STERLING BY MUSIC MAN Bongo 5 Firemist Purple Satin

Name: Bongo 5 Firemist Purple Satin
Brand: STERLING BY MUSIC MAN
SKU: 429105
Price: 977.00 EUR
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EAN : 0810002953804

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The Essentials to Know About the Bongo 5 Firemist Purple Satin Bass
• Iconic Bongo Aesthetic in the Sterling version, 24 frets, and enhanced access to the upper registers.
• Great versatility thanks to two ceramic humbuckers, a Blend control, and a 2-band active EQ.
• Modern comfort: roasted maple bolt-on neck, rosewood fingerboard, 34" / 864 mm scale length.
• Mahogany body with a satin "Firemist Purple" finish for a decidedly contemporary look.

Bongo 5 Firemist Purple Satin

977,00 €VAT incl.

0,00 € Ecotax included

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The Bongo, Music Man's DNA Within Everyone's Reach

The Bongo has established itself as a benchmark for modern basses. This Sterling version features the sculpted ergonomics, exemplary balance, and distinctive aesthetics of the original model, in a 5-string format designed for the current demands of stage and studio.

For Which Musician and Styles?

Ideal for intermediate to advanced bassists seeking a precise and powerful active bass. Its fifth string and efficient electronics make it a great ally in rock, metal, funk, pop, or fusion. Its playing comfort and access to the high register also make it relevant for technical lines, slap, or chordal arrangements.

The Sound

The pair of ceramic humbuckers delivers a clear attack, tight low end, and consistent definition even at high volume. The Volume, Blend, and 2-band EQ (bass/treble) provide quick tonal shaping: from warm and rounded to sharp and snappy for slap. The mahogany body adds warmth and sustain, while the roasted maple neck ensures responsiveness and stability; the rosewood fingerboard softens the upper spectrum for a musical and articulate output.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

Maintain the original feel with a set of Ernie Ball 2836 Regular Slinky 5-string strings (34" long scale). Add a quality standard strap for comfort on stage, a clip-on tuner for discreet and precise tuning, and a universal bass stand to protect the instrument between takes.

Technical specifications

Category	Other	Original Strings	Ernie Ball 2836 Regular Slinky
Format	Bongo	Body	Mahogany
Nbr of strings	5	Nbre of pickups	2
Neck	Screwed Roasted Maple	Neck Pickup	Ceramic Humbucker
Radius	305 mm	Bridge pickup	Ceramic Humbucker
Nut Width	45 mm	Electronics	Active
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Settings	Volume, 2-band equalization, Blend
Nbrs of frets	24	Color	Purple
Scale (mm)	864 mm	Finishing	Satin
Tuning pegs	Open

Shape	Bongo	Tuners	open-back
Finish	satin "Firemist Purple"	Number of pickups	2
Scale length	34" / 864 mm	Controls	volume, 2-band EQ, blend
Number of frets	24	Number of strings	5

Questions frequently asked

Is the Sterling by Music Man Bongo 5 suitable for rock and metal?

Its two ceramic humbuckers and active electronics provide a clear attack and tight low end. The fifth string extends the low range for rock and metal lines.

What is the scale length of this 5-string bass?

The scale length is 34 inches, or 864 mm. This long scale format comes with factory-installed Ernie Ball 2836 Regular Slinky 5-string strings.

What electronic controls are available on the Bongo 5?

The active electronics include volume, a blend control between the two pickups, and a 2-band EQ. The bass and treble controls allow switching from a rounded tone to a more biting attack suitable for slap.

Is the neck suitable for playing in the higher registers?

With 24 frets, the bolt-on roasted maple neck provides access to higher registers. The 305 mm radius and 45 mm nut width shape this 5-string configuration.