Official Tobias Club

[WayneP]

Sweet! What, is the Smith the red-headed Cinderella step child that it doesn't make the pic with the rest of the family? LOL

Four basses isn't really that many, way less than one for every day of the week!

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt


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[WayneP]

How 'bout this? Convert either the Basic or Classic to fretless then you have a good excuse to keep all of them!

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt


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Fretless Club #943
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[skb5string]

Wow, just...wow. Awesome pic. That Bubinga wing Basic with the drop shoulder pups must sound out of this world!

 

[tombowlus]

The only reason I have that up for sale is because I just purchased Tobias #666. It is in such great condition the sticker is still on the electronics cavity cover. Amazing solid bubinga. That's the only reason I've got it listed. That MTD is absolutely killer. I've got a Smith and Tobias #1969 and now Tobias #666... And MTD #1900. I can't keep them all. I need to sell one. It's just that I have a hankering for pre-Gibson Tobias. That MTD is a better bass though. It balances so well. It plays so well. It sounds more open. The 34" scale on it is just perfect. It looks amazing. Frankly I'm rethinking letting it go and selling one of my Tobias basses instead. I'm really torn. I might pull it down.

Anyway, here's number #666. Barely a mark on it.

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Wow, that really is pristine! Very nice!

 

[scubaduba]

Well, sadly it is officially for sale.
For Sale - Pre-Gibson Tobias 5

 

[WayneP]

You're selling both of them?

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt


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Fretless Club #943
Big Cabs Club #23
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[scubaduba]

One of the two.

Pre-Gib Tobias: For Sale - Pre-Gibson Tobias 5

MTD 534 (The Tobias lookalike): For Sale - MTD 534 Neck-thru (The Tobias Look-alike) MERRY CHRISTMAS!

 

[KobyKlar]

Looking for a pre gibson classic 4 or 5 strings. Anyone?

 

[svoncampe]

I hate doing this, but here it is: For Sale - Tobias Killer B 5-string

Someone grab it before I change my mind....

 

[WayneP]

Rats, the right bass at the wrong time! I've been lusting for one of those in Bubinga, but it looks like we have to get a new car this year instead. Pretty wild that you liked the B better than the Basic or Classic, huh?

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt


Administrator, Pedulla Club #45
Administrator, Tobias Club #133
Fretless Club #943
Big Cabs Club #23
My Basses
Pedulla Club #45

 

[scubaduba]

So I've decided the pre-gib Basic is going to stay. That means the pre-Gib lookalike is on the block. For Sale - MTD 534 Neck-thru 34" scale

See the family resemblance?

 

[kesslari]

I think that's a good call, Scubadu. That bassic has some really, really nice figuring in the bubinga.
"figuring in the bubinga" - that won't get me banned from TB, will it?

 

[svoncampe]

Rats, the right bass at the wrong time! I've been lusting for one of those in Bubinga, but it looks like we have to get a new car this year instead. Pretty wild that you liked the B better than the Basic or Classic, huh?

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt


Administrator, Pedulla Club #45
Administrator, Tobias Club #133
Fretless Club #943
Big Cabs Club #23
My Basses
Pedulla Club #45

I know how it is...when I start lusting after something, I often end up getting it. How does $1450 shipped sound? Just cause you're the administrator.... 6 months no interest if you use Paypal....just say'n....

 

[red_rhino]

"figuring in the bubinga" - that won't get me banned from TB, will it?

Only if you include pics.

 

[scubaduba]

I think that's a good call, Scubadu. That bassic has some really, really nice figuring in the bubinga.

Real tough call. That MTD is so sweet. Really a lot like a Tobias. Probably a better bass actually. Alas. I can't keep them all.

 

[Inertialsky]

Does anyone know where I can find this buyout era beauty?

 

[WayneP]

Wow, what a stunner! Where did you get the picture?

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt


Administrator, Pedulla Club #45
Administrator, Tobias Club #133
Fretless Club #943
Big Cabs Club #23
My Basses
Pedulla Club #45

 

[Chris McKenzie]

Hey all:

Thanks for the add!
Here is my Japanese early-Gibson Tobias. Original owner from when I bought it in 1994!

 

[scubaduba]

Here's a little intel: Invalid Link Removed

 

[rufus.K]

I just got my Aguilar OPB3 in from BassStringsOnline. Have a rehearsal tomorrow with the bass, so Wednesday it goes in. Gibson era Toby Pro4. Can wait to bring this bass to life!