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MTD KZ 5-string with US Bartolini Electronics!

Posted: April 15th, 2014, 11:12 am
by Lefty007
I have for sale a minty MTD KZ 5-string upgraded with Bartolini US pickups and preamp, designed specifically for this model. See specs here:

http://www.mtdkingston.com/basses/ZX.htm

As I understand, MTD doesn't sell these electronics but rather are only available in the ZX model, which is not available left-handed. I got this bass from an MTD endorsee and he got the electronics installed by them for him in the KZ. Good deal.

A comparable set of pickups and preamp will cost around $440.

Bass is in mint shape, no wear to disclose. Not brand-new, but pretty much. This basses can be setup with the most ridiculouly low action you could possible want, so it plays itself. Nice throaty sound from the neck pickup and the B-string is VERY good.

Other specs:
Mahogany body, burl maple top
Maple neck and board
Asymmetrical neck profile - very easy to play
Bass is very light, around 8 lb or lower
Bartolini US soapbar humbuckers - dead silent
Bartolini 3-band EQ with selectable mid frecuency and passive bypass

Here are some pics I got from the guy I bought it from, but I'll take some pics soon.

Asking $850 plus shipping.

Thanks

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Re: MTD KZ 5-string with US Bartolini Electronics!

Posted: April 20th, 2014, 12:06 pm
by Lefty007
Here are some more pictures. Also, I'm including a hard case in the deal. It is in fair shape and still has many years of use in it. Fits the MTD perfectly.

This is a great 5-string folks. You won't find a 5-string this light, with this playability and with prime US electronics anywhere near this price left-handed. . . Just saying. :D This bass sells new for $1289 (outrageous), plus $440 for the Bartolini electronics, plus $80 for the hard case. . . new price would be $1809.

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Re: MTD KZ 5-string with US Bartolini Electronics!

Posted: April 22nd, 2014, 12:20 pm
by tedesco23
Beautiful.

Re: MTD KZ 5-string with US Bartolini Electronics!

Posted: May 3rd, 2014, 5:17 am
by LeftyClover
Hi, would you consider shipping overseas? (the Netherlands)?
Cheers,
Ken

Re: MTD KZ 5-string with US Bartolini Electronics!

Posted: May 3rd, 2014, 9:06 am
by Lefty007
LeftyClover wrote:Hi, would you consider shipping overseas? (the Netherlands)?
Cheers,
Ken
Absolutely! It should be just around $100. I'll give you an exact price later today.

Thanks

Re: MTD KZ 5-string with US Bartolini Electronics!

Posted: May 3rd, 2014, 7:13 pm
by Lefty007
Lefty007 wrote:
LeftyClover wrote:Hi, would you consider shipping overseas? (the Netherlands)?
Cheers,
Ken
Absolutely! It should be just around $100. I'll give you an exact price later today.

Thanks
Got a price: $120 using Priority Mail International. About 5 days transit time.

Let me know if you have have any other questions.

Re: MTD KZ 5-string with US Bartolini Electronics!

Posted: May 4th, 2014, 8:17 am
by LeftyClover
PM'd!

Re: MTD KZ 5-string with US Bartolini Electronics!

Posted: May 5th, 2014, 6:07 am
by Lefty007
And this bass is sold. Andrew, please move.

Thanks.