The Bongo 5 is the ultimate modern bass. It's well - balanced, comfortable to hold, resonant, and super - expressive, making it a breeze to play. Its double - cutaway basswood body is built to last. With a 24 - fret finished neck, you can easily reach high - register two - octave fretwork. It comes with two Ernie Ball Music Man proprietary humbucking pickups, a 4 - band EQ, Neodymium magnets, and an 18V active preamp, delivering a powerful and versatile tone. Now, it's available in the brand - new Harvest Orange finish. Specifications: Body Material - Basswood; Body Finish - High Gloss Polyester; Fretboard Material - Ebony; Fretboard Radius - 11' (27.9 cm); Scale Length - 34' (86.4 cm); 24 High Profile Wide Frets; Fretboard Inlays - Custom Half - Moons; Pickups - Ernie Ball Music Man Designed Neodymium Humbucker (Bridge and Neck); Bridge - Standard Music Man® chrome - plated, hardened steel bridge plate with stainless steel saddles; Pickguard - 3 - Ply Black; Strings - Regular Slinky Bass #2836, 45w - 65w - 80w - 100w - 130w Gauges; Tuning Machines - Custom Music Man, lightweight with tapered string posts and ergonomic design; Hardware Finish - Matte Black.
Using your Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo 5 Bass Guitar is a joy. First, make sure your bass is properly tuned using the custom Music Man tuning machines. They're easy to use with their ergonomic design. When you play, the well - balanced body and comfortable neck will let you move your fingers freely, whether you're playing in the low or high registers. To get the best tone, adjust the 4 - band EQ according to your preference. For maintenance, keep your bass clean. After playing, use a soft cloth to wipe off any sweat or dirt on the body, fretboard, and strings. You can also polish the high - gloss polyester body occasionally to keep it looking shiny. Avoid exposing your bass to extreme temperatures or humidity as it can damage the wood and electronics. If you need to change the strings, use the Regular Slinky Bass #2836 strings that come with it. And don't forget to check the bridge and saddles regularly to ensure they're in good condition.
