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This 2004 Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo bass is rad y'all. Designed in California in collaboration with BMW Designworks, this super versatile 4 string features 1 single coil, 1 humbucker and Active 4-band equalizer with 18 volt PSU. All that is to say, it has an Amazing range of tone with plenty of boost power to get hot n' heavy should you choose. But I must gush about this neck---super slick and quick with incredible action. I didn't expect it to be so absurdly effortless and many an hour were spent playing when I should have been writing this listing. A pleasure to play.

Cosmetically it is clear that this bass has an interesting history. Either it was played by ol' Eddie Scissorhands or the previous owner mixed LSD with an ice pick in an inspired fit of aural hypothesis. I have heard of people attempting to maximize resonance with a similar technique and I will say, the bass does sound awesome, maybe it worked. Plus Killer Metallic Red with Pearl Guard and Custom Crescent Inlays! Arguably cooler than any other Bongo. Included is the Original Hardshell Case!

Shipping is a flat $125 in the lower 48. Local pick up from PTD Vintage in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood available and encouraged.


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Condition
Brand
Model
  • Bongo 4 HS
Finish
  • Candy Red
Categories
Year
  • 2004
Made In
  • United States
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Nut Width
  • 1.625"
Pickup Configuration
  • HS
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Body Material
  • Basswood
Neck Material
  • Maple
Offset Body
  • No
Color Family
  • Red
Active Preamp
  • Yes
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Number of Strings
  • 4-String
Active / Passive Pickups
  • Active
Wood Top Style
  • Opaque
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway
Scale Length
  • 34"
Finish Features
  • Matching Headstock
Number of Frets
  • 24

About the Seller

PTD Vintage

Chicago, IL, United States
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Joined Reverb:2014
Items Sold:406
Product Overview
Conceived with a five-way pickup selector, dual humbucker/single coil neodymium pickups for a wide breadth of tone and attack, and an ergonomic body design, the Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo 4 HS Bass Guitar is built for the demands of contemporary music stylings. Throaty in tone with a big presence that fills out even the loudest of playing environments, this instrument boasts the necessary muscle for any metal genre while also retaining the nuance perfect for fusion or prog.
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