Wednesday, April 25, 2012

MTD Kingston Saratoga Fretless 5-String Bass, Transparent Black Gloss

MTD Kingston Saratoga Fretless 5-String Bass, Transparent Black Gloss Review



MTD Kingston Saratoga Fretless 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.


Thursday, April 12, 2012

MTD Kingston CRB 4 RW Rosewood Fretboard 4 String Bass, Tobacco Sunburst

MTD Kingston CRB 4 RW Rosewood Fretboard 4 String Bass, Tobacco Sunburst Review



MTD Kingston CRB 4 RW Rosewood 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.


Monday, April 9, 2012

MTD Kingston 6 String Set, Nickel, Custom Medium (30-45-65-85-105-135X)

MTD Kingston 6 String Set, Nickel, Custom Medium (30-45-65-85-105-135X) Review



MTD Kingston 6 String Set, Nickel, Custom Medium (30-45-65-85-105-135X) Feature

  • Nickel: Fat, Round Mellow Tone
  • Michael Tobias Custom Designed: The Man knows tone!
  • 30 - 45 - 65 - 85 - 105 - 135x
6-string set of Custom Gauge Nickel Bass Strings from Michael Tobias Design. Nickel strings are warmer and more mellow than Stainless. Great for old-school sounds. In Michael's words, "Now all bassists can enjoy the same high quality strings that I have been stringing my basses with since 1994. My custom wound steel and nickel strings have been designed with input from some of the finest bass players in the world and were created to deliver brilliant, distinctive tone with exceptional feel, definition and punch. For the players who use "B", "C" or "F" strings, you can rest assured that MTD strings deliver solid fundamentals and an even volume response in relation to the rest of the set. Regardless of the instrument, great tone begins with premium strings."


Sunday, April 8, 2012

MTD Kingston Saratoga 4 RW Rosewood Fretboard 4 String Bass, Tobacco Sunburst

MTD Kingston Saratoga 4 RW Rosewood Fretboard 4 String Bass, Tobacco Sunburst Review



MTD Kingston Saratoga 4 RW Rosewood Fretboard 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.


Saturday, April 7, 2012

MTD Kingston .125 Nickel Low B Bass String

MTD Kingston .125 Nickel Low B Bass String Review



MTD Kingston .125 Nickel Low B Bass String Feature

  • Nickel: Fat, Round Mellow Tone
  • Michael Tobias Custom Designed: The Man knows tone!
.125 Nickel Single Bass String by Michael Tobias


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

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



MTD Kingston "The Z" Bass Guitar (4 String, Rosewood/Natural) 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" 4-string Rosewood Fingerboard, Gloss 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, April 6, 2012

MTD Kingston Saratoga 4 RW Rosewood Fretboard 4 String Bass, Transparent Black Gloss

MTD Kingston Saratoga 4 RW Rosewood Fretboard 4 String Bass, Transparent Black Gloss Review



MTD Kingston Saratoga 4 RW Rosewood Fretboard 4 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.


Thursday, April 5, 2012

MTD Kingston Bass Guitar Z 5 String, Fretless with Lines, Tobacco Sunburst

MTD Kingston Bass Guitar Z 5 String, Fretless with Lines, Tobacco Sunburst Review



MTD Kingston Bass Guitar Z 5 String, Fretless with Lines, 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 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.


MTD Kingston "The Heir" Bass Guitar (5 String, Maple, Transparent Cherry)

MTD Kingston "The Heir" Bass Guitar (5 String, Maple, Transparent Cherry) Review



MTD Kingston "The Heir" Bass Guitar (5 String, Maple, Transparent Cherry) Feature

  • 4-string electric bass guitar in trans cherry with aggressive sound; designed by Michael Tobias
  • Rosewood fingerboard with 35-inch scale and 24 medium jumbo frets
  • One-piece asymmetrical neck shape promotes good playing technique and minimizes fatigue
  • Ergonomically carved basswood body offers excellent balance on a strap
  • Buzz Feiten tuning system plays in tune everywhere--preferred by pro players
Designed for the player looking for an aggressive yet extremely versatile instrument, the MTD Kingston Heir electric bass guitar uses the same large pole, dual humbucking pickups as the Kingston Artist bass. But it also adds an exposed pole "J" bass pickup that allows this instrument to serve up warm classic sounds and well as grind it out. This 5-string version of the Heir features a 24-fret maple fingerboard and a cherry finish.



