PriZeMaN Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 (edited) I personally took on every aspect of this project so I know the alterations with every meticulous detail. All plugs and the plinth/shelve is made from matching basswood to retain the overall resonance of the bass. The bass is in really great condition. Custom german made hardware by ETS (ACG Alan uses them on his basses). I'm gonna let it run for a bit to see how much attention it gets but I want £2000 minimum. I have priced it accordingly rather than get it painted to my personal taste and put another £500 on top and it isn't to the new owners taste. So you have a blank canvas to create your dream look Those of you who are familiar with the bongo know that it is a BEAST of a bass and if you're into metal of any type, I personally think it know looks mean instead of a droopy toilet seat. Last 4 images are of the original bass to show the condition. Brand new and unused D'Addario NY strings. Feel free to come and check out this absolute weapon in CHELMSFORD, Essex. Thanks for looking...PriZeMaN Edited December 18, 2022 by PriZeMaN Incorrect String Brand, D'Addario not DR 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-sad Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 This definitely suits it. They should offer it as an option!!! Glws 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrorshowbass Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 You should contact John Myung with this. Awesome. Please trim those strings tho, I've got anxiety..... 3 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Stick the no longer needed machine heads up in the for sale section... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PriZeMaN Posted December 18, 2022 Author Share Posted December 18, 2022 1 hour ago, horrorshowbass said: You should contact John Myung with this. Awesome. Please trim those strings tho, I've got anxiety..... Hahah I know right, it's so much more METAL! I was thinking about something like skittles on the ends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PriZeMaN Posted December 18, 2022 Author Share Posted December 18, 2022 8 minutes ago, PaulThePlug said: Stick the no longer needed machine heads up in the for sale section... Thanks Paul, that's a sound idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PriZeMaN Posted December 18, 2022 Author Share Posted December 18, 2022 2 hours ago, k-sad said: This definitely suits it. They should offer it as an option!!! Glws Imagine in a years time after someone at Musicman seeing this post, that it actually becomes an option. This bass will go down in history 😜 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 It certainly suits it. Every bass should have a headless option. I think trimming off that triangular stub (as @binky_bass suggests) would make it even better. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Hidden a load of posts - remember people this is a sale post, if you don't like it or you think its value isn't right, you can PM the OP or even comment on the other post on this, but sales posts are just for sales. 5 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 What made you do these modifications, and why are you now selling after all this work? 🙂 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 (edited) The problem here is that now I'm looking at a couple of my headed basses and thinking they'd look pretty good with a trip to the guillotine... not so much GAS as GBS Edited December 19, 2022 by Rich 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 5 hours ago, Rich said: I'm looking at a couple of my headed basses and thinking they'd look pretty good with a trip to the guillotine... Maybe think twice on that! 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 I saw this on facebook and I completely agree with the suggestion that it should be posted on the proper EBMM forum. Just to see what happens! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggieboomboom Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Personally think this is a great modification, the headstock is ugly as sin, and I bet it must weigh a fair bit, the body also suits the cutaway and bridge. Good work. Put it in a matt black and you got a cracker. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PriZeMaN Posted December 21, 2022 Author Share Posted December 21, 2022 On 19/12/2022 at 02:23, Kev said: What made you do these modifications, and why are you now selling after all this work? 🙂 This bass is a powerhouse like no other except for maybe the Spector but it's only possible to do this modification with the trust rod adjuster at the base of the neck and this bass has that. I'm really a fan of the Bongo but I have never liked the looks so I thought to myself, let's do this. I play a 5 string fretless and I was about to play for a band that required a 6 string but it unfortunately has dissolved. To be honest I'm not fussed if the bass sells or not but I thought that if someones appreciated it as much as myself, that a new owner could make it shine in the spotlight as at the moment I only play my fretless 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PriZeMaN Posted December 21, 2022 Author Share Posted December 21, 2022 On 19/12/2022 at 10:29, Rich said: The problem here is that now I'm looking at a couple of my headed basses and thinking they'd look pretty good with a trip to the guillotine... not so much GAS as GBS As long as your truss rod adjuster is the wheel type at the base of the neck, you're golden...just get the saw out, cut off that head and there's no turning back 😜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 45 minutes ago, PriZeMaN said: As long as your truss rod adjuster is the wheel type at the base of the neck, you're golden...just get the saw out, cut off that head and there's no turning back 😜 It should work with a truss rod adjuster at the head end too - my Seis and Hohner all have the truss adjuster there. Just needs a hole in the headpiece to get to the adjuster. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodwind Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 Just a quick comment to say how much I like this. As suggested above, painted in black it would be magnificent. Excellent work! I saw it on facebook and pleased to see it here. I too am only a fretless player these days, but if my musical situation changes and it's still around later next year I might be interested 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 On 19/12/2022 at 10:29, Rich said: The problem here is that now I'm looking at a couple of my headed basses and thinking they'd look pretty good with a trip to the guillotine... not so much GAS as GBS I've been looking for a Westone Thunder 11 or 111 with a broken headstock for just this reason. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 1 hour ago, TheGreek said: I've been looking for a Westone Thunder 11 or 111 with a broken headstock for just this reason. Oo, now that's a cracking idea. It'd certainly cure the neck dive. Dammit, you're giving me idea now! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodwind Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 well I'm back on this post again as it has truly inspired me. My main new years project will be decapitation of my backup fretless 4 string, turning it into my main bass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjhooker Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 I like a bold move.. 💪 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PriZeMaN Posted December 26, 2022 Author Share Posted December 26, 2022 On 24/12/2022 at 17:45, Woodwind said: well I'm back on this post again as it has truly inspired me. My main new years project will be decapitation of my backup fretless 4 string, turning it into my main bass. That's awesome, my 2 favourite features...fretless and headless 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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