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  Ernie Ball Music Man is pleased to announce the addition of the DarkRay 4 string bass. Designed in collaboration with world-renowned bass accessory manufacturer Darkglass Electronics, the DarkRay unlocks a whole new range of sonic capabilities.
  At the heart of every instrument is its tone: in this case, a new modern 2 Band EQ preamp was designed by Darkglass specifically for the DarkRay. This preamp offers three modes with very distinct and useful sounds: Clean, Alpha (distortion), and Omega (fuzz). Both distortion circuits are fully mixable via an onboard gain knob and blend control manipulated to the user's preference. Astonishing clean, slight gain, or a brutal fuzz tone is obtainable, all with no low-end loss. A bright LED ring and the 3-way lever switch indicates which mode the bass is in.
  The all-new DarkRay is every bit a Stingray Special with neodymium humbucking pickup, roasted maple neck, comfort contoured body, 22 stainless steel frets, and the familiar 3+1 headstock configuration.

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  Here's a G&L L1500 4 string bass, a vintage beauty from 1996, handcrafted in Fullerton, California. Upgraded from the standard L1500 model with Premium Clear Red finish on a stunning bookmatched Swamp Ash top and scraped binding. This L1500 is surprisingly lightweight at just 8 pounds 2 ounces. Yet, it doesn't compromise on the legendary G&L tone. This bass is a collector or player's dream. It's in near-mint condition. We've never seen a cleaner 28 year old instrument! Collector-owned, there are no signs of any play wear. The neck is straight and true. The frets are perfect and show no signs of play wear. It has new strings installed and has just had a professional set up. Everything is working perfectly. This bass has nice balance, great acoustic resonance, and incredible sustain. It plays and sounds great!
  Complete with its original hardshell case, this bass is ready to be treasured as a collector's item or gigged with. Whether you're drawn to its vintage charm or its exceptional playability, this G&L L1500 is a standout choice for any bass player.

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The Emperor Standard Guitar is Fodera's double cutaway, bolt-on offering, combining the classic sparkle and chime of 60’s and 70’s blues and surf sounds, with added tonal flexibility for today's player. The Emperor Standard features a premium, hand-selected Alder body, Indian Rosewood fingerboard, 3-piece Hard Rock Maple neck, and angled-back headstock. The Emperor Standard Guitar comes with a custom set of Seymour Duncan Single-Coil pickups providing the authentic chime, sparkle, and feel that only vintage single coil pickups deliver. Unique to the Emperor Standard Guitar is a pickup configuration that allows for a wider variety of tonal options compared to traditional single-coil-style instruments. In addition to the traditional 5-way pickup selector, a bridge pickup switch has been provided to allow the bridge pickup to be engaged with any pickup selector position.
(Interesting fact: we recently lent this actual Emperor Standard to Mark Lettieri from Snarky Puppy for a video shoot)

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  The StingRay 5 Special! Reimagined and rebuilt from the ground up. New 5-BOLT SCULPTED NECK JOINT provides uninhibited access to all 22 stainless steel frets atop roasted maple necks. REFINED BODY CONTOURS, rounded for more comfort in any playing position while retaining that revered, iconic StingRay sound. REVOICED with POWERFUL NEODYMIUM PICKUPS. The new and improved StingRay electronics feature powerful neodymium magnets, bringing you more output and a wider range of sounds. 18-VOLT 3-BAND PREAMP, newly designed for extra clean headroom, lets you dial in everything from modern punch to classic, vintage tones. LIGHTWEIGHT PERFORMANCE. The overall reduction in weight is a much-welcomed feature of the new Stingray Special. Select body woods, improved contours, and lightweight hardware provide greater overall balance for extra comfort and a more enjoyable playing experience. REENGINEERED HARDWARE. Lightweight tuning machines create a more balanced neck while still providing ultra-reliable tuning stability.
  Optimized, modernized, yet so familiar, the new StingRay bass is tailor-made for today's most discerning players

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When Leo Fender launched the G&L SB•2™ bass in 1982, he packed his latest innovations in pickup and bridge design into a straightforward, hard-working bass. If you prefer a less-is-more aesthetic but hunger for something meatier, the SB•2 is just the ticket. The SB•2 starts with a familiar shape, though subtle modifications to its sculpting make it more sleek and balanced. Strap it on and it immediately feels at home, yet somehow more comfortable than you expected. The slim, C-shaped neck falls immediately to hand, checking in with a modern 12″ radius and its 22 medium-jumbo nickel frets ready to deliver silky playability. Once the SB•2 has nestled into your comfort zone, it’s time to experience just how far Leo evolved the classic duo of split-coil and single coil pickups. You see, these Magnetic Field Design™ interpretations were created by Leo to give you more gusto without losing detail and finesse. A simple dual-volume control setup allows you to strike any balance between the two, even backing off both volumes to dial in a more vintage flavor. What’s more, the SB•2 features an innovative Leo Fender-designed Saddle-Lock™ bridge to transfer string energy right into the body end-grain for an incredibly resonant instrument. The Tribute® Series SB•2 brings the magic of Leo’s own reinterpretation of the P/J configuration, all at a price attainable for every working musician. Once you play a G&L Tribute Series, you’ll never look back. Learn More