The 5-string MTD Kingston Heir in cherry with maple fingerboard.




Created by bass-building legend Mike Tobias, the Heir incorporates many design elements found on MTD's popular American instruments. And the 3-band active preamp, pickup pan knob and quality tone woods allow you to dial in just the right sound for any musical situation.

Key Features

  • Carved ash body with flamed maple top for stunning looks, incredible tone
  • Mike's personal design concepts l Pro features at a great price
  • Asymmetrical, one-piece maple neck for incredibly comfortable and fast play
  • Buzz Feiten tuning system plays in tune everywhere--preferred by pro players
  • MTD Quick Release Bridge for great tone and instant string changes
  • MTD MM and J exposed-pole alnico pickups for tonal variety
  • Five controls--1 volume, 1 pan, and 3-band EQ--enable you to dial in any sound quickly
  • 35-inch scale
  • 24 medium jumbo frets--perfect size for all techniques and set-ups, and long-wearing
Heir 5-string, 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.


Wednesday, April 4, 2012

MTD Kingston Saratoga 5 MP Maple Fretboard 5 String Bass, Tobacco Sunburst

MTD Kingston Saratoga 5 MP Maple Fretboard 5 String Bass, Tobacco Sunburst Review



MTD Kingston Saratoga 5 MP Maple Fretboard 5 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.


Tuesday, April 3, 2012

MTD Kingston Bass Guitar Z 5 String, Maple Fingerboard, Burled Maple

MTD Kingston Bass Guitar Z 5 String, Maple Fingerboard, Burled Maple Review



MTD Kingston Bass Guitar Z 5 String, Maple Fingerboard, Burled Maple 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 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.


Monday, April 2, 2012

MTD Kingston Bass Guitar ZX 5 String, Rosewood Fingerboard, Transparent Black

MTD Kingston Bass Guitar ZX 5 String, Rosewood Fingerboard, Transparent Black Review



MTD Kingston Bass Guitar ZX 5 String, Rosewood Fingerboard, Transparent Black Feature

  • One-piece Asymmetrical Neck: Michael's special neck shape that promotes good playing technique and minimizes fatigue.
  • Bartolini Custom pickups and electronics: Renowned Tobias/Bartolini collaboration!
  • 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
"ZX" 5-string, Rosewood Fingerboard, Transluscent Black Finish. The MTD ZX 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 Kingston ZX basses are amazing instruments that feature only the best components and the best craftsmanship. The ZX is the only Kingston bass that comes loaded with Bartolini pickups and electronics custom voiced exclusively for Michael Tobias. Incredible playability. Beautiful tone. Stunning cosmetics. This bass has it all. The ZX 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 unparalleled 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 .130 Nickel Low B Bass String

MTD Kingston .130 Nickel Low B Bass String Review



MTD Kingston .130 Nickel Low B Bass String Feature

  • Nickel: Fat, Round Mellow Tone
  • Michael Tobias Custom Designed: The Man knows tone!
.130 Nickel Single Bass String by Michael Tobias


Sunday, April 1, 2012

Mtd Kingston Kz 5-String Fretless Bass Natural Gloss Ebonol

Mtd Kingston Kz 5-String Fretless Bass Natural Gloss Ebonol Review



MTD Kingston KZ 5-String Fretless Bass Natural Gloss Ebonol


MTD Kingston Bass Guitar Z 6 String, Maple Fingerboard, Natural Gloss

MTD Kingston Bass Guitar Z 6 String, Maple Fingerboard, Natural Gloss Review



MTD Kingston Bass Guitar Z 6 String, Maple Fingerboard, Natural Gloss 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" 6-string Maple Fingerboard, Gloss 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.