Tim Commerford
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Tim Commerford's Effects Pedals
At 12:53 we can see in Tim's pedalboard that he has a MXR Boost-Line Driver
An Electro-Harmonix POG2 can be seen on Tim Commerford's pedalboard at 0:28 in this video.
Commerford is very secretive of his tone, even going so far as to put effects on his pedalboard that he doesn't even use, making his own gear, and even removing the labels off some of his effects. Here are some effects which he has used during his career. Marshall Guv'nor Distortion Pedal (RATM, 1991–1998) The Guv’nor’ was launched in the late 80s to critical acclaim among guitar players: skip forward to the late 90s, and we saw a few bassists (most famously Tim Commerford of Rage Against The Machine) enjoying this almost forgotten pedal.
Commerford is very secretive of his tone, even going so far as to put effects on his pedalboard that he doesn't even use, making his own gear, and even removing the labels off some of his effects. Here are some effects which he has used during his career. Marshall Guv'nor Distortion Pedal (RATM, 1991–1998) The Guv’nor’ was launched in the late 80s to critical acclaim among guitar players: skip forward to the late 90s, and we saw a few bassists (most famously Tim Commerford of Rage Against The Machine) enjoying this almost forgotten pedal.
COG built this custom fuzz for Tim Commerford
At :28s of this video we can see a 105Q Bass Wah Pedal.
At 0:28 in this video, Tim Commerford's Boss TU-2 can be seen on his pedalboard.
At 16 00 we see that Tim is using an Ampeg SCR-Di.
We see at 13:43 that he is using a EBS Multicomp.
Tim Commerford, known for his secretive approach to his tone, uses the Aphex Punch Factory Model 1404 Optical Compressor as part of his effects setup. This is evidenced by a listing on eBay.
COG Effects Fight The Power Custom Analogue Octave For Tim Commerford
Harmonizer & Octave Effects PedalsCOG built this custom octaver fot Tim Commerford
We see in this video that a Dunlop mini bass wah is in pedalboard around min 13.
Tim Commerford, known for his meticulous approach to crafting his sound, uses the Dunlop DC-Brick Multi-Power Supply as part of his effects setup. This is evidenced by a listing on eBay.
Tim Commerford used the Source Audio Soundblox 2 Multiwave Bass Distortion pedal during his time with Audioslave, as highlighted in a Pinterest post by miamia DAVlS.
You can see the Super Phaser in his pedal board in this live performance. You can also hear it on the studio recording of Settle For Nothing.
In this video at 7:00 we can see an mxr 10 band eq on tims board. judging by his set up, i believe this is for his prphets of rage rig.
In the video titled "Tim Commerford’s Bass TONE SECRETS" by Beneath the Bassline, at the 1:16 mark, Tim Commerford discusses the Source Audio AfterShock Bass Distortion pedal, expressing enthusiasm for its capabilities. He confirms that he has incorporated this pedal into his setup for both Prophets of Rage and Wakrat.
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