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Everybody knows the StingRay formula: one humbucker, an active preamp, and a punch that refuses to be buried in a mix. The DarkRay asks a simple question — what if that same bass could snarl, too? Ernie Ball Music Man teamed up with Darkglass Electronics to build the answer: a StingRay with a custom Darkglass preamp and two drive circuits built right into the bass. No pedalboard required. Bass Central stocks the DarkRay deep — nine on the wall right now in 4- and 5-string, with more …

No bass splits a room like the Bongo. One look at that carved, crescent-inlaid body and players either grin or shake their heads — until they plug one in. Then the argument ends. Twenty-plus years after it launched, the Bongo remains the most forward-thinking bass Ernie Ball Music Man has ever made, and Bass Central stocks it in 4, 5, and 6-string. Designed With BMW, Built to Be Played The Bongo’s shape wasn’t a styling accident — Music Man developed the body with BMW Gro …

Lakland built its name in Chicago the slow way: Dan Lakin started the company in 1994 making basses that took the classic American designs seriously — the right woods, the right hardware, necks that feel broken-in from day one — and the Skyline series is how most players get in. Skylines are built overseas to Lakland's specs and inspected and set up in Chicago before they ship, and they carry the same designs as the handmade USA line at a working player's price. Our Lakland wall righ …

Ask a room of bassists to name the sound of an active humbucker and most of them will describe a StingRay before they finish the sentence. That punch — aggressive, articulate, impossible to bury in a mix — has been Ernie Ball Music Man's calling card for decades, and the modern lineup is the best version of it yet: roasted maple necks, lightweight hardware, and an 18-volt preamp with headroom for days. Bass Central stocks Music Man deep. Right now the wall carries 97 Ernie Ball Music …

Ernie Ball Musicman certainly has released some great vibrant colors in the last year!  Same great tones with roasted maple necks as part of the upgraded feature set. One of the main benefits of roasted maple necks is their enhanced stability. The heating process removes moisture from the wood, making it less susceptible to changes in humidity. This means that roasted maple necks are less likely to warp or shrink, providing a more reliable and durable instrument. Check out these E …

If you're looking for the best value in the bass marketplace today, we feel these basses provide the best playability, versatility and sound in their respective price points! Available in four and 5 string variations, the Yamaha BBP 734 And Yamaha 735 will cover any genre with its electronics package.. Call 800-545-8813 or email sales@bascentral.com for information or to place an order.What are bassists really looking for in their chosen instrument? The perfect sound? Versatility? Durability? Al …