Fell in love with a bass...

Popbumper · #1 08-25-2010, 03:24 PM

Disclaimer: Been playing (or, I should say "learning") for nearly a month now. Have a Fender Squier, it was a low-cost starter. I have no plan to suggest I am a qualified or experienced player.

However, I went by the local music store this week and ran across an MTD Kingston Artist, with basswood body and maple fingerboard.

LOVED IT LOVED IT LOVED IT - beautiful, smooth, good sound...

Funny part is how I just read another "MTD" posting - it must be MTD day.

Given my interest, would any other MTD owners (or those in the know) care to chime in with opinions on MTD basses?

Thanks!

Chris

pudgychef · #2 08-25-2010, 03:53 PM

Was it this style Kingston Artist?

I used to play the older passive version (vol, tone). VERY comfy neck. Well built, had a look that fit into any situation comfortably and sounded good. Recorded well too.

What was the bass you saw listed at?

Popbumper · #3 08-25-2010, 04:19 PM

Yup, that's it, had a dark honey colored body, active electronics. It was listed at $599, thought that was very reasonable for a good quality (and attractive) rig.

Chris

pudgychef · #4 08-25-2010, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Popbumper

Yup, that's it, had a dark honey colored body, active electronics. It was listed at $599, thought that was very reasonable for a good quality (and attractive) rig.

Chris

Yeah I think they are very nice mid-price instruments with looks and feel that punch above their weight.

Tie it to a musical goal as a reward to yourself....when i can do X I WILL snag that hawt MTD

ButtUglyJeff · #5 08-25-2010, 05:43 PM

If you can afford it, and will inspire you to play more, I see no reason not to buy. I do understand the "reward" system, but I'm first and for most a fan of "do anything that gets you to play more" system...

BTW, that blue finish is stunning.

**Staccato** · #6 08-25-2010, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ButtUglyJeff

If you can afford it, and will inspire you to play more, I see no reason to buy. I do understand the "reward" system, but I'm first and for most a fan of "do anything that gets you to play more" system...

BTW, that blue finish is stunning.

+1

Take a look at the amber, and other colors, too!

oyobass · #7 08-25-2010, 06:18 PM

Great axe to learn on! Will work in near any pro situation. I say go for it and don't look back.

SMILEYSIXX · #8 08-25-2010, 06:25 PM

Not a huge MTD fan, but I gotta say, this one is pretty nice.

JB36 · #9 08-25-2010, 07:30 PM

If you love how it plays and sounds go for it. I did the same thing and started on a Squier P, but it wasn't long before I had my sights on a used EBMM Sterling. I felt it was money well spent. You'll want to practice more because you'll enjoy it more. My next problem was my 15 watt practice amp didn't do the Sterling justice. I picked up a used SWR combo and then realized how poor the Squier P sounded. I'd look used if you can what your looking for.

etechstan · #10 08-25-2010, 08:28 PM

That's why they make Squier and other entry level basses. Learn on them then move on to the nice ones. The Squier can't get jealous; contrary to what some TBers believe, basses are inanimate and don't have feelings.