MTD 525-24 #1734 Poplar/Maple Burl/Wenge for sale

[alangrus]

As part of my "I Hate The Music Business Sale" this Michael Tobias Designs Bass Guitar, serial #1734, 5 string, 24 fret Bass Guitar is for sale for $3300. I paid $4500 for it new in Feb 2009.



Some people think this is one of the best Basses you can buy and I would not argue that. The sound is deep, bright and detailed well suited for both finger style and slap style.

Here is brief Bass solo using this Bass, finger style with no processing:
http://alittlespace.biz/audio/Bass/ATTYA.wav

Here is a full album of pictures:
http://picasaweb.google.com/digital....241734ForSale#


Manufacture Date: 08/08/08
Body: Poplar wood, with Maple Burl top
Finish: Dark Cherrywood
Neck: Wenge / Wenge Fingerboard
Body and Neck catalyzed urethane topcoat
35" scale with 24 Frets
Buzz Feiten Tuning System built in at MTD factory
Two Bartolini active pickups
Controls: Master Volume, Pan Pot, Bass, Mid & Treble all Cut/Boost
Midrange Frequency switch for center at 250, 500 & 1000 Hz
Nine Volt Active Pre-Amp system requires 2 9 Volt batteries

Includes a very deluxe MTD case, exactly fitted for this instrument. Case is a chocolate brown color with large gold MTD logo.


Credit Cards OK, via PayPal. Call Big Al (626) 768-2648

[alangrus]

I put this Bass on eBay starting bid $3500.

see http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=170513595893

Originally purchased new in Feb 2009 for $4500. A new model with case sells for about $5450 plus tax, if you can find one or wait a year. See http://www.mtdbass.com/pages/MTD.html for current price list.

[MoEllis]

how does this wood combo sound compared to the ash/walnut top and maple fingerboard?

[Vakmere]

Originally Posted by MoEllis

how does this wood combo sound compared to the ash/walnut top and maple fingerboard?

I had this combo. The wenge neck compresses the mids a bit but not to the ridiculous. IMO it's not so much the woods but your EQ and playing style, choice of strings, that will rule. Mine was excellent for recording, funk, smooth jazz, but not really there for hard rock. Live playing it's articulate and likes great gear. These basses are well constructed and weight is not at all a concern. Looks like Al took good care of it.

Wonder why he hates music....

[MoEllis]

if he hates music thaaat much, he should just wanna get rid of it ASAP... like trade it for me ZX haha

[alangrus]

See http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=170518767426

The "I Hate Music" sale relates to hating the Music Business. I am looking to cash out this instrument, No Trades, please.

[alangrus]

See http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=170522988109

Note: This $3000 price is the maximum loss I am willing to take on this Bass.

[alangrus]

Its a done deal, sold to a guy in TX via eBay.