Music Man Bongo 4 HH Titan Gray
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Music Man
Bongo 4 HH Titan Gray
Product Info
Article Number:
589664
Brand:
Music Man
Model:
Bongo 4 HH Titan Gray
Category:
Premium Basses
Price:
$3,738.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Bongo 4 HH is a seriously refined instrument. The combination of the maple neck, ebony board, and those powerful humbuckers gives it a modern, aggressive tone with a surprising amount of clarity. This bass is perfect for players needing a versatile, high-end workhorse for funk, rock, and anything requiring a defined low end.
Product Description
- Music Man Bongo 4 HH Titan Gray
- Electric Bass
- Body: Basswood
- Bolt-on neck (5-bolt): Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Custom half-moon fingerboard inlays
- Nut: Graphite
- Nut width: 41.3 mm
- Fingerboard radius: 279 mm (11")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- 24 Frets
- Pickup: 2 Music Man humbucker with neodym-magnets
- Controls: Master Volume
- Balance
- Treble
- High Mid
- Low Mid
- Bass
- Active 18 V preamp with 4-Band EQ
- Black pickguard
- Black hardware
- Colour: Titan Grey
- Includes Mono Case gig bag
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Ebony fingerboard provides exceptional clarity and sustain for articulate playing.
- • Music Man humbuckers deliver a powerful, focused tone with excellent note definition.
- • Active preamp offers precise tonal shaping and consistent output across the frequency spectrum.
- • Bolt-on maple neck ensures a responsive feel and easy playability, characteristic of Music Man.
CONS
- • Basswood body, while resonant, lacks the inherent tonal complexity of mahogany or ash.
- • Titan Gray finish, while attractive, might not appeal to players preferring more traditional colors.
- • The 4-band EQ, while versatile, can be slightly complex for players preferring simpler controls.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Basswood
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Music Man Humbuckers (Neodymium Magnets)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
24
Strings
4 (likely Music Man SR105 or similar, nickel-plated steel)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) – typical for a bass with this construction
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's significantly more aggressive and articulate; the P-Bass is warmer and rounder. The Bongo's humbuckers offer more punch and less inherent noise.
The preamp is always active, providing a boost and EQ shaping. There's no passive mode, which some players might prefer.
It's a fairly standard maple profile, slightly thinner than some of their more vintage-inspired necks, offering a fast and comfortable playing experience.
