The Ernie Ball Music Man DarkRay 5 is a premium 5-string electric bass featuring a custom active 2-band preamp designed by Darkglass Electronics. It boasts a Neodymium humbucker with built-in Alpha and Omega distortion circuits, a roasted maple neck, and a 34-inch scale length, making it ideal for modern metal and progressive styles.
Key Specifications
- Body: Select Hardwood with high gloss polyester finish.
- Neck: Roasted Maple with gunstock oil/wax blend finish.
- Fingerboard: Ebony, 22 high-profile, wide stainless steel frets.
- Scale Length: 34 inches (86.4 cm).
- Nut Width: 1-3/4 inches (44.5 mm).
- Pickup: Single Humbucking with Neodymium magnets.
- Electronics: Custom Darkglass 2-band active preamp with three modes: Clean, Alpha (distortion), and Omega (fuzz).
- Controls: Volume, Gain, Blend, 3-way lever distortion selector.
- Bridge: Vintage Music Man top-loaded black-plated steel bridge.
- Tuners: Custom lightweight with tapered string posts.
- Weight: ~9.4 lbs.
Key Features
- Distortion Selector: A 3-way lever allows switching between Preamp Only, Preamp+Alpha Distortion, and Preamp+Omega Distortion.
- LED Indicator: A ring around the gain knob indicates the active distortion mode.
- Hardware: Matte and gloss black hardware.
- Case: Included Mono case.
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