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Body crafted for tone and durability
The Tim Commerford StingRay Bass features a solid ash body, chosen for its exceptional tonal balance and durability. This premium tonewood produces a powerful, resonant sound with pronounced mids and crisp highs, perfect for bassists looking for a dominant tone. The satin Xavier Green finish complements the bold nature of this bass. Combined with a string-through-body bridge design, this bass is built for superior sustain and long-lasting performance, holding it's own in the most intense of playing scenarios.
Professional-grade electronics for unmatched versatility
This bass is equipped with a Music Man StingRay Special Neodymium humbucker and an active 18-volt preamp, offering an unparalleled range of tones. The 3-band EQ allows you to precisely shape your sound, choosing between deep and domineering lows or punchy high's that'll tear through any mix. With 18 volts of headroom, this system ensures clean, distortion-free output even at higher volume levels, making it perfect for both studio use and professional performances. These electronics give you power and possibility to truly express yourself and find the tone that gets your message across.
Ergonomic neck design for comfort and precision
The roasted maple neck on the Tim Commerford StingRay is sculpted with a 5-bolt joint and a comfortable C-profile for effortless playability. Its natural gunstock oil and hand-rubbed wax blend finish provide a smooth, tactile feel, allowing you to glide across the fretboard with ease. The ebony fretboard adds to the luxurious playing experience, with its sleek surface and excellent responsiveness. This ergonomic design ensures comfort during long gigs or studio sessions, letting you focus on producing the best sound possible. This StingRay is smooth, sleek and reliable. Once you've had a whirl on this beauty there's no going back, it'll have you reeling off riffs like never before.
Exclusive features tailored to Tim Commerford's style
This limited-edition bass is uniquely tailored to Tim Commerford's playing style, featuring a custom, height-adjustable finger ramp thumb rest for added control and comfort. This innovation encourages dynamic fingerstyle playing, aligning perfectly with Commerford's signature playing techniques. If you're a bassist that prefers the power of picking, then you can lower the finger ramp at your will. On top of this, the bridge is equipped with adjustable mute pads, giving you even more control over your tone. These exclusive features make this bass a true extension of Commerford's artistry, while also ensuring that you have absolute mastery over the tone, maintaining elements of your own unique playing style and preferences.
Limited-edition legendary bass
With only 50 units produced worldwide, the Tim Commerford StingRay Bass is a true rarity. Each instrument features a numbered custom neck plate, signifying its exclusivity. It's a bass that represents absolute individuality, both in tonal control and aesthetics. Handcrafted in the USA with premium materials, this bass represents the pinnacle of Ernie Ball Music Man's craftsmanship. The included Mono soft shell case ensures safe transport and storage, keeping this beauty safe yet ready to get on the road at any moment. Owning one of these limited-edition basses is not just about performance, its about being part of a legacy. Tim Commerford is one of the most influential and important bassists of the generation. This bass is a testament to a true trailblazer.
Specifications
- Product Name:Music Man Tim Commerford StingRay Bass Active, Xavier Green
- Product Code: 216-TC2-51-06-MB-B1
Body
- Material: Ash
- Finish: Satin
- Colour: Xavier Green
- Construction: Solid body
Neck & Fretboard
- Neck Material: Roasted maple
- Neck Finish: Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed wax blend
- Fretboard Material: Ebony
- Fretboard Radius: 11"
- Scale Length: 34"
- Frets: 22 high-profile, wide, stainless steel
- Nut Material: Melamine (compensated for improved intonation)
- Nut Width: 1.6875"
- Neck Profile: C
Hardware & Electronics
- Hardware Colour: Black
- Bridge: Music Man strings-through-body bridge with adjustable mute pads
- Tuning Machines: Custom Music Man lightweight tuners
- Electronics Type: Active
- Pickup: Music Man StingRay Special Neodymium humbucker
- Preamp: 18-volt active preamp with 3-band EQ
- Controls: Volume, treble, mid, bass