Tuesday, January 31, 2012

MTD Kingston "The Heir" Bass Guitar (4 String, Maple, Tobacco Sunburst)

MTD Kingston "The Heir" Bass Guitar (4 String, Maple, Tobacco Sunburst) Review



MTD Kingston "The Heir" Bass Guitar (4 String, Maple, Tobacco Sunburst) Feature

  • One-piece Asymmetrical Neck: Michael's special neck shape that promotes good playing technique and minimizes fatigue.
  • MTD Quick Release Bridge: Killer set-up flexibility, great sustain, makes string changing a breeze.
  • Ergonomically Carved Body: Great access to upper frets, Great balance on a strap.
  • Buzz Feiten Tuning System: Play in tune anywhere on the neck, Preferred by pro players.
  • 24 Medium Jumbo Frets: Perfect size for all techniques and set-ups, and long-wearing
Heir 4-string, Maple Fingerboard, Tobacco Sunburst finish. The Kingston Heir basses were designed for the player looking for an extremely versatile instrument. Using the same large pole, dual humbucking pickups as the Kingston Artist in addition to an exposed pole “J” bass pickup, the Heir can grind and bite or simply serve up the warm classic sounds bassists cherish.The Heir incorporates many of the superior design elements found on MTD's revered US-built instruments-but at a fraction of the cost. Carefully constructed using high quality Ash with a figured Maple top, Eastern Hard Rock Maple neck and beautifully finished in a stunning high gloss, the Kingston Heir was equipped to meet the demands of any serious player. Designed by master luthier Michael Tobias, the MTD Kingston Series of instruments offer enhanced playability, exceptional tone, and superior construction at a price fit for any musician. Michael has trained a team of luthiers in the fine art of building an MTD bass and the results are nothing short of his lifelong goal: creating an affordable instrument that has the look, feel, and soul of his revered American basses. The MTD Kingston Series of Instruments are carefully constructed to Michael's exacting specifications.


Monday, January 30, 2012

MTD Kingston Saratoga 4 EB Fretless 4 String Bass, Tobacco Sunburst

MTD Kingston Saratoga 4 EB Fretless 4 String Bass, Tobacco Sunburst Review



MTD Kingston Saratoga 4 EB Fretless 4 String Bass, Tobacco Sunburst Feature

  • Classic Scale Length of 34 Inches with 24 medium jumbo frets
  • One-piece maple neck with a satin polyester finish, carved basswood body, very well balanced
  • Three control knobs, two volume and one passive tone with MTD passive, two single coil J-style pickups
  • Shielded electronics compartment
  • Buzz Feiten Tuning system ensures it is in tune everywhere.
The MTD Kingston Saratoga bass is a modern re-imagining of a classic J bass, at a budget friendly price. It is Michael Tobias' innovations like the asymetical neck and Quick Release bridge which sets the Saratoga apart from the crowd. It is well balanced and has an asymmetical one-piece maple neck so it is incredibly comfortable and fast. The body is carved basswood. It has the Buzz Feiten Tuning system so it plays in tune everywhere. The Saratoga has great tone for any style of music. String changes are a snap with the MTD Quick Release bridge. The Kingston Saratoga offers pro features at a great price.


Sunday, January 29, 2012

MTD Kingston Bass Guitar Z 5 String, Rosewood Fingerboard, Tobacco Sunburst

MTD Kingston Bass Guitar Z 5 String, Rosewood Fingerboard, Tobacco Sunburst Review



MTD Kingston Bass Guitar Z 5 String, Rosewood Fingerboard, Tobacco Sunburst Feature

