• TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
    Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
    Join free Log in
    Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.

My NEW MTD Z5 Natural Gloss

#42
needmoney said:
Awesome! Show us the innards!
Click to expand...

Notice the brass inserts courtesy of Pete Skjold.

100_1194.gif
 
#50
MAN,

I have the same thought in mind to modify the bass like that. I am getting Nordstand DC p/ups like you but I have a few questions for you.

1. Where did you get the pickups & preamp?
2. Did you get the pickups originally wired in series or parallel (since most sellers give that option)?
3. Do the pickups come with the 4 wire conductor to allow for the serie/parallel or did Pete have to do it himself?

Congratulations on an excellent bass. I wish I could have had the natural finish but I have a builder in Beaumont, TX who may dimiss the amber for me and slap on a new top.
 
#51
rc_1manband said:
MAN,

I have the same thought in mind to modify the bass like that. I am getting Nordstand DC p/ups like you but I have a few questions for you.

1. Where did you get the pickups & preamp?
2. Did you get the pickups originally wired in series or parallel (since most sellers give that option)?
3. Do the pickups come with the 4 wire conductor to allow for the serie/parallel or did Pete have to do it himself?

Congratulations on an excellent bass. I wish I could have had the natural finish but I have a builder in Beaumont, TX who may dimiss the amber for me and slap on a new top.
Click to expand...

The pups came from BestBassGear.com
The pre came from Audere.com
They were wired in Parallel
They do have the 4 wires from Nordstrand
 
#52
I am in love with your bass. I have ben looking at the same places so I guess that's where I will be shopping.

Quick question, have you noticed that the hardware fades from the die cast look to just plain chrome?

When I noticed that I switched to Hipshot.
 
#53
rc_1manband said:
I am in love with your bass. I have ben looking at the same places so I guess that's where I will be shopping.

Quick question, have you noticed that the hardware fades from the die cast look to just plain chrome?

When I noticed that I switched to Hipshot.
Click to expand...

Mine is still pretty new so it hasn't started that phase yet, but I can't stand the die cast look so I will be changing mine very soon.
 
#55
Bard2dbone said:
I would absolutely love to have a fretless version of your exact bass, Tbone.
Click to expand...

Not me, way too many switches and knobs, I usually find
one setting that I like and leave it anyway, but then I'm
just a jazzer :p

I also noticed on the picture of the Z6 fretless that the
fingerboard edge dots seemed to be in the wrong place
(ie as they would be for a fretted).

She sure is a pretty bass though, looks way nicer than
the advertised pictures.
 
#56
Looks like I'll be getting a natural gloss Z5 as well...my amber one is going back to the Canadian distributor for a likely warranty replacement, and I had a choice of tobacco burst or NG...I picked the latter...tried to get maple fretboard, not available...

...and was advised to place an order for my ZX (maple fretboard)...missed the February run I was told about, next availability is for July??? Aggghhhh!!!
 

Latest posts

Top Bottom
Back