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NBD MTD-535 Heaven!!
- Thread starter Scott Bland
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Looks and sounds awesome! Congrats!
Is that "normal" that the B string is tapered down at the ball end?? Never seen a string like that... (but, then, I only play bass for three years now)
Is that "normal" that the B string is tapered down at the ball end?? Never seen a string like that... (but, then, I only play bass for three years now)
Looks and sounds awesome! Congrats!
Is that "normal" that the B string is tapered down at the ball end?? Never seen a string like that... (but, then, I only play bass for three years now)
sometimes. My dr hi beams are not. The mtd stainless are.
Looks and sounds awesome! Congrats!
Is that "normal" that the B string is tapered down at the ball end?? Never seen a string like that... (but, then, I only play bass for three years now)
Exposed core B strings are pretty common. Many people feel they yield better results than traditional B strings.
One of the prettiest quilt finishes I've seen. Color me a tad jealous!
Play it in good health.
Play it in good health.
Thanks, @Dr. Cheese and @Scott Bland - learned something new about strings today! (Are these exposed core strings more common for stainless steel strings though? That might explain why I have never seen them myself before... - prefer the more mellow sound of nickel rws)
Doug Parent
Supporting Member
Actually those are proprietary pickups based on Mike's idea and design. Mike mentioned that they were more similar to a "P" pickup than a dual coil pickup. Which is why you don't see coil tapping on those basses.
They are a reverse P internally (or so I've heard)
Fantastic bass and playing!
Fantastic bass and playing!
Gorgeous, great playing too.
Everyone should play an mtd at least once. Supremely well made instruments. IMO well worth the hefty price. Have fun!
Everyone should play an mtd at least once. Supremely well made instruments. IMO well worth the hefty price. Have fun!
SirMjac28
Patiently Waiting For The Next British Invasion
Absolutely gorgeous!!! congrats and there's no better feeling than hitting those first few notes on a new bass and they sound amazing.
In the post covid world I’ve gotten to gig mine once, playing tomorrow night for gig #2. Mines a little hefty but they balance so well you don’t notice.
I have been lucky to be in Texas so I am back to gigging 6 or so times a month. Wearing masks and have vaccinations when in public eye.
SirMjac28
Patiently Waiting For The Next British Invasion
Sounding good! Even though they don’t make it to all my gigs (which these days isn’t saying much) my MTDs remain my favourite instruments. Yours has a great piano-like clarity to it and the finish is lovely. Congratulations.
