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Sterling by Music Man DarkRay Electric Bass Black

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Overview

Powerful and versatile electric bass with Darkglass electronics.

Unlock new sonic capabilities with the Sterling by Music Man DarkRay bass, a modern StingRay model designed in collaboration with renowned bass accessory manufacturer, Darkglass Electronics. The custom Darkglass 2-band active preamp offers three distinct distortion circuits: Clean (preamp only), Alpha (Distortion) and Omega (Fuzz), all without the hassle of plugging into a pedalboard. Enjoy total tonal control via volume, treble and bass adjustments, along with onboard gain and blend knobs for customized distortion. The eye-catching LED ring and 3-way selector indicate which circuit the bass is in. And to round out the innovative DarkRay design, the bass also features a roasted maple neck and ebony fingerboard, paired with the iconic StingRay-contoured body shape.

Features

  • Roasted maple neck
  • Ebony fingerboard
  • Darkglass 2 preamp with three distortion circuits

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Specs

DarkRay Electric Bass Specifications:

Body
  • Wood: Nyatoh
  • Finish: Black (BK)
  • Bridge: Sterling by Music Man-Designed Bridge
  • Pickguard: Black
  • Scale Length: 34" (86.4 cm)
Neck
  • Neck Wood: Roasted maple
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Neck Radius: 9.5" (24 cm)
  • Frets: 21 Frets, Medium
  • Nut Width: 1.69" (43 mm)
  • Fret Markers: White dot markers
  • Neck Attachment: 6 bolts
Electronics
  • 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
Other
  • Tuners: Open Gear
  • Truss Rod: Dual Action
  • Strings: Ernie Ball 2834 Super Slinky
  • Gig Bag: Deluxe Sterling by Music Man Bag
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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Nickel (Metallic), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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