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Introducing the Ball Family Reserve DarkRay “Grapes of Wrath”

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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.
DarkRay Grapes of Wrath

Limited to 75 pieces worldwide

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  • Exclusive Grapes of Wrath Finish

    Ash body with a figured flame maple top, bursting with a translucent green to purple finish.

  • DarkRay Preamp

    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.

  • Roasted Maple Neck

    Figured roasted maple neck with an ebony fretboard adorned with custom Purple Atlante block inlays.

Ball Family Reserve is a celebration of our heritage in instrument craftsmanship which features some of the finest figured tone woods and finishes available. These rare pieces are offered in limited production runs and allow us to present instruments to the public that were previously reserved for family and our loyal artists.

Family Matters

The Ball family is the last of a dying breed, a family business making premium guitars and basses on the California central coast since 1984. Sterling Ball, alongside his sons Brian and Scott, combine the laser precision of robotics and old-world hand craftsmanship to develop innovative instrument designs that push the boundaries of performance and playability.

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Since 1984, Ernie Ball Music Man has been crafting instruments in San Luis Obispo, California. Watch the factory tour and see how the difference is in the details.