Ernie Ball Music Man Tim Commerford Artist Series StingRay Active Electric Bass Guitar Caliper Red

The Ernie Ball Music Man Tim Commerford Artist Series StingRay is a powerful, no-compromise instrument designed in collaboration with the legendary bassist of Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave and 7D7D. Known for his commanding tone and tight, percussive playing style, Tim Commerford worked closely with Ernie Ball Music Man to create a StingRay bass that could deliver on the demands of both stage and studio. Its iconic double-cutaway body is crafted from resonant ash and finished in striking Caliper Red. It's paired with a roasted maple neck and ebony fingerboard for effortless playability. This active bass is outfitted with a neodymium humbucker and a high-headroom 18V preamp, giving players the punch, presence and power that define Tim's signature sound.

Powerful Neodymium Humbucker for High-Output Punch

At the heart of the Tim Commerford Artist Series StingRay is a custom Music Man humbucking pickup loaded with powerful neodymium magnets. Designed for maximum output and rich harmonic content, this pickup delivers the muscular tone Tim is known for—tight, aggressive and articulate across all registers. Whether you're laying down grinding riffs or cutting through with melodic lines, this pickup responds with precision and force. A beveled pickup cover adds a comfortable thumb rest for fingerstyle players, making it as functional as it is ferocious.

18V Active Preamp With Aggressive EQ Shaping

To match the power of the pickup, this StingRay features a custom Music Man 18V active preamp with a 3-band EQ for serious tonal sculpting. The added headroom ensures clean, powerful output even at extreme settings, whether you're dialing in fat low end or boosted mids that cut through the mix. Individual controls for bass, mid, treble and master volume give you everything you need to shape your tone on the fly. It's a responsive and expressive system built to handle the demands of live performance and studio tracking alike.

Resonant Roasted Maple Neck and Sleek Ebony Fingerboard

The neck on the Tim Commerford StingRay is built for stability and speed, crafted from roasted maple for enhanced strength and resonance. The gunstock oil and wax blend finish gives it a smooth, broken-in feel from day one. Combined with a slick ebony fretboard and 22 stainless-steel frets, the neck delivers outstanding note clarity and effortless playability across the entire register. Its 11" radius and 1.687" nut width strike a balance between traditional feel and modern comfort, whether you're digging into fingerstyle passages or navigating aggressive chordal rhythms.

Iconic StingRay Body With Commerford-Approved Hardware

The StingRay's ash body is shaped for ergonomic comfort and tonal balance, finished in matte polyester for a stealthy stage-ready look. The red mute pad-equipped bridge allows for classic muted tones, while the string-through-body setup enhances resonance and sustain. Black hardware and a color-matched headstock pull the look together with aggressive sophistication. Unique to this model is Tim's own height-adjustable finger ramp, designed to support fast and consistent plucking technique. From tone to touch, every detail of this StingRay is built with Commerford's hands-on input for pro-level performance in any setting.

An Artist Series StingRay Built for the Stage, Studio and Beyond

Whether you're chasing the thunderous low-end Tim Commerford is known for or carving your own sonic path, this Artist Series StingRay delivers in every department. From its custom active electronics to its high-spec tonewoods and specialized appointments, it's built to take on professional touring, high-pressure studio work and everything in between. Bassists who demand stellar tone, power and rock-solid build quality will find a perfect match here. Step into a new era of low-end performance with the Ernie Ball Music Man Tim Commerford Artist Series StingRay electric bass guitar.