  • One-piece Asymmetrical Neck: Michael's special neck shape that promotes good playing technique and minimizes fatigue.
  • MTD Quick Release Bridge: Killer set-up flexibility, great sustain, makes string changing a breeze.
  • Ergonomically Carved Body: Great access to upper frets, Great balance on a strap.
  • Buzz Feiten Tuning System: Play in tune anywhere on the neck, Preferred by pro players.
  • 24 Medium Jumbo Frets: Perfect size for all techniques and set-ups, and long-wearing
"Z" 5-string Rosewood Fingerboard, Tobacco Sunburst Finish. The MTD Z series of basses were created for a discerning player looking for the clarity, feel and response found only in a handmade, boutique style bass. The Z basses incorporate many of the superior design elements found on MTD’s revered American series instruments - but at a truly affordable price. Carefully constructed using a high quality Mahogany core and beautifully adorned with a Burled Maple top, the Z basses marry beauty with unparallel performance. Designed by master luthier Michael Tobias, the MTD Kingston Series of instruments offer enhanced playability, exceptional tone, and superior construction at a price fit for any musician. Michael has trained a team of luthiers in the fine art of building an MTD bass and the results are nothing short of his lifelong goal: creating an affordable instrument that has the look, feel, and soul of his revered American basses. The MTD Kingston Series of Instruments are carefully constructed to Michael's exacting specifications.


MTD Kingston "The Heir" Bass Guitar (4 String, Rosewood, Tobacco Sunburst)

MTD Kingston "The Heir" Bass Guitar (4 String, Rosewood, Tobacco Sunburst) Review



MTD Kingston "The Heir" Bass Guitar (4 String, Rosewood, Tobacco Sunburst) Feature

  • One-piece Asymmetrical Neck: Michael's special neck shape that promotes good playing technique and minimizes fatigue.
  • MTD Quick Release Bridge: Killer set-up flexibility, great sustain, makes string changing a breeze.
  • Ergonomically Carved Body: Great access to upper frets, Great balance on a strap.
  • Buzz Feiten Tuning System: Play in tune anywhere on the neck, Preferred by pro players.
  • 24 Medium Jumbo Frets: Perfect size for all techniques and set-ups, and long-wearing
Heir 4-string Fretless, Rosewood Fingerboard, Tobacco Sunburst finish. The Kingston Heir basses were designed for the player looking for an extremely versatile instrument. Using the same large pole, dual humbucking pickups as the Kingston Artist in addition to an exposed pole “J” bass pickup, the Heir can grind and bite or simply serve up the warm classic sounds bassists cherish.The Heir incorporates many of the superior design elements found on MTD's revered US-built instruments-but at a fraction of the cost. Carefully constructed using high quality Ash with a figured Maple top, Eastern Hard Rock Maple neck and beautifully finished in a stunning high gloss, the Kingston Heir was equipped to meet the demands of any serious player. Designed by master luthier Michael Tobias, the MTD Kingston Series of instruments offer enhanced playability, exceptional tone, and superior construction at a price fit for any musician. Michael has trained a team of luthiers in the fine art of building an MTD bass and the results are nothing short of his lifelong goal: creating an affordable instrument that has the look, feel, and soul of his revered American basses. The MTD Kingston Series of Instruments are carefully constructed to Michael's exacting specifications.


Saturday, January 28, 2012

MTD Kingston Saratoga 5 RW Rosewood Fretboard 5 String Bass, Transparent Black Gloss

MTD Kingston Saratoga 5 RW Rosewood Fretboard 5 String Bass, Transparent Black Gloss Review



MTD Kingston Saratoga 5 RW Rosewood Fretboard 5 String Bass, Transparent Black Gloss Feature

  • Classic Scale Length of 34 Inches with 24 medium jumbo frets
  • One-piece maple neck with a satin polyester finish, carved basswood body, very well balanced
  • Three control knobs, two volume and one passive tone with MTD passive, two single coil J-style pickups
  • Shielded electronics compartment
  • Buzz Feiten Tuning system ensures it is in tune everywhere.
The MTD Kingston Saratoga bass is a modern re-imagining of a classic J bass, at a budget friendly price. It is Michael Tobias' innovations like the asymetical neck and Quick Release bridge which sets the Saratoga apart from the crowd. It is well balanced and has an asymmetical one-piece maple neck so it is incredibly comfortable and fast. The body is carved basswood. It has the Buzz Feiten Tuning system so it plays in tune everywhere. The Saratoga has great tone for any style of music. String changes are a snap with the MTD Quick Release bridge. The Kingston Saratoga offers pro features at a great price.


