The 2024 Bongo collection is now available! These 5 - string bass guitars come with stainless - steel frets. The finishes are top - notch. Mantis Green and Blood Orange have a gorgeous high - gloss body finish, paired with necks hand - rubbed with oil and wax. Stealth Black and Titan Gray feature a smooth satin finish on both the body and neck.
The Bongo is the ideal modern bass. It's well - balanced, comfortable to hold, resonant, and highly expressive, making it easy to play. The double - cutaway basswood body is expertly built. With a 24 - fret neck, you can easily reach high - register two - octave fretwork.
It's equipped with two Ernie Ball Music Man proprietary humbucking pickups, a 4 - band EQ, Neodymium magnets, and an 18V active preamp, delivering a powerful and unique tone.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: Bongo
- Body Material: Basswood
- Body Finish: Matte
- Fretboard Material: Ebony
- Fretboard Radius: 11' (27.9cm)
- Scale Length: 34' (86.4cm)
- No. of Frets: 24 - High profile, wide, Stainless Steel
- Fretboard Inlays: Custom Half - Moons
- Pickups: Ernie Ball Music Man Custom - Designed Neodymium Humbucker (Bridge), Ernie Ball Music Man Custom - Designed Neodymium Humbucker (Neck)
- Bridge: Standard - Music Man® matte black, hardened steel bridge plate with stainless steel saddles
- Pickguard: Black
- Strings: 45w - 65w - 80w - 100w - 130w (Regular Slinky Bass #2836)
- Tuning Machines: Custom Music Man, lightweight with tapered string posts and ergonomic design
- Hardware Finish: Black
Using your Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo 5HH Electric Bass Guitar is a breeze. First, make sure your bass is properly tuned using the custom Music Man tuning machines. Just turn the pegs gently until you get the right pitch. Plug it into an amplifier using a standard instrument cable, and you're ready to start playing.
When you're done playing, don't leave it in a hot or humid place. Keep it in a cool, dry area to prevent damage to the wood and electronics. Also, avoid dropping it or hitting it against hard surfaces.
For maintenance, wipe down the strings after each use with a clean, dry cloth. This helps remove dirt and sweat, which can cause the strings to wear out faster. Every few months, you can use a fretboard cleaner on the ebony fretboard to keep it in good condition. Check the bridge and hardware regularly to make sure everything is tight and in place. If you notice any loose parts, have a professional guitar technician fix them.
