{"product_id":"music-man-dark-ray-4-obisidian-black-ebony-374494","title":"Dark Ray 4 Obisidian Black Ebony","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA StingRay Special Reimagined by Darkglass\u003c\/h3\u003eThe DarkRay carries the DNA of the StingRay Special and adds a decidedly modern approach thanks to Darkglass Electronics, a key reference for contemporary bass tones. The idea is simple: retain the attack, presence, and authority typical of the Music Man platform while integrating a preamp specifically designed to offer built-in saturation textures, finely controllable and usable both on stage and in the studio.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor Which Bassists and Styles\u003c\/h3\u003eThe Music Man DarkRay 4 is aimed at \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate to expert\u003c\/strong\u003e bassists who want a high-end bass capable of transitioning from ultra-defined clean sounds to aggressive tones without losing low-end presence. It excels in modern rock, metal, prog, fusion, punchy pop, and all contexts where the bass must remain clear in the mix, including with distortion. The controls (dedicated gain and blend) also allow for a slight grit for classic rock or a more radical fuzz for lead parts.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Sound\u003c\/h3\u003eAt the heart of the DarkRay is a \u003cstrong\u003eneodymium humbucker\u003c\/strong\u003e with a powerful, precise, and dynamic character, paired with a \u003cstrong\u003eDarkglass 2-band active preamp\u003c\/strong\u003e (bass and treble) to immediately shape the spectrum. The 3-position selector provides access to a clean mode and two distinct saturation circuits (Alpha and Omega) with complementary behavior. 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The roasted maple neck and ebony fingerboard provide a sharp attack and excellent definition, while the stainless steel frets contribute to precision and consistent feel.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Compatible Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003eTo stay within the original specifications, you can use a set of strings \u003cstrong\u003e45w-65w-80w-100w\u003c\/strong\u003e (Super Slinky Bass #2834), identical to those recommended for this model.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e@media(max-width:632px){table[data-wb-spec]{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr)}table[data-wb-spec] colgroup{display:none}table[data-wb-spec] tbody,table[data-wb-spec] tr{display:contents}table[data-wb-spec] td{display:block;overflow-wrap:anywhere;grid-row:var(--wb-l);background-color:var(--wb-lb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[data-r]{grid-row:var(--wb-r);background-color:var(--wb-rb)}table[data-wb-spec] 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