Introducing the brand - new 2021 DarkRay 4 - string bass. Crafted in partnership with the globally - famous bass accessory maker Darkglass Electronics, this bass unlocks a vast array of sonic possibilities. The core of this instrument lies in its tone. Darkglass designed a modern 2 - Band EQ preamp specifically for the DarkRay. It offers three distinct modes - Clean, Alpha (distortion), and Omega (fuzz). You can easily mix the distortion circuits using the onboard gain knob and blend control according to your preference. Whether you want a clear clean sound, a bit of gain, or a powerful fuzz tone, all can be achieved without losing the low - end. A bright LED ring and a 3 - way lever switch clearly show which mode the bass is in. The DarkRay is similar to the Stingray Special, featuring a neodymium humbucking pickup, a roasted maple neck, a body with a comfortable contour, 22 stainless - steel frets, and the well - known 3 + 1 headstock configuration. It comes in Obsidian Black and a limited - edition Granite Stone color. Specifications: Body Material - Select Hardwoods; Body Finish - High Gloss Polyester; Fretboard Material - Ebony; Fretboard Radius - 11' (27.9 cm); Scale Length - 34' (86.4 cm); No. of Frets - 22 (High profile, Wide); Fretboard Inlays - Dot Inlays; Pickups - Single Humbucking with Neodymium magnets (Bridge); Bridge - Vintage Music Man® top - loaded chrome - plated, steel bridge plate with vintage nickel - plated steel saddles; Pickguard - Black; Strings - 45w - 65w - 80w - 100w (Super Slinky Bass #2834); Tuning Machines - Custom Lightweight Music Man Tuners; Hardware Finish - Chrome.
Using the DarkRay bass is a breeze. First, plug it into your amplifier. You can then use the 3 - way lever switch to choose between the Clean, Alpha (distortion), and Omega (fuzz) modes. The LED ring will show you which mode you're in. To adjust the distortion level, use the onboard gain knob and blend control to mix the sounds to your liking. When it comes to maintenance, keep your bass in a case when not in use to protect it from scratches and damage. Wipe the strings with a clean cloth after each use to prevent corrosion. You can also clean the body with a soft, dry cloth. For the fretboard, use a specialized fretboard cleaner every few months. And don't forget to check the tuning regularly and adjust the tuning machines as needed. If you're going to store the bass for a long time, loosen the strings a bit to relieve the tension on the neck. Just follow these simple steps, and your DarkRay bass will serve you well for years.
