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The Official MTD USA Thread
- Thread starter johnpaulbass
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So I played my newly acquired 535 today at Church for the first time. I learned two things:
1). The bass is simply amazing.
2). I need some serious work on my technique. Not a forgiving bass.
Off to the woodshed to work on #2.
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1). The bass is simply amazing.
2). I need some serious work on my technique. Not a forgiving bass.
Off to the woodshed to work on #2.
Sent from my Desire HD using TalkBass.com
Yeah, that's one thing about MTDs - they don't let you get away with sloppiness!
But that's also what I love about these basses - they have the ability to transmit the subtlest of nuances. Enjoy the woodshed and your new bass! 
Yeah, that's one thing about MTDs - they don't let you get away with sloppiness!
+1
These basses are very articulate and each note cuts so well.
To make matters worse (the way I play!), I gig my 535 with a Jule Monique preamp. The Monique is incredibly articulate and every note is crystal clear.
Made my playing much better as every friggin' missed/off note thru the MTD/Monique is very obvious. Highly recommended though. Best bass/amp combo I have ever heard.
- Apr 3, 2003
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Just before the new year, here is my 535. Bought it last october, but it was made in 2000. It's maple burl on tulip wood, with a rosewood on maple neck. Big articulate tone, and pretty lightweight. Very happy with it!
One of my band's videos's is currently a contender in a competition. Of course, it would be lovely if some of my fellow MTD lovers voted for it D) but the reason I'm posting it here is that the recording was made with my old ash/walnut/ash/maple 535. The bass was recorded direct and the track might be interesting for anyone who wants to hear that particular wood combo "in the mix". The growly nature of the bass' tone is especially evident towards the end of the track.
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D) but the reason I'm posting it here is that the recording was made with my old ash/walnut/ash/maple 535. The bass was recorded direct and the track might be interesting for anyone who wants to hear that particular wood combo "in the mix". The growly nature of the bass' tone is especially evident towards the end of the track.[Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
One of my band's videos's is currently a contender in a competition. Of course, it would be lovely is some of my fellow MTD lovers voted for it
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Always love Kebeko music style. You got my vote!
How do you vote? Just click for 5 stars? If so, I did.
Really cool tune and the MTD sounds killer. Not what i would have expected honestly. My French is only grade 12, but great groove!
Really cool tune and the MTD sounds killer. Not what i would have expected honestly. My French is only grade 12, but great groove!
One of my band's videos's is currently a contender in a competition. Of course, it would be lovely if some of my fellow MTD lovers voted for it
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VOTED! Great playing, cool tune, entertaining video my friend, totally enjoyed it...Vader & the Storm Trooper - classic!
Nice video, me voted too!
Just got my first good news of this year – my new MTD 434-24 is almost done and will be present at the Namm Show 2013:
Just got my first good news of this year – my new MTD 434-24 is almost done and will be present at the Namm Show 2013:
Nice video, me voted too!
Just got my first good news of this year my new MTD 434-24 is almost done and will be present at the Namm Show 2013:
A 434 at NAMM?! NAMM's going to be GREAT! And that a very nice piece of Mike's work. *Post some vids from NAMM
Thanks for the votes guys (yes, just click on the stars)! Yeah, the Storm Trooper was me...
No wonder that Storm Trooper looks familiar
