Sterling by Music Man Bongo 5 Electric Bass, 5-String
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Want modern five-string bite and tone blend? Sterling by Music Man’s Bongo 5 offers a 5-bolt neck joint, dual humbuckers, an active preamp, and 34" scale.
What's special about this item?
| Feature: | What it does: |
|---|---|
| Bolt-on neck | Articulate, punchy, and easily modified |
| Dual-action truss rod | Easily adjustable in either direction |
| Indonesian mahogany body | Warm, punchy, mid-range tones |
| Sterling by Music Man bridge | Reliable tuning stability; added sustain |
Overview
The iconic Bongo bass from Sterling by Music Man offers the same modern design players know and love. The Bongo features a roasted maple neck, sleekly contoured body, and deep cutaways, ensuring exceptional comfort and upper-register access. The dual humbuckers, pickup blend control, and 2-band EQ make it everything a modern bass should be.
- Contoured Mahogany body
- Roasted Maple neck with Rosewood fretboard
- 34" Scale Length
- 12" Fretboard radius
- Custom Ceramic humbuckers
- 2-Band active preamp
- Blend knob to balance the 2 pickups
Features:
- Modern design with a familiar feel- Contoured Mahogany body
- Roasted Maple neck with Rosewood fretboard
- 34" Scale Length
- 12" Fretboard radius
- Custom Ceramic humbuckers
- 2-Band active preamp
- Blend knob to balance the 2 pickups
Specs
Model: BONGO5
Body Wood: Indonesian Mahogany
Bridge: Sterling by Music Man-Designed Bridge
Pickguard: Black
Scale Length: 34" (86.4cm)
Neck Radius: 12" (30.5cm)
Frets: 24 Frets
Neck Width: 1.77" (41mm) at Nut, 2.80" (71.2mm) at Last Fret
Neck Wood: Roasted Maple
Fret Markers: White Dot Markets
Tuning Machines: Open Gear
Truss Rod: Dual Action
Neck Attachment: 6 Bolt Pattern
Controls: 2-Band Active Preamp
Switching Pickup: Blend Control Knob
Pickups: HH - 2 Ceramic Humbuckers
Strings: Ernie Ball 2836 Super Slinky
Body Wood: Indonesian Mahogany
Bridge: Sterling by Music Man-Designed Bridge
Pickguard: Black
Scale Length: 34" (86.4cm)
Neck Radius: 12" (30.5cm)
Frets: 24 Frets
Neck Width: 1.77" (41mm) at Nut, 2.80" (71.2mm) at Last Fret
Neck Wood: Roasted Maple
Fret Markers: White Dot Markets
Tuning Machines: Open Gear
Truss Rod: Dual Action
Neck Attachment: 6 Bolt Pattern
Controls: 2-Band Active Preamp
Switching Pickup: Blend Control Knob
Pickups: HH - 2 Ceramic Humbuckers
Strings: Ernie Ball 2836 Super Slinky
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Firemist Purple, Rosewood Fretboard
- Shipping Weight: 13.5 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 52 x 16 x 5 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): ST-BONGO5-FMPS-R2
Stealth Black, Rosewood Fretboard
- Shipping Weight: 13.75 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 52 x 16 x 5 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): ST-BONGO5-SBK-R2
Open Box (Very Good), Stealth Black, Rosewood Fretboard
- Shipping Weight: 13.75 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 52 x 16 x 5 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): ST-BONGO5-SBK-R2
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Email: info@sterlingbymusicman.com
Email: info@sterlingbymusicman.com
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(1 ratings)
Submitted October 30, 2025 by Dan Pratt in ANTWERP, NY
"Sterling bongo 5"
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Awesome , Is all I can say . As usual plays right out of the box . Set up was good , a little out if tune but nothing crazy . I own a sterling ray 5 , also a musicman stingray special , this bass is just as high of quality as my American made stingray . Finish is awesome , sounds great. Alot of different sounds you can get out of this. Put it this way it was a back order so I waited a month , but we'll worth it . See these play so well they cant keep them in stock lol . Same as sterling dark ray . If your think about it do it , it's well worth 799 . Thank you for fast shipping too . I buy all equipment right here . Can't ad for more lol
Musical Background:
30 yr musician .
Musical Style:
Everything thing from blue grass too classic rock , Blues , funk , country , pop , rap etc.
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