FT Early MTD 535

cabcreaser · #1 12-27-2010, 01:43 PM

I am looking to trade my MTD 535 (#34!!). It is made with a Burl top/swamp ash body/wenge fingerboard and neck. It has a beautiful gloss finish. It is in excellent condition (I am the second owner and the original owner babied it, I have too). It is all original.

I am only interested in a Sadowsky NYC PJ5, Dingwall Leland Sklar, James Tyler 5 , or Rickenbacker CS64 4001. Let me know if you are interested.

cabcreaser · #2 12-27-2010, 01:45 PM

Will ship in original Mtd hardshell case not incase bag shown.

wimpy · #3 12-27-2010, 02:38 PM

this is the very rare instrument!...I had MTD535 #261 from Hubert Eaves IV.... very very very nice bass ...good luck with sale

beelzelboss · #4 12-27-2010, 09:10 PM

God that is so beautiful. I love the strip around the body.

cabcreaser · #5 12-28-2010, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by beelzelboss

God that is so beautiful. I love the strip around the body.

The wenge strip definitely adds a nice touch. Thanks for the kind words

keith C · #6 12-28-2010, 07:18 AM

I have the 34 inch scale 4 string model of this bass. Same wenge tone plate. Prior to the 435 or 535 these were called Eclipse basses. What will you sell it for?

cabcreaser · #7 12-28-2010, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by keith C

I have the 34 inch scale 4 string model of this bass. Same wenge tone plate. Prior to the 435 or 535 these were called Eclipse basses. What will you sell it for?

Exactly. I was first looking to trade but I hadn't thought of a price. If no trades, I would definitely sell it. How about $2850 shipped to the lower 48 states?

keith C · #8 12-28-2010, 07:37 AM

The only potential trade is a 4 string. I have a Smith BSR4 EG with rare morado top. It plays like butter but has a couple ding on the head stock.

cabcreaser · #9 12-28-2010, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by keith C

The only potential trade is a 4 string. I have a Smith BSR4 EG with rare morado top. It plays like butter but has a couple ding on the head stock.

sounds like a nice bass but my trade choices are limited to what i posted. An outright sale may be my best option. Thanks though

ajish4 · #10 12-28-2010, 11:09 AM

What a beautiful bass BUMP...I just WISH I was more comfortable on a 5er.

emohair · #11 12-28-2010, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by wimpy

I had MTD535 #261 from Hubert Eaves IV.... very very very nice bass ...good luck with sale

SO jealous

cabcreaser · #12 12-29-2010, 12:02 AM

Came to my senses, grabbed gas by the horns, I would really regret letting go of this bass. I'm keeping it and will put a note in my case reminding me not to sell it. Addition is better without subtraction.