Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo 5 Mantis Green (825)

The 2024 Bongo collection is here! Available as 4, 5, and 6-string models, the Bongo now features stainless steel frets. The finishes have been meticulously crafted: Mantis Green and Blood Orange boast a stunning high gloss finish on the body, complemented by hand-rubbed oil and wax-finished necks. Meanwhile, Stealth Black and Titan Gray showcase a sleek satin finish on both the body and neck.

The Bongo represents everything a modern 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 neck, offers unimpeded access for high-register two-octave fretwork. The Bongo is available with two Ernie Ball Music Man proprietary humbucking pickups, a 4-band EQ, Neodymium magnets, and an 18V active preamp that delivers a powerful combination of unparalleled tonal diversity.

Body Wood: Basswood
Body Finish: High gloss polyester (High gloss polyester (Stealth Black & Titan Gray are a matte finish))
Bridge: Standard - Music Man® chrome plated, hardened steel bridge plate with stainless steel saddles (Stealth Black & Titan Gray finish features matte black hardware)
Scale Length: 34" (86.4 cm)
Neck Radius: 11" (27.9 cm)
Headstock Size: Only 9-3/4" (24.8 cm) long
Frets: 24 - High profile, wide, Stainless Steel
Neck Width: 1-3/4" (44.5 mm) at nut 2-13/16" (71.4 mm) at last fret
Neck Wood: Select maple neck
Fingerboard: Ebony
Fret Markers: Custom Half-Moons
Neck Finish: High gloss polyester (High gloss polyester (Stealth Black & Titan Gray are a matte finish))
Neck Colors: Color matches body
Tuning Machines: Custom Music Man, lightweight with tapered string posts and ergonomic design
Truss Rod: Adjustable - no component or string removal
Neck Attachment: 5 bolts - Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets
Electronic Shielding: Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum control cover
Controls: 4-band active preamp; vol, bridge/neck pickup balance, treble, high-mid, low-mid, bass
Pickups: Dual Humbucking with Neodymium magnets;
Left Handed : No
Strings: 45w-65w-80w-100w-130w (Regular Slinky Bass #2836)