I prefer this over Wenge /Ash combo as this is more on the old school side.īest in class of everything, and the 2nd generation hasn’t really disappointed anyone. the roasted ash body(more resonant) + ebony fingerboard gives a tad more defined woody tone and a bit more mid focus. But a lot more wild to play for the type of music I like, and that makes this bass shine. Not as compressed/hi-fi overall when compare to their signature Wenge / Ash neck combo. This bass is more on the traditional side of the spectrum, where (roasted) ash body, Maple neck gives that raw punch and fast responsiveness between all strings. MTD perfected modern electric bass build long ago and still going at their strongest than ever.
The action can go extremely low without buzzing at all, with a thunder like lowB string. Fret works, finish, ergonomic of the bass, the craftsmanship are all extremely solid as always. 3 way toggle switch for mid frequency (250Hz, 500Hz, 1kHz)īest of the class, every details are done in perfection.Controls are: Vol / Pan / Hi / Mid / Lo (boost and cut).
Matching knobs, headstock and trussrod cover(magnetic).It’s never easy to carry all the greatness from the predecessors, but it’s also the pride in the family that makes him carry on.
In the recent years, it’s his son Daniel Tobias who had been leading their small team continuing building these highest quality instrument. Michael Tobias started building bass backed in the mid 70s, MTD bass was formed in 94’ and it was instantly in the top of the botique bracket with every details done in perfection. Some of them had decided to train a group of apprentices and continue the brand in a more systematic way, some of them decided to sell the brands, and some of them have the 2nd generation taking over the business.
Many of these builders are shifting into their retirement. Alot of the high end, boutique level started in the early 80s, and after 4 decades of hard work building their art and crafts to where things are.
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