FT/Feeler: MTD 535-24

[idoker]

I’m putting out a “feeler” and testing the waters to see what would be available for trade in the TB community for my MTD 535-24.

MTD 535-24 Specs:

Body: Ash, maple burl top
Neck: maple, ebony fret-board
Pre/pickups: Bart (custom MTD)
Weight: approx. 8.9 pounds
Condition: excellent
Special: ebony control knobs, ebony truss cover, MTD HSC

This bass is in excellent condition, with only the most superficial playing wear. It was sent to Michael Tobias for set-up/maintenance in December, so it’s in perfect playing condition.

I’m specifically looking for a ZON Sonus 519, or Modulus Q5 (+$). I will also entertain other offers, but I’m really seeking the previous basses mentioned.

When this bass was set-up by Mike Tobias, he placed the value of it at $3500. If I were to do an out-right sell, it would be at that price. But at the present, I’m just looking to trade. Feel free to ask any questions.

The following is a video of my bass being played by TB’s Mikebass. It’s a good demonstration of the tone and playability:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZzpxO37-No

Here are the pics:

[One Bass Short]

Fbass BN5 + cash?

[Vic]

I'm the original owner of that bass, purchased some years back from my favorite MTD dealer, Glenn at Austin Bass Traders.

And in the spirit of full disclosure, it's not quite that light weight (8.9), but it's not heavy, either. It's more like 9.5 or so... but definitely under 10 pounds.

However, something not mentioned yet here is this particular bass has a pretty thin neck profile from front to back... not as "chunky" (if you can use that word with an MTD) as most. Very fast neck. VERY fast. It's an absolute DREAM to play, and it has little or no dead spots pretty much anywhere. Something you get from the more typical weight ash Mike likes best. Just sings.

It also has a completely void free burl top, which is not unheard-of, but it is a particularly high quality... think of it like a "select" top... like a "10 plus".

It was HARD for me to sell this bass. Someone will score with this sucka.

[idoker]

Thank you for the additional info, Vic.

I used a bathroom scale, and made my best estimation on it... looks to be a half pound off. Still, it's an extremely comfortable bass to play.

[Hot Pocket]

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[olegsulimov]

Awesome bass!!!

[Vic]

Originally Posted by idoker

Thank you for the additional info, Vic.

I used a bathroom scale, and made my best estimation on it... looks to be a half pound off. Still, it's an extremely comfortable bass to play.

Yes, it doesn't feel heavy at all, and again, I can't stress enough how ridiculous of a player this bass is... and I've played a LOT of 535's. And if you want backup on this, TB'ers mikebass, Vision, and tombowlus have all played this bass and been blown away by its action (and tone, for that matter).

[idoker]

Originally Posted by One Bass Short

Fbass BN5 + cash?

Thanks for the offer. But I'm still seeking certain specific models.

[Lucky Strike]

Amazing bass..

Are you having weather issues in Ohio with your action/intonation? Outdoor gigs type-of-thing?

[idoker]

Originally Posted by Lucky Strike

Amazing bass..

Are you having weather issues in Ohio with your action/intonation? Outdoor gigs type-of-thing?

Thanks, the MTD is a great bass.

No weather issues out of the ordinary... other than the usual dreary Ohio winter. The neck sets very well, with minimal maintenance.

I just had an opportunity to play a Zon Sonus and Modulus a few months ago, and was very impressed by them... more so with the Zon. I did like the composite necks on both brands.

So I'm just "testing the waters" to see if any Zon or Modulus basses would be available for trade.

[LAKland_24]

pm sent

[Vakmere]

Bass looks red. Any pics of what it really looks like?

[One Bass Short]

Not sure I ever got a response to my Fbass trade offer.

[One Bass Short]

Never mind, I found it above. I was looking on my mobile app. Sorry.

[idoker]

Originally Posted by Vakmere

Bass looks red. Any pics of what it really looks like?

The pics are true to the actual bass color.

[Vic]

Here's one of the original pictures from Glenn's site, which does a nice job of showing off how awesome that burl is...

[coribass]

My offer is still waiting

[pedroims]

Beatiful, any chance of selling it?

[bass12]

Nice! Gorgeous burl - and as an owner of one of Mike's super-slim necks I can vouch for them 100%!

[Astroman]

Interested in any two of these three?

2010 Lakland 55-63 (JJ's), '98 Modulus Genesis 5 (bit of wear for good reason!), NS Design CR5-M EUB.

If curious I'll send pix and more details!