Showing posts with label Kingston. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kingston. Show all posts

Monday, January 23, 2012

MTD Kingston "The Z" Bass Guitar (6 String, Fretless with Lines, Natural Gloss)

MTD Kingston "The Z" Bass Guitar (6 String, Fretless with Lines, Natural Gloss) Review



MTD Kingston "The Z" Bass Guitar (6 String, Fretless with Lines, Natural Gloss) Feature

  • Fretless 6-string electric bass guitar in natural gloss with clarity, feel and response typically found in handmade instruments
  • Ebonol fingerboard with lines; one-piece asymmetrical neck shape design by Michael Tobias promotes good playing technique and minimizes fatigue
  • Ergonomically carved mahogany body offers excellent balance on a strap
  • Buzz Feiten tuning system plays in tune everywhere--preferred by pro players
  • Five controls--1 volume, 1 pan, and 3-band EQ--enable you to dial in any sound quickly
Created for the discerning player looking for the clarity, feel and response found only in a handmade, boutique-style bass, the MTD Kingston KZ Series (or "The Z") electric bass guitar incorporate many of the superior design elements found in Mike Tobias' popular American series instruments--but at an affordable price. Carefully constructed using a high-quality mahogany core , the KZ bass marries beauty with unparalleled performance. This 6-string fretless version of The Z features an Ebonol fingerboard and natural gloss finish.



The 6-string MTD Kingston KZ Series in natural gloss with Ebonol fingerboard.




Key Features

  • Carved mahogany body
  • Fretless Ebonol fingerboard with lines
  • Asymmetrical, one-piece maple neck is incredibly comfortable and fast
  • Buzz Feiten tuning system plays in tune everywhere--preferred by pro players
  • MTD Quick Release Bridge for great tone and instant string changes (3/4-inch, 19mm spacing)
  • MTD passive, wood-covered soapbar pickups for professional sounds, boutique looks
  • Five controls--1 volume, 1 pan, and 3-band EQ--enable you to dial in any sound quickly
  • 34-inch scale
  • Shielded electronics compartment
  • Double-action truss rod
"Z" 6-string Fretless, Ebonol Fingerboard, Natural Gloss Finish. The MTD Z series of basses were created for a discerning player looking for the clarity, feel and response found only in a handmade, boutique style bass. The Z basses incorporate many of the superior design elements found on MTD’s revered American series instruments - but at a truly affordable price. Carefully constructed using a high quality Mahogany core and beautifully adorned with a Burled Maple top, the Z basses marry beauty with unparallel performance. Designed by master luthier Michael Tobias, the MTD Kingston Series of instruments offer enhanced playability, exceptional tone, and superior construction at a price fit for any musician. Michael has trained a team of luthiers in the fine art of building an MTD bass and the results are nothing short of his lifelong goal: creating an affordable instrument that has the look, feel, and soul of his revered American basses. The MTD Kingston Series of Instruments are carefully constructed to Michael's exacting specifications.


Friday, September 16, 2011

MTD Kingston Bass Guitar Z 5 String, Fretless with Lines, Left-handed, Burled Maple

MTD Kingston Bass Guitar Z 5 String, Fretless with Lines, Left-handed, Burled Maple Review



MTD Kingston Bass Guitar Z 5 String, Fretless with Lines, Left-handed, Burled Maple Feature

  • One-piece Asymmetrical Neck: Michael's special neck shape that promotes good playing technique and minimizes fatigue.
  • MTD Quick Release Bridge: Killer set-up flexibility, great sustain, makes string changing a breeze.
  • Ergonomically Carved Body: Great access to upper frets, Great balance on a strap.
  • Buzz Feiten Tuning System: Play in tune anywhere on the neck, Preferred by pro players.
  • 24 Medium Jumbo Frets: Perfect size for all techniques and set-ups, and long-wearing
"Z" 5-string Left-handed, Maple Fingerboard, Satin Burled Maple Finish. The MTD Z series of basses were created for a discerning player looking for the clarity, feel and response found only in a handmade, boutique style bass. The Z basses incorporate many of the superior design elements found on MTD’s revered American series instruments - but at a truly affordable price. Carefully constructed using a high quality Mahogany core and beautifully adorned with a Burled Maple top, the Z basses marry beauty with unparallel performance. Designed by master luthier Michael Tobias, the MTD Kingston Series of instruments offer enhanced playability, exceptional tone, and superior construction at a price fit for any musician. Michael has trained a team of luthiers in the fine art of building an MTD bass and the results are nothing short of his lifelong goal: creating an affordable instrument that has the look, feel, and soul of his revered American basses. The MTD Kingston Series of Instruments are carefully constructed to Michael's exacting specifications.


