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The Official MTD USA Thread
- Thread starter johnpaulbass
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Funny, I was about to say the same thing about your collection!
My collection isn't really as crazy as it might seem... I think it's around 15 or so. There are even greater fanatics out there that make me look like a rank amateur.
Seriously tho, the MTD I have the world logo on is, by far, the most amazing MTD I've ever owned. I've been through several, even owning up to 3 or 4 at a time, and while they've all been fantastic instruments, Mike and I worked really closely on this one in particular. To say he hit this one out of the park would be a gross understatement. Such a totally and completely perfect fit for me aesthetically as well as physically and tonally, it's scary.
- Jun 24, 2006
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I love that walnut top. I kind of wish Mike would make an ugly 535 now and then, just so I wouldn't feel so tempted by every one I see.
Geez, there are some gorgeous instruments here!
A recent shot of mine...ash/walnut - ash/maple.
A recent shot of mine...ash/walnut - ash/maple.
Geez, there are some gorgeous instruments here!
A recent shot of mine...ash/walnut - ash/maple.
That photo really shows off the top on that bass beautifully, Jerry. Not to start any wars, but I think your walnut top and Vic's are pretty much tied in my book for "most gorgeous walnut top on a TB MTD".
Not me, t0t0m. But I do agree that's a GREAT looking example.+1 And that's a great-looking example I might add! If you ever decide to sell...
Thanks! Vic's bass is absolutely amazing. You could get lost for days just staring at that top.
C'MON CRIPPLECREEK! GIDDYUP!!
Wanna' hear something funny? I think I may have a raw wood shot of VroomVroom's, and if not, a really really close one. Mike sent me some wood billet shots to choose from, and there were a few that looked REALLY REALLY close to that one. It was a tough choice to be sure!
Here it is. I think it's either a different piece, or, he flipped the slabs in the end when he finally matched them up. Amazing how different the wood looks raw, and of course the lighting and stuff is all different, maybe even some white balance issues... Mike's no photographer... but still.
Anyway, just for fun...
Anyway, just for fun...
Here it is. I think it's either a different piece, or, he flipped the slabs in the end when he finally matched them up. Amazing how different the wood looks raw, and of course the lighting and stuff is all different, maybe even some white balance issues... Mike's no photographer... but still.
Anyway, just for fun...
Wow - really interesting. I don't think I've actually ever seen walnut in that raw a form before. I certainly never would have expected it to look so yellow. When I was at Mike's shop last spring I looked at several pieces of wood (Mike's assistant, Charlie, was really cool about showing me the different woods in the shop) but none of it looked that raw. Thanks for the photo, Vic!
No problem, and again, could be some white balance issues there too, so don't be too trustworthy on the hue. Mainly, just how much darker it gets when a real finish is put on it. Wow. And I'm fairly sure Mike doesn't stain those.
Yeah, I'm pretty sure there's no stain on Mike's walnut tops. There seems to be a consistency to walnut with all of the tops I've seen, regardless of the builder. Some walnut is lighter and some darker, but it all tends to have a warm "browness" to it.
Its Ash - Spalted QMT / Ash - BEM
Guys, I am selling a good condition Old style MTD Hardshell case (asking for $100 Shipped to US 48 from APO AE 09316, here's the thread;
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