I'm a diehard TCT guy (which I believe falls into the filter based category). Both my 535 and Beast MTDs basses use it
You have a TCT in your 535?
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The Official MTD USA Thread
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You have a TCT in your 535?
Please elaborate. Curious to know how that came to be, and how it sounds on your MTD.
Pretty simple. I gave the stock electronics a shot out of respect to Mike & Daniel, but ultimately decided that they did not achieve what I prefer. I first installed a TCT with a different buffer (to accommodate for 9v only operation and the higher input sensitivity of the TCT), but the TCT could not save the stock MTD splits for me. I then moved to a tried and true formula of the 80s/90s, parallel dual coils paired to a TCT and that's where I've stayed.
Update - I talked to Michael via email this week, and he said he's pretty sure my bass will be done by the end of the year. So roughly 28 months from time of deposit.
Hey folks,
Posting here before it hits the classifieds and other outlets. Selling my Saratoga 5f p/j. Swamp Ash body, roasted maple neck, birdseye fingerboard.
send a message for more photos and info!
Local to Maryland.
Posting here before it hits the classifieds and other outlets. Selling my Saratoga 5f p/j. Swamp Ash body, roasted maple neck, birdseye fingerboard.
send a message for more photos and info!
Local to Maryland.
Selling my USA MTD 535-24. Bass is a Swamp ash body with a maple neck and wenge fret board. The sound is warm and sweet with some growl in the bottom end, a bit of a natural mid scoop, solid clear treble. Approx 8lbs. If interested send me a message.
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Locked in my new build 535-24. Now for the hard part.. waiting.. 
About to take the plunge as well (even though I'm still unsure what combo is right for me). Here's hoping I end up with something specialLocked in my new build 535-24. Now for the hard part.. waiting..
Do it! Haha Whatever you choose is going to be amazing! I went with a walnut top, Swamp Ash body, maple neck & Birds Eye maple boardAbout to take the plunge as well (even though I'm still unsure what combo is right for me). Here's hoping I end up with something special
this is my 4th MTD but it always feels like the first time lol 
Wow you're an MTD veteran lolDo it! Haha Whatever you choose is going to be amazing! I went with a walnut top, Swamp Ash body, maple neck & Birds Eye maple board
This will be my first ever high-end/boutique bass. Likely going to be a 534-21 (or 24) or 535-21 (or 24)
I'm leaning toward a walnut Top (or possibly Myrtle, Spalted Maple, Redwood, Quilted/spalted/flamed/burl Maple, box elder,..., or of course topless of course), Alder Body, Maple neck (maybe toasted), Rosewood (or maple) FB, and perhaps the Super electronics (pre and pups) (mainly to get the passive tone capability, plus the wiring options may come in handy).
I guess looking at it, it could be similar to this bass:
I dig this top as well:
Those are gorgeous! Let us know what you decide to go with. Can‘t go wrong with the options you listed.
Do it! Haha Whatever you choose is going to be amazing! I went with a walnut top, Swamp Ash body, maple neck & Birds Eye maple board
Have you had a chance to pick out a top?
I’m going for a Figured walnut top, but I haven’t seen the actual top Mike is gonna use. It probably be in a couple of months since it’s about 18 months out
18 months will pass before you know it :|I’m going for a Figured walnut top, but I haven’t seen the actual top Mike is gonna use. It probably be in a couple of months since it’s about 18 months out