Sunday, August 7, 2011

MTD Kingston "The Z" Bass Guitar (4 String, Fretless with Lines, Transparent Cherry)

MTD Kingston "The Z" Bass Guitar (4 String, Fretless with Lines, Transparent Cherry) Review



MTD Kingston "The Z" Bass Guitar (4 String, Fretless with Lines, Transparent Cherry) Feature

  • Fretless 4-string electric bass guitar in trans cherry with clarity, feel and response typically found in handmade instruments
  • Ebonol fingerboard with lines; one-piece asymmetrical neck shape design by Michael Tobias promotes good playing technique and minimizes fatigue
  • Ergonomically carved mahogany body offers excellent balance on a strap
  • Buzz Feiten tuning system plays in tune everywhere--preferred by pro players
  • Five controls--1 volume, 1 pan, and 3-band EQ--enable you to dial in any sound quickly
Created for the discerning player looking for the clarity, feel and response found only in a handmade, boutique-style bass, the MTD Kingston KZ Series (or "The Z") electric bass guitar incorporate many of the superior design elements found in Mike Tobias' popular American series instruments--but at an affordable price. Carefully constructed using a high-quality mahogany core , the KZ bass marries beauty with unparalleled performance. This 4-string fretless version of The Z features an Ebonol fingerboard and transparent cherry finish.



The 4-string MTD Kingston KZ Series in cherry with Ebonol fingerboard.




Key Features

  • Carved mahogany body
  • Fretless Ebonol fingerboard with lines
  • Asymmetrical, one-piece maple neck is incredibly comfortable and fast
  • Buzz Feiten tuning system plays in tune everywhere--preferred by pro players
  • MTD Quick Release Bridge for great tone and instant string changes (3/4-inch, 19mm spacing)
  • MTD passive, wood-covered soapbar pickups for professional sounds, boutique looks
  • Five controls--1 volume, 1 pan, and 3-band EQ--enable you to dial in any sound quickly
  • 34-inch scale
  • Shielded electronics compartment
  • Double-action truss rod
"Z" 4-string Fretless, Ebonol Fingerboard, Transluscent Cherry Finish. The MTD Z series of basses were created for a discerning player looking for the clarity, feel and response found only in a handmade, boutique style bass. The Z basses incorporate many of the superior design elements found on MTD’s revered American series instruments - but at a truly affordable price. Carefully constructed using a high quality Mahogany core and beautifully adorned with a Burled Maple top, the Z basses marry beauty with unparallel performance. Designed by master luthier Michael Tobias, the MTD Kingston Series of instruments offer enhanced playability, exceptional tone, and superior construction at a price fit for any musician. Michael has trained a team of luthiers in the fine art of building an MTD bass and the results are nothing short of his lifelong goal: creating an affordable instrument that has the look, feel, and soul of his revered American basses. The MTD Kingston Series of Instruments are carefully constructed to Michael's exacting specifications.


Sunday, July 31, 2011

MTD Kingston "The Heir" Bass Guitar (5 String, Fretless, Tobacco Sunburst)

MTD Kingston "The Heir" Bass Guitar (5 String, Fretless, Tobacco Sunburst) Review



MTD Kingston "The Heir" Bass Guitar (5 String, Fretless, Tobacco Sunburst) Feature

