Sterling by Music Man DarkRay Bass Guitar in Black

Name: Sterling by Music Man DarkRay Bass Guitar in Black
Brand: Sterling
SKU: STDARKRAYBKE2WB
Availability: InStock

£1,599.00

Sterling have impressed us with this New Sterling by Music Man DarkRay Bass Guitar in Black in Bass, it’s in stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Bass, additional Bass Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read on below. Here’s what Sterling by Music Man say: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…

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Here’s what Sterling by Music Man say:

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.

Key Features

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.
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

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Weight	22 kg

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