The Electric Bass Guitar — Evolved
For its legions of devotees, the Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo represents the definitive evolution of the electric bass guitar. Indeed, the Bongo is a beautifully balanced instrument with a resonant, uniquely sculpted basswood body, a fast maple neck, 24 durable stainless steel frets, and premium electronics. The model has been embraced by top bassists worldwide and enjoys a fervent following here at Sweetwater — once you plug it in, it will be easy to see why. A sleekly contoured body design with a deep double cutaway gives you extreme playing comfort and effortless access to the upper register. Meanwhile, two powerful humbuckers with neodymium magnets feed an onboard preamp with 4-band EQ to deliver a powerful arsenal of endlessly tweakable tone. Available in 4-, 5-, and 6-string models in an array of dazzling finishes, with maple, rosewood, or ebony fingerboards, your perfect Music Man Bongo bass awaits. Grab it today!
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Tone for days
Flaunting a gorgeous high-gloss finish and cool half-moon fingerboard inlays, the Bongo bass looks incredible onstage. Its active 18-volt preamp effortlessly serves up a robust, pristine signal that can drive long cable runs and complex processing chains without a hint of noise. Live or in the studio, the Bongo has the versatility to handle any genre you throw at it. Cranking out burly bottom topped with aggressive growl, it can plow through the thickest rock and fusion tracks. Plus, its 4-band EQ opens up a massive tonal palette that can ace everything from small-ensemble jazz to lush pop arrangements. Live or in the studio, you can count on the Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo to deliver superstar performance.
Unconventional and awesome
Designed in collaboration with BMW Designworks, the Bongo boasts clean lines and stunning, distinctive good looks. When the new model was unveiled, renowned bassist Dave LaRue (who had provided valuable input into its development) put the 5-string Bongo through its paces and proclaimed that the next generation of Music Man basses had indeed arrived. With its active electronics, amazingly versatile controls, neodymium-magnet humbucking pickups, and a bevy of other appointments, the Bongo proves that when it comes to electric bass guitars, Music Man is continually pushing the envelope.
Packed with Music Man innovations
Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo basses feature many innovations that put the company at the forefront of musical instrument manufacturing. One example is the truss rod adjustment wheel that makes it easy to fine-tune neck relief. Just take anything small such as an Allen wrench, nail, or small screwdriver, and turn the wheel in small increments until your neck is just right. The Bongo also boasts Music Man’s patented Compensated Nut, which delivers precise intonation across the entire neck. It’s just another way your Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo will help you to perform and sound your best.
Ernie Ball Music Man: the pro’s choice
Ernie Ball Music Man guitars and basses have been staples on the music scene since their introduction in the 1970s. In fact, some of the world’s best-known players have their own signature Music Man models. Always striving for a better instrument, Music Man introduced the first active EQ in production basses, optimized tuning gear placement, and much more. Musicians across a wide range of musical genres have played Music Man guitars and basses over the years including Steve Morse, Albert Lee, Tony Levin, John Petrucci, Steve Lukather, Flea, Dave LaRue, John Myung, and countless others. Join the pro club with your Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo bass from Sweetwater!
Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo 6 Features:
- Advanced-design electric bass guitar
- Lightweight, resonant, sculpted solid basswood body
- Sleek double cutaway for unrestricted high-register access
- Gorgeous, hardwearing high-gloss polyester finish
- Fast-playing maple neck with gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend finish
- Maple, rosewood, or ebony fingerboard, depending on finish
- 24 durable stainless steel frets and unique half-moon inlays
- 2 humbucking pickups with neodymium magnets deliver fat, punchy tone
- Active preamp with 4-band EQ gives you versatile tone shaping
- 5-bolt neck attachment for perfect alignment with no shifting
- Sculpted neck joint gives you easy upper-register access
- Graphite acrylic resin-shielded body cavity and aluminum control cover
- Adjustable truss rod wheel for easy neck-relief adjustments
- Mono soft case included
