Thanks. Yeah, I really love this bass.
It's a 535 with the Super pre and pickups.
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The Official MTD USA Thread
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It's a 535 with the Super pre and pickups.
The guy said it was a feeler, so maybe he change his mind. Or it sold, used 6s are not that common especially in europe.
Anyway, I was a bit disappointed by the sound compared to the other basses in the clip, that's why I asked about opinions here
I thought it just sounded very soft and polite, when others were more direct.
Basically I ask because I had an MTD in the past, and while played on its own it was the most beautiful bass sound I ever had, in the mix it had difficulties to cut through.
And ok I ask because I still miss it, and somehow except that both might just be possible, sound nice on its own and nice in a (very) busy mix.
Very different. I have a Super 5 and a 635. The Super is much more aggressive and growly, and the 635 cannot mimic it IMO. The 635 has a fuller sound. What style(s) of music are you playing?
Thanks for the reply! I mostly play prog with a lot of tapping and slapping. Right now I'm playing a Roscoe SKB-3006, which has the pickup placement roughly halfway between the Super and the 635...
You can definitely have both qualities in an MTD. I’ve owned a number of 535s and have only ever had a problem with getting lost in the mix with one. Lots of gigs with bands ranging from trios to thirteen pieces and no problems with the other 535s.The guy said it was a feeler, so maybe he change his mind. Or it sold, used 6s are not that common especially in europe.
Anyway, I was a bit disappointed by the sound compared to the other basses in the clip, that's why I asked about opinions here
I thought it just sounded very soft and polite, when others were more direct.
Basically I ask because I had an MTD in the past, and while played on its own it was the most beautiful bass sound I ever had, in the mix it had difficulties to cut through.
And ok I ask because I still miss it, and somehow except that both might just be possible, sound nice on its own and nice in a (very) busy mix.
Well, the good/bad news is, you just had the wrong wood combo for your rig and/or playing style. I'd definitely have a conversation with Mike/Daniel, and try again (since you say you miss it).
You absolutely CAN have all that beautiful tone AND something that fits in the mix the way you want. Just keep in mind MTDs are like one of the epitomes of custom instruments. Their personalities can vary WIDELY. But if you talk to Mike/Daniel, they can set you up with a "menu" of good options so you can get the sound you need, and aesthetics that also make you happy.
At least IMHO/IME.
I recently bought a 25th Anniversary MTD 535-24 here in the TB classifieds. It's nice. Glad to be back in the club.
Has the headstock design changed over time? I just got a 534 and the headstock seems a lot thinner than I remember them being on the 535's I had a few years ago.
What years are we talking about? My oldest 535 (from the late ‘90s I believe) has a pretty thin headstock. But MTDs are not the most consistent basses; there can be quite a bit of variation between one and the next in terms of carves, thicknesses, neck profiles, etc.
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Some 5s and all 6s these days have additional laminates on the back of the headstocks, ostensibly for rigidity, mass, and to help fight dead spots. The presence or absence of the laminate will definitely change the thickness a bit.
And....? Come on, Scuba. You know the rule.
And....? Come on, Scuba. You know the rule.
Yeah, I know. Well, here you go. Some will recognize this one. It is a featherweight at 7.5 lbs.
It's my favorite MTD to date. Much better than the 535's I've had before because I much prefer 34" playability. I had a 34" neckthru MTD at one point but this one is much easier to play. The neck is thinner on this one and the weight is so nice. I also really like the tone knob to control the MTD highs. I find I can cut the treble a little and then dial in the rest with the tone control.
It's very hard to take the growl out of my Super without going to sort of a dull tone. I think the Super is best for jazz, funk, Latin, or stonerish rock like 311 or Incubus. For prog you may like the clarity and versatility of the normal location. You could also ask Mike about the Super pickups in the normal location. Maybe someone else here has a different opinion of the Super...but I don't think there are many people here that have one.
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That's insanely light for a 5 string. Beautiful bass!
Your pics look even better than the ones I recall seeing in the For Sale thread.I don't see a 3-way toggle for the mids. Is the mid control push/pull? Or is the mid eq center fixed?
Thanks. It is quite attractive. I really like exotic tops but typically prefer them to be a bit more subtle which this one does beautifully. The Empress grain on the back is gorgeous too.
The tone dial is placed where the 3-way toggle would be. The mid control is push/pull. I much prefer this set up having the tone control.
The tone dial is placed where the 3-way toggle would be. The mid control is push/pull. I much prefer this set up having the tone control.
Do you all have the pickups angled lower in the G string side? With my action low the G string is barely above the pickup.
That is a beautiful MTD for sure! Where are the mid frequencies set on it with the push/pull setup?
