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MTD USED 535-24 Fretless '08
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$5,327.00
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Product Condition
| Brand New | Unused, as sold. |
|---|---|
| Mint | Like new, no flaws. |
| Excellent | Barely used, very minor wear. |
| Very Good | Light wear, fully functional. |
| Good | Visible wear, plays fine. |
| Fair | Heavy wear, still playable. |
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MTD USED 535-24 Fretless '08
Regular price
$5,327.00
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Description
Description
[Sales agency (consignment of second-hand goods)]
Excellent condition USED item!!
This is a rare fretless model with a maple fingerboard.
MTD (Michael Tobias Design) is named after the master Michael Tobias, who laid the foundation for modern high-end basses and contributed greatly to the development of multi-string bass design and construction. In stark contrast to the multi-layer laminate/neck-through construction that defined an era, MTD has pioneered a new path with a simple bolt-on style. Designed for optimal tone and playability, MTD instruments are carefully assembled with expert craftsmanship, based on a thorough understanding of the unique characteristics of each wood, resulting in a musically rich tone unique to handmade instruments, and an appealing instrument that becomes more beautiful with each play.
According to the inscription on the back of the rod cover, the body top appears to be an Arbutus (= Madrone) Burl.
It's a fretless guitar with an alder body and a birdseye maple fingerboard, which may seem like an orthodox design, but it's actually quite unique. It pairs well with the black nylon string setup, and produces a wonderful, warm, and rich fretless sound.
This instrument was completed at the end of 2008, and since the "World logo" used on show models adorns the headstock, it is likely a model exhibited at the following year's Winter NAMM. Originally, it was built with a rather ambitious specification of being fretless with no lines, but the lines were added later. The finish is beautiful and there is no sense of incongruity.
It appears to have been played very little, and although there are some signs of wear and small scratches on the fingerboard, there are almost no other scratches to be found.It is in amazingly clean condition, hard to believe that it was made 17 years ago, and the texture is as smooth as new.
The neck is in good condition, the truss rod has plenty of room, and there are no issues with functionality such as buzzing or scratching.
This is your chance to own a superb fretless guitar by master Michael Tobias!
Don't miss out on great deals on used items!
MTD/TKL semi-hard case
■Body: Burl Top, 2pc. Alder Back
Neck: 1pc. Maple
■Fingerboard: Birdseye Maple w/Fretlines
■Scale: 35 inches
■Frets: Fretless (24F Length)
■Finish: Natural Satin (Catalyzed Urethane Top-coat with Epoxy Base-coat)
■Pickups: MTD?Custom Soapbar Pickups Made By Bartolini
■Electronics: Bartolini/MTD Active Electronics (3BandEQ/+-9V)
■Controls: Master Volume, PU Blend, Treble, Middle, Bass w/Mid-Freq. SW (1k/500/250Hz)
Weight: ≒4.15kg
Excellent condition USED item!!
This is a rare fretless model with a maple fingerboard.
MTD (Michael Tobias Design) is named after the master Michael Tobias, who laid the foundation for modern high-end basses and contributed greatly to the development of multi-string bass design and construction. In stark contrast to the multi-layer laminate/neck-through construction that defined an era, MTD has pioneered a new path with a simple bolt-on style. Designed for optimal tone and playability, MTD instruments are carefully assembled with expert craftsmanship, based on a thorough understanding of the unique characteristics of each wood, resulting in a musically rich tone unique to handmade instruments, and an appealing instrument that becomes more beautiful with each play.
According to the inscription on the back of the rod cover, the body top appears to be an Arbutus (= Madrone) Burl.
It's a fretless guitar with an alder body and a birdseye maple fingerboard, which may seem like an orthodox design, but it's actually quite unique. It pairs well with the black nylon string setup, and produces a wonderful, warm, and rich fretless sound.
This instrument was completed at the end of 2008, and since the "World logo" used on show models adorns the headstock, it is likely a model exhibited at the following year's Winter NAMM. Originally, it was built with a rather ambitious specification of being fretless with no lines, but the lines were added later. The finish is beautiful and there is no sense of incongruity.
It appears to have been played very little, and although there are some signs of wear and small scratches on the fingerboard, there are almost no other scratches to be found.It is in amazingly clean condition, hard to believe that it was made 17 years ago, and the texture is as smooth as new.
The neck is in good condition, the truss rod has plenty of room, and there are no issues with functionality such as buzzing or scratching.
This is your chance to own a superb fretless guitar by master Michael Tobias!
Don't miss out on great deals on used items!
■Body: Burl Top, 2pc. Alder Back
Neck: 1pc. Maple
■Fingerboard: Birdseye Maple w/Fretlines
■Scale: 35 inches
■Frets: Fretless (24F Length)
■Finish: Natural Satin (Catalyzed Urethane Top-coat with Epoxy Base-coat)
■Pickups: MTD?Custom Soapbar Pickups Made By Bartolini
■Electronics: Bartolini/MTD Active Electronics (3BandEQ/+-9V)
■Controls: Master Volume, PU Blend, Treble, Middle, Bass w/Mid-Freq. SW (1k/500/250Hz)
Weight: ≒4.15kg
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The following information applies to international orders.
■ Condition
Items with “USED” in the product name are pre-owned and will be delivered as shown in the photos. Signs of wear may be present. All items are function-tested by our staff and rechecked before dispatch.
■ Stock
Many products are stocked across Ikebe stores in Japan. As a result, shipment may take several days. In-store sales may also cause items to sell out. If an item is unavailable, we will contact you promptly; in that case, the order will be canceled and any payment will be refunded.
■ Shipping
We ship via FedEx. Shipments are fully insured against damage or loss during transit.
- Asia: 10–20 days (estimated)
- North America & Oceania: 20–30 days (estimated)
Shipping costs are calculated based on the delivery address and confirmed at the time of dispatch.
■ Taxes & Duties
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■ Other
We cannot declare a reduced item value or mark purchases as gifts.
* Warranty
Our product warranty is valid only within Japan.
* Voltage
All electrical products are intended for the Japanese market and are designed for 100 V operation.
About us
Founded in 1975, Ikebe Music is one of Japan's largest general music stores.Thanks to its long history and proven track record, it has earned the trust of musicians and music fans not only in Japan but around the world.
Ikebe Music ships not only within Japan, but also overseas.As a well-known retailer of used musical instruments in Japan, we have a wide selection of used and vintage instruments.
We have a wide variety of unusual and rare instruments, so please take a look.Please note that we do not list new products, as our contracts with our suppliers prohibit international shipping.
About our stores
In Japan, we have about 30 stores in Tokyo (Ikebukuro, Shibuya, Akihabara) and Osaka.
We have just opened our flagship store, IKESHIBU (IKEBE SHIBUYA), in Shibuya, Tokyo, which brings together numerous musical instrument specialty stores and serves as a hub for entertainment culture.
Please be sure to stop by if you are visiting Japan.
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About Shipping
We carefully pack every item with protective materials to ensure it arrives safely.
The photos above show an example of how we securely pack a bass guitar for shipping.
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