Ernie Ball Music Man DarkRay 5 H Ebony Fingerboard 5-String Electric Bass Dark Rainbow

The Ernie Ball Music Man DarkRay bass unlocks a universe of tones. Designed in collaboration with Darkglass Electronics, this 5-string bass features a custom-designed preamp with three distinct modes: clean, Alpha distortion and Omega fuzz. The preamp´s onboard gain and blend controls allow you to mix the distortion modes to your taste for an astonishing range of sounds with full low end. An LED ring and 3-way switch indicate the selected mode.

Darkglass Preamp Provides Tone Versatility

The DarkRay´s 2-band preamp was custom-designed by Darkglass to provide a wealth of useful bass tones with extended frequency range and tight low end. In Clean mode, the natural warmth and clarity of the DarkRay´s pickups shine through. Alpha mode adds rich overdrive with blendable grit, perfect for rock and fusion. Omega mode unleashes a huge fuzz tone that retains note definition—ideal for modern metal and grunge. With the gain and blend controls, you can fine-tune the overdrive and fuzz to suit your needs. The preamp´s active 3-band EQ provides further tone shaping.

Premium Components and Playability

Beneath the preamp, the DarkRay is a StingRay Special. It features an alder body, maple neck, ebony fingerboard and Music Man´s familiar 4+1 tuner arrangement. The neck has a smooth satin finish and fast, slim profile. The fingerboard´s 22 high-profile stainless steel frets provide a low, buzz-free action. A neodymium humbucker delivers a clear, punchy tone with plenty of midrange growl.

Modern Looks to Match the Modern Sound

The DarkRay pairs its progressive electronics with a sleek, stylish aesthetic. The contoured alder body comes in a glossy Starry Night finish that catches the light with a metallic shimmer. Satin nickel pickup covers, knobs and tuner buttons provide a contemporary complement. The matching painted headstock continues the sleek visual theme.

The Ernie Ball Music Man DarkRay 5-string bass delivers modern distorted tones and premium playability. Plug in and unleash everything from nuanced overdrive to all-out fuzz—your tone is in your hands. Try the DarkRay for yourself at your local Guitar Center store.