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The Bongo 5 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 finished neck offers unimpeded access for high register two-octave fretwork. The Bongo 5 is available with two Ernie Ball Music Man proprietary humbucking pickups, 4 band eq, Neodymium magnets, and 18V active preamp that delivers a powerful combination of unparalleled tonal diversity. Includes a Mono Bass case.
- Unique Body Design: The Bongo 5 features a distinctively sculpted body, providing ergonomic comfort and a futuristic aesthetic. The lightweight basswood body ensures excellent resonance and balance.
- Neodymium Humbucking Pickups: Equipped with powerful neodymium humbucking pickups, the Bongo 5 delivers a wide tonal range, from deep, punchy lows to crisp, articulate highs. These pickups are known for their clarity and dynamic response.
- 18V Active Preamp: The onboard 18-volt active preamp offers a comprehensive EQ control with a 4-band EQ, allowing for precise tonal shaping. The high-output preamp provides a strong, clear signal and extended headroom, perfect for live and studio use.
- 5-String Configuration: The extended range of the 5-string setup adds a low B string, providing extra depth and versatility for modern playing styles.
- Comfortable Neck Profile: The Bongo 5 features a slim, fast neck profile made from select maple, ensuring smooth playability and easy access across the fretboard. The fingerboard options include rosewood, ebony, or maple, depending on the finish, offering a choice in feel and tone.
- High-Quality Hardware: Equipped with Music Man custom bridge and tuners, the Bongo 5 offers stable tuning, precise intonation, and excellent sustain. The hardware is designed for durability and optimal performance.
Product Name | Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo 5 String Bass Guitar - Harvest Orange |
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Brand | Ernie Ball |
MPN | 162-HW-52-01-MB-BM |
UPC | 749699107996 |
Shipping Option | Free Shipping to the Continental U.S. |
What's in the Box?
- Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo 5 String Bass Guitar - Harvest Orange
- Mono Case
- Unique Body Design: The Bongo 5 features a distinctively sculpted body, providing ergonomic comfort and a futuristic aesthetic. The lightweight basswood body ensures excellent resonance and balance.
- Neodymium Humbucking Pickups: Equipped with powerful neodymium humbucking pickups, the Bongo 5 delivers a wide tonal range, from deep, punchy lows to crisp, articulate highs. These pickups are known for their clarity and dynamic response.
- 18V Active Preamp: The onboard 18-volt active preamp offers a comprehensive EQ control with a 4-band EQ, allowing for precise tonal shaping. The high-output preamp provides a strong, clear signal and extended headroom, perfect for live and studio use.
- 5-String Configuration: The extended range of the 5-string setup adds a low B string, providing extra depth and versatility for modern playing styles.
- Comfortable Neck Profile: The Bongo 5 features a slim, fast neck profile made from select maple, ensuring smooth playability and easy access across the fretboard. The fingerboard options include rosewood, ebony, or maple, depending on the finish, offering a choice in feel and tone.
- High-Quality Hardware: Equipped with Music Man custom bridge and tuners, the Bongo 5 offers stable tuning, precise intonation, and excellent sustain. The hardware is designed for durability and optimal performance.
- Body: Select basswood
- Neck: Select maple, bolt-on
- Fingerboard: Rosewood, ebony, or maple (depending on the finish)
- Scale Length: 34 inches (864 mm)
- Frets: 24, high-profile, wide
- Pickups: Dual neodymium humbucking pickups
- Electronics: 18V active preamp with 4-band EQ (bass, midrange, treble, high mid)
- Controls: Volume, balance, bass, mid, treble, high mid
- Bridge: Custom Music Man bridge with stainless steel saddles
- Tuners: Schaller BM with tapered string posts
Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo 5 String Bass Guitar - Harvest Orange
The Bongo 5 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 finished neck offers unimpeded access for high register two-octave fretwork. The Bongo 5 is available with two Ernie Ball Music Man proprietary humbucking pickups, 4 band eq, Neodymium magnets, and 18V active preamp that delivers a powerful combination of unparalleled tonal diversity. Includes a Mono Bass case.
- Unique Body Design: The Bongo 5 features a distinctively sculpted body, providing ergonomic comfort and a futuristic aesthetic. The lightweight basswood body ensures excellent resonance and balance.
- Neodymium Humbucking Pickups: Equipped with powerful neodymium humbucking pickups, the Bongo 5 delivers a wide tonal range, from deep, punchy lows to crisp, articulate highs. These pickups are known for their clarity and dynamic response.
- 18V Active Preamp: The onboard 18-volt active preamp offers a comprehensive EQ control with a 4-band EQ, allowing for precise tonal shaping. The high-output preamp provides a strong, clear signal and extended headroom, perfect for live and studio use.
- 5-String Configuration: The extended range of the 5-string setup adds a low B string, providing extra depth and versatility for modern playing styles.
- Comfortable Neck Profile: The Bongo 5 features a slim, fast neck profile made from select maple, ensuring smooth playability and easy access across the fretboard. The fingerboard options include rosewood, ebony, or maple, depending on the finish, offering a choice in feel and tone.
- High-Quality Hardware: Equipped with Music Man custom bridge and tuners, the Bongo 5 offers stable tuning, precise intonation, and excellent sustain. The hardware is designed for durability and optimal performance.
Product Name | Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo 5 String Bass Guitar - Harvest Orange |
---|---|
Brand | Ernie Ball |
MPN | 162-HW-52-01-MB-BM |
UPC | 749699107996 |
Shipping Option | Free Shipping to the Continental U.S. |
What's in the Box?
- Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo 5 String Bass Guitar - Harvest Orange
- Mono Case
- Unique Body Design: The Bongo 5 features a distinctively sculpted body, providing ergonomic comfort and a futuristic aesthetic. The lightweight basswood body ensures excellent resonance and balance.
- Neodymium Humbucking Pickups: Equipped with powerful neodymium humbucking pickups, the Bongo 5 delivers a wide tonal range, from deep, punchy lows to crisp, articulate highs. These pickups are known for their clarity and dynamic response.
- 18V Active Preamp: The onboard 18-volt active preamp offers a comprehensive EQ control with a 4-band EQ, allowing for precise tonal shaping. The high-output preamp provides a strong, clear signal and extended headroom, perfect for live and studio use.
- 5-String Configuration: The extended range of the 5-string setup adds a low B string, providing extra depth and versatility for modern playing styles.
- Comfortable Neck Profile: The Bongo 5 features a slim, fast neck profile made from select maple, ensuring smooth playability and easy access across the fretboard. The fingerboard options include rosewood, ebony, or maple, depending on the finish, offering a choice in feel and tone.
- High-Quality Hardware: Equipped with Music Man custom bridge and tuners, the Bongo 5 offers stable tuning, precise intonation, and excellent sustain. The hardware is designed for durability and optimal performance.
- Body: Select basswood
- Neck: Select maple, bolt-on
- Fingerboard: Rosewood, ebony, or maple (depending on the finish)
- Scale Length: 34 inches (864 mm)
- Frets: 24, high-profile, wide
- Pickups: Dual neodymium humbucking pickups
- Electronics: 18V active preamp with 4-band EQ (bass, midrange, treble, high mid)
- Controls: Volume, balance, bass, mid, treble, high mid
- Bridge: Custom Music Man bridge with stainless steel saddles
- Tuners: Schaller BM with tapered string posts
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