Sterling by Music Man DarkRay 5 Bass Guitar, 5-String

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Darkglass power meets modern aggression! Sterling by Music Man’s DarkRay 5 bass offers a roasted maple neck and active 3-band EQ for huge 5-string tone.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Nyatoh body Warm tone similar to mahogany
Roasted maple neck Bright tone, full sustain and strength
6-bolt neck construction Enhanced sonic coupling and strength
H-1 alnico humbucker Punchy and clear attack

The highly anticipated DarkRay 5 is an innovative StingRay model designed in collaboration with Darkglass Electronics. The custom Darkglass 2-band active preamp offers three modes: Clean (Preamp-only), Alpha (Distortion), and Omega (Fuzz), all accessible without 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.

Features:

- Modern design with innovative electronics
- Custom Darkglass 2-band active preamp
- 3 Circuit Modes: Clean (Preamp-only), Alpha (Distortion), & Omega (Fuzz),
- Color-coded LED ring indicator around 3-way selector
- Onboard gain & blend knobs for customized distortion
- Nyatoh body with Roasted Maple neck
- Ebony fretboard with 12" Radius
- 1 Single H-1 Humbucker in the bridge position
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Body Wood: Nyatoh
Bridge: Sterling by Music Man-Designed Bridge
Pickguard: Black
Scale Length: 34" (86.4cm)
Neck Radius: 12" (30.5cm)
Frets: 22 Frets
Neck Width: 1.77" (45mm) at Nut, 2.72" (69mm) 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 Bolt Pattern
Controls: Custom Darkglass 2-band active preamp with two distinct 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 2836 Regular Slinky
Gig Bag: Deluxe Sterling by Music Man Bag

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging

Black, Ebony Fretboard

  • Shipping Weight: 17.25 lbs
  • Shipping Dimensions: 53 x 16 x 6 in
  • Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): ST-DARKRAY5-BK-E2-WB

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Email: info@sterlingbymusicman.com

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