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The 2024 Bongo collection is here! Available as 4, 5, and 6-string models, the Bongo now features stainless steel frets. The finishes have been meticulously crafted: Mantis Green and Blood Orange boast a stunning high gloss finish on the body, complemented by hand-rubbed oil and wax-finished necks. Meanwhile, Stealth Black and Titan Gray showcase a sleek satin finish on both the body and 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.

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OPTIONS

Mantis Green

Titan Gray

Stealth Black

Blood Orange

Your Custom Options:

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Hardware:

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Powerful preamp and neodymium pickups
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24 frets and custom half moon inlays
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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 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 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, Schematics & More

Specifications Bongo 6
Model Bongo 6
Size 13-1/2” wide, 1-5/8” thick, 47-3/4” long (34.3cm wide, 4.1cm thick, 121.1cm long)
Body Wood Basswood
Body Finish High gloss polyester (High gloss polyester (Stealth Black & Titan Gray are a matte finish)
Bridge Standard - Music Man® chrome plated, hardened steel bridge plate with stainless steel saddles (Stealth Black & Titan Gray finish feature matte black hardware)
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 2-1/4" (57.15mm) at nut 3-1/2” (88.9mm) at last fret
Neck Wood Select maple neck
Fingerboard Ebony
Fret Markers Custom Half-Moons
Neck Finish High gloss polyester (High gloss polyester (Stealth Black & Titan Gray are a matte finish)
Neck Colours 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
Left Handed No
Strings 32w-45w-65w-80w-100w-130w (Slinky 6 String Bass #2838)

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Specifications Bongo 6
Model Bongo 6
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Size 13-1/2” wide, 1-5/8” thick, 47-3/4” long (34.3cm wide, 4.1cm thick, 121.1cm long)
Body Wood Basswood
Body Finish High gloss polyester (High gloss polyester (Stealth Black & Titan Gray are a matte finish)
Body Colors
Body Bindings
Bridge Standard - Music Man® chrome plated, hardened steel bridge plate with stainless steel saddles (Stealth Black & Titan Gray finish feature matte black hardware)
Pickguard
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 2-1/4" (57.15mm) at nut 3-1/2” (88.9mm) at last fret
Neck Wood Select maple neck
Fingerboard Ebony
Fret Markers Custom Half-Moons
Neck Finish High gloss polyester (High gloss polyester (Stealth Black & Titan Gray are a matte finish)
Neck Colors Color matches body
Neck Binding
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
Switching
Pickups Dual Humbucking with Neodymium magnets
Left Handed No
Strings 32w-45w-65w-80w-100w-130w (Slinky 6 String Bass #2838)

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