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Introducing the Ball Family Reserve DarkRay “Grapes of Wrath”, a stunning limited edition bass crafted for collectors and players alike. Featuring a figured roasted maple neck with an ebony fretboard adorned with custom Purple Atlante block inlays, this DarkRay is capped with a flame maple top finished in the exclusive Grapes of Wrath colorway. Limited to just 75 instruments worldwide, each bass comes with a numbered certificate of authenticity and a premium MONO case. Powered by Darkglass Electronics and built with the same uncompromising specs as the DarkRay line, this BFR release pairs jaw-dropping looks with crushing tone and effortless playability.
| Product Name | Ernie Ball Music Man Limited Edition BFR DarkRay 4 Electric Bass - Grapes of Wrath |
|---|---|
| Brand | Ernie Ball Music Man |
| Condition | New |
| MPN | 138-H8-RZ-00-MB-B2 |
| UPC | 749699129844 |
| Shipping Option | Free Shipping to the Continental U.S. |
What's in the Box?
- Ernie Ball Music Man Limited Edition BFR DarkRay 4 Electric Bass - Grapes of Wrath
- Premium MONO Case
- Ash body with a figured flame maple top, bursting with a translucent green to purple finish.
- The 2-band preamp features volume, treble, and bass controls, along with a separate blend and gain knob, allowing for the precise adjustment of tone and output.
- Figured roasted maple neck with an ebony fretboard adorned with custom Purple Atlante block inlays.
| 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 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 Colors | Headstock matches body |
| 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) |
| Strings | 45w–65w–80w–100w (Super Slinky Bass #2834) |
| 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 |
Ernie Ball Music Man Limited Edition BFR DarkRay 4 Electric Bass - Grapes of Wrath
Introducing the Ball Family Reserve DarkRay “Grapes of Wrath”, a stunning limited edition bass crafted for collectors and players alike. Featuring a figured roasted maple neck with an ebony fretboard adorned with custom Purple Atlante block inlays, this DarkRay is capped with a flame maple top finished in the exclusive Grapes of Wrath colorway. Limited to just 75 instruments worldwide, each bass comes with a numbered certificate of authenticity and a premium MONO case. Powered by Darkglass Electronics and built with the same uncompromising specs as the DarkRay line, this BFR release pairs jaw-dropping looks with crushing tone and effortless playability.
| Product Name | Ernie Ball Music Man Limited Edition BFR DarkRay 4 Electric Bass - Grapes of Wrath |
|---|---|
| Condition | New |
| MPN | 138-H8-RZ-00-MB-B2 |
| UPC | 749699129844 |
What's in the Box?
- Ernie Ball Music Man Limited Edition BFR DarkRay 4 Electric Bass - Grapes of Wrath
- Premium MONO Case
- Ash body with a figured flame maple top, bursting with a translucent green to purple finish.
- The 2-band preamp features volume, treble, and bass controls, along with a separate blend and gain knob, allowing for the precise adjustment of tone and output.
- Figured roasted maple neck with an ebony fretboard adorned with custom Purple Atlante block inlays.
| 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 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 Colors | Headstock matches body |
| 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) |
| Strings | 45w–65w–80w–100w (Super Slinky Bass #2834) |
| 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 |
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