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The MTD ZX 5-string Fretless Electric Bass Guitar was made for serious players. The ZX features a carved Mahogany body with a maple-burl top and finished in a translucent-black gloss. The 5-string bass comes loaded with custom Bartolini pickups and preamp, hand-installed in the U.S. It has a wide range of tones and fits perfectly in any genre of music.

The neck has an asymmetrical curve, thicker on the bass side and thinner on the treble side, offering more comfortable placement for your fretting hand. The controls on the MTD ZX bass guitar have volume, a pickup pan, and treble, mid, and bass EQs. The tone is incredibly full, with massive bottom end, and does not lose clarity or definition. The pickup position, string spacing, and low action make slapping a dream. Cut the treble and add some bass EQ to produce a classic warm blues thump, or center the knobs and crank the volume for crisp, metal tones.

Michael Tobias Design, located in Kinston, New York, is a manufacturer of fine handmade instrument and designer of imported instruments created for the discriminating musician.
MTD Kingston ZX 5-String Fretless Electric Bass Guitar Cherry Burst
MTD Kingston ZX 5-String Fretless Electric Bass Guitar Cherry Burst
MTD Kingston ZX 5-String Fretless Electric Bass Guitar Cherry Burst

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  • Body wood: mahogany
  • Top wood: burled maple
  • Neck wood: maple
  • Controls: volume, bend, plus 3-band EQ
  • Tuners: MTD closed gear
  • Hardware: smoky chrome
  • Finish: high gloss

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  • Strings: 5
  • Body type: Kingston
  • Weight: 19lb.
  • Scale length: 35"
  • Neck joint: bolt-on
  • Neck wood: maple
  • Fretboard: maple
  • Neck shape: asymmetric
  • Nut width: 1-3/4"
  • Bridge: MTD quick release
  • Bridge pickup: MTD active wood covered soapbar
  • Neck pickup: MTD active wood soapbar

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45 day warranty on all gig bags.

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  • Not sure I'll keep

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    submitted8 years ago

    byBiff

    fromwestern Ma

    I read a review commenting they liked the string spacing, was good for slapping, this worried me, but I couldn't find 1 in store to try before I ordered. Upon receipt I could tell right away it might be a problem for playing fast, punk/metal. I've had it for 2 weeks and still can't get used to the spacing. The strings are about .100" closer then your average 5 string, meaning jumping from the B string to the G is almost a half inch further, that's a lot! I also don't like the fact it was made in China, wouldn't of ordered knowing that. If you like the spacing and don't mind the origin, it really is an awesome instrument

  • Awesome Bass

    5

    submitted14 years ago

    byRandy Frierson

    fromTexarkana, Texas

    My wife bought me this guitar for Christmas. This guitar has been on my wish list for a couple of years. I have been searching for a certain tone for several years. I have tried several different effects but have not been able to achieve the tone I wanted. This bass gets me the tone I've been searching for with no effects. The neck is a little wider than the bass I was playing but I have found that due to the larger string spacing I have found that slapping is a easier, less noise from other the other strings. I really like the push/pull of the volume making the bass either active or passive, this allows for a much greater range of tone. All in all, this is a fantastic bass and I would highly recommend it.

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  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byBassplayer93

    fromWest Columbia, sc 29169

    Is the Mtd kz5mp 9 volt or 18 volt?

    Is the Mtd kz5mp 9 volt or 18 volt?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    9v

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byBlazingxSeraph

    fromMontana

    The guitar pictured is not fretless, so where is the picture of the actual instrument?

    The guitar pictured is not fretless, so where is the picture of the actual instrument?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Yes, the bass pictured is fretless. These models have the fret markers on them