Ernie Ball Music Man DarkRay 4 String | Starry Night (Pre-Owned)
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The Ernie Ball Music Man DarkRay is where the legendary Stingray platform collides with Darkglass Electronics’ cutting-edge drive circuitry to create one of the most versatile modern basses on the market. Designed in partnership with Darkglass, the DarkRay features a custom 2-Band active preamp with three switchable modes—Clean, Alpha (tight distortion), and Omega (fuzz)—letting you blend crystal-clear lows with aggressive drive or full fuzz without sacrificing bottom end. A gain knob, blend control, and intuitive 3-way selector make tonal shaping effortless, with a color-coded LED ring indicating your active mode.
Underneath the electronics, the DarkRay remains every bit a Stingray Special: a roasted maple neck, ebony fingerboard, a neodymium humbucking pickup, 22 stainless steel frets, lightweight body contours, and the iconic 3+1 headstock. Matte black hardware and a Darkglass-stamped neck plate complete the look.
Whether you’re tracking modern rock, metal, fusion, or synth-heavy pop, the DarkRay delivers a massive sonic range with Stingray punch, Darkglass grind, and studio-ready clarity—all in one instrument.
| Model | DarkRay Bass |
|---|---|
| Body Wood | Select Hardwood |
| Body Finish | High Gloss Polyester |
| Pickguard | Black |
| Scale Length | 34" (86.4 cm) |
| Body Size | 13.5" Wide, 1.625" Thick, 44.875" Long (34.3 cm × 4.1 cm × 114.0 cm) |
| Bridge | Vintage Music Man® Top-Loaded, Black-Plated Steel Saddles & Plate |
| Pickup | Single Humbucking w/ Neodymium Magnets |
| Electronics | Custom Darkglass® 2-Band Active Preamp |
| Controls | Volume, Gain, Blend, Treble, Bass |
| Switching | 3-Way Lever – Preamp Only / Preamp + Alpha Distortion / Preamp + Omega Fuzz |
| Neck Wood | Roasted Maple |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
|---|---|
| Neck Radius | 11" (27.9 cm) |
| Frets | 22 High-Profile, Wide, Stainless Steel |
| Neck Width | 1.6875" (42.86 mm) at Nut; 2.5" (63.5 mm) at Last Fret |
| Neck Finish | Gunstock Oil & Hand-Rubbed Wax Blend |
| Neck Attachment | 5-Bolt Sculpted Joint w/ Darkglass Logo Neck Plate |
| Headstock | 3+1 Configuration, 8.75" (22.2 cm) Length |
| Tuning Machines | Custom Music Man Lightweight, Tapered Posts, Ergonomic Clover Keys |
| Hardware | Matte Black |
| Electronic Shielding | Graphite Acrylic Resin Coated Cavity + Black-Plated Aluminum Cover |
| Case | Original EBMM/Mono Case |
| Condition | Mint |
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