The Counsellor Posted September 14, 2023 Posted September 14, 2023 (edited) Music Man Bongo 5 HH Harvest Orange incl. Original Hardshell Case. According to the serial number it's from the 1st of August 2022. I bought it in October 2022 and I still have the invoice and cardboard box that it came in. The bass is in absolute meticulous (like new), pristine condition. No damages whatsoever. The plastic film is still on the pickguard and it's stringed with the original factory strings. No neck heaviness due to the new Custom Music Man Tuning Machines that are superior to the old Clover-Style tuning machines regarding the overall balance. Bottom line is you get a top like-new instrument for over 30% less than the current original price. I found my holy grail 5-string bass so I'm considering to sell this one even though I already thought about keeping it. Specs: Body Wood: Basswood Body Finish: Harvest Orange - High gloss polyester Bridge: Standard - Music Man® chrome plated, hardened steel bridge plate with stainless steel saddles (Stealth Black finish features matte black hardware) Scale Length: 34" (86.4 cm) Neck Radius: 11" (27.9 cm) Frets: 24 - High profile, wide Neck Width: 1-3/4" (44.5 mm) at nut 2-13/16" (71.4 mm) at last fret Neck Wood: Select maple neck Fingerboard: Ebony Fret Markers: Custom Half-Moons Tuning Machines: Custom Music Man, lightweight with tapered string posts and ergonomic design Truss Rod: Adjustable - no component or string removal Neck Attachment: 5 bolts - Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets Electronic Shielding: Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum control cover Controls: 4-band active preamp; vol, bridge/neck pickup balance, treble, high-mid, low-mid, bass Pickups: Dual Humbucking with Neodymium magnets Including Original Hardshell Case Weight: 4.0 Kg I can offer a Zoom chat or WhatsApp Video chat to show you the bass in detail too. Please no trade offers. Thanks. SHIPPING is possible. I still have the original cardboard box it came in. Edited September 23, 2024 by The Counsellor Sold 2
horrorshowbass Posted September 14, 2023 Posted September 14, 2023 I'm going to need a counsellor after looking at this 🤩 1
No more basses Posted September 14, 2023 Posted September 14, 2023 Where abouts are you in Ireland? 1
horrorshowbass Posted September 14, 2023 Posted September 14, 2023 Just read youre in Ireland?! Would you take an audi a4 😆 1
The Counsellor Posted September 14, 2023 Author Posted September 14, 2023 4 hours ago, No more basses said: Where abouts are you in Ireland? Macroom, County Cork
The Counsellor Posted September 14, 2023 Author Posted September 14, 2023 41 minutes ago, horrorshowbass said: Just read youre in Ireland?! Would you take an audi a4 😆 Sorry no😂doesn’t suit the roads down here
No more basses Posted September 15, 2023 Posted September 15, 2023 Couldn't be much further from me! I'm in Dundalk. Is the price in Euro or Stg? 1
The Counsellor Posted September 15, 2023 Author Posted September 15, 2023 1 hour ago, No more basses said: Couldn't be much further from me! I'm in Dundalk. Is the price in Euro or Stg? It’s just down the road👌😂It’s in Stg but I’m lowering the price now to 2200 Euro including shipping until this coming Sunday.
dutchwife Posted September 15, 2023 Posted September 15, 2023 Jeez that's a beauty! 😍 Out of funds and was about to offer you an Audi A4 as a trade but HSB got in first 🤦🏼♂️ GLWTS. 1 1
snorkie635 Posted September 15, 2023 Posted September 15, 2023 Oh no! It shares its birthday with me! It's a sign! GLWTS 👍 1
horrorshowbass Posted September 15, 2023 Posted September 15, 2023 I'm about 50% of the way eith funds unfortunately. Would run to Cork for that and I'm in Monaghan 😆 1 1
snorkie635 Posted September 15, 2023 Posted September 15, 2023 5 hours ago, snorkie635 said: Oh no! It shares its birthday with me! It's a sign! GLWTS 👍 No, I'm not 13 months old. I am a few years older than that. 🤣 2
binky_bass Posted September 16, 2023 Posted September 16, 2023 I have a 6 string BFR Bongo, very similar spec. It's an absolute monster, far better than I was expecting if I'm honest. These are serious basses... Can't imagine anyone who buys this will be disappointed! 1
No more basses Posted September 19, 2023 Posted September 19, 2023 Was on the fence with this all weekend. Great bass and very well priced but I also just found my holy grail bass (F Bass BN5) so will reluctantly have to pass. GLWS! 1
No more basses Posted September 19, 2023 Posted September 19, 2023 Meant to ask, what's your holy grail 5 string? 2
The Counsellor Posted September 19, 2023 Author Posted September 19, 2023 6 hours ago, No more basses said: Meant to ask, what's your holy grail 5 string? At the moment (and hopefully forever) a Mike Lull M5 1
horrorshowbass Posted September 19, 2023 Posted September 19, 2023 With all respect to the Lull.... Bongo for the win. 3
The Counsellor Posted September 20, 2023 Author Posted September 20, 2023 12 hours ago, horrorshowbass said: With all respect to the Lull.... Bongo for the win. Well I suppose it's a matter of personal preference for all of us isn't it. I think they're two very different instruments. The Bongo 5HH is definitely the best 34" scale 5-string bass I ever had. I just found my personal home with the Lull basses after being endorsed by Spector for quite a long time until the company was bought by Korg. Most of the Lull 5-strings have 35" scale lengths but it doesn't feel like it at all. Still surprised by it to be honest. The only other time I experienced that particular playability with a 35" 5-string was with a US made Lakland 55-02 that I had tested in a shop years ago. So that's my story regarding the "holy grail". For now at least.
horrorshowbass Posted September 20, 2023 Posted September 20, 2023 Nice one. I have a 35" Yamaha bass and found the same, think it helps the Low B. What do I know really, never played a Bongo 😆 Don't think that will change this side of Christmas 😞 1 1
JB21910 Posted September 23, 2024 Posted September 23, 2024 Hi, just watch this beauty, i'm looking for a bongo 5 hh at best price for long time, so, if your offer at 2200€ is still available, i should be very interested. Friendly Julien 1
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