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MTD basses
- Thread starter Mabis2012
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I have a saratoga fretless 5er and a grendel 4er - essentially the same bass, but different woods - same design.
Ones a Czech, and ones Korean (saratogas are Korean)but are great quality nonetheless, and for the price great basses.
Very versatile - you can get the deep tone or the real bridgy tone - character of the J bass which is what they are pickupwise. I don't really sue the two band EQ, but the mid level switch does come in handy. Great Feel, great sound.
I don't really have any experience with the American made ones, but i've been to Mike's shop and they really are amazing basses
Ones a Czech, and ones Korean (saratogas are Korean)but are great quality nonetheless, and for the price great basses.
Very versatile - you can get the deep tone or the real bridgy tone - character of the J bass which is what they are pickupwise. I don't really sue the two band EQ, but the mid level switch does come in handy. Great Feel, great sound.
I don't really have any experience with the American made ones, but i've been to Mike's shop and they really are amazing basses
I only have experience with the USA MTD's, but IMHO, they're incredible by any standards. Unbelievable clarity, rich tone, huge versatility, effortless playability, and stunning beauty.
I happened to play a 535 at Sam Ash in NYC two weeks ago while visiting for a gathering from another forum. It was the best new neck and fretboard I have ever had the pleasure of playing. The fit and finish just reeked of perfection.
The MTD USA basses are among the finest basses ever made. I am proud to own 5 with another one just being completed, and each one is a unique masterpiece that plays and sounds wonderful.
The MTD imports are good players and great value.
You can't go wrong with one.
The MTD imports are good players and great value.
You can't go wrong with one.
All I can tell you is that for me it is the perfect bass!!! i have tried a Lot of basses and nothing I have used comes close to the sound of the MTD's...
