A Flagship 5-string Bass for Every Player Since its Ernie Ball Music Man debut, the Bongo has embodied the balance between the company’s heritage in classic design and its forward-looking vision for modern players, with a focus on all-access fretwork and tone shaping. With this Sterling By Music Man Bongo 5, that future-facing 24-fret flagship is now within reach of more 5-string bass players. Built with rosewood, Indonesian mahogany, and roasted maple, the Bongo comes alive through an active 2-band preamp and dual ceramic humbuckers. When it arrived at Sweetwater’s Guitar Gallery, we were struck by the attention to detail SBMM’s luthiers devoted to preserving the model’s signature contoured body and ultra-smooth heel, offering effortless comfort and control. With sleek aesthetics, sturdy in-house hardware, and low-end power that can anchor any mix, the Sterling By Music Man Bongo 5 brings plundering performance power to the proletariat.Crafted for flexible yet focused