Ernie Ball Music Man DarkRay 5-string Bass Guitar

Description: Plunge into the Darkness with the DarkRay Bass When bass players at Sweetwater first saw the Ernie Ball Music Man DarkRay 5-string bass, they could tell this was a beautiful nightmare of an instrument. Decked out with a shadowy finish, blacked-out steel hardware, and a maple fingerboard, the DarkRay 5 appears as if it emerged from the farthest depths of the Mariana Trench. Buried in its select hardwood body is a custom Darkglass active preamp with built-in Alpha and Omega distortion circuits. Each circuit packs a distinct but equally devasting growl, while Blend and Gain controls let you tame the distortion or push it to the limit. Moreover, color-coded illumination on the control plate makes switching between cleans and distortions a breeze, even on dark stages. If you yearn for a bass guitar with a bit of a mean streak, then plunge into the darkness with the DarkRay 5 from Sweetwater is an Authorized Ernie Ball Music Man Dealer Genuine New Item Sweetwater's 2-year warranty and 55 point inspection Ernie Ball Music Man DarkRay 5-string Bass Guitar - Emerald Iris, Sweetwater 5-string Electric Bass with Select Hardwood Body, Maple Neck, Maple Fingerboard, 1 Humbucking Pickup, and Custom Darkglass Electronics - Emerald Iris Plunge into the Darkness with the DarkRay Bass When bass players at Sweetwater first saw the Ernie Ball Music Man DarkRay 5-string bass, they could tell this was a beautiful nightmare of an instrument. Decked out with a shadowy finish, blacked-out steel hardware, and a maple fingerboard, the DarkRay 5 appears as if it emerged from the farthest depths of the Mariana Trench. Buried in its select hardwood body is a custom Darkglass active preamp with built-in Alpha and Omega distortion circuits. Each circuit packs a distinct but equally devasting growl, while Blend and Gain controls let you tame the distortion or push it to the limit. Moreover, color-coded illumination on the control plate makes switching between cleans and distortions a breeze, even on dark stages. If you yearn for a bass guitar with a bit of a mean streak, then plunge into the darkness with the DarkRay 5 from Ernie Ball Music Man.Custom Darkglass electronics with built-in distortion Beyond its sleek suboceanic look, the DarkRay takes its brooding name from a custom Darkglass 3-band active preamp that features two distinct built-in distortion circuits — Alpha or Omega — which take your tone from clean to crunchy to full-on heavy metal fury with the flick of a switch! A color-shifting LED on the gain knob glows menacingly when the distortion is engaged, either blue or red, depending on which circuit you choose. Moreover, players can still relish the warm girth and punchy attack of clean StingRay tones or even blend those cleans into either distortion circuit. Volume, gain, blend, treble, and bass knobs make it easy to further dial in your tone.Premium maple neck plays like a dream Ernie Ball Music Man put a ton of work into developing a neck that would provide you with the perfect balance of comfort, speed, and stability. The DarkRay’s premium roasted maple neck is smoky, ultra-stable, and polished with a blend of special wax and gunstock oil, so it feels amazing to play and behold. Capping the roasted maple is a maple fretboard with a smooth, fast feel and extra sonic attack. Plus, with its 5-point attachment, this bolt-on neck delivers stability that easily surpasses most set necks.Loaded with StingRay style, sound, and innovation The DarkRay, like the rest of Ernie Ball Music Man's StingRay bass lineup, claims roots that run back to the 1970s, when Ernie Ball Music Man was founded. Armed with fat and punchy humbuckers, active electronics, and a delightfully chunky neck, it's no wonder the StingRay became a standard for such bass players as Guy Pratt, Cliff Williams, and Flea. The DarkRay is the latest spin on this renowned bass formula.Ernie Ball Music Man DarkRay 5-string Bass Guitar Features: Unique finish is only available at Sweetwater A performance-built bass any serious player can appreciate 22 stainless steel frets provide exceptionally long fret life and excellent tone Single active humbucking pickup with neodymium magnets for hot output Custom Darkglass preamp with built-in Alpha and Omega distortion circuits churns out devastating tones Color-coded preamp LED signals which circuit is engaged 2-band EQ, pickup gain, volume, and blend controls facilitate classic StingRay cleans, crushing distortions, and everything in between Contoured hardwood body and premium roasted maple neck deliver amazing comfort and sustain Easy-access truss rod adjustment wheel SpecificationDetail Number of Strings 5 Left-/Right-handed Right-handed Body Shape DarkRay Body Material Select Hardwood Body Finish High Gloss Polyester Color Emerald Iris Neck Material Roasted Maple Neck Shape C Neck Joint 5-way Bolt-on Radius 11" Fingerboard Material Ebony Fingerboard Inlay Dots Number of Frets 22, High-profile Wide, Stainless Steel Scale Length 34" Nut Width 1.75" Bridge/Tailpiece Vintage Music Man top loaded Black plated, steel bridge plate with vintage Black plated steel saddles Tuners Custom Music Man Bridge Pickup Neodymium Magnet Humbucker Controls 1 x volume, 1 x gain, 1 x blend, 1 x treble, 1 x bass Switching 3-way blade switch (distortion selector) Strings Ernie Ball Slinky, .045-.130 Case/Gig Bag Softshell Case RETURN INFORMATION We want you to be completely happy with your purchase from Sweetwater. If you are not satisfied with your product, you may return it for a refund of the purchase price within 30 days. If your purchase was eligible for Free Shipping, the shipping cost will be deducted from your credit or refund. Returns must be in the complete and original packaging with all accessories and complete documentation (Owner's Manual, warranty card, quick start guides, etc.), show no signs of wear or use, and include a Return Authorization number or be subject to a restocking fee. Fast, FREE Shipping! Nearly every order received by 3PM Eastern ships the SAME DAY! FREE shipping to lower 48 states. Our central location reaches most states in 1-4 business days 99.95% warehouse accuracy We are proud to provide some of the fastest turnaround times on eBay. We use FedEx or UPS for most items, and USPS for smaller items. Residents of Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico should contact us for a shipping quote. 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Price: 3099 USD

Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana

End Time: 2025-01-17T12:45:31.000Z

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