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The Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo 4 HH bass lets you craft a versatile range of tones ideal for any style. Its double-cutaway basswood body and 24-fret maple neck offer a lightweight yet resonant platform for your musical expression. Two powerful humbucking pickups, along with a 4-band EQ and 18V preamp, provide a spectrum of sounds from deep and dubby to bright and slap-happy.

Fast, Fluid Neck Built for Comfort

The Bongo 4 HH bass's maple neck has a fast yet comfortable profile that makes it easy to navigate. Its slim, rounded shape fits smoothly in your hand, while the 24 medium jumbo frets provide ample room for fingerstyle techniques. The neck's natural maple finish enhances resonance for a full, sustaining tone. Overall, the Bongo 4 HH bass's neck design minimizes fatigue so you can keep playing all night.

Shape Your Tone with Active Electronics

At the heart of the Bongo 4 HH's vast tonal range are its dual Ernie Ball humbucking pickups and 18V preamp. The pickups capture deep lows, punchy mids and clear highs which you can then sculpt using the 4-band EQ. Dial in throaty growl for rock, tight slap tones for funk or round warmth for jazz. The preamp's high voltage and Neodymium magnets give each setting authoritative presence. With this innovative electronics suite, you'll achieve any sound you can imagine.

Road-Ready Design

Although the Bongo 4 HH bass looks and sounds like a high-end studio instrument, it's built to handle the rigors of touring and live performance. Its basswood body is contoured for playing comfort yet durable enough to withstand the bumps and impacts of travel. All components including the neck, frets, pickups and electronics are securely mounted to prevent rattling at high volumes. The Bongo 4 HH bass comes protected in a custom form-fit hardshell case, ensuring it reaches every gig in perfect condition.

Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo 4 HH Bass Stealth Black
Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo 4 HH Bass Stealth Black
Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo 4 HH Bass Stealth Black

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  • Comfortable double-cutaway basswood body
  • 24-fret rosewood fingerboard with stainless steel frets
  • Two Music Man humbucking pickups, 18-volt preamp
  • 4-band EQ for a wide range of tones
  • Includes hardshell case
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Neck
  • Wood: Maple
  • Neck joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 34 in.
  • Truss rod: Dual-action
  • Finish: Satin
Pickups
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Pickup configuration: HH
  • Neck: Humbucking with Neodymium magnets
  • Bridge: Humbucking with Neodymium magnets
  • Brand: Music Man
  • Series or parallel: Parallel
  • Active preamp: Custom Music Man 18V active preamp 
Fretboard
  • Material: Rosewood
  • Radius: 11 in.
  • Fret size: High-profile wide
  • Number of frets: 24
  • Inlays: Yes
  • Nut width: 1-5/8 in. (41.3 mm)
Body
  • Cutaway: Double cutaway
  • Construction: Solidbody
  • Body wood: Basswood
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Controls
  • Control layout: Master volume, blend, 4-band EQ
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: Music Man chrome plated, hardened steel bridge plate with stainless steel saddles
  • Tuning machines: Custom Music Man, lightweight with tapered string posts and ergonomic design
  • Color: Chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 4 
  • Pickguard: Yes
  • Special features: Electronics
  • Case: Hardshell case
  • Country of origin: USA

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One year parts and labor warranty on all guitars.

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  • Strange design, but killer tone!

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    submitted4 years ago

    byNoah G

    fromDallas, TX

    As far as looks good, you either love it or hate it, but these sound amazing. Very versatile too!

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  • asked byjames

    fromCranston, RI

    how much does it weigh? Does it have active or passive electronics? What is the difference!

    how much does it weigh? Does it have active or passive electronics? What is the difference!

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    1) A typical Bongo 4 HH weighs between 8 lb 4 oz and 8 lb 9 oz. 2) The Bongo 4 HH features two proprietary neodymium humbucking pickups and a powerful active 18‑volt preamp with a 4‑band EQ. 3) . Active electronics, like those in the Bongo 4 HH, use an internal preamp powered by a battery (typically 18V), delivering higher output and enhanced clarity with punchy mids and strong low-end. This setup allows for more sophisticated tone shaping through a 4-band EQ, and it resists tone loss even over long cable runs. In contrast, passive electronics don't require a battery and rely on simpler controls like tone and volume knobs. They offer a warm, vintage character with more natural coloration, but they can lose definition—especially on longer cables—due to lower output. Active systems demand battery management, while passive ones are maintenance-free in that regard.