MrWalker Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Selling this 5-string Grendel bass that was designed by Michael Tobias. It was built in the Czech Republic, and they turned out such a success that Mike took them in under the mtd brand later on, as the mtd Grendel. This particular bass has a poplar body, with a beautiful flame maple top. It's finished in red. The neck is a one-piece maple neck with Mike's renowned assymetrical profile, and a wenge fingerboard. According to Michael Tobias, these first runs of the mill Grendels were extraordinary good instruments, and I can attest to that. It's got a very tight and responsive B-string. Unlike the later mtd Grendels, this bass has a 34" scale length, 24 frets. Hipshot (made in US) tuners and bridge, and Bartolini (also made in US) pickups and preamp. There's a stacked bass/treble boost/cut, and a mid-range switch. These basses were also sold in Uk under the name "Stadium"? I bought this bass in 1996 and I'm the only owner. Link to Norwegian classified ad site, w/photos: http://www.finn.no/finn/torget/annonse?finnkode=57389902 Shipping is additional, and the bass is located in Norway. [attachment=190837:Grendel1.JPG] [attachment=190838:Grendel2.JPG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWalker Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 Bump Seems the shipping from Norway to Europe is in the £55-65 range, FYI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MrWalker Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 This bass is still available :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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grunz7 Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 what's the weight and string spacing at the bridge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWalker Posted March 13, 2016 Author Share Posted March 13, 2016 I think it's about 3.5kg and the string spacing is probably 19mm, but I haven't got the bass until Tuesday and can measure it then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWalker Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 Bump open for offers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I had a fretless 5-string Stadium years ago, one of the best basses I've ever had. Should never have sold it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWalker Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 It's definitely a great little bass. Lightweight, perfect balance, tight and solid low B. Excellent bass, indeed. For me it's surplus because it's modern sound is too much like my Ken Smith BT6, and I am looking for a more old school Jazz type sound. But it's definitely with mixed feelings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosty Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 I have the Stadium version and there is so little information about it in the internet! It is a nice bass tho. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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