Me And My Bass Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Looking for a decent 5 on a shoe string . . Lovely looking MTD KZ5 on here I am interested in. These is also a couple of options locally. So for tonight’s lightweight cash bout we have - a MTD KZ5 vs a Tanglewater Aspiration Elite vs a Ibanez BTB! Who would you put your money on and why? Cheers! C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 I'd buy the MTD, because I've seen good players playing them, they sound very good and, like Roger Sadowsky, Mike Tobias isn't the kind of guy to put his name on anything that isn't top quality, even his budget line basses. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 From that list, the MTD. But if you can find a decent Lakland 55-01, you won’t be sorry! Si 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me And My Bass Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 9 minutes ago, chris_b said: I'd buy the MTD, because I've seen good players playing them, they sound very good and, like Roger Sadowsky, Mike Tobias isn't the kind of guy to put his name on anything that isn't top quality, even his budget line basses. Would Chris May not be the same? I have never tried a Tanglewood Overwater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 I have a Korean MTD. SUPER comfy to play! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 22 minutes ago, Me And My Bass said: Would Chris May not be the same? I have never tried a Tanglewood Overwater Might be. Overwater are a very good company making an excellent product. I don't know anything about the Tanglewood's though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 I own an Ibanez BTB and an MTD Kingston. They’re both very good and I’d buy instruments from both companies again without hesitation. Overall though, the MTD wins for me. You have to play one to understand - I just love the neck profile with a passion and it makes me want to play it all the time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnR Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 MTD without hesitation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 I can certainly vouch for the Tanglewaters. I had an Elite 4-string for a few years which was a great bass. Only fault was it was a little bit heavy for me, couldn't fault the contruction. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 7 hours ago, CameronJ said: Overall though, the MTD wins for me. You have to play one to understand - I just love the neck profile with a passion and it makes me want to play it all the time. Word. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 MTD without question. I've had one in the past and regret selling it. If the one F/S was a 34" it wouldn't be F/S. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnR Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 They have recently started offering upgrades and customisations for the Kingston range. I was their first customer and 2 x sets of soft touch knobs are in the post. I have already upgraded the pickups and preamp and am considering a new bridge. For a left hander they are the ultimate project bass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 11 minutes ago, JohnR said: They have recently started offering upgrades and customisations for the Kingston range. I was their first customer and 2 x sets of soft touch knobs are in the post. I have already upgraded the pickups and preamp and am considering a new bridge. For a left hander they are the ultimate project bass. Did you go directly through MTD themselves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnR Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 I went through their US distributor Dana B. Goods. Incredibly helpful people who put a lot of effort into selling me a few dollars worth of knobs. They are offering the full USA spec parts as upgrade options. Tuners, bridge, pickups and preamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnR Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Here's a link to the details. http://www.mtdkingston.com/basses/mod_your_kingston.html Katie at Dana B Goods was extremely helpful. "If you are a musician and want more info, call Katie at 805-856-1701 or send her an email at [email protected]. " 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 @JohnR you are a legend, thanks for that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassbass Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Mtd or a sire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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