Time to kick things into overdrive. Introducing the DarkRay, an innovative StingRay model designed in collaboration with bass equipment visionaries, Darkglass Electronics.
Our custom Darkglass® 2-band active preamp offers three modes: Clean (Preamp-only), Alpha (Distortion), and Omega (Fuzz), all without the hassle of plugging into a pedalboard. Switch between these circuits effortlessly with a color-coded LED ring and 3-way selector. You’ll unlock total tonal control via volume, treble, and bass adjustments, along with onboard gain and blend knobs for customized distortion. A roasted maple neck and ebony fingerboard round out the modern design.
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CUSTOM DARKGLASS ACTIVE PREAMP®
We’ve ramped up the StingRay sound with a custom Darkglass® clean 2-band active preamp, featuring two drive circuits: Alpha (Distortion) and Omega (Fuzz). Both circuits are fully mixable via an onboard gain knob and blend control.
EYE-CATCHING LED RING
Smash the 3-way switch, and a bright color-coded LED ring illuminates, indicating which mode the bass is in. When in preamp-only, the bass is exceptionally clean, with adjustable volume, treble, and bass knobs for customizable tone.
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MODERN DESIGN
The iconic DarkRay design includes an alnico humbucking pickup, roasted maple neck with ebony fingerboard, comfort contoured StingRay body, and the familiar 3+1 headstock configuration.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model | DARKRAY |
Body Wood | Nyatoh |
Body Color | Black (BK) |
Bridge | Sterling by Music Man-Designed Bridge |
Pickguard | Black |
Scale Length | 34" (86.4cm) |
Neck Radius | 9.5" (24cm) |
Frets | 21 Frets, Medium |
Neck Width | 1.69" (43mm) at Nut, 2.44" (62mm) at Last Fret |
Neck Wood | Roasted Maple |
Fingerboard | Ebony |
Fret Markers | White Dot Markers |
Tuning Machines | Open Gear |
Truss Rod | Dual Action |
Neck Attachment | 6 Bolts |
Controls | Custom Darkglass® 2-band Active Preamp with Two Distortion Circuits (Alpha and Omega); Vol, Gain, Blend, Treble, Bass |
Switching | 3-way Lever Distortion Selector; Preamp Only, Preamp + Alpha Distortion, Preamp + Omega Distortion |
Pickups | H - 1 Alnico Humbucker |
Strings | Ernie Ball 2834 Super Slinky |
Gig Bag | Deluxe Sterling by Music Man Bag |