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumorabbit Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 5 hours ago, dannybuoy said: Serial looks to be visible on the neck plate, I don't suppose you know what yours was? Nah I never took time to look. However the brown envelope in the case is opened because I opened it and left a note in there with the faults Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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