FDC484950 Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 I guess it was only a matter of time… must resist. https://www.music-man.com/instruments/basses/darkray-5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz39 Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 *tugs collar nervously* crikey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drTStingray Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 The white sparkle versions (4 and 5 string available) are particularly nice IMO though limited in numbers 😎 Starry night version also available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray64 Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 I'm very relieved these are still only 34" scale because that makes it pretty redundant compared to a normal stingray + pedals. Otherwise I would be mighty tempted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FDC484950 Posted May 18, 2022 Author Share Posted May 18, 2022 I don’t particularly want to play with distortion/fuzz but the control with the light that changes from red to blue… gimmick maybe but I’m a sucker for a gimmick wrapped up in an excellent bass. It seems to be roughly the same price as the harvest special SR5 on the vault, however the dollar price has remained steady but the Sterling (no pun intended) equivalent has jumped quite sharply (when the harvest orange was released a few months back it was just under £2.9K shipped to your door. It’s now £3.3K) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 Must admit that looks damn cool. I think these will do well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 I'm sure they're lovely, but not for me at that price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mastodon2 Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 Bassdirect have one in stock. Personally, it's not for me. I just don't use distortion enough to justify having it onboard in my bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 I don't like the MM You Tube promos for these. Just awful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 9 hours ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said: I don't like the MM You Tube promos for these. Just awful. These demos with Josh Paul are phenomenal. What a player! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 59 minutes ago, eude said: These demos with Josh Paul are phenomenal. What a player! I have no idea who he is and I'm not so easily impressed I'm afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 1 hour ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said: I have no idea who he is and I'm not so easily impressed I'm afraid. Ha ha, I can appreciate it's not to everyone's taste, but I've always rated Josh, he's been a big influence on me. He played with Suicidal Tendencies for a while after Robert Trujillo left, and I've always loved his playing, and the energy he creates with his bassings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 I struggle to see the point of these. They look nice, but if someone is enamoured of the Darkglass sound surely they'd have a pedal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 I really do like the look of the 4 banger but I suspect that other than switching the distortion or fuzz on as a party piece I'd never use it in a gig scenario. So I guess all the extra spend would be wasted on me.....Starry Night though.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drTStingray Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, Cosmo Valdemar said: I struggle to see the point of these. They look nice, but if someone is enamoured of the Darkglass sound surely they'd have a pedal? I get that but even with pedals you wouldn’t have a Stingray or Stingray 5 fitted with a 2 band Darkglass EQ, which has quite a different voicing from the normal Stingray Specials. The two distortion sounds seem excellent to me as well - I’m guessing there’s a little more immediate and easy (mid song adjustment) at hand rather than with a pedal. A bit like an onboard EQ rather than having to do adjustments remotely on an amp. I guess it’s a combination that’s likely to appeal to a particular demographic in terms of the genres they may play which probably doesn’t include the likes of HKH and me - although I could have done with one for a dep I’m doing with distinctly rocky material!! Edited May 19, 2022 by drTStingray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrorshowbass Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 (edited) Anyone else just want a starry night bass and separate alpha omega and save a grand? Ah just read above sorry. Still though £3299 is mental Edited May 19, 2022 by horrorshowbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adee Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 9 hours ago, martthebass said: I really do like the look of the 4 banger but I suspect that other than switching the distortion or fuzz on as a party piece I'd never use it in a gig scenario. So I guess all the extra spend would be wasted on me.....Starry Night though.... Same .... but Ooooofffff Starry Night !! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 54 minutes ago, Adee said: Same .... but Ooooofffff Starry Night !! Luckily I ordered my Starry Night 4 string when they debuted that finish. The thing I like most about it (other than playing it obvs) is that it has a plain fretboard. I think these new Darkray's would look better without the dots. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FDC484950 Posted May 20, 2022 Author Share Posted May 20, 2022 I didn’t spot that, and you’re right. The original PDN starry night had a plain ebony board. Cleaner IMHO. I’m not so sure about the sparkle white finish. The one close up photo seems to show quite large metal flakes, which is a touch odd. Maybe it’s the lighting. I wouldn’t buy one as I’ve no use for distortion but still think it’s cool 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 8 hours ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said: Luckily I ordered my Starry Night 4 string when they debuted that finish. The thing I like most about it (other than playing it obvs) is that it has a plain fretboard. I think these new Darkray's would look better without the dots. Mine now resides with Marleaux and I occasionally hanker after another one but I know that I'd prefer a Sterling over a Ray and they are like rocking horse poo in this finish/neck combo - don't think I've ever seen one come up for sale used. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 50 minutes ago, martthebass said: Mine now resides with Marleaux and I occasionally hanker after another one but I know that I'd prefer a Sterling over a Ray and they are like rocking horse poo in this finish/neck combo - don't think I've ever seen one come up for sale used. Part of the problem is I don’t think there are that many out there and those that are rarely change hands. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrorshowbass Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 (edited) closest i have seen is a starry night HH Sterling on reverb but iy was 5 string Edited May 20, 2022 by horrorshowbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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