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The Ernie Ball Music Man DarkRay in Stealth Black is a modern bass guitar designed for players who demand both style and substance. Featuring a sleek matte black finish with a matching headstock, this bass exudes an aggressive, contemporary aesthetic that stands out on any stage. Its lightweight contoured ash body and roasted maple neck ensure comfort and playability during long sessions, while the ebony fretboard adds a smooth, responsive feel under your fingers. The DarkRay is built to deliver powerful, versatile tones suitable for a wide range of musical styles.
At the heart of the DarkRay is the innovative Darkglass Electronics preamp, offering a custom clean 2-band active EQ and two distinct distortion circuits named Alpha and Omega. This onboard preamp gives players exceptional control over their sound, allowing seamless transitions from clean, punchy bass tones to gritty, distorted textures. The 3-way lever switch makes it easy to select between preamp only, preamp with Alpha distortion, or preamp with Omega distortion, while the LED indicator clearly shows when distortion is engaged. This combination of features makes the DarkRay a highly adaptable instrument for both studio and live performance.
Crafted with premium components including stainless steel frets, a vintage-style top-loaded bridge, and lightweight tuning machines, the DarkRay is engineered for precision and durability. The neck’s gunstock oil and hand-rubbed wax finish enhances playability and adds to the instrument’s refined look. Whether you’re laying down deep grooves or cutting through the mix with aggressive tones, the DarkRay in Stealth Black delivers uncompromising performance and unmistakable stage presence.
Custom Darkglass® Preamp with Dual Distortion
The onboard Darkglass® 2-band active preamp features two distortion circuits—Alpha and Omega—giving you a broad palette of tonal options. Easily blend clean and distorted sounds with dedicated volume, gain, and blend controls, plus treble and bass EQ, allowing for precise shaping of your tone.
Roasted Maple Neck and Ebony Fretboard
The roasted maple neck offers enhanced stability and a smooth playing experience, while the ebony fretboard provides a sleek surface with white dot inlays for clear visual markers. The neck’s gunstock oil and wax finish feels natural and comfortable, ideal for extended play.
Lightweight Contoured Ash Body
Constructed from ash, the contoured body is lightweight yet resonant, delivering a balanced tone with clarity and punch. The high gloss polyester finish in Stealth Black complements the modern design and adds durability.
Precision Hardware and Tuners
Equipped with a vintage Music Man® top-loaded bridge and custom lightweight tuning machines with ergonomic clover keys, the DarkRay ensures tuning stability and ease of adjustment, making it a reliable instrument for any gig.
Key Features
- Custom Darkglass® Clean 2-Band Active Preamp – Provides versatile tonal shaping with clean and distorted options, perfect for adapting your sound to any musical context.
- Two Distortion Circuits (Alpha and Omega) – Offers distinct distortion flavours that can be blended with your clean tone, expanding your creative possibilities.
- Roasted Maple Neck with Ebony Fretboard – Enhances stability and playability while delivering smooth, responsive action and a sleek aesthetic.
- Lightweight Contoured Ash Body – Ensures comfort during long performances without compromising on tonal resonance and clarity.
Specifications
Body
- Body Construction: Solid
- Body Material: Ash
- Body Finish: High Gloss Polyester
- Body Colour: Stealth Black
- Body Binding: None
Neck
- Neck Material: Roasted Maple
- Neck Colour: Natural
- Neck Profile: C
- Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 0.830″
- Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 0.936″
- Neck Joint: 5 Bolt
- Neck Finish: Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
- Fretboard Material: Ebony
- Fretboard Radius: 11″
- Fretboard Inlays: White Dot
- Fretboard Finish: Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
- Frets: 22 Stainless Steel
- Nut Material: Melamine
- Nut Width: 1-11/16″
- Truss Rod: Adjustable without component or string removal
- Headstock Colour/Finish: Matches Body
Hardware
- Bridge: Vintage Music Man® top loaded, black plated steel bridge plate with vintage black plated steel saddles
- Tuning Machines: Custom Music Man, lightweight with tapered string posts and ergonomic clover design
- Hardware Colour: Black
- Knob Type: Dome
- Pickguard Material: Black
Electronics
- Electronics Type: Active
- Preamp: Custom Darkglass® 2-band
- Bridge Pickup: Single Humbucking with Neodymium magnets
- Controls: Volume, Gain, Blend, Treble, Bass, 3-way lever switch (preamp only, preamp + Alpha distortion, preamp + Omega distortion)
- Output Type: Mono
- LED Indicator: Shows when distortion is engaged
Miscellaneous
- Included Case: Mono Softshell
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