Music Man Dark Ray Obsidian Black
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Music Man
Dark Ray Obsidian Black
Product Info
Article Number:
523117
Brand:
Music Man
Model:
Dark Ray Obsidian Black
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$3,298.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Dark Ray is a serious weapon for modern bassists craving aggressive distortion and a uniquely long scale feel. The Darkglass preamp is the star here – it's got serious punch and a wide range of distortion flavors. If you’re into industrial, metal, or progressive music and want a bass that stands out, this is a fantastic choice.
Product Description
- Music Man Dark Ray Obsidian Black
- Electric bass
- Body: Selected hardwood
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony (Diospyros Crassiflora)
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- fretboard radius: 279 mm (11")
- Nut width: 42.9 mm (1.69")
- 22 Stainless steel jumbo frets
- Pickup: 1 neodymium humbucker (bridge)
- Custom Darkglass 2-band active preamp with two different distortion circuits (Alpha and Omega)
- Controls: Volume
- Gain
- Blend
- Treble
- Bass
- 3-Way distortion selector switch: preamp only
- preamp+alpha distortion
- preamp+omega distortion
- Black hardware
- Factory strings: 45w-65w-80w-100w (Super Slinky Bass #2834)
- Colour: Obsidian Black
- Incl. case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and feel.
- • Darkglass preamp delivers aggressive, modern distortion tones.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides a smooth, articulate playing surface.
- • Solid hardware and meticulous build quality inspire confidence.
CONS
- • High-end price point makes it inaccessible to many players.
- • 864mm scale can feel unwieldy for those accustomed to shorter scales.
- • Limited tonal versatility outside of modern, aggressive genres.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Selected hardwood (likely Ash or Swamp Ash)
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony (Diospyros Crassiflora)
Pickups
1 Neodymium Humbucker (Bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
22 Stainless Steel Jumbo
Strings
45w-65w-80w-100w (Super Slinky Bass #2834)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 - 10.5 lbs (4.3 - 4.8 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Alpha is tighter and more focused, great for chugging riffs; Omega is looser and more saturated, lending itself to a heavier, more distorted tone.
Yes, it extends the string tension and lowers the fundamental frequencies, resulting in a deeper, more resonant low end and a slightly different feel.
While both share quality construction, the Dark Ray focuses on aggressive tones with the Darkglass preamp, whereas the StingRay offers a wider range of classic, more versatile sounds.
