For sale MIJ Tobias Standard 6.

Expired
Free
Status
This ad has expired.

Details

Only about 400 of this series were ever made,probably very few in a 6 string. You can read all about these on the MTD website. Bass is in great condition with just a few dings here and there. Bridge has some finish wear. I got this as a backup to my Killer B 6. I got it set up,new Elixir strings,and never played it at a gig. Comes with original tolex hardcase. Going back to Music Man 5 strings full time,so I'm letting this go to get another Sterling or Bongo 950.00 shipped to the lower 48 states only. Payment by cashiers check or USPO money order only. No Paypal. Would consider trades for a Stingray 5 HH or H.

Comments

73jbass

73jbass

Supporting Member
Apr 17, 2004
6,045
1,105
65
Ellenwood,Ga.
I'm only interersted in a trade for the Music Man basses listed. Thanks anyway guys.
 
73jbass

73jbass

Supporting Member
Apr 17, 2004
6,045
1,105
65
Ellenwood,Ga.
Change of plan. Just did a trade with my Sterling 5 for a nice BFR SR5 HH,so for trades on the Tobias,an SR5 will do nicely. Prefer the HH,but I'll consider the H or HS versions too. Maple boards and matching headstocks are a plus. Willing to add cash for a nice one.
 
whoapower

whoapower

Jul 14, 2005
1,167
11
53
Austin, TX
gordobass14 said:
Was this model still made by Michael Tobias?
Click to expand...

Yes. It wasn't built by Mike's shop, but it was a pre-Gibson in a way. The Standards are rare finds and this one is priced very well. I'd jump on it, but I don't play my six that much as it is.
 
Fire-Starter

Fire-Starter

Aug 11, 2002
2,221
150
MINNESOTA
I had a five string version. These are very nice basses. I wish I could snap this up. Below is a little history from MTD website about these basses. Good Luck with the sale.

FROM THE WEBSITE

Basses built during 1990-1992 era were built initially by the same crew that had helped establish Tobias Basses as one of the most sought after basses on the planet. We added several people during 1990 and ended up with a great 10-man shop.

Business was still very good and we were not able to make anywhere near enough basses to fill the orders. Instead of trying to jack up production, we tried to get outside vendors to build for us. We had 110 “Model T” basses made for us by a very fine builder in New England, and then we got the Terada factory in Nagoya, Japan to make the “Standard” bass for us. This was and is a great bass, but the $/yen ratio killed the project. There were about 400 Standards.
 
73jbass

73jbass

Supporting Member
Apr 17, 2004
6,045
1,105
65
Ellenwood,Ga.
A little info for those that asked. Weight is about 10 lbs, 34" scale,rosewood board,17mm spacing, the preamp is a 3 way,but the mid control is in the control cavity. Controls are volume,balance,and stacked bass and treble.
 
73jbass

73jbass

Supporting Member
Apr 17, 2004
6,045
1,105
65
Ellenwood,Ga.
Still available. Looking for an SR5 HH,or Bongo 5 HH. Maybe a later model Fender Deluxe Jazz 5.
 

Classified ad information

Posted by
73jbass
Feedback score
+91 /0 /-0
Category
For Sale: Bass Guitars
Views
6,465

More from 73jbass

  • 73jbass
    For sale 1992 Tobias Basic 6
    Please read entire post. 1992 Pre Gibson Tobias Basic 6. 16xx serial number. Got from a fellow...
  • 73jbass
    For sale 1992 Tobias Basic 6
    Now he follows up with this. Michael Tobias Wed, Apr 24, 8:17 PM (20 hours ago) to me...
  • 73jbass
    For sale 1993 Tobias Basic 6
    Got this less than a year ago.Just wanted a 6 back in the quiver, but playing days are pretty...
  • 73jbass
    Wanted Fender USA Deluxe Jazz neck.
    In the market for a post 2010 Fender USA Deluxe Jazz neck. Rosewood with pearl block inlays and...
  • 73jbass
    Wanted Markbass cab.
    In the market for a Markbass cab. My preference is a 610, but a 410 would to as well. Hopefully...

Share this classified ad

Top Bottom
Back