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Tobias basses return!

matbard

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Dood Grand Master

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I have (naturally) already asked for review basses, I really wanna give them a spin. However it might be one of my esteemed staff mates will get their hands on them first! Keep an eye out for a review when we do!

obi 2 kenobi Proficient

obi 2 kenobi

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16 minutes ago, Brian18242 said:

Did you buy the green Tobias on here? I'm pretty sure I used to own that bass many years ago! Always regretted selling it.

Yes, bought it here about 15 years ago. Kept it for 1 or so then sold via bass gallery. 

joel406 Rising Star

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Finally got the house settled and have spent the last hour-ish with the KBV. Understanding the electronics better. Also how she like's to be handled. Balances well in the strap. Found the clean stuff. The dirt is just a flick of the wrist, and you can be on another planet. Playing style shows. Pickup selection(pan control). Slight adjustments either way can be felt. Best to start at center and adjust. But the pickups are strong. I still feel like I'm playing an Alembic. The classic still rest in case. I'm gonna fine tune the KB. Again, I'm just running wide open into a small mixer. With headphones. Good ones. So very basic at the moment. Once the studio is done. 2-3 weeks. I can better control with the setup in it. But the new Toby KBV rocks. I expect the Classic to rock my world.

joel406 Rising Star

joel406

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Started thinking after that last post. So, I got the Classic V out. Has new strings on it and is in tune out of the case. Body fits better than the KB. EQ so much better. Easier to control out of the gate. Easier on the right hand(if that makes any sense). Smooth tones. It's an affordable MTD 534. After 15 minutes of play I've already ask for it's hand in marriage.

 

She said yes.

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Dood Grand Master

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22 hours ago, joel406 said:

Started thinking after that last post. So, I got the Classic V out. Has new strings on it and is in tune out of the case. Body fits better than the KB. EQ so much better. Easier to control out of the gate. Easier on the right hand(if that makes any sense). Smooth tones. It's an affordable MTD 534. After 15 minutes of play I've already ask for it's hand in marriage.

 

She said yes.

 

I think I've spent too long looking at the Classic V. I think the only thing I'd liek to change (given that I've not had a chance to play one yet) is that I favour 'quick release' bridges. Definitely not a deal breaker by any means, just a nice to have. I'm also an EMG guy, but given EMG don't offer Bart config, it would have to stay as is. I reckon that B would be brutal with a pair of active soapbars in though! 

 

Maaaan I need more YT videos!

joel406 Rising Star

joel406

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Busy day. Had some issues with the KB. Fretting out on G and D 5th fret. Took it to my wizard who diagnosed an issue that would require a fret dressing. Under warranty so an issue it wasn't. But after thinking it over for 6 hours I called to inform the shop I would be returning the bass. They abided. The Classic V is rock solid so it will remain with me. I then proceeded to purchase a new MTD 534 17. Just got back home with it. Crazy piece of kit. Fresh setup and strings. She needs some time to breath, but sexy in all the right places. Don't see a lot of 534 17s out there. Price was nuts. But I'm worth it. Amazingly solid fit and finish. Crazy Birdseye maple fretboard. Looks like roasted maple neck. I gotta read the sheet and give Michael a call. Get the real scoop on this baby inside and out. I'll post some pictures later. Time to chill.

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joel406

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19 is ok but I prefer 17. Main reason I decided to pull this particular trigger. These are few and far between. Michael prefers to make 35" scale and 19mm spacing. So, these are usually special order. And being new I was happy to be the original owner.

kuetsum Proficient

kuetsum

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15 hours ago, joel406 said:

Busy day. Had some issues with the KB. Fretting out on G and D 5th fret. Took it to my wizard who diagnosed an issue that would require a fret dressing. Under warranty so an issue it wasn't. But after thinking it over for 6 hours I called to inform the shop I would be returning the bass. They abided. The Classic V is rock solid so it will remain with me. I then proceeded to purchase a new MTD 534 17. Just got back home with it. Crazy piece of kit. Fresh setup and strings. She needs some time to breath, but sexy in all the right places. Don't see a lot of 534 17s out there. Price was nuts. But I'm worth it. Amazingly solid fit and finish. Crazy Birdseye maple fretboard. Looks like roasted maple neck. I gotta read the sheet and give Michael a call. Get the real scoop on this baby inside and out. I'll post some pictures later. Time to chill.

we deserve a photo of the 534-17

Didnt aware there is one in this country..

joel406 Rising Star

joel406

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1 hour ago, kuetsum said:

we deserve a photo of the 534-17

Didnt aware there is one in this country..

I'll post some later today. Headed to the shop to get the 534 a little adjustment.

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