DISC Music Man BFR Bongo 5-String Bass HH, Wild Cherry Burst
Key Features
- Stunning good looks matched with unparalleled, premium tone
- Powerful, highly dynamic voicing thanks to active neodymium humbuckers
- Experience powerful playability from the figured maple neck
- Discover how a limited edition, expertly crafted instrument plays
DISC Music Man BFR Bongo 5-String Bass HH, Wild Cherry Burst Overview
Do you have a wild side? The finesse and beauty of the Music Man BFR Bongo 5-String Bass are matched by its almighty tone and resounding character. Adorned with active neodymium humbuckers and a 4-band EQ section, it will beef up your basslines no end, offering total sonic dynamism and incredible articulation. Each note you play will make the air shake with bass - you'll fill any mix with low-end goodness. The Bongo is as bold as it is expertly crafted, and it gives you the freedom to express yourself.
Perfect playing. You won't go short of inspiration with the figured maple neck in your hands. Built to offer the most comfortable, natural playing experience possible, it is complemented by a cutaway body for easy upper fret access. There's also a roasted figured maple fretboard to top it off. Smooth, resonant, and incredibly satisfying, your fingers will dance along its surface with ease as you belt out booming basslines. This is far more than a bass - it's a work of art.
Product Ref: 136358
Full Description
View Full DescriptionThe brilliant Bongo
Music Man's masterpiece. Having been expertly designed and crafted, the BFR Bongo continues to be a favourite amongst professional bass players worldwide. Boasting an ergonomic shape tonal excellence, it is more than worthy to be taken on tour. It can also be used in the studio for perfect results. You can expect it to feel like nothing else you've ever played.
A megaton of tone
Packed with power. The active neodymium humbuckers in the Bongo will give you tonnes of tone to play with. Their high output helps your basslines to punch through and make themselves known in the mix. The 4-band EQ control section puts the sonic reins in your hands, letting you dial in your own sound to perfection. Playing through these, your basslines will jump out like jackhammers. But you can also dial it down to help your basslines blend in, too.
The bridge pickup is tight and crisp, helping to pump out your notes with precision. Expect detail, strong articulation, and power whenever you're using this humbucker. Switch to the neck pickup and you'll experience a smooth response, with a beefy voicing and bold definition. In conjunction, these pickups will give you total control over your sound.
Play for days
You'll never get bored. Given that the figured maple neck and fingerboard are so easy and satisfying to play, you're sure to find musical ideas popping into your head when you play this instrument. Your hand will skim along the surface of the neck, which offers a bright and punchy resonance. The fingerboard feels lusciously smooth under your fingertips, so you'll have no trouble flying between frets. There's also a sculpted neck joint and cutaway body for slick upper fret action – you'll have no barriers to your playing. Once you've got these beautifully crafted gems in your hands, you're set to enjoy the most pristine bass playing experience ever.
The full package
It's bulletproof. Well, almost. The Standard Music Man chrome-plated bridge is as sturdy as a fortress, keeping your strings well and truly intact and in tune. Custom Music Man tuners also offer world class string support, and make tuning your instrument quick and easy. These are perfect for live performances, letting you keep your BFR Bongo bass shipshape for every song. From the sublime finish to the impeccable sound, this is a limited edition bass guitar which would make any professional ecstatic.
Specifications
Body
- Body Shape: Bongo
- Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
- Number of Strings: 5
- Colour: Wild Cherry Burst
- Body Finish: High Gloss Polyester
- Body Material: Ash
Neck and fingerboard
- Neck Material: Roasted Figured Maple
- Neck Shape: Bongo
- Radius: 11"
- Fingerboard Material: Roasted Figured Maple
- Fingerboard Inlay: Black Dots
- Number of Frets: 24, High profile Wide
- Scale Length: 34"
- Nut Width: 1.75"
Hardware and Electronics
- Bridge/Tailpiece: Standard Music Man Chrome-plated
- Tuners: Custom Music Man
- Neck Pickup: Neodymium Humbucker
- Bridge Pickup: Neodymium Humbucker
- Controls: 1 x master volume, 1 x pickup balance (bridge/neck), 1 x stacked bass/treble, 1 x stacked low-mid/high-mid, 4-band active EQ
Miscellaneous
- Strings: Super Slinky Bass, .045, .065, .080, .100, .130