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The Official MTD USA Thread
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It's definitely a rare piece of ash matched peg head... looks great on the instrument!
Yeah the more I look at it..l the more I think this aint bad at all...
I'm not sure how much a top does on he instruments character, I have the impression the neck does the most on a bass, but also I had the idea
A top would balance out that "stingray" agressiveness on ash bodied basses. Then again the mtd electronics have also a very different character, and the fact the pickups are reversed split coils I don't need to worry about it Being very stingray like I guess...
Anyways cant wait till she's here!
A nice crunch full lows, average mids, snappy highs that sing. A nice slap and pop sound.
Wenge is more likely to give you a bit more "growl" in the low mids whereas a maple/rosewood will likely be a bit more "rounded". I say "likely" because, as much as these wood combos have their characteristics, it really comes down to the individual bass. Really, either wood combo will probably give you what you're looking for. I will say that, having owned four MTDs with wenge/wenge necks you'll probably find the maple/rosewood combo more "versatile". But it's always a bit of a crap shoot when you don't get to try the bass out first. I guess that wasn't too helpful!
For what it's worth I'd go maple/rosewood. 
another foreigner here, opposite end of the world this time.
my question is did Tobias make the Killer B bass before the Gibson change?
there is one on offer in New Zealand.
my question is did Tobias make the Killer B bass before the Gibson change?
there is one on offer in New Zealand.
Wenge is more likely to give you a bit more "growl" in the low mids whereas a maple/rosewood will likely be a bit more "rounded". I say "likely" because, as much as these wood combos have their characteristics, it really comes down to the individual bass. Really, either wood combo will probably give you what you're looking for. I will say that, having owned four MTDs with wenge/wenge necks you'll probably find the maple/rosewood combo more "versatile". But it's always a bit of a crap shoot when you don't get to try the bass out first. I guess that wasn't too helpful!
I think ima stick with maple/rosewood. I do want a nice rounded bounce in my lows.
- Apr 3, 2003
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Yes, the very first Killer B's were "Burbank-era" Tobiases, meaning that Mike and his crew built them, but it was technically after the Gibson buyout. Most people consider the Burbank-era basses to be equivalent to the pre-Gibson Tobiases, because they were still made by Mike.
I have a Burbank Killer-B, and I love it!
Hey Tom,
Would you consider doing a review on your new Saratoga 4 for a future Bass Gear Mag issue? We'd really like that
Would you consider doing a review on your new Saratoga 4 for a future Bass Gear Mag issue? We'd really like that
If you'd like snappy highs, maybe you can check out ebony or maple fingerboard.
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Hey Tom,
Would you consider doing a review on your new Saratoga 4 for a future Bass Gear Mag issue? We'd really like that
Perhaps. It's a great idea, and I have been thinking about it. Of course, we are pretty swamped with review items, but I do need to substitute review gear from time to time, so I'll definitely keep it in mind.
And, FYI, we already have another MTD-related review coming down the pipeline.
Perhaps. It's a great idea, and I have been thinking about it. Of course, we are pretty swamped with review items, but I do need to substitute review gear from time to time, so I'll definitely keep it in mind.
And, FYI, we already have another MTD-related review coming down the pipeline.
Thanks for considering, Tom
In a way, I think Michael is making alder body with maple neck and maple/rosewood board a standard to the US Saratoga line. Lots of this combo are coming out of the workshop.
It's about time to have a MTD related review in BGM
Looking forward for the next issues!
I've never tried an MTD with an ebony board but I'd love to. So many wood combos, so few funds!
I've never tried an MTD with an ebony board but I'd love to. So many wood combos, so few funds!
How I wish to live next to MTD workshop
It's probably best that you don't.
+1.
I've been to see Mike on several occasions and it's always a bittersweet experience! Okay, I'm joking a little - but each visit does produce a bit of that "I want" materialistic pang.
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It's about time to have a MTD related review in BGM
Well, we did review a 635 back in issue #2, but ya, it's been a while.
