Looks terrible, sounds... OK? Kinda?

[blowinblue]

OK, if you put it that way I can't but agree.

Yes, that's indeed the bass I have, a Korean-made Kingston series MTD except I have the white pearl pickguard (looks like you replaced yours with a plexiglass one, which I find even nicer!!) and rosewood fretboard. That maple fretboard makes the biggest difference, though. Was that a custom job as well? It's really eye-popping. Man, you have a sweet bass.....

Mine is also the basic MTD Kingston made in Korea. It was available in a few colors with rosewood or maple fretboard. Cost me 500.00 + 25.00 shipping brand new in 2004. Not sure what my pickguard material is but the main reason I replaced it was to gain easy access to the truss rod. And you can't have too much red. Link included to website where I had the pickguard custom made.

The bridge has been replaced with a quick-change version from the more expensive Kingston models. Naturally, I had to buy matching tuners because chrome black and black black don't do well together. Straploks were added along with an ebony thumb thingie and ebony knobs. Also, the pots, cap, and input jack were upgraded. Pickup remains stock. Glad you like my bass. Thanks. It's a keeper. Served as my bar/jam session bass for years.

Quick Guards

M. M.

 

[retslock]

Welp, it's what came with the set. I'm going to try to make it work as well as I can.

Is it a through-the-body set? That might be why it’s too long.
EDIT: oops! Just realised that remark doesn’t make sense. As you were......carry on.........

 

[totalnoob]

Is it a through-the-body set? That might be why it’s too long.

Looks terrible, sounds... OK? Kinda?

 

[totalnoob]

Five minutes with a razor blade and a jeweler's loupe and you'll be fine. Happy New Year.

Mentioned a couple of times that I removed the silk long ago. It turns out not to be the main issue at all.

 

[MarkM13]

FWIW; both times it happened to me either LaBella or the retailer got me the proper 'B' asap.

 

[totalnoob]

EDIT: oops! Just realised that remark doesn’t make sense. As you were......carry on.........

It does make sense, but it was addressed already.

 

[totalnoob]

UPDATE: looks like they will send me a replacement set. When (if?) I receive it, I'll see if the low B has the same issue with wounding detached from the core. And of course, I am curious about the length.
I'll keep you, dear ladies and gents, updated on further developments.

 

[blowinblue]

Mine is also the basic MTD Kingston made in Korea. It was available in a few colors with rosewood or maple fretboard. Cost me 500.00 + 25.00 shipping brand new in 2004. Not sure what my pickguard material is but the main reason I replaced it was to gain easy access to the truss rod. And you can't have too much red. Link included to website where I had the pickguard custom made.

Quick Guards

M. M.

Just came across a thread about a Quick Guards customer service issue. Until this forum member's issue is resolved I can no longer recommend the company. I'm not taking sides, this is just a heads up.

Anyone heard from quick guards?

M. M.