Music Man DarkRay II Black

The Music Man DarkRay II Black makes room for a bigger bass sound

The Black edition maintains a sleek look while giving you access to the extensive tonal range of the new DarkRay II. This four-string Ernie Ball Music Man bass guitar builds on the DarkRay concept with integrated polyphonic octave up and octave down effects. This means that in addition to the direct humbucker sound, you also have extra registers at your fingertips without having to reach for your pedalboard for every tone change. This is an instrument for bassists who want to actively shape their sound and enjoy exploring different roles while playing.

The neodymium humbucker forms the basis for a powerful, clear bass tone. With the gain control and the switchable Alpha and Omega distortion, you can dial in the desired amount of aggression. The octave control adds a higher or lower octave, while the bass and treble controls allow you to fine-tune the sound further. The three-way switch lets you choose between the dry basic sound, octave, or octave with distortion. Illuminated rings around the effect controls show which mode is active. This allows you to switch from a tight accompaniment part to a much fuller, harmonically richer sound.

The ash body is combined with a roasted maple neck and an ebony fretboard with white dots. It features 22 stainless steel frets, a 34-inch scale length, an 11-inch radius, and a 42.86 mm nut width. The neck is attached to the contoured neck joint with five bolts. Black hardware, a top-loaded Music Man bridge, and lightweight Music Man tuners complete the edition. The bass is supplied with a mono soft case and Ernie Ball rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.

This is a pre-order for the Black edition. We expect one unit, with delivery anticipated in early 2027. The stated period is an indication and may change. Discover how many different sides you can explore with a single DarkRay II.