Music Man Bongo 5 HH Stealth Black
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Music Man
Bongo 5 HH Stealth Black
Product Info
Article Number:
589738
Brand:
Music Man
Model:
Bongo 5 HH Stealth Black
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$3,573.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Bongo 5 HH is a serious player’s bass – that 4-band EQ and 18v preamp give you incredible control over your tone, and the ebony board really shines. This is perfect for modern players needing a versatile, powerful bass for funk, rock, and heavier styles. It’s a beautifully built instrument with a modern feel and a killer sound.
Product Description
- Music Man Bongo 5 HH Stealth Black
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Basswood
- 5-Piece bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Custom half moon fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Fingerboard radius: 11"
- Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
- Graphite nut
- 24 Frets
- Pickups: 2 Music Man humbuckers with neodymium magnets
- Active electronics with 4-band EQ and 18 volt preamp
- Controls for Master Volume
- Balance
- Treble
- Hi Mid
- Low Mid
- Bass
- Black pickguard
- Black hardware
- Colour: Stealth Black
- Includes Mono Case gig bag
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Ebony fingerboard provides exceptional clarity and note definition.
- • Music Man humbuckers deliver a powerful, articulate low-end response.
- • Bolt-on neck construction offers a snappy, aggressive attack.
- • Active EQ allows for precise tonal shaping and stage-ready sound.
CONS
- • Basswood body, while resonant, isn’t the most tonally complex material.
- • Stealth Black finish might be a fingerprint magnet for some users.
- • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility for budget-conscious players.
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Key Features
Body Material
Basswood
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Music Man Neodymium Humbuckers
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
24
Strings
5-String
Weight
Approximately 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 4-band EQ offers more precise control than the 3-band found on some other models, especially in shaping the mid-range frequencies.
Yes, the bolt-on neck contributes to a more immediate, percussive attack and a slightly brighter tone compared to the smoother sustain of a set-neck.
The graphite nut minimizes string friction, improving tuning stability and providing a more consistent feel across the fretboard.