MTD Kingston "The Z" Bass Guitar (6 String, Fretless with Lines, Burled Maple)

MTD Kingston "The Z" Bass Guitar (6 String, Fretless with Lines, Burled Maple) Review



MTD Kingston "The Z" Bass Guitar (6 String, Fretless with Lines, Burled Maple) Feature

  • Fretless 6-string electric bass guitar in burled maple with clarity, feel and response typically found in handmade instruments
  • Ebonol fingerboard with lines; one-piece asymmetrical neck shape design by Michael Tobias promotes good playing technique and minimizes fatigue
  • Ergonomically carved mahogany body offers excellent balance on a strap
  • Buzz Feiten tuning system plays in tune everywhere--preferred by pro players
  • Five controls--1 volume, 1 pan, and 3-band EQ--enable you to dial in any sound quickly
Created for the discerning player looking for the clarity, feel and response found only in a handmade, boutique-style bass, the MTD Kingston KZ Series (or "The Z") electric bass guitar incorporate many of the superior design elements found in Mike Tobias' popular American series instruments--but at an affordable price. Carefully constructed using a high-quality mahogany core , the KZ bass marries beauty with unparalleled performance. This 6-string fretless version of The Z features an Ebonol fingerboard and burled maple finish.



The 6-string MTD Kingston KZ Series in burled maple with Ebonol fingerboard.




Key Features

  • Carved mahogany body
  • Fretless Ebonol fingerboard with lines
  • Asymmetrical, one-piece maple neck is incredibly comfortable and fast
  • Buzz Feiten tuning system plays in tune everywhere--preferred by pro players
  • MTD Quick Release Bridge for great tone and instant string changes (3/4-inch, 19mm spacing)
  • MTD passive, wood-covered soapbar pickups for professional sounds, boutique looks
  • Five controls--1 volume, 1 pan, and 3-band EQ--enable you to dial in any sound quickly
  • 34-inch scale
  • Shielded electronics compartment
  • Double-action truss rod
"Z" 6-string Fretless, Ebonol Fingerboard, Burled Maple Finish. The MTD Z series of basses were created for a discerning player looking for the clarity, feel and response found only in a handmade, boutique style bass. The Z basses incorporate many of the superior design elements found on MTD’s revered American series instruments - but at a truly affordable price. Carefully constructed using a high quality Mahogany core and beautifully adorned with a Burled Maple top, the Z basses marry beauty with unparallel performance. Designed by master luthier Michael Tobias, the MTD Kingston Series of instruments offer enhanced playability, exceptional tone, and superior construction at a price fit for any musician. Michael has trained a team of luthiers in the fine art of building an MTD bass and the results are nothing short of his lifelong goal: creating an affordable instrument that has the look, feel, and soul of his revered American basses. The MTD Kingston Series of Instruments are carefully constructed to Michael's exacting specifications.


Friday, January 27, 2012

MTD Kingston "The Heir" Bass Guitar (4 String, Left Handed, Maple, Transparent Cherry)

MTD Kingston "The Heir" Bass Guitar (4 String, Left Handed, Maple, Transparent Cherry) Review



MTD Kingston "The Heir" Bass Guitar (4 String, Left Handed, Maple, Transparent Cherry) Feature

  • One-piece Asymmetrical Neck: Michael's special neck shape that promotes good playing technique and minimizes fatigue.
  • MTD Quick Release Bridge: Killer set-up flexibility, great sustain, makes string changing a breeze.
  • Ergonomically Carved Body: Great access to upper frets, Great balance on a strap.
  • Buzz Feiten Tuning System: Play in tune anywhere on the neck, Preferred by pro players.
  • 24 Medium Jumbo Frets: Perfect size for all techniques and set-ups, and long-wearing
Heir 4-string Left-Handed, Maple Fingerboard, Transluscent Cherry finish. The Kingston Heir basses were designed for the player looking for an extremely versatile instrument. Using the same large pole, dual humbucking pickups as the Kingston Artist in addition to an exposed pole “J” bass pickup, the Heir can grind and bite or simply serve up the warm classic sounds bassists cherish.The Heir incorporates many of the superior design elements found on MTD's revered US-built instruments-but at a fraction of the cost. Carefully constructed using high quality Ash with a figured Maple top, Eastern Hard Rock Maple neck and beautifully finished in a stunning high gloss, the Kingston Heir was equipped to meet the demands of any serious player. Designed by master luthier Michael Tobias, the MTD Kingston Series of instruments offer enhanced playability, exceptional tone, and superior construction at a price fit for any musician. Michael has trained a team of luthiers in the fine art of building an MTD bass and the results are nothing short of his lifelong goal: creating an affordable instrument that has the look, feel, and soul of his revered American basses. The MTD Kingston Series of Instruments are carefully constructed to Michael's exacting specifications.


