EBMM Commerford StingRay: Power & Precision
EBMM Commerford StingRay limited-edition basses available as passive or active
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Ernie Bal Music Man and Tim Commerford of Rage Against The Machine have launched a new Tim Commerford Bass Collection, consisting of two StingRay bass models, one passive and the other an active model.
Tim Commerford Bass Collection
Tim Commerford’s signature StingRay basses have arrived. This limited-edition collection includes 50 active models in military spec Xavier Green and 50 passive versions in Quentin Blue, all with a sleek matte poly finish. Commerford’s touch is evident in the elegant black hardware.
Pawnshop Bass
Commerford, whose iconic sound is deeply intertwined with the StingRay, has been integral to the design process. He famously fell in love with the bass after finding one in a pawnshop, and for many RATM fans, the StingRay is simply the Commerford bass.
“This is a bass that I fell in love with at a pawnshop and used to play the first Rage record, and I’m proud to play these basses and to feel wholeheartedly that they are the best basses I’ve ever played in my life.” –Tim Commerford
Construction
Both basses boast a solid ash body and a roasted maple neck, joined by a five-bolt joint for exceptional stability. The sculpted heel allows effortless access to the higher frets. Painted headstocks match the body finish, while high-contrast parchment pickguards in the classic oval shape.
The ebony fretboard offers smooth and effortless playability with its 11” radius and 22 stainless steel frets. The Ernie Ball Music Man neck, treated with gunstock oil and hand-rubbed wax, will also make it feel great to play.
String Mute Pads
The headstock has custom lightweight clover-style tuners with tapered string posts, ensuring optimal string break angle over the nut.
Meticulous attention to detail is apparent throughout, with a compensated nut for precise intonation and a robust string-through-body bridge featuring vintage-plated saddles. Each string has an adjustable string mute pad to set the bass strings’ response to your taste.
Passive vs Active
Both models are equipped with a single neodymium Music Man humbucker, but the active model packs a powerful 18V preamp with volume control and a three-band EQ for sculpting your tone.
The passive model offers a unique tonal palette with a three-way rotary pickup selector for parallel, single-coil, and series configurations, a passive-boost function for added punch, and a tone control for shaping the overall sound.
MSRP – USD 3099 each
Verdict
Both models look fantastic with the matte finishes, and the specifications are excellent for each model. Choosing which one to go for will be hard, and I can see these limited-edition models selling reasonably quickly. If it were me, I would prefer a passive model, but I’m not a bass player, so what do I know?
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