The 2024 Bongo collection is here! 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.
Highlights
POWERFUL PREAMP AND NEODYMIUM PICKUPS
24 FRETS AND CUSTOM HALF MOON INLAYS
ERGONOMIC LIGHT WEIGHT TUNERS
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.
Specifications
Size : 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