As new MTD 535-24: ash/walnut ash maple

**Chef** · #1 04-23-2010, 06:37 AM

Got this recently from dabass. I knew it was a "science experiment" in terms of me and the bass being compatible, but was fairly sure it would work out after enjoying tb'er Vic's twin to this one at the STL GTG.
Fabulous, top tier craftsmanship and playability, but, I've really evolved into very much of a 60's alder/rosewood Jazz bass player...and this isn't that.

so:
factory fresh MTD 535-24
ash body, walnut top
ash neck, birdseye maple fingerboard
matching walnut headstock and trussrod cover

all the paperwork, case candy, cleaning and maintenance products, new style hygrometer equipped case...

if you add up all the options at the mtd pricing page:
http://www.mtdbass.com/pages/MTD.html
you're looking at over $6,000, and a looong wait.

snag up this beauty, now, for $3200

one snap now, more later:

pix update:

KJung · #2 04-23-2010, 08:28 AM

Holy Moly. This is just a beautiful bass and a great MTD spec, and a GREAT price. Of course, we know Chef is a great TBer and seller.

If I was looking for another MTD, this would be the spec... walnut, ash/ash, 24 fret, and birdseye maple board, and the matching truss rod cover and headstock... nice upgrades!

Someone will grab this one quickly at that price (for a literally 'as new' MTD).

Beautiful!

**Chef** · #3 04-23-2010, 08:38 AM

yessir, she is!
thanks

Vakmere · #4 04-23-2010, 08:45 AM

When was this one born?

**Chef** · #5 04-23-2010, 08:50 AM

about 4 months ago
i can give you an exact date when i get home........

Dave Hill · #6 04-23-2010, 09:01 AM

Been some great deals around here lately, and this is one of them.

moorebass · #7 04-23-2010, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Hill

Been some great deals around here lately, and this is one of them.

Absolutely - someone please buy this quickly and put me out of my misery.

doublebuck77 · #8 04-23-2010, 09:28 AM

oh MY GOD.

**Chef** · #9 04-23-2010, 04:23 PM

many pm's answered; still available.
to answer some q's:
born on date is 12/23/09, or 4 months ago today.
yes, it comes with all the paperwork; warranty card not filled out.
yes, it comes with all the case candy, etc.

yep, I take paypal and will work with you on details of that if we have a deal.

nope, not really looking for trades here, but, you can always try.

much better pics coming in a few minutes.

thx!

madbassplaya · #10 04-23-2010, 04:28 PM

oh my.

Dr. Cheese · #11 04-23-2010, 05:27 PM

If I had the coin...

xqusemuah · #12 04-23-2010, 06:06 PM

how do you find that ash neck compared to maple?

**Chef** · #13 04-23-2010, 06:08 PM

i've never owned a maple one, so i can't make a good direct comparison.

xqusemuah · #14 04-23-2010, 06:11 PM

I nearly bought a Fodera Imperial with one. Joey L told me that you get a nice low mid punch from the Ash neck.

Sure looks way cool!

bass12 · #15 04-23-2010, 06:17 PM

Great looking bass. Too bad it wasn't your thing. To be fair, the price listing on the MTD website is "list" price, not the actual selling price. A new one in this combo would cost around $4400.

**Chef** · #16 04-23-2010, 06:21 PM

That's not at all what several retailers quoted me before I landed this one.

bass12 · #17 04-23-2010, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Chef

That's not at all what several retailers quoted me before I landed this one.

I guess the retailers are jacking up their prices significantly. A custom order direct from Mike in this combo will be around $4400.

widjajar · #18 04-23-2010, 10:15 PM

Goodness gracious!!! Someone pleeease take this bass away....I would take this bass in a blink if I hadn't just bought another MTD a month ago. Such a great price from a great guy too! Hi Chef still waiting for the amp to arrive...

skp · #19 04-23-2010, 10:29 PM

pm sent. did you get it?

coribass · #20 04-23-2010, 11:12 PM

PM sent