BigRedX Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 I like that - something a bit different than the usual MM fare... However the UK is just stupid. You could get just about any UK luthier to build you a fantastic custom for that kind of money. If the exchange rates continue to throw up these kinds of prices it could be a good thing for luthiers here, just so long as they can persuade people that their product is far superior to those with famous names on the headstock (which as we all know here they are!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cytania Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 I believe this design is meant to be a nod to the Grazioso Futurama electric guitar which was Albert Lee's first guitar. It's not a straight steal by Music Man but it's certainly got that 50s Astromatic vibe. [url="http://www.vintagehofner.co.uk/hofnerfs/futurama/gal12.html"]http://www.vintagehofner.co.uk/hofnerfs/futurama/gal12.html[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Heeley Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 it really is a pig ugly thing, but then i think the Bongo is barf-worthy too, guess I'm a bit of a traditionalist oon the aesthetic design side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobo_Grimmer Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 [quote name='wotnwhy' post='471792' date='Apr 24 2009, 07:29 PM'].... i like it.... [/quote] +1 and i really like the Bongo........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Bassy Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I like it too. Certainly not ugly, but it is a lot of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerboy Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 [quote name='saibuster' post='471973' date='Apr 25 2009, 01:10 AM']I actually like it a lot... reminds me of Michael Libeskind deconstruction architectural style.... [/quote] Hooray for Holloway! I'm not remotely interested in this bass, but I hope they sell the pickups separately. They look like they'll sound amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Jesus, that's ugly - even worse than the "Toilet seat with a neck" monstrosity that is the Bongo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duarte Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I really like it too, but I do LOVE the bongo's looks. I don't see how anyone doesn't like it. It won't be that expensive, surely that is wrong. I mean, no mass produced bass can be THAT expensive? And it will sound incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh3184 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I can see how people don't like the looks of the bongo but I think its gorgeous. Especially one I saw in Dargie Green. Yum yum yum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh3184 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I can see how people don't like the looks of the bongo but I think its gorgeous. Especially one I saw in Dargie Green. Yum yum yum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddys nose Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I like it, at least its not a Jazz knockoff which I would really hate EB/MM for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 [quote name='Geddys nose' post='473534' date='Apr 27 2009, 05:32 PM']I like it, at least its not a Jazz knockoff which I would really hate EB/MM for.[/quote] Good point. I agree they get top marks for originality. Funnily enough it's not the body I hate on the Bongo, it's the headstock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobiebass Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 Anyone played one of these yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smash Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I really do quite like these, I think it has to be the right colour to make it work for me though but the tonal options should be pretty much everything I need. Hmmm could feel an import coming especially as they are half the UK price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilisfan16 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPFwDns7FdI"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPFwDns7FdI[/url] heres a vid of a guy testing it out. imo, it sounds horrible, and looks horrible. i think the only attraction here is all the pickup configurations which could fit alot of people's tastes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlloyd Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 [quote name='chilisfan16' post='516423' date='Jun 17 2009, 02:14 PM'][url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPFwDns7FdI"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPFwDns7FdI[/url] heres a vid of a guy testing it out. imo, it sounds horrible, and looks horrible. i think the only attraction here is all the pickup configurations which could fit alot of people's tastes.[/quote] I think it sounds pretty good... if you ignore the fizzy recording. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilisfan16 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 well, the harmonics were the only part i liked about it, and they wernt too bad, but didnt have that signature musicman ring which we all love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey1-8 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 (edited) Got to give MusicMan Credit for producing basses that are a little out of the ordinary and a bit radical. This and the Bongo are very different from anything else being produced at the moment. I would hate to see them start doing P-bass and J-bass style basses. It kind of reminds me of when Gibson brought out the Explorer and Flying-V in the late 50's. Edited June 17, 2009 by alexharvay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horribleman Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I think it sounds lovely on the bridge pickup in passive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duarte Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Mmmm that does sound nice. I don't know what it is about about Music Mans but I just love them all. Especially the Bongo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh3184 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 (edited) urgh. Really not a fan of that, very little distinctive about the sound and the shape is [i]too[/i] distinctive Edited June 17, 2009 by josh3184 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duarte Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Does it suprise any of you that Sterling Ball said they came up with this at the last minute before NAMM over a chinese take away? That's the way to do it, obviously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumble Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Ok Grumble steps up to the plate and shows his usual impecable taste.... yeah I like it But then again I own one of these [url="http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/74230"]beauties[/url] and I would love one of these so maybe my tastes arent quite mainstream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 That sounds like brand new steel strings before they've done a setup, loadsa trebly rattle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smash Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 [quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='516889' date='Jun 17 2009, 09:05 PM']That sounds like brand new steel strings before they've done a setup, loadsa trebly rattle.[/quote] I agree, first time I have seen the clip but I didn't hear much warm tone to my ears, hope it was his settings as I am sorely tempted by this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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