STERLING BY MUSIC MAN Bongo 5 Stealth Black

Essential Information About the Bongo 5 Stealth Black Bass

• Iconic Bongo Design: sculpted ergonomics, immediate comfort, and smooth access to 24 frets.


• Two ceramic humbuckers + active electronics with 2-band EQ for a modern, precise, and powerful sound.


• Bolt-on roasted maple neck and rosewood fingerboard: stability, fast feel, and clear attack.


• 5-string long scale: 34" / 864 mm scale length for tight and well-defined lows.

The Bongo Style, Reinterpreted in Stealth Version

The Bongo 5 "Stealth Black" takes up the futuristic aesthetics and ergonomics that made the Bongo famous, in a configuration designed to meet current demands. Its contoured body promotes a natural playing position, while the black hardware and satin finish enhance a sleek, effective, and decidedly contemporary look, equally at ease on stage or in the studio.

For Whom and Which Styles?

Designed for intermediate to advanced bassists, this 5-string shines whenever definition in the low end and controlled dynamic response are needed. Rock, metal, pop, funk, gospel: its extended range and clear attack integrate easily into modern mixes, whether you play fingerstyle, pick, or slap.

The Sound

The 2 ceramic humbuckers deliver solid lows, present mids, and clear highs, with remarkable sustain on the B string. The blend (pickup mixing) allows switching from a sharper, more articulated bridge pickup to a rounder neck pickup while maintaining a clean and precise balance. The 2-band active EQ is ideal for quickly adjusting the low end and brightness depending on style, room, or amp, while the combination of a mahogany body and roasted maple neck provides clear attack, sustain, and consistent response across the entire neck.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the intended tension and length, choose 5-string long scale 34" strings, such as the original set Ernie Ball 2836 Regular Slinky. A good quality standard strap will improve comfort during rehearsals and gigs, especially with a lower playing position.

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	Black
Scale (mm)	864 mm	Finishing	Satin
Tuning pegs	Open	Hardware	Black

Shape	Bongo	Tuners	open gear
Finish	satin	Pickups	2 ceramic humbuckers (neck and bridge)
Scale length	34" / 864 mm	Controls	Volume, Blend (pickup mix), 2-band EQ
Fingerboard radius	12" / 305 mm	Number of pickups	2
Number of frets	24	Number of strings	5