Detail 01
Indonesian mahogany body
The body uses Indonesian mahogany and has sculpted contours with deep cutaways.
Product detailSKU #1500000460510
Sterling by Music ManBongo 5 5-String Bass Guitar - Stealth Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A modern 5-string bass with sculpted ergonomics, 24-fret access, dual ceramic humbuckers, and active 2-band EQ.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking a modern 5-string bass
- Bassists who want active tonal shaping
- Players who value deep cutaways and full 24-fret access
- Studio and stage use
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who specifically want a passive bass
- Players who do not need a five-string instrument
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
24 frets
The deep cutaways are designed to provide access across the full 24-fret range.
Detail 03
HH pickups
Two ceramic humbuckers are paired with a pickup blend control.
Detail 04
2-band active EQ
The onboard preamp provides two-band tonal shaping.
Detail 05
6-bolt neck attachment
The roasted maple neck uses a six-bolt joint.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a right-handed, 34 in.-scale five-string bass.
- 02Its electronics include dual ceramic humbuckers, a pickup blend control, and a 2-band active EQ.
- 03The neck is roasted maple with a rosewood fingerboard and 12 in. radius.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many strings does the Bongo 5 have?
It has five strings.
02What pickups does it use?
It uses dual ceramic humbuckers in an HH configuration.
03Does it have active electronics?
Yes. It has a 2-band active EQ and a pickup blend control.
04What are the neck and fingerboard materials?
The neck is roasted maple and the fingerboard is rosewood.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- HH
4 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Number of Frets
- 24
- Number of Strings
- 5
- Scale Length
- 34"
3 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Body Material
- Indonesian mahogany
- Neck Wood
- Roasted maple
5 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Korena Special
- false
- Tier
- new
- Source Id
- site51500000460510
- Prop65
- WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Nickel (Metallic), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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