Kinal basses

SiliconElle

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I saw a video on youtube of someone playing a Kinal bass.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FB2S4kWF2yo
I love the sound! I have been looking for a nice fretless for a while. I think that I would like to go for one of Kinal's solid-bodies. I was thinking the MK-B series. Here is the Kinal website. Invalid Link Removed I have noticed that the prices are somewhat low for a small scale, handmade instrument company. Does anyone have any advice?

 

andrew

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Oct 7, 2008

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Kinal makes beautiful basses and strives to keep them affordable too, which I think is pretty cool. You cannot go wrong with the quality.

Call or email Bass Northwest and ask them what they think of Kinal basses.

 

gold_member_321

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Oct 7, 2008

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+1 Andrew, they are very affordable and very nice instruments. Especially in the price range

The guy in the video is actually a member here, his screen name is Lokire. Ask him what he thinks of both of his Kinals.

 

fullrangebass

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Kinal makes fantastic basses at a great price

 

Bass Viking

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Oct 7, 2008

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Kinal makes nice basses alright. I briefly owned one that I purchased used from Bass Northwest. It was an MK21 (5 string). I had to send it back though because I found the neck too thick in the first few frets. Just something to be aware of on that particular model. Other than that, I would have kept it.

 

Lokire

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Yeah, that's me

Both of my Kinal Acoustics are fantastic basses! Well above and beyond my expectations. And Mike's prices are really the best out there for handmade instruments of such a high quality. Here are my two acoustics, 4-string fretless and 6-string fretted:

 

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Gorgeous cat. I have one that looks a lot alike.

Oh-nice basses too.

 

KUNGfuSHERIFF

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I don't have one but....Love the 4-string Kinal Kompact fretless!


George

 

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Oct 8, 2008

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I tried to email the guy once,but he didn't reply.Are these hard to get?

 

SiliconElle

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Has anyone here ever played or owned a MK-B series? That is the one I have my eye on.

 

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Nicest bass I never bought was a 4-string Kinal that I spotted in New Haven at g guitars. Very gently used condition with a nice case for maybe around $900-$1,000... Absolutely superior axe!

 

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This is my Kinal Mk6-B. Fantastic bass, lightweight, and a to-die-for neck. Definitely worth the price of admission. You won't be disappointed.

 

pbass62

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Oct 8, 2008

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I own a MK5B and Mikes Woodwork is nothing short of stunning! And like the above response his necks are to die for.

 

lposavad

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Oct 8, 2008

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I have a MK-21 5-string with passive PJ pickups (Barts). A splendid instrument.
It shares main bass duties with my Dingwall AB-I; I have a thing for Canadian lutherie.

 

ted burik

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Oct 8, 2008

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I own a custom ordered MK6-B and couldn't be more pleased. I was able to specify all aspects of the bass with Mike. I both emailed and spoke with him directly many times during the build process. The bass he made for me is beautiful and definitely a keeper--and about $1000 less than an similar MTD I was considering! He keeps his prices low by maintaining minimal overhead and advertising. If you call BassNW, they will assist you with the custom order 206-622-2277. Good luck and happy playing!

 

SiliconElle

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Nov 19, 2008

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The Kinal MK-B is only available as a bolt-on, right? How significantly does that affect the sustain?

 

pbass62

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Dec 16, 2008

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You are correct on the bolt on question. The sustain is great.. The tone is very modern.

 

DaveAceofBass

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Dec 25, 2008

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Mike can and will build set-in or neck-thru basses if you ask. They will probably take longer to build and cost a little extra. He built me a neck-thru DK-5 custom.

 

1kinal

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Dec 25, 2008

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Mike builds extremely great basses. He's an expert at woodwork and my MK5-B sounds wonderful.

Details and pics at http://www.martinletendre.com/kinal.html

The prices are great and Mike is great to work with. I'll also say his necks are some of the best in the business (mine is not thick at all the the first position).

Ordering again I'd do the same wood choices with maybe other electronics as I find the bart pickups combined with the bart preamp gives a dark voice (too dark for my tastes).