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Condition: Used, Excellent
SP Luthier Notes: This instrument has been carefully inspected and, if necessary, serviced by our certified luthier to ensure it is in excellent playing condition.
The Ernie Ball Music Man BFR DarkRay Grapes of Wrath is a striking modern bass that pairs premium craftsmanship with an aggressive, highly versatile voice. Its ash body topped with figured maple delivers excellent clarity, punch, and sustain, while the neodymium humbucker provides the powerful foundation Music Man basses are known for. The onboard Alpha and Omega distortion circuits add a unique level of tonal flexibility, allowing players to move from clean, articulate bass tones to rich, saturated drive at the flip of a switch. Finished in the eye-catching Grapes of Wrath gloss finish with purple block inlays and black hardware, it makes a bold statement both visually and sonically. Powerful, articulate, and unapologetically modern, this BFR StingRay is built for players who want their bass to stand out in every way.
- Body Color
- Grapes of Wrath
- Body Finish
- High Gloss Polyester
- Body Wood
- Ash with Figured Maple Top
- Bridge
- Vintage Music Man® top loaded black-plated steel bridge plate with vintage black-plated steel saddles
- Controls
- Two distinct Darkglass distortion circuits (Alpha and Omega); Volume, Gain, Blend, Treble, Bass
- Fingerboard
- Ebony
- Frets
- 22
- Fret Markers
- Purple Atlante Blocks
- Hardware
- Black
- Neck Attachment
- 5-bolt, sculpted neck joint
- Neck Finish
- Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
- Neck Radius
- 11" (27.9 cm)
- Neck Width
- 1-11/16" (42.86 mm) at nut; 2-1/2" (63.5 mm) at last fret
- Neck Wood
- Roasted Maple
- Pickups
- Single Humbucking with Neodymium magnets
- Scale Length
- 34" (86.4 cm)
- Switching
- 3-way lever distortion selector: Preamp Only, Preamp + Alpha Distortion, Preamp + Omega Distortion
- Truss Rod
- Adjustable – no component or string removal required
- Tuning Machines
- Custom Music Man, lightweight with tapered string posts and ergonomic clover design
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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