American Jazz Deluxe for MM Bongo (Would you trade?)
Posted: March 23rd, 2012, 9:17 am
Hi Guys:
So, I have a fellow lefty offer me his Musicman Bongo (4 string, double humbucker, Candy Apple Red with a white guard) for my American Jazz Deluxe, pretty much straight up (he wants a $100, or my Squier P). I got some time with a Bongo at Southpaw Guitars, and really thought about getting it, but was also gassing for their Martin before the purchase got vetoed.
Honestly, I am on the fence about this bass. First, I know Fender is not making anymore lefty American Deluxes. MM will make the Bongo lefty on a special order, or I can buy one off the rack from Southpaw.
Second, both basses are active. Seems to me that I would be trading the punch of noiseless Samarium pickups for the larger, more present, but less punchy tone of the Bongo.
As some of you all know, I play primarily Contemporary Christian, Gospel, and some classic rock. I have read that the Bongo's front pickup can cover the P with the neck pickup, and a Stingray with the back pickup soloed. That would fit these styles of music. To my ears, I was not sure I came away convinced. Would you all do this trade?
Feel free to follow up questions.[/b]
So, I have a fellow lefty offer me his Musicman Bongo (4 string, double humbucker, Candy Apple Red with a white guard) for my American Jazz Deluxe, pretty much straight up (he wants a $100, or my Squier P). I got some time with a Bongo at Southpaw Guitars, and really thought about getting it, but was also gassing for their Martin before the purchase got vetoed.
Honestly, I am on the fence about this bass. First, I know Fender is not making anymore lefty American Deluxes. MM will make the Bongo lefty on a special order, or I can buy one off the rack from Southpaw.
Second, both basses are active. Seems to me that I would be trading the punch of noiseless Samarium pickups for the larger, more present, but less punchy tone of the Bongo.
As some of you all know, I play primarily Contemporary Christian, Gospel, and some classic rock. I have read that the Bongo's front pickup can cover the P with the neck pickup, and a Stingray with the back pickup soloed. That would fit these styles of music. To my ears, I was not sure I came away convinced. Would you all do this trade?
Feel free to follow up questions.[/b]