The EBMM Bongo 5HH is absolutley the best bass I have owned and played in my 30 years of playing. The neck is slim and fast, the 18v EQ/Pu config.has an enormous tonal range second to none. The finish is brilliant and the overall weight and balance is perfect. If you can afford one,get it NOW! You'll love it! Your bandmates will love it. It WILL become your 'go to' bass. Awesome quality.

I owned one of these for about a year. I played it in a country band, a tribute band, and a college ensemble.

This bass has great electronics. I would set the EQ on my amp and use the frequency knobs in conjunction to add signal boost. However, the case that was included wasn't deep enough to hold the bass and damaged the volume/pickup/EQ controls over time.

I live in a small town, so, whenever I played near home, I was complimented on the flashy looks of the instrument. Decent aesthetics are always a plus. My bass was stolen, so, I know somebody probably liked it a bit too much.

It arrived in tune and set up from the factory. The action was nice and low, it played great, and gave me no problems for a year. The pickups are the kind that make even the deadest of strings shimmer.

All that being said, I would suggest buying an inexpensive bass that feels good to play and modifying it after the fact (new pickups, hardware, etc.). I payed too much money for something that was inevitably stolen because of its worth and extravagance.

It was absolutely worth the wait!!! I've been playing bass for almost 10 years. Previously I was playing a Schecter Stiletto Elite 5-string, which I liked. Until I got this!

The wave of sound that comes from this bass in unreal. It has more low end than any bass I've ever played. The thing is though, you've got nearly ending tweaking options with the 4 knobs for for EQ! Plus, you've got a pick-up pan knob and a single volume knob.

I always have to turn everything down when I plug this baby in, because most places I've played, didn't have the equipment to handle this bass properly.

Another sweet thing this bass has got is an incredibly thin neck. Now, I don't mean it's puny, but a lot of times, the necks on 5 string guitars are pretty thick and sometimes wear your hand out. Not this one! The first thing I thought when I played it for the first time was, "This neck feel like a 4 string". To me, that was huge. It doesn't affect the sustain or the huge, meaty tone at all! It just helps you play longer!

If you're in the market for a GREAT 5 string bass with absolutely KILLER tone, buy this!

Plus, it's got the coolest body! I've gotten LOADS of compliments, just for how good this bass looks. Not to mention how good it sounds when you play!

I've owned my MM Bongo for about a year and a half now and it never ceases to amaze me. I was a long time Fender player and when I decided it was time for a five string that I would look at other manufacturers as well. I had always stayed away from active electronics on my basses since they always seemed to accent finger noise. The Bongo has an "in your face" sound without being harsh or tinny. The Bongo is extremely well made and the neck is very stable. My Fender basses always needed frequent neck adjustments and the Bongo doesn't and it stays in tune quite well also. The tonal variations are endless and the look is streamlined and balance is excellent. You can't go wrong with this bass.

I had owned music man stringray for years and I had never found another bass that was so receptive to my slapping. Well, slaping on bongo is even easier. It's a slap bassists dream come true.