[Musikmesse] MTD Kingston Z "X"

“I wanted to narrow the gap between my American Handmade basses and “Z” bass and the most logical and profound way was to upgrade the electronics package”, states Michael Tobias. “The X version incorporates Bartolini pick-ups and a 9 volt pre-amp that are voiced similarly to the 18 volt system I use in the handmade instruments. The 3 band active pre-amp features a switchable midrange that is activated via a push-pull pot on the Midrange EQ control and an active/passive selector that is activated via a push-pull pot on the Master Volume control. This system really brings out the tone of the wood and offers the player a full pallete of sonic colors.”

The initial run of “X” basses will ship with a Burled Maple top finished in hi-gloss Translucent Black, smoked chrome hardware, chrome logo and a a smoked chrome truss rod cover. The first 30 instruments will be individually signed and numbered by Michael Tobias himself.