{"product_id":"b-stock-bongo-5-in-firemist-purple-this-item-is-a-b-stock-guitar-directly-from-the-manufacturer-it-is-new-stock-that-has-never-been-owned-we-will-have-our-licensed-tech-go-over-the-guitar-and-set-it-up-for-you-on-this-guitar-sterling-noted-spo","title":"Sterling by Music Man Bongo 5 5-String Bass Guitar Firemist Purple Satin B-Stock","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Bongo Shape Gets a Purple Satin Makeover — and a Price That Makes Sense\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bongo is one of those basses that stops people in their tracks. That sculpted, asymmetrical body isn't just a style statement — it puts everything exactly where you want it, with deep cutaways that make the upper register feel wide open. Sterling by Music Man has taken that same design and made it genuinely accessible, and in Firemist Purple Satin, this Bongo 5 is hard to ignore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive strings, dual ceramic humbuckers, a 2-band active preamp, and a roasted maple neck — the Bongo 5 is set up to cover a lot of sonic ground. Whether you're locking in a punchy low-B groove or pushing into cleaner melodic territory up the neck, the blend control and active EQ give you real flexibility at your fingertips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've been curious about the Bongo platform but couldn't quite justify the Ernie Ball price tag, this is the one worth playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Body Built Around the Player\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bongo's contoured body shape earns its reputation the moment you strap it on. \u003ccite\u003eThe deep cutaways ensure exceptional comfort and upper-register access\u003c\/cite\u003e, and the sculpted heel keeps your fretting hand from running into a wall at the upper frets. \u003ccite\u003eIts Indonesian mahogany body gives the instrument a grounded, warm character\u003c\/cite\u003e without adding unnecessary weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eA 6-bolt neck plate and sculpted heel provide ultra-stable support for the 24 frets sprawling the instrument's 34-inch scale and 12-inch radius.\u003c\/cite\u003e That extended fretboard real estate means you're never chasing notes — they're right there waiting for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRoasted Maple Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eA roasted maple neck paired with a rosewood fingerboard offers a smooth, responsive feel.\u003c\/cite\u003e The roasting process stabilizes the wood against humidity shifts, so the neck stays more consistent across seasons and venues. White dot markers keep navigation clean and familiar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eNeck width measures 1.77\" at the nut and 2.80\" at the last fret\u003c\/cite\u003e, giving five-string players enough room to work across all strings without things feeling cramped. \u003ccite\u003eThe dual-action truss rod\u003c\/cite\u003e lets you dial in your preferred neck relief with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDual Ceramic Humbuckers and Active 2-Band EQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eThe Bongo 5 comes equipped with a powerful HH pickup configuration featuring dual ceramic humbuckers designed for clarity and punch. A dedicated pickup blend knob lets you dial in just the right mix between neck and bridge.\u003c\/cite\u003e This isn't a one-trick bass — from thick low-end foundation to a more articulate, defined tone, the two pickups cover a wide spectrum when blended together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eThe active two-band EQ adds a wide spectrum of tonal shaping.\u003c\/cite\u003e Boost your lows for that chest-thumping foundation, lift the highs for presence and definition — or find the balance that fits your rig. \u003ccite\u003eThe Sterling by Music Man-designed bridge anchors your tone with rock-solid intonation and sustain.\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contoured Indonesian mahogany (Bayur) with Firemist Purple Satin finish and matching headstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roasted maple, 6-bolt attachment, sculpted heel for upper-fret access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosewood, 12\" radius, white dot markers, 24 frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34\" (86.4 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.77\" (45 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickups:\u003c\/strong\u003e HH — 2 ceramic humbuckers with pickup blend control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-band active preamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling by Music Man-designed bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-gear tuning machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ernie Ball 2836 Regular Slinky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is a \"B-Stock Bass Guitar\" directly from the manufacturer. 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