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.
Maple w/Maple Fretboard, Matching Headstock Maple w/Rosewood Fretboard, Matching Headstock Bongo Painted Maple w/Ebony Fretboard Bongo Painted Maple w/Rosewood Fretboard Gloss Finished Maple Neck, Ebony Fretboard Black Gloss Neck w/ Ebony Fretboard Bongo Painted Maple w/Pau Ferro Fretboard, Lined Fretless Bongo Painted Maple W/ Pau Ferro Fretboard, Unlined Fretless Satin Finished Maple, Ebony Fretboard
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Model: Color: Neck: Pickguard: Hardware: Build Code 000 - 00 - 00 - 00
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.
Ernie Ball Music Man custom-designed humbucking pickups feature powerful neodymium magnets, bringing you more output and a wider range of sounds.
Lightweight tuning machines create a more balanced neck while providing ultra-reliable tuning stability.
An 18-volt 4-band preamp with extra clean headroom lets you dial in everything from modern punch to classic, vintage tones.
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 | Bongo 4 |
|---|---|
| Model | Bongo 4 |
| Size | 12-3/4" wide, 1-5/8" thick, 46" long (32.4 cm wide, 4.1 cm thick, 116.9 cm long) |
| Body Wood | Basswood |
| Body Finish | 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" (86.4cm) |
| Neck Radius | 11" (27.9 cm) |
| Headstock Size | Only 8-1/8" (20.6 cm) long |
| Frets | 24 - High profile, wide, Stainless Steel |
| Neck Width | 1-5/8" (41.3 mm) at nut 2-9/16" (65.1 mm) 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 |
| 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 | 45w-65w-80w-100w (Super Slinky Bass #2834) |
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| Specifications | Bongo 4 |
|---|---|
| Model | Bongo 4 |
| Order | 0 |
| Size | 12-3/4" wide, 1-5/8" thick, 46" long (32.4 cm wide, 4.1 cm thick, 116.9 cm long) |
| Body Wood | Basswood |
| Body Finish | 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" (86.4cm) |
| Neck Radius | 11" (27.9 cm) |
| Headstock Size | Only 8-1/8" (20.6 cm) long |
| Frets | 24 - High profile, wide, Stainless Steel |
| Neck Width | 1-5/8" (41.3 mm) at nut 2-9/16" (65.1 mm) 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 | 45w-65w-80w-100w (Super Slinky Bass #2834) |
Ernie Ball, Inc. (hereafter "EB") warrants for one (1) year from date of purchase by the initial retail purchaser that this product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship. Any material or workmanship determined defective by EB within the one (1) year term shall be repaired or replaced by without charge for parts and labor provided the unit is returned, transportation costs prepaid, to Ernie Ball, Inc., 4117 Earthwood Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, or to such facility authorized by EB. EB will pay shipping costs to return the unit to it's owner. This warranty does not cover damage caused by accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, unauthorized or improperly performed repairs, alterations, and/or wear and tear occasioned by use of the product, and does not include any expense for inconvenience or loss of use while the product is being repaired or replaced. EB expressly disclaims any liability for consequential damaged arising from the sale, use, or inability to use the product. Any warranty implied by law, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness, is expressly limited to the one (1) year warranty term. The foregoing statements of warranty are exclusive and in lieu of all other remedies.
