Music Man Tim Commerford StingRay Active
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Music Man
Tim Commerford StingRay Active
Product Info
Article Number:
622064
Brand:
Music Man
Model:
Tim Commerford StingRay Active
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$4,398.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a serious instrument built for players needing that unmistakable StingRay growl and Commerford’s aggressive attack. The roasted maple neck and active preamp deliver exceptional clarity and tonal control, making it ideal for modern rock, metal, and funk players who want a powerful, articulate sound.
Product Description
- Music Man Tim Commerford StingRay Active
- Electric Bass
- Tim Commerford (Rage Against The Machine) Artist series
- Body: Ash
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- White dot fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 279 mm (11")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 42.9 mm (1.69")
- Melamine nut
- 22 frets
- Pickup: Music Man StingRay Special Neodymium humbucker (bridge)
- Active 3-band 18 volt preamp
- Controls: Master Volume
- Treble
- Bass
- 3-ply parchment / black / parchment pickguard
- Black hardware
- Factory strings: Ernie Ball 2832 Regular Slinky (Art. #187004#)
- Colour: Caliper Red
- Includes Music Man Mono Cases gig bag
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Ash body delivers a tight, articulate low-end response.
- • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and a smooth playing feel.
- • StingRay Special pickup provides aggressive, focused punch and clarity.
- • Active preamp allows for precise tonal sculpting across the frequency spectrum.
CONS
- • The ash body contributes to a relatively heavy instrument.
- • Ebony fingerboard can be unforgiving for players preferring a softer feel.
- • The aggressive pickup and preamp might not suit all musical genres.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Music Man StingRay Special Neodymium Humbucker (Bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
22
Strings
Ernie Ball 2832 Regular Slinky
Weight
Approximately 11 lbs (4.99 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The active preamp offers significantly more tonal flexibility with its 3-band EQ, allowing for a wider range of sounds, but requires a power source.
Yes, it’s finished with a thin satin coating, providing a fast, smooth feel that's comfortable for extended playing sessions – it’s notably slicker than raw maple.
Bolt-on necks generally offer a slightly more defined attack and quicker response compared to neck-through designs, which can be perceived as a touch less sustain, though the ash body compensates well.
