funky8884 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Hi all , I was wondering if the MTD and Kingston's have the same body and neck dimensions/ profiles ? Thanks Wade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musashimonkey Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Hi, yeah, pretty similar in my experience. Save the bridge placement. On the 35" scale Kingston's the bridge isn't as close to the end of the body as they are on the MTD's this makes the first fret feel about another inch away. Other than that they have very similar ergonomics, and share the asymmetrical neck etc. Nice basses, though the USA MTD's have something wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musashimonkey Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 IMO (of course). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musashimonkey Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Kingstons tend to be 35" scale, except for the Saratoga which is 34". MTD's can be either (535 = 35" 5 string, 634 = 34" 6 string). I know he prefers the 35" scale when working with a low B, but MTDs are custom built, so they do crop up as 34" and 35" spec; though he tends to know what works and builds to that, meaning they are much more standardised than say Fodera or other customer luthiers that let you play with every aspect of specification. This way you always know you are getting a great MTD, and the woods really play a role... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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