Thursday, January 26, 2012

MTD Kingston "The Artist" Bass Guitar (5 String, Rosewood, Amber)

MTD Kingston "The Artist" Bass Guitar (5 String, Rosewood, Amber) Review



MTD Kingston "The Artist" Bass Guitar (5 String, Rosewood, Amber) Feature

  • One-piece Asymmetrical Neck: Michael's special neck shape that promotes good playing technique and minimizes fatigue.
  • MTD Quick Release Bridge: Killer set-up flexibility, great sustain, makes string changing a breeze.
  • Ergonomically Carved Body: Great access to upper frets, Great balance on a strap.
  • Buzz Feiten Tuning System: Play in tune anywhere on the neck, Preferred by pro players.
  • 24 Medium Jumbo Frets: Perfect size for all techniques and set-ups, and long-wearing
Artist 5-string bass, Rosewood Fingerboard, Amber finish. The MTD Kingston Artist Basses were created for the player who is looking for the warm but slightly aggressive sound of the large pole, dual humbucking pickups made popular in the 70's and 80's. The Artist incorporates many of the superior design elements found on MTD's revered US-built instruments-but at a fraction of the cost. Carefully constucted using high quality Basswood, Eastern Hard Rock Maple and beautifully finished in a stunning high gloss, the Kingston Artist was equipped to meet the demands of any serious player. Designed by master luthier Michael Tobias, the MTD Kingston Series of instruments offer enhanced playability, exceptional tone, and superior construction at a price fit for any musician. Michael has trained a team of luthiers in the fine art of building an MTD bass and the results are nothing short of his lifelong goal: creating an affordable instrument that has the look, feel, and soul of his revered American basses. The MTD Kingston Series of Instruments are carefully constructed to Michael's exacting specifications.


MTD Kingston "The Z" Bass Guitar (4 String, Fretless with Lines, Burled Maple)

MTD Kingston "The Z" Bass Guitar (4 String, Fretless with Lines, Burled Maple) Review



MTD Kingston "The Z" Bass Guitar (4 String, Fretless with Lines, Burled Maple) Feature

  • Fretless 4-string electric bass guitar in burled maple with clarity, feel and response typically found in handmade instruments
  • Ebonol fingerboard with lines; one-piece asymmetrical neck shape design by Michael Tobias promotes good playing technique and minimizes fatigue
  • Ergonomically carved mahogany body offers excellent balance on a strap
  • Buzz Feiten tuning system plays in tune everywhere--preferred by pro players
  • Five controls--1 volume, 1 pan, and 3-band EQ--enable you to dial in any sound quickly
Created for the discerning player looking for the clarity, feel and response found only in a handmade, boutique-style bass, the MTD Kingston KZ Series (or "The Z") electric bass guitar incorporate many of the superior design elements found in Mike Tobias' popular American series instruments--but at an affordable price. Carefully constructed using a high-quality mahogany core , the KZ bass marries beauty with unparalleled performance. This 4-string fretless version of The Z features an Ebonol fingerboard and burled maple finish.



The 4-string MTD Kingston KZ Series in cherry with Ebonol fingerboard.




