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Name: Sterling by Music Man DarkRay 5 5-String Bass Guitar in Black
Brand: Sterling by Music Man
SKU: STDARKRAY5BKE2WB
Price: 1699.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Sterling by Music Man DarkRay 5 5-String Bass Guitar in Black

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This is a New Sterling by Music Man DarkRay 5 5-String Bass Guitar in Black from , now available in the Guitar category on Guitars Pedals Amps and Stuff.. Read More below.

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Description

Introducing the 5-string DarkRay, an innovative StingRay model designed in collaboration with Darkglass Electronics. The custom Darkglass® 2-band active preamp offers three modes: Clean (Preamp-only), Alpha (Distortion), and Omega (Fuzz), all accessible without a pedalboard. Switch between these circuits effortlessly with a color-coded LED ring and 3-way selector.

You’ll unlock total tonal control via volume, treble, and bass adjustments, along with onboard gain and blend knobs for customized distortion. A roasted maple neck and ebony fingerboard round out the modern design.

Key Features

Custom Darkglass Active Preamp – We’ve ramped up the StingRay sound with a custom Darkglass® clean 2-band active preamp, featuring two drive circuits: Alpha (Distortion) and Omega (Fuzz). Both circuits are fully mixable via an onboard gain knob and blend control.
Eye-Catching LED Ring – Flip the 3-way switch, and a bright color-coded LED ring illuminates, indicating which mode the bass is in. When in preamp-only, the bass is exceptionally clean, with adjustable volume, treble, and bass knobs for customizable tone.
Modern Design – The iconic DarkRay design includes an alnico humbucking pickup, roasted maple neck with ebony fingerboard, comfort contoured StingRay body, and the familiar 3+1 headstock configuration.

Specifications

Body Wood Nyatoh
Body Colour Black (BK)
Bridge Sterling by Music Man-Designed Bridge
Pickguard Black
Scale Length 34″ (86.4cm)
Neck Radius 12” (30.5cm)
Frets 22 Frets
Neck Width 1.77” (45mm) at Nut, 2.72” (69mm) at Last Fret
Neck Wood Roasted Maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Fret Markers White Dot Markers
Tuning Machines Open Gear
Truss Rod Dual Action
Neck Attachment 6 Bolt Pattern
Controls Custom Darkglass® 2-band active preampwith two distinct 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
Strings Ernie Ball 2836 Regular Slinky
Gig Bag Deluxe Sterling by Music Man Bag

About the manufacturer

Sterling by Music Man

Sterling by Music Man offers more accessible versions of Music Man guitar and bass concepts alongside related designs. Pickup systems, active electronics, bridges and neck specifications vary across the range. Compare the exact model and series rather than assuming it shares every detail with a Music Man counterpart.

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