Detail 01
Three-way distortion selector
Select Preamp Only, Preamp plus Alpha Distortion, or Preamp plus Omega Distortion from the bass.
Product detailSKU #1500000461599
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
DarkRay puts Darkglass tone shaping directly on a Sterling by Music Man solidbody bass. Its single bridge-position alnico humbucker feeds a custom two-band active preamp, while the three-way selector moves between preamp-only operation, Alpha distortion, and Omega distortion. Gain and blend controls let you set the amount of drive and its relationship to the clean signal without reaching for an external pedal. The LED ring shows the active mode, making changes easier to track on a dim stage. A roasted maple neck, ebony fingerboard, and 21 frets round out the build.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Making quick clean, distortion, or fuzz changes during a set from controls on the bass itself.
- Blending driven and clean bass signals with the dedicated onboard gain and blend controls.
- Players using fingerstyle, slap, or pick attack with a single bridge-position alnico humbucker.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Volume, gain, blend, treble, and bass controls
The control layout covers output, drive level, clean/distorted mix, and two-band EQ.
Detail 03
Color-coded LED ring
It indicates which distortion mode is selected.
Detail 04
Deluxe Sterling by Music Man bag
A padded transport bag is included.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a 34-inch-scale, fretted electric bass with 21 frets.
- 02The electronics include active preamp controls and onboard distortion modes.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What are the three selector modes?
Preamp Only, Preamp plus Alpha Distortion, and Preamp plus Omega Distortion.
02Can I mix the distortion with my clean bass signal?
Yes. The onboard control set includes separate gain and blend knobs.
03Is a bag included?
Yes. It includes a Deluxe Sterling by Music Man bag.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsPickups & controls
- Switching
- 3-way lever distortion selector — Preamp Only, Preamp + Alpha Distortion, Preamp + Omega Distortion
- Controls
- Custom Darkglass® 2-band active preamp with volume, gain, blend, treble, and bass
- Bridge Pickup
- 1 Alnico Humbucker
- Pickup Configuration
- H
6 detailsPlayability
- Strings
- Ernie Ball 2834 Super Slinky
- Radius
- 9.5 inch (24 cm)
- Nut Width
- 1.69
- Number of Frets
- 21
- Number of Strings
- Ernie Ball 2834 Super Slinky
- Scale Length
- 34
10 detailsBody & build
- Bridge Type
- Sterling by Music Man–Designed Bridge
- Color
- Gray
- Body Material
- Nyatoh
- Inlays
- White Dot Markers
- Neck Wood
- Roasted Maple
- Fingerboard Material
- Ebony
- Neck Joint
- 6-bolt pattern
- Body Style
- StingRay
- Body Shape
- StingRay
- Tuning Machines
- Open Gear
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- Deluxe Sterling by Music Man Bag
2 detailsOther
- Truss Rod
- Dual Action
- Product Type
- Solidbody electric bass
