Founded by Michael Tobias in 1974, Michael Tobias Design (MTD) has been building musical instruments since then.
They are highly regarded by the world's top bassists, including Andrew Gouche, Robert ""Bubby"" Lewis, and Jerry Watts. (Titles omitted)
While production is extremely limited, at around 10 per month, their instruments are widely known for their quality.
This is the flagship model, the 635-24.
This model number indicates a 6-string model with a 35-inch scale and a 24-fret fingerboard.
This is a fretless guitar modified to be fretted.
The body top is made of Litho Karpis (also known as Aka Tan oak).
It has the exotic look that is characteristic of MTD.
The body back is ash, the neck is maple, and the fingerboard is ebony.
The pickups are custom Bartolini pickups, as is the custom.
The preamp has been replaced with an Aguilar OBP-2.
This makes it feel easier to use than a regular MTD.
With the EQ flat, the bass is tight and the treble is crisp, resulting in a well-balanced sound.
Its neat balance in its basic state means that the sound doesn't collapse even when the EQ is adjusted aggressively, and adjusting the pickup balance still produces a powerful, bass-like sound.
Approximately 90% of the frets remain.
The truss rod is in good condition.
The neck is in good condition; the first string side of the neck pickup is not fully lowered, and there is only a 1.0mm gap when the last fret is pressed down.
The body and paint have some minor scratches, but are generally clean.
The electrical system is in good condition.
The guitar has been modified from fretless to fretted. Because the preamp has been replaced with an Aguilar OBP-2, one knob has been replaced with a dummy knob and the switch has been modified to a mute switch.
Controls: Master volume, balancer, treble, bass, mute switch
Nut width: 55.2mm
Bridge string spacing: 18.0mm
Scale: 35""
Year of manufacture: Unknown
Country of manufacture: USA
D'addario EXL strings, trusted by professional musicians, were used for setup.
Characterized by a powerful attack and rich overtones, they truly deserve to be called the standard.
These high-quality strings maximize the instrument's performance and character, so enjoy them too.
GIB craftsmen will adjust the strings for optimal playability before shipping.
This is a consignment item, so shipping charges may vary.
Accessories: Semi-hard case
Text: Tatsuma Terao
Inspector: Hirayama
Product Photos: Wakatsuki
GIB 3-month warranty included
◯ About the GIB and TONIQ warranty
● Lifetime free maintenance
Instruments purchased from our store are eligible for a lifetime free ""string vibration setup"" (normally ¥4,400). (Reservation required)
- Please present your signed warranty card.
- Only the original purchaser from a GIB or TONIQ store or online store is eligible.
- Please note that shipping and other related costs are the responsibility of the purchaser.
● Repurchase Price Guarantee
If you sell your purchase within six months of purchase, we will guarantee the repurchase price. This guarantee is 50% for new instruments and 70% for used instruments.
● Defect Guarantee
Products sold by Basic Co., Ltd. are guaranteed against defects. With the exception of some consignment items and other products, we will repair any malfunctions that occur under normal use free of charge during the warranty period (returns and refunds will only be accepted if repairs are not possible).
The warranty period is three months for used products and one year for new products.
Please note that even within the warranty period, there will be a fee for repairs in the following cases:
- Malfunctions or damage caused by transportation, movement, dropping, etc.
- Replacement of consumables.
- Malfunctions or damage caused by fire, earthquake, salt damage, gas damage, or abnormal voltage.
- Malfunctions or damage caused by handling that violates the precautions in the instruction manual.
- Malfunctions or damage to parts repaired or modified by parties other than our company.
- If your name, model name, serial number, etc. are not written on the warranty card, or if the wording has been altered.
- If the warranty card is not presented or lost.
(Warranty is only available for purchases within Japan.)
● Trade-in for up to 15% off
Get a 10% discount on your purchase when you use our trade-in service. (This offer does not apply to consignment items. It is only applicable if the trade-in value is 20% or more of the sales price.)
In addition, if you trade in an instrument that is eligible for our monthly buy-back campaign, you will receive a 15% discount.
Items will be packed in a hard cardboard box.
We ship internationally.
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TEL: 045-594-7308