The DarkRay 5-string bass guitar is a masterpiece born from a collaboration with the world-famous bass accessory maker, Darkglass Electronics. It opens up a brand - new world of sonic possibilities. At the core of this instrument lies its exceptional tone. Darkglass designed a modern 2 - Band EQ preamp specifically for the DarkRay. This preamp comes with three unique and useful 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 clean, crisp sound, a bit of gain, or a powerful fuzz tone, you can get it without losing any 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. It features a neodymium humbucking pickup, a roasted maple neck, a body with a comfortable contour, 22 stainless - steel frets, and the well - known 4+1 headstock configuration. Specifications: Body Material: Select Hardwood; Body Colour: Starry Night; Body Finish: High Gloss Polyester; Fretboard Material: Ebony; Fretboard Radius: 11' (27.9 cm); Scale Length: 34'; No. of Frets: 22; Pickup(s): Single Humbucking with Neodymium magnets; Bridge: Vintage Music Man® top - loaded Black plated, steel bridge plate with vintage Black plated steel saddles; Pickguard: Black; Strings: 45w - 65w - 80w - 100w - 130w (Regular Slinky Bass #2836); Tuning Machines: Custom Music Man, lightweight with tapered string posts and ergonomic clover design; Hardware Finish: Black.
Using your DarkRay 5 - string bass guitar is easy. First, plug it into your amplifier. You can switch between the Clean, Alpha (distortion), and Omega (fuzz) modes using the 3 - way lever switch. The LED ring will show you which mode you're in. Use the gain knob and blend control to adjust the sound according to your preference. When you're not using the bass, keep it in a cool, dry place. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity as this can damage the wood and electronics. To maintain the best sound and playability, change the strings regularly. You can use the Regular Slinky Bass #2836 strings as recommended. Clean the body and fretboard with a soft cloth after each use to remove fingerprints and dirt. And don't forget to check the tuning machines and bridge for any loose parts and tighten them if needed.
