Description
Music have impressed us with this New Music Man Dark Ray Bass Guitar in Plasma Purple 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.
The Music Man DarkRay Bass Guitar in Plasma Purple is a striking instrument that combines bold aesthetics with cutting-edge performance. Featuring a sleek matching headstock and a smooth ebony fretboard, this bass is designed to stand out on any stage. Its lightweight contoured ash body and roasted maple neck ensure effortless playability and comfort during long sessions, while the high gloss polyester finish adds a vibrant and durable sheen.
Equipped with the innovative Darkglass® 2-band active preamp, the DarkRay offers versatile tonal options including two distinct distortion circuits, Alpha and Omega. This onboard preamp allows players to sculpt their sound with precision, blending clean and distorted tones seamlessly. Whether you’re after a punchy, clean bass sound or gritty, aggressive distortion, the DarkRay delivers with clarity and power.
Built for modern bassists who demand both style and substance, the DarkRay’s stainless steel frets and custom lightweight tuning machines provide reliable tuning stability and smooth playability. Its vintage Music Man® top-loaded bridge ensures solid sustain and precise intonation. With its uncompromising design and fresh Plasma Purple finish, this bass sets a new standard for contemporary bass innovation.
Custom Darkglass® Active Preamp
The heart of the DarkRay’s tone is the Darkglass® clean 2-band active preamp, featuring two distortion circuits—Alpha and Omega. Players can switch between clean, preamp plus Alpha distortion, or preamp plus Omega distortion using a 3-way lever, allowing for a wide range of sonic textures. Controls for volume, gain, blend, treble, and bass offer detailed tonal shaping, while an LED indicator signals when distortion is engaged.
Premium Tonewoods and Construction
The DarkRay features a solid ash body finished in high gloss polyester for a resonant, bright tone with excellent sustain. The roasted maple neck is finished with gunstock oil and a hand-rubbed wax blend, providing a smooth, natural feel. The ebony fretboard with white dot inlays adds a touch of elegance and enhances playability with its 11” radius and stainless steel frets.
Ergonomic Design and Hardware
Designed for comfort and performance, the DarkRay’s lightweight contoured body and 5-bolt neck joint ensure stability and ease of access to the upper frets. The vintage Music Man® black-plated steel bridge and custom lightweight tuning machines with ergonomic clover design offer precise tuning and solid string anchoring, making this bass a reliable workhorse for any player.
Eye-Catching Plasma Purple Finish
The Plasma Purple colour, paired with a matching headstock and matte black hardware, gives the DarkRay a distinctive and modern look. This bold finish not only catches the eye but also reflects the bass’s aggressive and innovative spirit, making it a perfect choice for players who want their instrument to make a statement.
Key Features
- Darkglass® Custom Active Preamp – Offers versatile tonal shaping with clean and two distortion modes, allowing players to craft a wide range of sounds from pristine lows to gritty distortion.
- Roasted Maple Neck – Provides enhanced stability and a smooth playing experience, combining durability with a natural feel that improves over time.
- Lightweight Contoured Ash Body – Ensures comfort during extended playing sessions while delivering bright, resonant tones with excellent sustain.
- Plasma Purple Finish with Matching Headstock – Creates a visually striking instrument that stands out on stage with bold, modern aesthetics and durable high gloss polyester coating.
Specifications
Body
- Body Construction: Solid
- Body Material: Ash
- Body Finish: High Gloss Polyester
- Body Colour: Plasma Purple
- Body Binding: None
Neck
- Neck Material: Roasted Maple
- Neck Colour: Natural
- Neck Joint: 5 Bolt
- Neck Profile: C
- Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 0.830″
- Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 0.936″
- Truss Rod: Adjustable without removing components or strings
- Neck Finish: Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
- Headstock Colour/Finish: Matches Body
Fretboard
- Fretboard Material: Ebony
- Fretboard Radius: 11″
- Inlays: White Dot
- Side Markers: White Dot
- Fretboard Finish: Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
- Frets: 22 Stainless Steel
- Nut Material: Melamine
- Nut Width: 1-11/16″
Hardware
- Bridge: Vintage Music Man® top loaded, black plated steel plate with black plated steel saddles
- Tuners: Custom Music Man, lightweight with tapered string posts and ergonomic clover design
- Hardware Colour: Black
- Knob Type: Dome
- Pickguard Material: Black
Electronics
- Type: Active
- Preamp: Custom Darkglass® 2-band
- Bridge Pickup: Single Humbucking with Neodymium magnets
- Controls: Volume, Gain, Blend, Treble, Bass, 3-way lever for preamp only, preamp + Alpha distortion, preamp + Omega distortion
- Output Type: Mono
- LED Indicator: Shows when distortion is engaged
