caruso Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 I remember all those ugly shapes they produced in the 60s, like Teisco and Harmony. Not to everybodys liking but at least not the copycat street most of the basscompanies a taking. Same for EB Bongo and the AL. Only difference: the Bongo has a headstock that complements the bodyshape whereas the AL with the stock (characteristic) EB headstock looks strange. A sharp contoured body with that rather nice rounded headstock can't work out. Soundwise this thing may develop over time, flexibility seems to be no problem. Pricewise I think a lot of companies haven't heard the bang. Anyway, good luck to EB with this bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobo_Grimmer Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Grumble grumble, it sound's really nice and look's really different, and isn't available left handed. God dam it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_the_bassist Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 [quote name='wotnwhy' post='471792' date='Apr 24 2009, 07:29 PM'].... i like it.... [/quote] +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 i like it just wish they did a simple 2 band eq Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumble Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 [quote]Grumble grumble, it sound's really nice and look's really different, and isn't available left handed. God dam it![/quote] For a brief moment there I thought I was being blamed for the lack of a lefty version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobo_Grimmer Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 [quote name='grumble' post='518020' date='Jun 19 2009, 12:17 AM']For a brief moment there I thought I was being blamed for the lack of a lefty version [/quote] LMAO Sorry dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatgoogle Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 I sort of like, i like the way it is damn easy to switch pickups, but how comfortable is the body while playing. this video did catch my eye though. i didnt know you could buy HSS [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqHBhvI1Kb0&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqHBhvI1Kb0...feature=related[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 £2k+ for that pig?? [i]*falls about in uncontrollable mirth*[/i] Well they've got a sense of humour, I'll give 'em that much. I never thought I'd ever see an uglier bass than the Bongo. Shocking. Still, it's horses for course I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub_junkie Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 sems they're also set to do a new version of the Stingray with a Sterling neck. I like the sound of that myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duarte Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 [quote name='fatgoogle' post='518279' date='Jun 19 2009, 12:22 PM']this video did catch my eye though. i didnt know you could buy HSS [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqHBhvI1Kb0&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqHBhvI1Kb0...feature=related[/url][/quote] You can't. That guy has just raised the hum cancelling dummy coil, which is not designed to work as a real pickup. However, check out the new 25th anniversary bass - in HSS. [url="http://www.drumcityguitarland.com/drumcitygl/stores/1/images/Ernie%20BallMusic%20Man/Ernie%20BallMusic%20Man%2025th%20Anniversay%205-String%20Bass%20HSS%20Flame%20Top%20F22743%205-String%20Electric%20Bass.JPG"]http://www.drumcityguitarland.com/drumcity...tric%20Bass.JPG[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnacleBob Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Glastonbury - Bass player for Lady GaGa playing a Big Al - not that you could tell in the mix BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 That is one of the worst basses I've ever seen. What's the deal with that Sterling series too? Just a slightly cheaper alternative? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobiebass Posted June 26, 2009 Author Share Posted June 26, 2009 [quote name='nash' post='517660' date='Jun 18 2009, 06:17 PM']i like it just wish they did a simple 2 band eq[/quote] ts the same EQ as the Bongo. takes a while to get used to it but after you do... the tone options are unlimited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobiebass Posted June 26, 2009 Author Share Posted June 26, 2009 [quote name='fatgoogle' post='518279' date='Jun 19 2009, 12:22 PM']I sort of like, i like the way it is damn easy to switch pickups, but how comfortable is the body while playing. this video did catch my eye though. i didnt know you could buy HSS [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqHBhvI1Kb0&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqHBhvI1Kb0...feature=related[/url][/quote] WOW!!!!!!! I NEEEEED ONE OF THOSE! well... a 4 string version would be nice. I love the 25th ann basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobiebass Posted June 26, 2009 Author Share Posted June 26, 2009 [quote name='Duarte' post='519653' date='Jun 20 2009, 10:13 PM']You can't. That guy has just raised the hum cancelling dummy coil, which is not designed to work as a real pickup. However, check out the new 25th anniversary bass - in HSS. [url="http://www.drumcityguitarland.com/drumcitygl/stores/1/images/Ernie%20BallMusic%20Man/Ernie%20BallMusic%20Man%2025th%20Anniversay%205-String%20Bass%20HSS%20Flame%20Top%20F22743%205-String%20Electric%20Bass.JPG"]http://www.drumcityguitarland.com/drumcity...tric%20Bass.JPG[/url][/quote] oops, ment to quote this one in my prev post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 [quote name='Jobiebass' post='525331' date='Jun 26 2009, 09:12 PM']ts the same EQ as the Bongo. takes a while to get used to it but after you do... [b]the tone options are unlimited.[/b][/quote] Not a good thing for me, when I have that many options i'm forever twiddling and can never settle on a sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 [quote name='Waldo' post='525348' date='Jun 26 2009, 09:20 PM']Not a good thing for me, when I have that many options i'm forever twiddling and can never settle on a sound [/quote] ditto hence the reason i play a p bass with no controls. but i do dig the 2eq SR's and i love the al shape. it's time for mm to make the HB coil p bass selectable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmesa Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 DO NOT WANT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobiebass Posted June 26, 2009 Author Share Posted June 26, 2009 [quote name='Waldo' post='525348' date='Jun 26 2009, 09:20 PM']Not a good thing for me, when I have that many options i'm forever twiddling and can never settle on a sound [/quote] I sat for a good month doing nothing but twiddling with my Bongo, I know what you mean. But the tone. OMG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 [quote name='BarnacleBob' post='525294' date='Jun 26 2009, 08:34 PM']Glastonbury - Bass player for Lady GaGa playing a Big Al - not that you could tell in the mix BB[/quote] i've just seen it on tv. i want one now in white obvs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 A zillion sound clips of the new 25th anniversary here: [url="http://www.bassemporium.com/newsletters.php"]http://www.bassemporium.com/newsletters.php[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 [quote name='molan' post='529995' date='Jul 1 2009, 09:40 PM']A zillion sound clips of the new 25th anniversary here: [url="http://www.bassemporium.com/newsletters.php"]http://www.bassemporium.com/newsletters.php[/url][/quote] I quite like that actually. Waaay to many tonal options for me though. Props to them for trying something new, they look to be expanding the line a fair bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 [quote name='Jobiebass' post='525412' date='Jun 26 2009, 10:12 PM']doing nothing but twiddling with my Bongo[/quote] Oh god. Don't let Mrs.T see that, she'll have a field day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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