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MTD Kingston Heir 5-String Electric Bass

One-piece maple neck with satin polyester finish. Carved Ash body with figured maple top.

Overall User Ratings

Overall:
           10 out of 10
Features:
           9 out of 10
Quality:
           10 out of 10
Value:
           10 out of 10
I Want It:
           8 out of 10
Sound:
           10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
           10 out of 10
Support:
           5 out of 10
 
 

"Amazing Instrument from Mr. Tobias!"

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          9 out of 10
Quality:
          10 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          8 out of 10
Sound:
          10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
          10 out of 10
Support:
          5 out of 10
User: a customer from hotmail.com
Submitted: 7/3/2009
Style of Music: Metal, Hard Rock, Blues, Reggae, Funk
Musical Experience: Active Musician
Location: Belize City, BELIZE

 

 
Feature:
The Buzz Feiten tuning system comes in handy and gives you accurate tuning.

Quality:
I personally love how the bass feels while playing. The neck has a 'wing-like' structure. I am assuming it's for ease of playing on the upper fretboard. It's supremely smooth and you can get away with low action if you don't have much of an attack when playing.

Value:
This bass is definitely worth the buy. A truly outstanding, great quality instrument for a reasonable price.

Desirability:
I currently have the Sunburst finish; which is lovely in it's own right. But I think the natural finish on the KZ's are much more visually appealing. Nevertheless, it will make you look good... and, of course, make you sound great!

Sound:
This bass has an unbelievable amount of range when it comes to different tones. I can get that warm, beefy sound to a nice punchy pop that does wonders for solos. The slap sound is remarkable and would let any experienced player drool from its amazing response. And that's just the tip of the iceberg!

Ease of Use:
It's amazing what Michael Tobias did with the Kingston line of basses. You can pretty much get the tone you are looking for. (given the amp you're pushing it through, of course.)

Support:
Haven't had the need to.

Overall:
Truly a marvelous instrument that has an unbelievably low price tag. Mr. Tobias' fine designs are much more superior than many pro basses out there that would normally require you to sell one of your kidneys to buy one. I highly recommend it from intermediate to pro players. Next time you're in your favorite music store, pick one up and give it a couple thumps.

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