Key Features

  • Carved mahogany body
  • Fretless Ebonol fingerboard with lines
  • Asymmetrical, one-piece maple neck is incredibly comfortable and fast
  • Buzz Feiten tuning system plays in tune everywhere--preferred by pro players
  • MTD Quick Release Bridge for great tone and instant string changes (3/4-inch, 19mm spacing)
  • MTD passive, wood-covered soapbar pickups for professional sounds, boutique looks
  • Five controls--1 volume, 1 pan, and 3-band EQ--enable you to dial in any sound quickly
  • 34-inch scale
  • Shielded electronics compartment
  • Double-action truss rod
"Z" 4-string Fretless, Ebonol Fingerboard, Burled Maple Finish. The MTD Z series of basses were created for a discerning player looking for the clarity, feel and response found only in a handmade, boutique style bass. The Z basses incorporate many of the superior design elements found on MTD’s revered American series instruments - but at a truly affordable price. Carefully constructed using a high quality Mahogany core and beautifully adorned with a Burled Maple top, the Z basses marry beauty with unparallel performance. Designed by master luthier Michael Tobias, the MTD Kingston Series of instruments offer enhanced playability, exceptional tone, and superior construction at a price fit for any musician. Michael has trained a team of luthiers in the fine art of building an MTD bass and the results are nothing short of his lifelong goal: creating an affordable instrument that has the look, feel, and soul of his revered American basses. The MTD Kingston Series of Instruments are carefully constructed to Michael's exacting specifications.


Wednesday, January 25, 2012

MTD Kingston "The Z" Bass Guitar (4 String, Maple/Maple)

MTD Kingston "The Z" Bass Guitar (4 String, Maple/Maple) Review



MTD Kingston "The Z" Bass Guitar (4 String, Maple/Maple) Feature

  • 4-string electric bass guitar in burled maple with clarity, feel and response typically found in handmade instruments
  • Maple fingerboard with 34-inch scale and 24 medium jumbo frets
  • One-piece asymmetrical neck shape design by Michael Tobias promotes good playing technique and minimizes fatigue
  • Ergonomically carved mahogany body offers excellent balance on a strap
  • Buzz Feiten tuning system plays in tune everywhere--preferred by pro players
Created for the discerning player looking for the clarity, feel and response found only in a handmade, boutique-style bass, the MTD Kingston KZ Series (or "The Z") electric bass guitar incorporate many of the superior design elements found in Mike Tobias' popular American series instruments--but at an affordable price. Carefully constructed using a high-quality mahogany core , the KZ bass marries beauty with unparalleled performance. This 4-string version of The Z features a 24-fret maple fingerboard and satin burled maple finish.



The 4-string MTD Kingston KZ Series in burled maple with maple fingerboard.




Key Features

  • Carved mahogany body
  • Asymmetrical, one-piece maple neck is incredibly comfortable and fast
  • Buzz Feiten tuning system plays in tune everywhere--preferred by pro players
  • MTD Quick Release Bridge for great tone and instant string changes (3/4-inch, 19mm spacing)
  • MTD passive, wood-covered soapbar pickups for professional sounds, boutique looks
  • Five controls--1 volume, 1 pan, and 3-band EQ--enable you to dial in any sound quickly
  • 34-inch scale
  • 24 medium jumbo frets--perfect size for all techniques and set-ups, and long-wearing
  • Shielded electronics compartment
  • Double-action truss rod
"Z" 4-string Maple Fingerboard, Satin Burled Maple Finish. The MTD Z series of basses were created for a discerning player looking for the clarity, feel and response found only in a handmade, boutique style bass. The Z basses incorporate many of the superior design elements found on MTD’s revered American series instruments - but at a truly affordable price. Carefully constructed using a high quality Mahogany core and beautifully adorned with a Burled Maple top, the Z basses marry beauty with unparallel performance. Designed by master luthier Michael Tobias, the MTD Kingston Series of instruments offer enhanced playability, exceptional tone, and superior construction at a price fit for any musician. Michael has trained a team of luthiers in the fine art of building an MTD bass and the results are nothing short of his lifelong goal: creating an affordable instrument that has the look, feel, and soul of his revered American basses. The MTD Kingston Series of Instruments are carefully constructed to Michael's exacting specifications.


