Sterling Bongo 5 - Firemist Purple
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The iconic Bongo bass now offered by Sterling by Music Man delivers the same modern design and unmistakable style players love. Built for performance, it features a roasted maple neck, a sleek contoured body, and deep cutaways for effortless access across all 24 frets. With dual ceramic humbuckers, a pickup blend control, and a 2-band active preamp, the Bongo offers powerful low-end presence with precise tonal shaping, making it a true modern bass.
Comfort Meets Performance
A roasted maple neck and rosewood fingerboard provide a fast, smooth feel, while the sculpted body ensures exceptional playing comfort and full upper-fret access.
Versatile Electronics
The HH pickup configuration, blend control, and 2-band EQ create a wide tonal range—from deep, punchy lows to crisp, articulate highs.
Bold, Unconventional Design
The Bongo stands out with its unique body shape, sleek finishes, and matching headstock—perfect for players who want something different.
Specifications
- Model: BONGO5
- Body Wood: Indonesian Mahogany
- Body Colors: Firemist Purple (FMPS)
- Bridge: Sterling by Music Man-designed bridge
- Pickguard: Black
- Scale Length: 34" (86.4 cm)
- Neck Radius: 12" (30 cm)
- Frets: 24
- Neck Width: 1.77" (45 mm) at nut; 2.80" (71.2 mm) at last fret
- Neck Wood: Roasted Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fret Markers: White Dot
- Tuning Machines: Open-gear
- Truss Rod: Dual Action
- Neck Attachment: 6-bolt pattern
- Controls: 2-band active preamp
- Switching: Pickup blend control
- Pickups: HH — 2 ceramic humbuckers
- Strings: Ernie Ball 2836 Regular Slinky
- Gig Bag: Not included
This item is a "B-Stock Guitar" directly from the manufacturer. It is NEW Stock that has never been owned. Pictures are of the actual guitar you will receive.
A "B-Stock Guitar" is a guitar that won't have structural or playability issues but could possibly have some particular minor cosmetic flaw which can keep it from passing the rigorous inspection process put in place by the guitar manufacturer. These guitars do not come with manufacture warranty.
we will have our licensed tech go over the guitar and set it up for you. I personally noticed a scratch on the top. (see pictures)
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| Condition | B-Stock (Used) B-Stock items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder, but have been opened, blemished, or used in some manner.Learn more |
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