Detail 01
Three-way distortion selector
The selector chooses preamp only, preamp plus Alpha distortion, or preamp plus Omega distortion.
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Sterling by Music ManDarkRay Electric Bass Guitar - Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
DarkRay puts an active Darkglass two-band preamp and selectable distortion circuits directly into a black StingRay-format bass. The three-way selector moves between preamp-only Clean, Alpha distortion and Omega fuzz, while the LED ring shows the selected circuit. Volume, gain, blend, treble and bass controls let you shape the onboard setup without connecting a pedalboard. A roasted maple neck, ebony fingerboard, Nyatoh body and single Alnico humbucker round out the instrument.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Changing between Clean, Alpha and Omega circuit settings from the bass during a performance.
- Building distortion control into the instrument instead of relying on a connected pedalboard.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players looking for a bass without onboard gain, blend, or Alpha and Omega distortion controls.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Volume, gain, blend, treble and bass controls
These controls manage level, distortion adjustment and the two-band preamp settings.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does the LED ring indicate?
It indicates which of the three circuit settings is selected.
02Does it include a gig bag?
Yes. It is listed with a deluxe Sterling by Music Man bag.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsPlayability
- Number of Frets
- 21
- Number of Strings
- Ernie Ball 2834 Super Slinky
- Scale Length
- 34" (86.4 cm)
5 detailsBody & build
- Fingerboard Material
- Ebony Neck Radius: 9.5" (24 cm) Frets: 21 Frets, Medium Nut Width: 1.69" (43 mm) Fret Markers: White dot markers Neck Attachment: 6 bolts Electronics Controls: Custom Darkglass 2-band active preamp with two distortion circuits (Alpha and Omega); Vol, Gain, Blend, Treble, Bass Switching: 3-way Lever Distortion Selector; Preamp only, Preamp + Alpha Distortion, Preamp + Omega Distortion Pickups: H - 1 Alnico humbucker Other Tuners: Open gear Truss Rod: Dual action Strings: Ernie Ball 2834 Super Slinky Gig Bag: Deluxe Sterling by Music Man bag
- Color
- Black
- Color Finish
- Black (BK)
- Body Material
- Nyatoh Finish: Black (BK) Bridge: Sterling by Music Man-Designed bridge Pickguard: Black Scale Length: 34" (86.4 cm) Neck Neck Wood: Roasted maple Fingerboard: Ebony Neck Radius: 9.5" (24 cm) Frets: 21 Frets, Medium Nut Width: 1.69" (43 mm) Fret Markers: White dot markers Neck Attachment: 6 bolts Electronics Controls: Custom Darkglass 2-band active preamp with two distortion circuits (Alpha and Omega); Vol, Gain, Blend, Treble, Bass Switching: 3-way Lever Distortion Selector; Preamp only, Preamp + Alpha Distortion, Preamp + Omega Distortion Pickups: H - 1 Alnico humbucker Other Tuners: Open gear Truss Rod: Dual action Strings: Ernie Ball 2834 Super Slinky Gig Bag: Deluxe Sterling by Music Man bag
- Neck Wood
- Roasted maple
5 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Korena Special
- false
- Tier
- new
- Source Id
- site51500000411627
- Prop65
- WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Nickel (Metallic), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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