We're thrilled to introduce the DarkRay 4-string bass, a masterpiece crafted in partnership with the world-famous bass accessory maker, Darkglass Electronics. This bass guitar unlocks a whole new sonic universe. At its core is a brand - new modern 2 - Band EQ preamp, specially designed by Darkglass for the DarkRay. It offers three distinct and useful modes: Clean, Alpha (distortion), and Omega (fuzz). You can mix the distortion circuits to your liking using the onboard gain knob and blend control, getting astonishing clean tones, a bit of gain, or a brutal fuzz, all 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 essentially a Stingray Special with a neodymium humbucking pickup, a roasted maple neck, a body with a comfortable contour, 22 stainless - steel frets, and the familiar 3 + 1 headstock. Specifications include a select hardwood body with a high - gloss polyester finish, an ebony fretboard with an 11' (27.9 cm) radius, a 34' (86.4 cm) scale length, white dot inlays on the fretboard, an Ernie Ball Music Man designed neodymium humbucker pickup at the bridge, a vintage Music Man top - loaded black - plated steel bridge with matching saddles, a black pickguard, 45w - 65w - 80w - 100w strings (Super Slinky Bass #2834), custom Music Man lightweight tuning machines with tapered string posts and an ergonomic clover design, and a matte - black hardware finish.
Using your DarkRay bass is a breeze. First, turn on your amplifier and plug in your bass. Use the 3 - way lever switch to choose between the Clean, Alpha (distortion), and Omega (fuzz) modes. You'll see the LED ring light up to show which mode you're in. Adjust the gain and blend controls to get the sound you want. When it comes to maintenance, keep your bass clean. Wipe it down with a soft cloth after each use to remove sweat and dirt. Store it in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. Also, change the strings regularly to keep the sound fresh. When tuning, use the custom Music Man tuning machines. If you're not sure about the tuning, you can use a tuner. And remember, don't over - tighten the strings or the hardware, as this can damage your bass.
