Ernie Ball Music Man

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The Bongo 5 HH BFR electric bass represents everything a modern five-string 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 finished neck offers unimpeded access to high register two-octave fretwork.

Available in double humbucking the Bongo along with its 4-band EQ, Neodymium pickups and 18V active preamp deliver a powerful combination of unparalleled tonal diversity. Includes hardshell case.
Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo 5 HH BFR Electric Bass Fuchsia Sparkle
Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo 5 HH BFR Electric Bass Fuchsia Sparkle
Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo 5 HH BFR Electric Bass Fuchsia Sparkle
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Neck
  • Wood: Maple
  • Neck joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 34" 
  • 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: 1-3/4" (44.5 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: 5 
  • Pickguard: Yes
  • Special features: Electronics
  • Case: Hardshell case
  • Country of origin: USA