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Mr. Tobias, New low cost models?

Discussion in 'Luthier's Corner' started by Uforia, May 3, 2002.


  1. May 3, 2002 #1
    Uforia

    Uforia

    Aug 6, 2001
    Where you least expect me!
    Mr. Tobias I love the MTD's but at this time can't afford one. I like the Grendals and the Kingstons.
    I was wondering now that the Grendals have been discontinued will you be put out another line of bass's on that level and cost?
     
  5. May 3, 2002 #2
    barroso

    barroso

    Aug 16, 2000
    Italia
    and what about the Heir? i have seen this bass in online web shops but it is not featured on your site. is it discontinued?

    Thanks
     
  10. May 6, 2002 #3
    richperson

    richperson

    Mar 20, 2002
    There are still some new Grendels available, but not many. Search the bass guitar forum for articles discussing a new Korean made version of the Grendel that is coming in the future.
     
  14. May 11, 2002 #4
    adrian garcia

    adrian garcia

    Apr 9, 2001
    las vegas. nevada
    Endorsing Artist: Nordy Basses, Schroeder Cabs, Gallien Krueger Amps
    there will another model introduced- the Saratoga. Very close to a Korean Grendel- the Heir, as far as i know is alive and well-
     
  18. May 14, 2002 #5
    michael tobias

    michael tobias MTD

    Mar 21, 2002
    Thanks for your interest and I am sorry to have taken so long to post a reply.

    I have been waiting on the production schedule for the new basses. The Saratoga series will replace the Grendel. It will be essentially the same bass, but coming from the factory in Korea that makes the Heir and Kingston basses. We are expecting the first shipment of Saratoga basses in late June. The first runs will be small so we can check the quality and help organize the production systems to maintain it.

    The Heir basses are doing well but alas, my website is slow going. We are working on a complete revision and hope to have it up in the next month.

    Best regards,
     
  22. May 14, 2002 #6
    Brendan

    Brendan Supporting Member

    Jun 18, 2000
    Austin, TX
    Mr. Tobias, as long as we are discussing your low cost basses (though FAR from low quality)...

    I play and very much enjoy your Kingston 5 string. Was was wondering, what is the fretboard measurements? Radius? Width at 12th fret? 24th? Thank you.