  • One-piece Asymmetrical Neck: Michael's special neck shape that promotes good playing technique and minimizes fatigue.
  • MTD Quick Release Bridge: Killer set-up flexibility, great sustain, makes string changing a breeze.
  • Ergonomically Carved Body: Great access to upper frets, Great balance on a strap.
  • Buzz Feiten Tuning System: Play in tune anywhere on the neck, Preferred by pro players.
  • 24 Medium Jumbo Frets: Perfect size for all techniques and set-ups, and long-wearing
Heir 5-string Fretless, Ebonol Fingerboard, Tobacco Sunburst finish. The Kingston Heir basses were designed for the player looking for an extremely versatile instrument. Using the same large pole, dual humbucking pickups as the Kingston Artist in addition to an exposed pole “J” bass pickup, the Heir can grind and bite or simply serve up the warm classic sounds bassists cherish.The Heir incorporates many of the superior design elements found on MTD's revered US-built instruments-but at a fraction of the cost. Carefully constructed using high quality Ash with a figured Maple top, Eastern Hard Rock Maple neck and beautifully finished in a stunning high gloss, the Kingston Heir was equipped to meet the demands of any serious player. Designed by master luthier Michael Tobias, the MTD Kingston Series of instruments offer enhanced playability, exceptional tone, and superior construction at a price fit for any musician. Michael has trained a team of luthiers in the fine art of building an MTD bass and the results are nothing short of his lifelong goal: creating an affordable instrument that has the look, feel, and soul of his revered American basses. The MTD Kingston Series of Instruments are carefully constructed to Michael's exacting specifications.


Wednesday, July 13, 2011

MTD Kingston Bass Guitar Z 5 String, Maple Fingerboard, Transparent Cherry

MTD Kingston Bass Guitar Z 5 String, Maple Fingerboard, Transparent Cherry Review



MTD Kingston Bass Guitar Z 5 String, Maple Fingerboard, Transparent Cherry Feature

  • One-piece Asymmetrical Neck: Michael's special neck shape that promotes good playing technique and minimizes fatigue.
  • MTD Quick Release Bridge: Killer set-up flexibility, great sustain, makes string changing a breeze.
  • Ergonomically Carved Body: Great access to upper frets, Great balance on a strap.
  • Buzz Feiten Tuning System: Play in tune anywhere on the neck, Preferred by pro players.
  • 24 Medium Jumbo Frets: Perfect size for all techniques and set-ups, and long-wearing
"Z" 5-string Maple Fingerboard, Transluscent Cherry Finish. The MTD Z series of basses were created for a discerning player looking for the clarity, feel and response found only in a handmade, boutique style bass. The Z basses incorporate many of the superior design elements found on MTD’s revered American series instruments - but at a truly affordable price. Carefully constructed using a high quality Mahogany core and beautifully adorned with a Burled Maple top, the Z basses marry beauty with unparallel performance. Designed by master luthier Michael Tobias, the MTD Kingston Series of instruments offer enhanced playability, exceptional tone, and superior construction at a price fit for any musician. Michael has trained a team of luthiers in the fine art of building an MTD bass and the results are nothing short of his lifelong goal: creating an affordable instrument that has the look, feel, and soul of his revered American basses. The MTD Kingston Series of Instruments are carefully constructed to Michael's exacting specifications.


Friday, June 10, 2011

MTD Kingston "The Z" Bass Guitar (4 String, Rosewood/Natural)

MTD Kingston "The Z" Bass Guitar (4 String, Rosewood/Natural) Review



MTD Kingston "The Z" Bass Guitar (4 String, Rosewood/Natural) Feature

  • One-piece Asymmetrical Neck: Michael's special neck shape that promotes good playing technique and minimizes fatigue.
  • MTD Quick Release Bridge: Killer set-up flexibility, great sustain, makes string changing a breeze.
  • Ergonomically Carved Body: Great access to upper frets, Great balance on a strap.
  • Buzz Feiten Tuning System: Play in tune anywhere on the neck, Preferred by pro players.
  • 24 Medium Jumbo Frets: Perfect size for all techniques and set-ups, and long-wearing
"Z" 4-string Rosewood Fingerboard, Gloss Burled Maple Finish. The MTD Z series of basses were created for a discerning player looking for the clarity, feel and response found only in a handmade, boutique style bass. The Z basses incorporate many of the superior design elements found on MTD’s revered American series instruments - but at a truly affordable price. Carefully constructed using a high quality Mahogany core and beautifully adorned with a Burled Maple top, the Z basses marry beauty with unparallel performance. Designed by master luthier Michael Tobias, the MTD Kingston Series of instruments offer enhanced playability, exceptional tone, and superior construction at a price fit for any musician. Michael has trained a team of luthiers in the fine art of building an MTD bass and the results are nothing short of his lifelong goal: creating an affordable instrument that has the look, feel, and soul of his revered American basses. The MTD Kingston Series of Instruments are carefully constructed to Michael's exacting specifications.