Sterling by Music Man BONGO5 Standard Series Bongo 5-String Electric Bass Stealth Black Satin

Five-String Range with Modern Bongo Comfort and Control

The Sterling by Music Man Bongo5 brings the Bongo’s sculpted design to a five-string format, combining a contoured Bayur body with deep cutaways for comfortable access across all 24 frets. Its 864 mm (34”) scale keeps the playing feel familiar, while the Roasted Maple neck and Rosewood fingerboard provide a solid foundation for everything from low-register grooves to upper-neck lines.

Two ceramic humbuckers deliver the core voice, with a pickup blend control letting you favour either pickup or mix the two together. A 2-band active preamp adds straightforward tonal shaping for adapting the bass to different styles, rigs and mixes.

The neck has a 304.8 mm (12”) radius and measures 45 mm (1.77”) at the nut, widening to 71.2 mm (2.80”) at the final fret. A six-bolt neck joint, dual-action truss rod, open-gear tuners and Sterling by Music Man-designed bridge complete the Stealth Black Satin build.

At Riffs & Licks Music, we think this five-string electric bass is a strong option for players who want extended low range, comfortable 24-fret access and flexible active dual-humbucker control in the distinctive Bongo format.

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