Harking back to the late 70's when Leo Fender was developing new innovations at his CLF Research company, and gearing up to launch his new G&L brand; the new CLF Research L-2500 pays homage to its roots with classic details including the early CLF/G&L headstock and neck profile, beautifully reproduced aluminum CLF knobs, elegant-chrome control plate housing the Tri-Tone Preamp and color-coded mini toggle switch tips.

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The Fender Precision Bass has been offered in a myriad of models in its nearly 70 years of existence, including a number of "reissues". One of the coolest variants was the Elite II, which was introduced in mid-1983, and was only made for two years (1983 - 1984). This particular Elite II bass is an early one, made in 1983 at Fender's factory in California. This was Fender's high-end line of the time, and their second attempt at an active bass. The Elite II has two split humbucking pickups with an active preamp and a normal (passive) tone control. The high-mass chrome Schaller bridge is missing the fine tuners but works just fine without them. The output jack is mounted on the side of the body. It has Schaller deluxe tuners and Schaller strap locks. It has overall signs of play wear and surface wear consistent with an instrument that's nearly 40 years old. The worst of the wear being dents and finish loss along the lower bout of the body -  see photos for details. The frets are in great shape and have many years of life in them. The neck is nice and straight with very comfortable, low action and the truss rod functions perfectly. All electronics and parts are in perfect working condition. Comes with a tweed hardshell case.

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Roger Sadowsky's goal was always to further improve an already very successful bass design by making a number of detailed improvements. Along with the electronics, which he developed by himself, he succeeded to raise the well-known J-bass sound to a new level, so today you can speak of a typical Sadowsky tone: Never harsh or shrill sounding, with strong, powerful but never muddy bass, with present, but not too aggressive mids, and a sweet and airy treble range. All features of this modern bass sound can also be found in the 21-Fret Vintage J/J basses of the MetroExpress series. All basses are lightweight with approximately 8.4 pounds. A good choice for bass players who are looking for a lightweight solution for the stage in addition to a modern bass sound. This five-string version of the Sadowsky Vintage J/J Bass features an Olympic White finish, a tortoise pickguard, and Morado (Pau Ferro) fingerboard.

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Roger Sadowsky's goal was always to further improve an already very successful bass design by making a number of detailed improvements. Along with the electronics, which he developed by himself, he succeeded to raise the well-known J/J bass sound to a new level, so today you can speak of a typical Sadowsky tone: Never harsh or shrill sounding, with strong, powerful but never muddy bass, with present, but not too aggressive mids, and a sweet and airy treble range. All features of this modern bass sound can also be found in the 24-Fret Vintage basses of the MetroLine series made exclusively in Germany.

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The JB-5 projects a time-honored, yet subtly progressive vibe; embracing the past yet unafraid of moving forward. The slim, hard-rock maple neck features an easy-playing satin finish, while its comfortable 9 1/2" radius and Jescar 57110 medium-jumbo nickel-silver frets deliver silky playability. Its Leo Fender-designed Saddle-Lock bridge to transfer string energy right into the body end-grain for an incredibly resonant instrument. The moment you open the deluxe Tolex hardshell case, you’ll be greeted with an instrument of timeless elegance and a delicious aroma that’ll have your pulse racing.

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Upgraded with lightweight Empress body, 3-ply white pearl pickguard, and satin vintage tint neck finish. Players fond of the old adage "if it ain't broke…" haven't played a JB. You see, the G&L JB is all about refinement, blending "holy grail" Alnico single-coil tone with modern improvements and superb craftsmanship. The JB's classic Alnico V pickups have tone reminiscent of the best examples from the early '60s, thanks to the work of Paul Gagon, G&L VP Engineering. The JB projects a time-honored yet subtly progressive vibe, embracing the past yet unafraid of moving forward. The Medium-C, hard-rock maple neck features an easy-playing satin finish, and Plek-dressed medium-jumbo nickel frets deliver silky playability. What's more, the JB features an innovative Leo Fender-designed Saddle-Lock bridge to transfer string energy right into the body end-grain for an incredibly resonant instrument.

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