The Bongo represents everything a modern bass should be: well-balanced, comfortable, resonant, and expressive with effortless playability. The double-cutaway basswood body design is of superior construction and, along with a 24-fret neck, offers unimpeded access for high-register two-octave fretwork. The Bongo is available with two Ernie Ball Music Man proprietary humbucking pickups, a 4-band EQ, Neodymium magnets, and an 18V active preamp that delivers a powerful combination of unparalleled tonal diversity.
Features
- Powerful preamp and neodymium pickups
- 24 frets and custom half moon inlays
- Ergonomic light weight tuners
Designed To Perfection
The Bongo’s uniquely shaped body design is built for comfort and allows unparalleled access to all 24 high profile frets. The maple neck is outfitted with a rosewood fretboard, half-moon inlays, and a custom neck carve, providing an ultra-comfortable playing experience.
Custom Designed Pickups
Ernie Ball Music Man custom-designed humbucking pickups feature powerful neodymium magnets, bringing you more output and a wider range of sounds.
Lightweight Hardware
Lightweight tuning machines create a more balanced neck while providing ultra-reliable tuning stability.
18-Volt Preamp
An 18-volt 4-band preamp with extra clean headroom lets you dial in everything from modern punch to classic, vintage tones.
Finest Materials
Hand-selected body and neck woods are sustainably sourced from our network of hardwood suppliers worldwide. Basswood, ebony, and maple tonewoods are individually chosen and matched for their beautiful appearance and rich tonal qualities.
Specifications
Model: Bongo 5
Size: 12-3/4" wide, 1-5/8" thick, 47-5/8" long (32.4 cm wide, 4.1 cm thick, 121.0 cm long)
Body Wood: Basswood
Body Finish: High gloss polyester
Bridge: Standard - Music Man chrome plated, hardened steel bridge plate with stainless steel saddles
Scale Length: 34" (86.4 cm)
Neck Radius: 11" (27.9 cm)
Headstock Size: Only 9-3/4" (24.8 cm) long
Frets: 24 - High profile, wide, Stainless Steel
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: Rosewood
Fret Markers: Custom Half-Moons
Neck Finish: High gloss polyester
Neck Colors: Maple Neck with Matching Headstock
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;
Strings: 45w-65w-80w-100w-130w (Regular Slinky Bass #2836)
Unfortunately we do not have enough space to have every model of Ernie Ball Music Man guitars and basses at the shop. However, that does not mean they are not available!
We'd be more than happy to help you get that model you have had your eyes on - just start a special order today!
How it works
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> Click on the Special Order Request Form above and fill in your details.
> We will get in touch with Ernie Ball Music Man to get an ETA for the instrument. Once we have this information, we will contact you via email confirming the ETA.
> Providing you are happy with the result, we'll then send you an invoice for the deposit to get the (Ernie)ball rolling!
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