MTD Tobias Design Heir Bass Guitar, Translucent Cherry

MTD Tobias Design Heir Bass Guitar Amber

The Kingston Heir basses were designed for the player looking for an aggressive yet extremely versatile instrument. Using the same large pole, dual humbucking pickups as the Kingston Artist in addition to an exposed pole "J" bass pick up, the Heir can grind and bite or simply serve up the warm classic sounds bassists cherish. Like all MTD Kingston Series instruments, the Heir incorporates many superior design elements found on MTD's revered American instruments. It is carefully constructed using high quality Ash, Eastern Hard Rock Maple and beautifully adorned with a Flamed maple top.

- 34" scale 4-string
- 24 medium jumbo frets
- Zero fret 1-1/2" wide, 4-string
- One-piece neck with satin polyester finish
- Carved Ash body with figured maple top
- MTD quick release bridge, 3/4" (19mm) spacing
- Double-action truss rod
- Neck: Maple 
- Five controls:volume, blend, plus 3 band EQ
- MTD exposed pole alnico J and MM pickups
- Shielded electronics compartment
- Buzz Feiten Tuning System

The Man Behind MTD - Michael Tobias

Michael Tobias began his career by doing repairs in The Guitar Shop in Washington D.C in 1974. The early experiences that he gained by fixing a wide variety of instruments, most of them being acoustic, helped him later go one to design and build some of the most impressive electric basses in the world. "The most important thing I learned is that, no matter what the instrument is, it is first and foremost acoustic. If an instrument sounds weak acoustically, adding pick-ups will just amplify its shortcomings," says Michael. "Throughout my career I have tried to apply this principal to everything I build."

Michael's prestigious American MTD basses are incredible instruments that have drawn praise all over the world. Known for their exotic woods, fantastic tone and incredible playability, MTD basses bring out the best in those who play them.

Driven by a desire to offer superb electric basses at a price that everyone can afford, Michael created the MTD Kingston series of basses, which are carefully manufactured to his exact specifications in Korea. MTD Kingston basses share many of the same design elements and qualities as his handmade American basses, but at a much lower price.

Michael Tobias is a legend in the bass community who's talent and commitment to quality have advanced the art of bass building to a great degree.