The "Official" MTD USA Thread (Part 8) - Page 2

bass12 · #21 01-07-2013, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by metallutca

Always love Kebeko music style. You got my vote!

Thanks man!

Baird6869 · #22 01-07-2013, 10:58 AM

How do you vote? Just click for 5 stars? If so, I did.

Really cool tune and the MTD sounds killer. Not what i would have expected honestly. My French is only grade 12, but great groove!

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Originally Posted by bass12

One of my band's videos's is currently a contender in a competition. Of course, it would be lovely if some of my fellow MTD lovers voted for it (

) but the reason I'm posting it here is that the recording was made with my old ash/walnut/ash/maple 535. The bass was recorded direct and the track might be interesting for anyone who wants to hear that particular wood combo "in the mix". The growly nature of the bass' tone is especially evident towards the end of the track.

http://banddegarage.telequebec.tv/vi...ter/123/kebeko

blen dem · #23 01-07-2013, 11:12 AM

VOTED! Great playing, cool tune, entertaining video my friend, totally enjoyed it...Vader & the Storm Trooper - classic!

bass12 · #24 01-07-2013, 11:42 AM

Thanks for the votes guys (yes, just click on the stars)! Yeah, the Storm Trooper was me...

carlis · #25 01-08-2013, 03:10 AM

Nice video, me voted too!

Just got my first good news of this year – my new MTD 434-24 is almost done and will be present at the Namm Show 2013:

metallutca · #26 01-08-2013, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by carlis

Nice video, me voted too!

Just got my first good news of this year – my new MTD 434-24 is almost done and will be present at the Namm Show 2013:

A 434 at NAMM?! NAMM's going to be GREAT! And that a very nice piece of Mike's work. *Post some vids from NAMM

metallutca · #27 01-08-2013, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by bass12

Thanks for the votes guys (yes, just click on the stars)! Yeah, the Storm Trooper was me...

No wonder that Storm Trooper looks familiar

HotRoded · #28 01-08-2013, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by bass12

One of my band's videos's is currently a contender in a competition. Of course, it would be lovely if some of my fellow MTD lovers voted for it (

) but the reason I'm posting it here is that the recording was made with my old ash/walnut/ash/maple 535. The bass was recorded direct and the track might be interesting for anyone who wants to hear that particular wood combo "in the mix". The growly nature of the bass' tone is especially evident towards the end of the track.

http://banddegarage.telequebec.tv/vi...ter/123/kebeko

Un autre vote 5* pour mes chers cousins....

Vic · #29 01-08-2013, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by carlis

Nice video, me voted too!

Just got my first good news of this year – my new MTD 434-24 is almost done and will be present at the Namm Show 2013:

Woah! That looks AWESOME. I can't wait to see it there!

Handyman · #30 01-08-2013, 08:46 AM

I don't own an MTD, but this thread certainly makes me want to empty out my bank account to get one.

The workmanship on this stuff is astounding.

Vic · #31 01-08-2013, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Handyman

I don't own an MTD, but this thread certainly makes me want to empty out my bank account to get one.

The workmanship on this stuff is astounding.

Yeah, and he gets some of the most amazing void-free burls I've ever seen.

Baird6869 · #32 01-08-2013, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Handyman

I don't own an MTD, but this thread certainly makes me want to empty out my bank account to get one.

The workmanship on this stuff is astounding.

I thought the same for years and was lucky enough to find a used 535 on TB for a nearly palatable price last year.

It was fairly expensive, but the bass is incredible and worth every penny. They look even better in person and the necks are incredible.

LeonD · #33 01-08-2013, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by carlis

Just got my first good news of this year – my new MTD 434-24 is almost done and will be present at the Namm Show 2013:

Very cool. After searching around for a while for a 434-24 and not finding one, I bit the bullet and ordered one. I'm being told it should be done this week.

It must be 434-24 month in Kingston, NY.

BTW, very nice looking bass. I'm not a huge fan of burl tops but that one works in every way.

bass12 · #34 01-08-2013, 10:06 AM

Carlis and HotRoded - thanks for the votes! Carlis, that top is gorgeous. I AM a huge fan of burl tops and that's a great one. The burst really brings out the features of the wood nicely.

blen dem · #35 01-08-2013, 11:05 AM

Carlis, AWESOME looking 434/24 congrats! Leon, congrats as well...woo hoo for MTD's! I absolutely CAN NOT STOP playing mine!

For you 5 stringers out there, choice of nickel strings? Mine came with the MTD SS with a .135B. Gonna likley switch to nickels when these die and go down to a .130B. Just curious as to what y'all are strappin these bad boys with. Thx in advance!

bass12 · #36 01-08-2013, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by blen dem

Carlis, AWESOME looking 434/24 congrats! Leon, congrats as well...woo hoo for MTD's! I absolutely CAN NOT STOP playing mine!

For you 5 stringers out there, choice of nickel strings? Mine came with the MTD SS with a .135B. Gonna likley switch to nickels when these die and go down to a .130B. Just curious as to what y'all are strappin these bad boys with. Thx in advance!

I'm using SS but you could always try the MTD nickels. The only thing is that they're not the easiest strings to find. Maybe some DR Sunbeams?

Vic · #37 01-08-2013, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bass12

I'm using SS but you could always try the MTD nickels. The only thing is that they're not the easiest strings to find. Maybe some DR Sunbeams?

If he wants something comparable to the MTD strings, it should be Nickel LoRiders, not SunBeams. The SunBeams have the round core like the HiBeams, and they'll be a little more scooped sounding and feel slinkier.

blen dem · #38 01-08-2013, 01:16 PM

Cool, thx guys! Will try the Nickel LoRiders soon as these bad boys go out. Never tired the LoRiders ever come to think of it...now I can't wait!

Baird6869 · #39 01-08-2013, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by blen dem

For you 5 stringers out there, choice of nickel strings? Mine came with the MTD SS with a .135B. Gonna likley switch to nickels when these die and go down to a .130B. Just curious as to what y'all are strappin these bad boys with. Thx in advance!

I have been experimenting lately with DR HiBeams, Sadowsky, Ernie Ball, Rotos, D'Addario, GHS and Fodera strings.

I now swear by Fodera nickels. They feel great, sound great, last longer than most and are surprisingly very competively priced. They are all i use now on my 535 and all other basses. Definitely worth a look!

Note: I am playing light strings for the first time in 25+ years (.040-.120) as well. I played a .130-.135 B for years. The .120 is great for me provided I don't downtuned below Ab.

blen dem · #40 01-08-2013, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Baird6869

I have been experimenting lately with DR HiBeams, Sadowsky, Ernie Ball, Rotos, D'Addario, GHS and Fodera strings.

I now swear by Fodera nickels. They feel great, sound great, last longer than most and are surprisingly very competively priced. They are all i use now on my 535 and all other basses. Definitely worth a look!

Note: I am playing light strings for the first time in 25+ years (.040-.120) as well. I played a .130-.135 B for years. The .120 is great for me provided I don't downtuned below Ab.

I do dig the Fodera Nickels after playing one (on a Emperor Standard) last year @ Bass San Diego during a lil family vacation...Felt really good and sounded even better. K, it's between them and the DR LoRiders then...leaning towards the DR's just because they are easier to get for me locally and super curious as I have never played em. Thanks!