MTD Kingston "The Artist" Bass Guitar (5 String, Left Handed, Maple, Amber)

MTD Kingston "The Artist" Bass Guitar (5 String, Left Handed, Maple, Amber) Review



MTD Kingston "The Artist" Bass Guitar (5 String, Left Handed, Maple, Amber) Feature

  • One-piece Asymmetrical Neck: Michael's special neck shape that promotes good playing technique and minimizes fatigue.
  • MTD Quick Release Bridge: Killer set-up flexibility, great sustain, makes string changing a breeze.
  • Ergonomically Carved Body: Great access to upper frets, Great balance on a strap.
  • Buzz Feiten Tuning System: Play in tune anywhere on the neck, Preferred by pro players.
  • 24 Medium Jumbo Frets: Perfect size for all techniques and set-ups, and long-wearing
Artist Left-Handed 5-string bass, Maple Fingerboard, Amber finish. The MTD Kingston Artist Basses were created for the player who is looking for the warm but slightly aggressive sound of the large pole, dual humbucking pickups made popular in the 70's and 80's. The Artist incorporates many of the superior design elements found on MTD's revered US-built instruments-but at a fraction of the cost. Carefully constucted using high quality Basswood, Eastern Hard Rock Maple and beautifully finished in a stunning high gloss, the Kingston Artist was equipped to meet the demands of any serious player. Designed by master luthier Michael Tobias, the MTD Kingston Series of instruments offer enhanced playability, exceptional tone, and superior construction at a price fit for any musician. Michael has trained a team of luthiers in the fine art of building an MTD bass and the results are nothing short of his lifelong goal: creating an affordable instrument that has the look, feel, and soul of his revered American basses. The MTD Kingston Series of Instruments are carefully constructed to Michael's exacting specifications.


Tuesday, January 24, 2012

MTD Kingston "The Z" Bass Guitar (4 String, Rosewood/Tobacco Sunburst)

MTD Kingston "The Z" Bass Guitar (4 String, Rosewood/Tobacco Sunburst) Review



MTD Kingston "The Z" Bass Guitar (4 String, Rosewood/Tobacco Sunburst) Feature

  • 4-string electric bass guitar in sunburst with clarity, feel and response typically found in handmade instruments
  • Rosewood fingerboard with 34-inch scale and 24 medium jumbo frets
  • One-piece asymmetrical neck shape design by Michael Tobias promotes good playing technique and minimizes fatigue
  • Ergonomically carved mahogany body offers excellent balance on a strap
  • Buzz Feiten tuning system plays in tune everywhere--preferred by pro players
Created for the discerning player looking for the clarity, feel and response found only in a handmade, boutique-style bass, the MTD Kingston KZ Series (or "The Z") electric bass guitar incorporate many of the superior design elements found in Mike Tobias' popular American series instruments--but at an affordable price. Carefully constructed using a high-quality mahogany core , the KZ bass marries beauty with unparalleled performance. This 4-string version of The Z features a 24-fret maple fingerboard and satin burled maple finish.



The 4-string MTD Kingston KZ Series in tobacco sunburst with rosewood fingerboard.




Key Features

  • Carved mahogany body
  • Asymmetrical, one-piece maple neck is incredibly comfortable and fast
  • Buzz Feiten tuning system plays in tune everywhere--preferred by pro players
  • MTD Quick Release Bridge for great tone and instant string changes (3/4-inch, 19mm spacing)
  • MTD passive, wood-covered soapbar pickups for professional sounds, boutique looks
  • Five controls--1 volume, 1 pan, and 3-band EQ--enable you to dial in any sound quickly
  • 34-inch scale
  • 24 medium jumbo frets--perfect size for all techniques and set-ups, and long-wearing
  • Shielded electronics compartment
  • Double-action truss rod
"Z" 4-string Rosewood Fingerboard, Tobacco Sunburst Finish. The MTD Z series of basses were created for a discerning player looking for the clarity, feel and response found only in a handmade, boutique style bass. The Z basses incorporate many of the superior design elements found on MTD’s revered American series instruments - but at a truly affordable price. Carefully constructed using a high quality Mahogany core and beautifully adorned with a Burled Maple top, the Z basses marry beauty with unparallel performance. Designed by master luthier Michael Tobias, the MTD Kingston Series of instruments offer enhanced playability, exceptional tone, and superior construction at a price fit for any musician. Michael has trained a team of luthiers in the fine art of building an MTD bass and the results are nothing short of his lifelong goal: creating an affordable instrument that has the look, feel, and soul of his revered American basses. The MTD Kingston Series of Instruments are carefully constructed to Michael's exacting specifications.


