MTD Gas Pics

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I get weak in the knees whenever I see MTD basses. Every so often I see MTD pics on TB. I'd love to see what you consider to be the best MTD bass out there. They come in all flavors. What's your favorite? This thread has the potential to cause some serious GAS, so grab your Beano!

Here's one of my favorites:

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I was thinking about MTD the other day. AS I remember them, they have a really bright, aggressive sound. I guess they aren't really hot basses now, but that doesn't mean they aren't great.

 

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I've heard MTD's played with a bright/clear sound, but I've heard them played with full-on booty too.

Here's another one that almost snapped my neck:

Joe

 

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Mmmmm, nice!

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A neck-thru MTD?! Wow!


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This one is gorgeous; very natural and woodsy that I could imagine playing while the sun is setting in a cabin in NH or Vermont- something I really like in a bass.

 

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Bassist4Life said:

A neck-thru MTD?! Wow!

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That's all he used to make in the pre-Gibson buyout days.
It's very rare that he makes a neck-through nowadays though, like that one is.

 

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ok, here's a few pics of mine:

 

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and some more

 

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mark beem

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Here's the one I got to play at last summer's NAMM.

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Dayum, that was a sweet bass!!

 

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On my wish list will always be a MTD 435... Love their sound!!!

 

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There's and Iced Tea 535 on Bass Central that is driving me nuts. I can't be arsed to re-post it though, sorry.

 

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Bassist4Life said:

I get weak in the knees whenever I see MTD basses. Every so often I see MTD pics on TB. I'd love to see what you consider to be the best MTD bass out there. They come in all flavors. What's your favorite? This thread has the potential to cause some serious GAS, so grab your Beano!

Here's one of my favorites:

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OH MAMMA MIA !!!!

Mo'

 

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They are all very nice, but that neckthrough is enough to make
one soil oneself. Anybody have any information on it? Is it just a
one-off for NAMM or somesuch, or is it possible to have one
made? I'd like to know, because if it is I have to start looking for
a second job.

 

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I really dug this one. I was hoping to keep it for myself but it sold 10 minutes after I photographed it. Blackened Redwood on Korina - killer!

 

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Joel73, that was spoken liker a true dealer.

 

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I know this is somewhat of a threadjack, and I'm sorry for that, but is there anyplace online that sells the MTD Kingston and the Kingston Heirs besides theperfectbass.com? They took their pictures down.

 

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thlayli said:

I know this is somewhat of a threadjack, and I'm sorry for that, but is there anyplace online that sells the MTD Kingston and the Kingston Heirs besides theperfectbass.com? They took their pictures down.

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www.basscentral.com

 

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Dr. Cheese said:

Joel73, that was spoken liker a true dealer.

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Just trying to be clear that it is not for sale - just a cool bass to behold!

 

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Fealach said:

They are all very nice, but that neckthrough is enough to make
one soil oneself. Anybody have any information on it? Is it just a
one-off for NAMM or somesuch, or is it possible to have one
made? I'd like to know, because if it is I have to start looking for
a second job.

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It sure is a beauty. I found the pic at:
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Just type in "MTD", and it will show basses for sale. It should be on the first page of results as a 2005 NAMM bass. Let me know if you have trouble finding it.

I would love an MTD; but like you, I would also need to get a 2nd job. But even then, I'd need to pay bills first. So, maybe a 2nd AND 3rd job. Maybe I could make a deal with Mike Tobias for one of his basses. I could mow his lawn and wash his car(s) for one year. Mike, are you listening?