Carefully inspected and meticulously set up by our lutherie workshop, this bass is an exhibition model in mint condition.

Original cardbox and accessories included.

STERLING by Music Man BONGO5 FMPS Firemist Purple Satin

• Serial: D111220
• Weight: 4.200 kg
• 5-string solid-body electric bass
• Body: Mahogany
• Finish: Satin
• Neck: Roasted Maple
• Construction: Bolt-on neck, 6-bolt attachment
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Radius: 12" / 305 mm
• Frets: 24
• Nut width: 45 mm
• Width at last fret: 71.2 mm
• Scale length: 34" / 864 mm
• Inlays: White dots
• Tuners: Open-gear
• Truss rod: Dual-action
• Bridge: Sterling by Music Man, specifically designed for this model
• Pickups: 2 Sterling ceramic humbuckers
• Configuration: HH
• Electronics: Active 2-band preamp
• Controls: Volume, pickup blend, bass, treble
• Factory strings: Ernie Ball 2836 Regular Slinky (45-130)

With the Bongo, Music Man definitively demonstrated that the established conventions of electric bass design could still be challenged. Introduced in the early 2000s, this instantly recognizable bass has become one of the brand's truly iconic models, standing apart in the world of bass guitars. Designed around a resolutely modern approach, the Bongo combines highly successful ergonomics, powerful electronics and a very distinctive sonic personality. Its futuristic look, original curves and remarkable versatility quickly made it a reference for bassists looking for something genuinely different.

For many years, the Bongo was reserved for high-end Music Man models. It is now finally available in a much more accessible version thanks to Sterling by Music Man. And that's excellent news: this Bongo 5 genuinely captures the spirit of the original while offering a particularly attractive value for money.

Its mahogany body and roasted maple neck provide an instrument that feels modern, comfortable and visually striking. The neck features a comfortable profile and a 12" radius rosewood fingerboard, while the 24 frets and 34" scale deliver the familiar feel of a modern bass designed to be played without restriction. Ergonomics are obviously one of its major strengths: despite its highly distinctive design, the Bongo is surprisingly comfortable both seated and standing.

The electronics live up to the model's reputation. The two Sterling ceramic humbuckers deliver an exceptionally broad tonal palette, ranging from warm, powerful sounds to much sharper and more modern tones. The active 2-band preamp makes it easy to adapt the character of the instrument to your amplification and playing situation. The Bongo 5 can therefore move effortlessly from a precise, articulate and punchy sound to a much heavier and more massive tone.

But beyond its specifications, it is above all the Bongo's personality that makes it so appealing. It does not try to reproduce a traditional bass: it has its own design, its own ergonomics and a genuine sonic identity. This is precisely what has allowed the Bongo to become one of the most emblematic and recognizable models in Music Man's recent history.

This Sterling version is therefore particularly appealing to anyone who has always appreciated the Bongo but has not necessarily wanted or been able to step up to the price of a Music Man. It retains the DNA of the original model in a much more accessible instrument, with modern construction, versatile electronics and a very convincing finish.

A genuine Bongo, finally available at a Sterling price: an original, modern, spectacular and highly versatile 5-string bass that offers remarkable value for money for anyone looking to discover one of the most iconic models in the Music Man universe.