Collaborating with Darkglass Electronics, masters of bass accessories, the DarkRay offers a multitude of sonic possibilities. Featuring a state-of-the-art 2 Band EQ preamp, handcrafted by Darkglass, with Clean, Alpha (distortion), and Omega (fuzz) modes, you can find your ideal sound using the gain knob and blend control. Switch between modes effortlessly with the LED ring and 3-way lever. In true Stingray Special fashion, the DarkRay boasts a neodymium humbucking pickup, roasted maple neck, sleek contoured body, 22 stainless steel frets, and iconic 3+1 headstock configuration. Keep your low-end power while blending pristine cleans with aggressive fuzz.

Features

• Model: DarkRay 5
• Size: 13-3/8" wide, 1-5/8" thick, 45-3/4" long (34.0 cm wide, 4.1 cm thick, 116.2 cm long)
• Body Wood: Select Hardwood
• Body Finish: High Gloss Polyester
• Bridge: Vintage Music Man® top loaded Black plated, steel bridge plate with vintage Black plated steel saddles
• Pickguard: Black
• Scale Length: 34"
• Neck Radius: 11" (27.9 cm)
• Headstock: Only 8 3/4" (22.2 cm) long
• Frets: 22 stainless steel
• Neck Width: 1-3/4" (44.5 mm) at the nut; 2-3/4" (69.9 mm) at the last fret
• Neck Wood: Roasted Maple
• Fret Markers: Dot
• Neck Finish: Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
• Neck Color: Natural
• Tuning Machine: Custom Music Man, lightweight with tapered string posts and ergonomic clover design
• Neck Attachment: 5 bolts - perfect alignment with no shifting; Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets
• Electronic Shielding: Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum lined pickguard
• Controls: volume, gain, level, treble, bass
• Switching: 3-way lever distortion selector; Preamp Only, Preamp / Alpha Distortion, Preamp / Omega Distortion
• Pickups: Single Humbucking with Neodymium magnets
• Strings: 45w-65w-80w-100w-130w (Regular Slinky Bass #2836)