Arnoldoc Posted August 27, 2013 Posted August 27, 2013 (edited) New price: £2350 For sale my beautiful MTD 635-24, a great example of Mike Tobias' genius. I have previously owned another 635-24 and one 535-21 and this one has the biggest and more "traditional" tone out of three. It also has the least grizzle and sizzle. The woods are alder and bloodwood for the body, maple and ebony for the neck. As you would expect, the bass has a full body of note, with clear mids and highs. Lots of attack, too, not compressed at all. Unlike most hi-end basses, this bass is very uncompressed. What you play comes through. It also has amazing dynamics! I'd say this bass is as good a modern-voiced active bass as you can get. The ergonomics/playability is the best in business for me (I've played virtually every high-end bass) IMHO. I like to setup the bass with very low action and I've never been able to get such low action without getting fret buzz. The bloodwood is much more attractive in the flesh, it's one of those woods that are satanically hard to get to photo well. The bass is in mint condition (there is just a very very small nick in the middle of the back of the upper horn as shown in picture 5, but is difficult to get on the picture) and comes with the MTD hard case/tool set. Otherwise in perfect condition with practically no playing wear. Asking £2,350 plus shipping. Both the bloodwood top and ebony board carry a hefty upcharge these days. I'm looking for an outright sale. Thanks for looking, Arnoldo Edited October 30, 2013 by Arnoldoc
GrammeFriday Posted September 19, 2013 Posted September 19, 2013 Stunning bass! Can you give us an accurate weight, please?
Arnoldoc Posted September 19, 2013 Author Posted September 19, 2013 Thanks! Quite light for a 6 string, 9.4 lb.
GrammeFriday Posted September 21, 2013 Posted September 21, 2013 Very manageable indeed - lighter than some of my 4-stringers, in fact! If this is still for sale next time I'm in London, I would be very keen to try it out. Only trouble is, I have no idea when I will be in London again! Not in the next few weeks, certainly ...
Brams77 Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 (edited) Aaarghhh why is this bass staring at me the whole time... Make it stop! What a bargain really! Edited October 30, 2013 by Brams77
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