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The 2024 Bongo collection is here! This 5-string Bongo model now features stainless steel frets and has been meticulously crafted in a Mantis Green finish, boasting a stunning high gloss finish on the body and complemented by hand-rubbed oil and a wax-finished neck.
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.
| Product Name | Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo 5 HH 5 String Bass - Mantis Green |
|---|---|
| Brand | Ernie Ball Music Man |
| MPN | 162-LM1-11-01-MB-BM |
| UPC | 749699123385 |
| Shipping Option | Free Shipping to the Continental U.S. |
What's in the Box?
- Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo 5 HH 5 String Bass - Mantis Green
- Mono Case
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 an ebony 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 a network of hardwood suppliers worldwide. Basswood, ebony, and maple tonewoods are individually chosen and matched for their beautiful appearance and rich tonal qualities.
| 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 | Ebony |
| Fret Markers | Custom Half-Moons |
| Neck Finish | High gloss polyester |
| Neck Colors | Color matches body |
| 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) |
Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo 5 HH 5 String Bass - Mantis Green
The 2024 Bongo collection is here! This 5-string Bongo model now features stainless steel frets and has been meticulously crafted in a Mantis Green finish, boasting a stunning high gloss finish on the body and complemented by hand-rubbed oil and a wax-finished neck.
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.
| Product Name | Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo 5 HH 5 String Bass - Mantis Green |
|---|---|
| Brand | Ernie Ball Music Man |
| MPN | 162-LM1-11-01-MB-BM |
| UPC | 749699123385 |
| Shipping Option | Free Shipping to the Continental U.S. |
What's in the Box?
- Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo 5 HH 5 String Bass - Mantis Green
- Mono Case
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 an ebony 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 a network of hardwood suppliers worldwide. Basswood, ebony, and maple tonewoods are individually chosen and matched for their beautiful appearance and rich tonal qualities.
| 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 | Ebony |
| Fret Markers | Custom Half-Moons |
| Neck Finish | High gloss polyester |
| Neck Colors | Color matches body |
| 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) |
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