The iconic Bongo bass, now available from Sterling by Music Man, offers the same modern design players know and love. The Bongo features a roasted maple neck, sleekly contoured body, and deep cutaways, ensuring exceptional comfort and upper‑register access. The dual humbuckers, pickup blend control, and 2‑band EQ make it everything a modern bass should be.
Weight: 9lbs 11oz
Model: BONGO5
Body Wood: Indonesian Mahogany
Body Color: Firemist Purple Satin
Bridge: Sterling by Music Man-Designed Bridge
Pickguard: Black
Scale Length: 34” (86.4cm)
Neck Radius: 12” (30.5cm)
Frets: 24 Frets
Neck Width: 1.77” (41mm) at Nut, 2.80” (71.2mm) at Last Fret
Neck Wood: Roasted Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Fret Markers: White Dot Markets
Tuning Machines: Open Gear
Truss Rod: Dual Action
Neck Attachment: 6 Bolt Pattern
Controls: 2-Band Active Preamp
Switching: Pickup Blend Control Knob
Pickups: HH – 2 Ceramic Humbuckers
Strings: Ernie Ball 2836 Regular Slinky
All instruments are setup and inspected before shipping. We offer the option to upgrade to a Plek setup at a discounted rate when purchasing an instrument. To learn more about Plek, please message us, or call at: 740-522-0277.
Plek add-ons are non-refundable once completed. In the event of a return, a refund will be issued minus the cost of the Plek and any other add-on services.






















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