Music Man Bongo 4-String Bass with 2 Humbucker Pickups, Black

by Music Man

Product Features

• Selected basswood carved bodyRadical body designSelected maple neckRosewood fingerboard5-bolt neck joint
• Dual neodymium humbuckers4-band EQContinuous pickup balanceSchaller BM tunersTapered string postsHardened steel bridge plate with stainless
• Steel saddlesEasily accessible truss rodMatching headstockBody cavity shielded with graphite acrylic resin coating

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 23 pounds
• ASIN: B0002GWTME
• Item model number: 142-01-22-04
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #149,415 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)

Product Description

Selected basswood is carved into THE most distinctive body style ever very well balanced and responsive with a super-tight 5-bolt joint to a selected maple neck with rosewood fingerboard. Dual neodymium humbuckers with 4-band EQ on 2 concentric knobs and continuous balance provide huge tone with precision command.Schaller BM tuners with tapered string posts, easily accessible truss rod, matching headstock, and a graphite acrylic resin-coated body cavity for supreme noise shielding add up to true MusicMan luxury.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You HAVE to try one!, December 4, 2007

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Anthony De Lucia Jr. (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Music Man Bongo 4-String Bass with 2 Humbucker Pickups, Black

Folks, this is the future of bass guitar - right here and now! There is simply nothing like the MusicMan Bongo.

First, you see it - distinctive and unique with great balance and harmony in its design.

Then you feel it - very well balanced, finely crafted instrument.

Then you hear it - like nothing you've experienced. 18v output will definitely not disappoint you. Extremely versatile full-body tone to die for.

Then you feel it - AGAIN! The Bongo offers endless chest-thumping bass that defies being buried in the mix.

If you are serious about playing bass you should seriously consider a Bongo!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's the Jeebus Bass, February 13, 2009

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Uncle Al "Al" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Music Man Bongo 4-String Bass with 2 Humbucker Pickups, Black

If you don't like the way it looks, then your eyes are screwing you out of the ultimate bass experience for under the price of a new car.

Light, balanced, ergonomic, excellent construction all around, and a YUGE range of tones, from the slappy bit of a Stingray to mellow jazz and beyond. The 3/1 layout of the tuners is not just for looks; it creates ideal tension on the strings. I can't say enough about how much I live this bass. The only drawback I have found after 6 months of playing is that it requires 2 9v batteries, but they last a long time, even if you play often.

Ernie Ball is an awesome company and should you ever have questions or problems with this or any of their instruments, they'll stand behind them and help you out.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best bass I've played under $2500, April 25, 2006

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Chris Callahan (Asheville, NC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Music Man Bongo 4-String Bass with 2 Humbucker Pickups, Black

Had the wanna's for a beautiful Fender Deluxe American Jazz bass with Quilted Maple top and noiseless pickups until I tried this bass. Wonderful balance, great feel on neck and the tone is phat phat phat...can go from funk low to semi upright acoustic bass, to metal slap in seconds with a four band equalizer. Very strong output, you'll have no problem being heard. HIGHLY recommended, this bass is quickly achieving legendary cult status amongst bassists. Do yourself a favor and just try it.