ERNIE BALL MUSIC MAN BFR DarkRay Electric Bass Guitar Limited Edition, Grapes of Wrath

Introducing the Ball Family Reserve DarkRay “Grapes of Wrath” — a breathtaking limited-edition bass designed for both collectors and performers. This exclusive model features a figured roasted maple neck with an ebony fretboard accented by custom Purple Atlante block inlays, topped with a flame maple cap finished in the striking Grapes of Wrath colorway.

Limited to just 75 instruments worldwide, each bass includes a numbered certificate of authenticity and a premium MONO case. Powered by Darkglass Electronics and built to the same high standards as the core DarkRay lineup, this BFR edition combines show-stopping aesthetics, massive tone, and flawless playability in one unforgettable instrument.

Product Name: BFR DarkRay “Grapes of Wrath”
Product Color/Option: Grapes of Wrath
Product Series: DarkRay
Product Number/SKU: 138-H8-RZ-00-MB-B2
UPC: 749699129844
Instrument Type: Solid Body Electric Bass
Country of Origin: USA
Factory Strings: 45w–65w–80w–100w (Super Slinky Bass #2834)
Included Case: Mono Softshell

Body
Body Construction: Solid
Top Material: Flame Maple
Top Color: Grapes of Wrath
Body Material: Ash
Body Color: Dark Translucent Purple
Body Finish: High Gloss Polyester
Body Binding: None

Neck
Neck Material: Roasted Figured Maple
Neck Color: Natural
Neck Joint: 5-Bolt
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness @ 1st Fret: 0.830″
Neck Thickness @ 12th Fret: 0.936″
Truss Rod: Adjustable (no component or string removal required)
Neck Finish: Gunstock Oil and Hand-Rubbed Special Wax Blend

Headstock
Headstock Color/Finish: Natural

Fingerboard
Fretboard Material: Ebony
Fretboard Radius: 11″
Inlays: Purple Atlante
Side Markers: White Dot
Fretboard Finish: Gunstock Oil and Hand-Rubbed Special Wax Blend
Frets: 22 Stainless Steel
Scale Length: 34″
Nut Material: Melamine
Nut Width: 1-11/16″

Hardware
Hardware Color: Black
Bridge/Tailpiece: Vintage Music Man® Top-Loaded Black-Plated Steel Bridge with Vintage Black-Plated Steel Saddles
Knob Type: Dome
Pickguard Material: Black
Tuning Machines: Custom Music Man Lightweight with Tapered String Posts and Ergonomic Clover Design

Electronics
Electronics Type: Active
Preamp: Custom Darkglass® 2-Band
Bridge Pickup: Single Humbucking with Neodymium Magnets
Controls: Volume, Gain, Blend, Treble, Bass; Two Distinct Distortion Circuits (Alpha and Omega)
Output Type: Mono

Limited to 75 pieces world wide
Includes certificate of authenticity