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The Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo 6 HH is the kind of instrument that asks you to raise your game. Built in the United States with a bold sculpted body and a 24-fret neck that feels effortless under your hands, this six-string powerhouse is designed for players who need modern range, impeccable clarity and a voice that can sit anywhere in the mix. Dual neodymium humbuckers feed an 18-volt active preamp with a studio-grade 4-band EQ, letting you carve tones from hi-fi sheen to subterranean growl. More than a premium instrument, the Bongo 6 HH is a creative engine for bassists who want authority, articulation and a build quality that never gets in the way of expression.
Sculpted Feel With Effortless 24-Fret Access
The Bongo’s ergonomic double-cutaway body isn’t just distinctive—it’s designed to disappear against your body. A lightweight basswood core keeps long sets comfortable, while the slim, rounded maple neck makes shifting across its full two-octave range feel natural. High-profile stainless-steel frets and a rosewood fingerboard give each note a clean attack and buttery smooth feel. Whether you’re navigating chordal work, extended-range runs or low-register grooves, the Bongo’s balance and contouring keep technique flowing without fatigue.
Neodymium Humbuckers With a Studio-Grade EQ
At the heart of the Bongo 6 HH is a dual-humbucker system loaded with powerful neodymium magnets—chosen for their output, definition and ultra-fast transient response. These pickups feed an 18-volt Music Man preamp with a 4-band EQ that behaves more like a mastering tool than a simple onboard tone control. Dial in piano-like top end, midrange punch that cuts through dense mixes or chest-rattling low end that stays tight and focused. With parallel wiring, detailed gain structure and flexible EQ architecture, this bass gives you pristine studio tones or muscular stage presence with a few quick tweaks.
Built for Demanding Players and Heavy Use
A bass of this caliber has to perform night after night. The Bongo delivers with a dual-action truss rod, lightweight custom tuners, and a hardened steel bridge plate with stainless saddles for rock-solid tuning and sustain. From touring rigs to precision recording environments, the Bongo 6 HH brings durability and sonic consistency to players who push six-string technique and musicality to the edge.
Bongo 6 HH: A Modern Classic for the Forward-Thinking Bassist
The Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo 6 HH exists for players who expect a bass to respond like a true instrument of expression, not just a tool. Its range, electronics and ergonomic design make it a top choice for progressive rock, modern gospel, fusion, metal and any genre that demands extended clarity and control. If your playing needs the kind of voice that expands what a bass line can be, the Bongo is built to meet you there.



- 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 Mono case
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- Wood: Maple
- Neck joint: Bolt-on
- Scale length: 34"
- Truss rod: Dual-action
- Finish: Satin
- 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
- Material: Rosewood
- Radius: 11"
- Fret size: High-profile wide
- Number of frets: 24
- Inlays: Yes
- Nut width: 2-1/4" (57.15 mm)
- Cutaway: Double cutaway
- Construction: Solid body
- Body wood: Basswood
- Body finish: Gloss
- Orientation: Right handed
- Control layout: Master volume, blend, 4-band EQ
- 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
- Number of strings: 6
- Pickguard: Yes
- Special features: Electronics
- Case: Mono case
- Country of origin: USA
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submitted8 months ago
byJonathan
fromTampa Florida
I own several other Music Man instruments and their quality is indus try standard, so I took a chance on this Bongo 6. The sound is absolutely incredible. Its so versatile, and big sounding. Not to mention the comfort and playability. I don't know what they did with the pickups, and the pre-amp, but it sounds out of this world. If you like to shred on the bass, play progressive styles, or just need a super versatile go to bass, the Bongo 6 can handle whatever your throw at it.
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submitteda year ago
asked bySteve
fromTraverse City, MI
Does this include the MusicMan case? If not, what is the cost of one?
Yes - Ernie Ball Music Man MUSICMAN (E) 5986 BONGO 6 6STR BASS.

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