Selling my MTD 5-string, complete with upgraded Bartolini pickups and Audere 3ZB 18-volt preamp (with fresh batteries). I bought this bass from its previous owner about 6 months ago for some 5-string-specific theater gigs I was doing, and just not finding myself using it enough anymore to justify keeping it. MTD's Z series are a great value for the money, and the relative weaknesses of the instrument have been corrected with the upgraded pickups and preamp. Asking $700 shipped CONUS. Willing to ship elsewhere in the world, too--just PM me for shipping costs.
The bass features, per MTD's site:
35" scale
- 24 medium jumbo frets
- Zero fret 1-3/4" wide, 5-string
- One-piece neck with satin polyester finish
- Carved Mahogany body with Maple Burl top (This particular bass is finished in a beautiful satin amber.)
- MTD quick release bridge, 3/4" (19mm) spacing
- Double-action truss rod
I'd say the bass is about 90% mint. In the interest of full disclosure, there is a shade of minor wear at the top of the headstock, a small scratch on the headstock near the nut on the B-string side, and a small mark near where the player's right arm goes are the only things I can find wrong with the bass. A note about the preamp: the tone controls work beautifully; however, the active/passive switch and Z-Mode switch seem to be wired incorrectly, as I can't get them to respond. It likely wouldn't take a luthier very long to correct, or you may be able to do it yourself, as Audere has a great amount of info on self-installation on their website (
http://www.audereaudio.com/FAQ_3ZB.htm). Wiring info will be included with the bass.
Hardshell case included. Looking to sell only; no trades. PM with any questions!
