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Old 08-17-2011, 01:04 PM
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FS: MTD 535-24 PRICE REDUCED

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SOLD MTD 535-24

Up for sale is my MTD 535-24, serial number 1885. I bought the bass brand new from Bass Central in Feb 2010. This bass is a wonderful example of Mike Tobias' classic Ash/Walnut wood combo.

Sale price reduced to $3000 OBO via PayPal shipped and insured CONUS. No trades considered at this time. PM me any questions and thanks for looking!

Specs:
-Crotch Walnut top
-Ash body
-Maple neck
-Bird's Eye Maple fingerboard
-Approx 9.4 lbs and very well balanced
-Standard 535 electronics (vol/blend/treble/mid/bass & mid select switch @ 250K, 500K, 1000K)
-large fret markers professionally installed by Gary Brawer in SF
-new MTD upgraded hard case including hygrometer
-Near perfect condition, including frets, except for slight finger rub near neck pickup

Tone:
The bass projects a very nice low-mid punch, slightly scooped high-mid, wide buttery low end, and transparent high end. A consummate slap bass with highly useable fingerstyle tones readily available.
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Old 08-17-2011, 01:07 PM
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1940's C.A. Pfretschner upright
Acoustic Image / TecAmp Amps / Mike Pope MPP-2
Bergantino / Epifani Cabs
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Old 08-17-2011, 01:09 PM
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Fingerboard and serial number
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1940's C.A. Pfretschner upright
Acoustic Image / TecAmp Amps / Mike Pope MPP-2
Bergantino / Epifani Cabs
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Old 08-17-2011, 01:11 PM
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side view and large fret markers added by Gary Brawer in SF
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1940's C.A. Pfretschner upright
Acoustic Image / TecAmp Amps / Mike Pope MPP-2
Bergantino / Epifani Cabs
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Old 08-17-2011, 03:45 PM
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Old 08-18-2011, 06:13 AM
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Old 08-18-2011, 10:19 AM
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Hmmmm.....
Hmmmmm, indeed, Tom!

Some nice trade offers coming in but nothing definitive just yet. Bass is still available.
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1940's C.A. Pfretschner upright
Acoustic Image / TecAmp Amps / Mike Pope MPP-2
Bergantino / Epifani Cabs
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Old 08-18-2011, 10:33 AM
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Bump for my FAVORITE Michael bass specs. stunning!!
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Old 08-19-2011, 08:55 AM
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Bump for my FAVORITE Michael bass specs. stunning!!
Thanks, gravesbass. The wood combo on this bass makes for pure MTD tone with plenty of growl and low-mid punch. She's still available and needing a new home!
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1940's C.A. Pfretschner upright
Acoustic Image / TecAmp Amps / Mike Pope MPP-2
Bergantino / Epifani Cabs
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Old 08-20-2011, 09:21 AM
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New price and trades added! PM any questions-this beauty needs a new home!
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1940's C.A. Pfretschner upright
Acoustic Image / TecAmp Amps / Mike Pope MPP-2
Bergantino / Epifani Cabs
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Old 08-20-2011, 10:10 AM
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Can those dots be removed? They're kinda freakin' me out. :0)
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Old 08-20-2011, 10:22 AM
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Can those dots be removed? They're kinda freakin' me out. :0)
Hi Sessionguy:

No worries-I'm sure they could be replaced with the original fret markers-but they really come in handy for challenged eyes on darker stages!
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1940's C.A. Pfretschner upright
Acoustic Image / TecAmp Amps / Mike Pope MPP-2
Bergantino / Epifani Cabs
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Ill trade you a Smith 6
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Old 08-20-2011, 11:34 AM
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Ill trade you a Smith 6
Thanks for the offer, coribass. Right now I'm just looking at trades for a Sadowsky or Lakland.
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Acoustic Image / TecAmp Amps / Mike Pope MPP-2
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Old 08-21-2011, 11:02 AM
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Sunday morning MTD 535-24 bump. Still looking to trade for Sadowsky or Lakland basses. Price is reduced to $3100 OBO.
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1940's C.A. Pfretschner upright
Acoustic Image / TecAmp Amps / Mike Pope MPP-2
Bergantino / Epifani Cabs
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Old 08-22-2011, 09:34 AM
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Good Monday morning from the West Coast. Still looking for trades or sale on my MTD 535-24. PM any questions or offers and thanks for looking!
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1940's C.A. Pfretschner upright
Acoustic Image / TecAmp Amps / Mike Pope MPP-2
Bergantino / Epifani Cabs
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Would yoh trade for a Smith 6
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Old 08-22-2011, 02:09 PM
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I believe you have asked this question already...

Bump for a great bass!
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