DarkRay 5

Black

$1,699.99

$1,699.99 $1,699.99

DarkRay 5

ST-DARKRAY5-BK-E2-WB

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Introducing the 5-string DarkRay, an innovative StingRay model designed in collaboration with Darkglass Electronics. The custom Darkglass® 2-band active preamp offers three modes: Clean (Preamp-only), Alpha (Distortion), and Omega (Fuzz), all accessible without a pedalboard. Switch between these circuits effortlessly with a color-coded LED ring and 3-way selector.

You’ll unlock total tonal control via volume, treble, and bass adjustments, along with onboard gain and blend knobs for customized distortion. A roasted maple neck and ebony fingerboard round out the modern design.

DETAILS

Model

ST-DARKRAY5-BK-E2-WB

Body Wood

Nyatoh

Body Color

Black

Bridge

Sterling by Music Man-Designed Bridge

Pickguard

Black

Scale Length

34" (86.4cm)

Neck Radius

12" (30.5cm)

Frets

22 Frets

Neck Width

1.77" (45mm) at Nut, 2.72" (69mm) at Last Fret

Neck Wood

Roasted Maple

Fingerboard

Ebony

Fret Markers

White Dot Markers

Tuners

Open Gear

Truss Rod

Dual Action

Neck Attachment

6 Bolt Pattern

Controls

Custom Darkglass® 2-band active preamp with two distinct distortion circuits (Alpha and Omega); vol, gain, blend, treble, bass

Switching

3-way lever distortion selector; Preamp Only, Preamp+Alpha Distortion, Preamp+Omega Distortion

Pickups

H - 1 Alnico Humbucker

Strings

Ernie Ball 2836 Regular Slinky

Gig Bag

Deluxe Sterling by Music Man Bag

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

CUSTOM DARKGLASS ACTIVE PREAMP®

Comes equipped with a custom Darkglass® clean 2-band active preamp, featuring two drive circuits: Alpha (Distortion) and Omega (Fuzz). Both circuits are fully mixable via an onboard gain knob and blend control.

EYE-CATCHING LED RING

Flip the 3-way switch, and a glowing LED ring signals your mode—red for Alpha, blue for Omega. Switch to preamp-only for an ultra-clean tone, plus volume, treble, and bass controls.

ICONIC STINGRAY DESIGN

A beloved model with everything you expect from a StingRay: an Alnico humbucking pickup, a roasted maple neck with smooth ebony fingerboard, a comfort-contoured body, and the legendary 3+1 headstock.