Ernie Ball Music Man revealed two striking new finishes for their 2024 collection of the DarkRay bass, in collaboration with Darkglass Electronics. The DarkRay 4 and 5 models will now be available in Dark Rainbow and Gold Bar, expanding the aesthetic choices for musicians looking for state-of-the-art bass guitars.
The DarkRay bass series continues to combine the iconic design elements of the Stingray Special with advanced audio technology from Darkglass Electronics. Central to its appeal is the custom-crafted 2 Band EQ preamp developed by Darkglass, which offers three tonal modes: Clean, Alpha, and Omega. These modes enable players to explore everything from clear, unaltered tones to aggressive distortion and fuzz, all controlled through an intuitive interface featuring an LED ring and a three-way lever switch.
Each bass features a neodymium humbucking pickup, a roasted maple neck, a contoured body for enhanced playability, 22 stainless steel frets, and the recognisable 3+1 (or 4+1) headstock configuration. The necks are crafted from roasted maple, which is known for its stability and resonance, and are topped with either an ebony or roasted maple fingerboard depending on the finish selected.
These new models from the DarkRay series are now available, with the 5-string model priced at $2,899.00 and the 4-string model available for $2,799.00.