Monday, January 23, 2012

MTD Kingston CRB 4 MP Maple Fretboard 4 String Bass, Tobacco Sunburst

MTD Kingston CRB 4 MP Maple Fretboard 4 String Bass, Tobacco Sunburst Review



MTD Kingston CRB 4 MP Maple Fretboard 4 String Bass, Tobacco Sunburst Feature

  • Classic Scale Length of 34 Inches with 22 medium jumbo frets
  • One-piece maple neck with a satin polyester finish, carved basswood body, very well balanced
  • Two control knobs, one volume and one passive tone with one passive P-style pickup
  • Mike Tobias's personal design concepts
  • Buzz Feiten Tuning system ensures it is in tune everywhere.
The MTD Kingston CRB was Michael Tobias' personal and passionate quest to design a bass that was affordable and a work horse at home, in the studio or on stage. It is used by both professional musicians and those that are enthusiastic amatuers. It has an asymetical, one-piece maple neck which is incredibly comfortable and fast. The body is carved basswood and the instrument itself is lightweight and very well balanced. The MTD designed Quick Release Bridge allows for quick string changes. The Buzz Feiten Tuning System means in tune playing anywhere! Rockers, rappers,and players of all styles find that the CRB is a great instrument to own and to play.


Sunday, January 22, 2012

MTD Kingston "The Z" Bass Guitar (4 String, Fretless with Lines, Tobacco Sunburst)

MTD Kingston "The Z" Bass Guitar (4 String, Fretless with Lines, Tobacco Sunburst) Review



MTD Kingston "The Z" Bass Guitar (4 String, Fretless with Lines, Tobacco Sunburst) Feature

  • Fretless 4-string electric bass guitar in tobacco sunburst with clarity, feel and response typically found in handmade instruments
  • Ebonol fingerboard with lines; one-piece asymmetrical neck shape design by Michael Tobias promotes good playing technique and minimizes fatigue
  • Ergonomically carved mahogany body offers excellent balance on a strap
  • Buzz Feiten tuning system plays in tune everywhere--preferred by pro players
  • Five controls--1 volume, 1 pan, and 3-band EQ--enable you to dial in any sound quickly
Created for the discerning player looking for the clarity, feel and response found only in a handmade, boutique-style bass, the MTD Kingston KZ Series (or "The Z") electric bass guitar incorporate many of the superior design elements found in Mike Tobias' popular American series instruments--but at an affordable price. Carefully constructed using a high-quality mahogany core , the KZ bass marries beauty with unparalleled performance. This 4-string fretless version of The Z features an Ebonol fingerboard and tobacco sunburst finish.



The 4-string MTD Kingston KZ Series in cherry with Ebonol fingerboard.




Key Features

  • Carved mahogany body
  • Fretless Ebonol fingerboard with lines
  • Asymmetrical, one-piece maple neck is incredibly comfortable and fast
  • Buzz Feiten tuning system plays in tune everywhere--preferred by pro players
  • MTD Quick Release Bridge for great tone and instant string changes (3/4-inch, 19mm spacing)
  • MTD passive, wood-covered soapbar pickups for professional sounds, boutique looks
  • Five controls--1 volume, 1 pan, and 3-band EQ--enable you to dial in any sound quickly
  • 34-inch scale
  • Shielded electronics compartment
  • Double-action truss rod
"Z" 4-string Fretless, Ebonol Fingerboard,Tobacco Sunburst Finish. The MTD Z series of basses were created for a discerning player looking for the clarity, feel and response found only in a handmade, boutique style bass. The Z basses incorporate many of the superior design elements found on MTD’s revered American series instruments - but at a truly affordable price. Carefully constructed using a high quality Mahogany core and beautifully adorned with a Burled Maple top, the Z basses marry beauty with unparallel performance. Designed by master luthier Michael Tobias, the MTD Kingston Series of instruments offer enhanced playability, exceptional tone, and superior construction at a price fit for any musician. Michael has trained a team of luthiers in the fine art of building an MTD bass and the results are nothing short of his lifelong goal: creating an affordable instrument that has the look, feel, and soul of his revered American basses. The MTD Kingston Series of Instruments are carefully constructed to Michael's exacting specifications.