Music Man Dark Ray Gold Bar
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Music Man
Dark Ray Gold Bar
Product Info
Article Number:
593300
Brand:
Music Man
Model:
Dark Ray Gold Bar
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$3,298.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Dark Ray Gold Bar is a serious instrument for players wanting a modern, aggressive sound with a touch of vintage feel. The Darkglass preamp and neodymium pickup combination provides a huge range of tones, from clean and punchy to thick, distorted growl. It’s ideal for rock, metal, and modern pop bassists who demand both power and precision.
Product Description
- Music Man Dark Ray Gold Bar
- Electric Bass
- Body: selected hardwood
- Bolt-on neck: roasted maple
- Fingerboard: roasted maple
- 22 Jumbo stainless steel frets
- Fingerboard radius: 279 mm (11")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 42.9 mm (1.69")
- Pickup: Neodymium humbucker (bridge)
- Electronics: Custom Darkglass 2-band active preamp with two different distortion circuits (Alpha and Omega)
- Controls: Volume
- Gain
- Blend
- Treble
- Bass
- Switch: 3-Way selector switch for distortion: preamp only
- preamp+alpha distortion
- preamp+omega distortion
- Black hardware
- Strings: Super Slinky Bass #2834 .045w-.065w-.080w-.100w
- Colour: Gold Bar
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck & fretboard offer exceptional stability and feel.
- • Darkglass preamp delivers incredible versatility with distinct distortion flavors.
- • Neodymium humbucker provides a powerful, articulate low-end response.
- • Bolt-on construction ensures a bright, snappy attack and responsive feel.
CONS
- • The Gold Bar finish might be polarizing; it's a very specific aesthetic.
- • Premium-priced, placing it out of reach for many gigging musicians.
- • Limited tonal flexibility compared to basses with more complex EQ options.
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Key Features
Body Material
Selected hardwood (likely Ash or Swamp Ash, based on Music Man's typical Dark Ray construction)
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Neodymium Humbucker (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
22 Jumbo Stainless Steel
Strings
Super Slinky Bass #2834 .045w-.065w-.080w-.100w
Weight
Approximately 9.5 - 10.5 lbs (based on similar Music Man basses)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Darkglass circuits offer a more refined, musical distortion than many others, focusing on clarity and definition rather than just fuzz.
Yes, roasting stabilizes the wood, resulting in a more consistent feel, reduced humidity-related warping, and a slightly brighter tone.
Bolt-on necks generally produce a snappier, more immediate response compared to set-neck designs, contributing to the Dark Ray's aggressive character.
