Killerfridge Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 (edited) **SOLD/TRADED** I said I would never sell this monster, but the time has come to admit that I just prefer the sound of a Stingray, and I'm fed up of switching the fretless neck out on my 4 string! Here we have my session bass that has for the past 10 years mostly been used in studio or pit, having only made it to the stage once or twice; my 2004 Music Man Bongo 5HH in stunning Lava Pearl. It cuts through the mix like nothing else, and the 4 band preamp is just nuts. It has a couple of small marks, including the customary chip on the headstock, but nothing that you'd notice unless you looked closely (all pictured for full disclosure). **EDIT** - I've just noticed a couple of extra nicks on the body that weren't originally pictured. As such I'm dropping the sale price by £100 as it's only fair. Pictures showing the dings will be added soon, but they are both on the back/underside of the body, so pretty unnoticeable unless you go hunting for them **EDIT** It has action so low it plays itself if you look too hard at it, and is probably the easiest instrument to play I've ever had the joy of encountering. Last time it went live (link corrected): Some home recording too: Serial number details: Serial #F10925 ManufacturedNovember 5th, 2004 Build Code162-29-22-01-00-CR ModelBongo 5 HH ColorLava Pearl NeckRosewood Painted Bong PickguardBlack Pickguard Bongo 5 HardwareChrome Hardware It comes with the generic hard case (no official MusicMan one unfortunately) + shipping. Preferably I would be looking to trade for a Stingray 5 (Special, Piezo, H, HH, I'd consider any variation) but if you've got something interesting I'll hear any offer! Edited June 12, 2023 by Killerfridge Dropped sale price 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrorshowbass Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 So awesome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 Ooooohh, Matron, I've come over all funny. This won't stay long then. GLWTS. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killerfridge Posted May 30, 2023 Author Share Posted May 30, 2023 12 hours ago, horrorshowbass said: So awesome Tell me about it, I'd be just as happy if this doesn't sell if I'm totally honest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrorshowbass Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 34 minutes ago, Killerfridge said: Tell me about it, I'd be just as happy if this doesn't sell if I'm totally honest! I'm looking at SR5s too but that is beautiful 😍. No cash unfortunately. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 It's one of those colours that no picture can justify - you have to see it in the flesh to get the full effect of how incredible it is. I used to have an SR5 in the same colour and I'd take it out of its case just to look at it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 Lovely bass, would love one of those - I have a spector for sale, if that sold I would certainly be interested, but doesn't seem there is much interest so probably not! GLWS anyway! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killerfridge Posted June 2, 2023 Author Share Posted June 2, 2023 2 hours ago, Woodinblack said: Lovely bass, would love one of those - I have a spector for sale, if that sold I would certainly be interested, but doesn't seem there is much interest so probably not! GLWS anyway! Oh man, that is a pretty Spector; if I hadn't come to the "Stingray Realization" that prompted this sale I would have bitten your hand off for a trade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killerfridge Posted June 5, 2023 Author Share Posted June 5, 2023 £100 price drop as I have found a couple of extra marks on the back of the body that I haven't pictured (yet), so it seems only fair. Pictures will be uploaded shortly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrorshowbass Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Always been intrigued, how does this differ from a traditional ray sound? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killerfridge Posted June 5, 2023 Author Share Posted June 5, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, horrorshowbass said: Always been intrigued, how does this differ from a traditional ray sound? Thanks I hear it as the difference between a P (Stingray) and a J (Bongo). The Stingray sits in the mix, whilst the Bongo more punchy and wants to push through the mix into your ears!. I'll upload a couple of clips compared to a (fretless) Stingray. Whilst not a true comparison it gives a good idea of the sound profile! Edited June 5, 2023 by Killerfridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrorshowbass Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Fair enough thanks I want both but can afford neither 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrorshowbass Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 To me the bongo sounds quite like a l2000/l2500 in parallel position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killerfridge Posted June 5, 2023 Author Share Posted June 5, 2023 22 minutes ago, horrorshowbass said: To me the bongo sounds quite like a l2000/l2500 in parallel position. If I didn't have flat wounds on my L2000 I would add that to the comparison too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrorshowbass Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 😆 The l2000 are unreal basses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killerfridge Posted June 5, 2023 Author Share Posted June 5, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Killerfridge said: I hear it as the difference between a P (Stingray) and a J (Bongo). The Stingray sits in the mix, whilst the Bongo more punchy and wants to push through the mix into your ears!. I'll upload a couple of clips compared to a (fretless) Stingray. Whilst not a true comparison it gives a good idea of the sound profile! I said I'd do it didn't I? Ignore the slightly dodgy transitions, everything set flat recorded DI through a VT Bass also set flat, blend at 50%: Edited June 5, 2023 by Killerfridge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 To me I hear the sound difference between a fretless and a fretted bass more clearly than anything else! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killerfridge Posted June 5, 2023 Author Share Posted June 5, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Woodinblack said: To me I hear the sound difference between a fretless and a fretted bass more clearly than anything else! Yeah it might have had more of an impact than I anticipated! For me it emphasises the key aural difference: the Stingray sounds "looser" whereas the Bongo is more tight and compressed. Obviously though the fretless-ness is going to overpower that though! Edited June 6, 2023 by Killerfridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killerfridge Posted June 7, 2023 Author Share Posted June 7, 2023 On hold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrorshowbass Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 Look forward to listening to comparison 👌 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 On 07/06/2023 at 22:13, Killerfridge said: On hold You or the bass? 😆 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrorshowbass Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 For some reason they left a whole lot more room to slap on the 5 string HH bongo. 4 looks very tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 1 hour ago, horrorshowbass said: For some reason they left a whole lot more room to slap on the 5 string HH bongo. 4 looks very tight. Slappy Da Bongo sounds like someone from Santana's percussion section. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killerfridge Posted June 9, 2023 Author Share Posted June 9, 2023 Back off hold, and back on sale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 Oh thats a shame - I had stopped worrying about selling something! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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