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Title: MTD Zephyr basses?
Post by: ddwilkins on August 30, 2006, 08:51:55 PM: Has anyone tried out the new MTD Z4 or Z5 basses? I'm eyeing one of these real hard. They look great but the nearest store that sells them is over 100 miles away.
Title: Re: MTD Zephyr basses?
Post by: carlmack7183 on August 30, 2006, 09:10:05 PM: I tried one of these and and I loved it. Fast neck, and that famous MTD slap and pop sound!!! Not the American version but its great!! I thought long and hard about getting one (Still thinking), but I just couldn't do it at the time. There is a place is Baton Rouge, LA that sells them for $999 which is fairly decent. here's a link:

http://www.theperfectbass.com/explore.cfm?STORE=Y&N=112&SN=204&CT=101&PG=101&W=STORE&P=N&S=1001081&U=1&SS=1&CR=N&modify=0
Title: Re: MTD Zephyr basses?
Post by: thomas1168 on August 30, 2006, 09:12:15 PM: AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW GOOD CHOICE THEY ARE REAL CLOSE TO THE WAY MY TOBIAS SOUND ON THE POST.
SAME WEIGHT, SAME PICK UPS, WOOD IS DIFFERENT BUT BODY IS STILL TOP QUALITY THE WAY MICHEAL SETS THE ELECTRONICS IS WHAT MAKES THE BASS STAND OUT. TRY THE MTD WEBSITE THEY MIGHT HAVE SOME AUDIO SAMPLES
Title: Re: MTD Zephyr basses?
Post by: ddwilkins on August 30, 2006, 09:14:55 PM: I really like the way they look, but I must play one to see how they feel and sound.
Title: Re: MTD Zephyr basses?
Post by: carlmack7183 on August 30, 2006, 09:18:51 PM: Quote from: ddwilkins on August 30, 2006, 09:14:55 PM
I really like the way they look, but I must play one to see how they feel and sound.

For that kind of money I totally agree. But I will bet money that if you get it your Schecter will get alot of closet time!! LOL (Iknow jeremyr will hate that!!)) ;D ;D
Title: Re: MTD Zephyr basses?
Post by: ddwilkins on August 30, 2006, 09:20:39 PM: Quote from: carlmack7183 on August 30, 2006, 09:18:51 PM
For that kind of money I totally agree. But I will bet money that if you get it your Schecter will get alot of closet time!! LOL (Iknow jeremyr will hate that!!)) ;D ;D

Yeah we both love our Schecters, but I need something that will produce more slap and pop sound.
Title: Re: MTD Zephyr basses?
Post by: Willie L. Terry Jr on August 30, 2006, 09:43:11 PM: My boy from Bass BootCamp just bought one and he said he loved it. For me it would be an even trade. I'm trying to get the American 635. I don't believe that make MTD Zs in 6 string.

T
Title: Re: MTD Zephyr basses?
Post by: ddwilkins on August 30, 2006, 10:33:50 PM: Quote from: Willie L. Terry Jr on August 30, 2006, 09:43:11 PM
My boy from Bass BootCamp just bought one and he said he loved it. For me it would be an even trade. I'm trying to get the American 635. I don't believe that make MTD Zs in 6 string.

T

unfortunately, they don't but I definately want the 635, and if I can get the money, I will have one of them.
Title: Re: MTD Zephyr basses?
Post by: Willie L. Terry Jr on August 31, 2006, 12:00:49 AM: I'll have one by March...I'm believe God and saving my money. I may have to wait for a while but I'll have one eventually. I don't want another bass that I will be coveting others basses. Like WoW...that's nice! No, I'll save and get my own. ;) :D

T.J.
Title: Re: MTD Zephyr basses?
Post by: Bullitt on August 31, 2006, 08:07:25 AM: Quote from: ddwilkins on August 30, 2006, 10:33:50 PM

unfortunately, they don't but I definately want the 635, and if I can get the money, I will have one of them.

A 6 string Z is supposed to be coming in a few monthes. Do a search over on talkbass.com in the "bass guitars" section. There's a pretty big thread covering alot of info on these basses.

I had my heart set on getting one until I found the deal on my Carvin. If/When the 6-string lefty's are in production, I may just have to get one since I've been wanting a 6'er for a while :)

God Bless,
-J
Title: Re: MTD Zephyr basses?
Post by: jeremyr on August 31, 2006, 08:36:09 AM: Quote from: carlmack7183 on August 30, 2006, 09:18:51 PM
For that kind of money I totally agree. But I will bet money that if you get it your Schecter will get alot of closet time!! LOL (Iknow jeremyr will hate that!!)) ;D ;D

i want one as well. I want one as well and if there were one at the local shop I would pick it up. I just want to get the feel of the bass before I do anything like buying a 1K bass.

I would trade my schecter if the MTD was comfortable enough and had a great sound.
Title: Re: MTD Zephyr basses?
Post by: Bullitt on August 31, 2006, 08:56:09 AM: Quote from: jeremyr on August 31, 2006, 08:36:09 AM

i want one as well. I want one as well and if there were one at the local shop I would pick it up. I just want to get the feel of the bass before I do anything like buying a 1K bass.

I would trade my schecter if the MTD was comfortable enough and had a great sound.

WHAT?!!?!?!!?! *faints*

;D lol, jk man. I'd probably be willing to part with my Shector as well if the MTD was nice enough (it'd have to be a 6'er though).

God Bless
-J
Title: Re: MTD Zephyr basses?
Post by: thomas1168 on August 31, 2006, 08:58:02 AM: STOP MESSING AROUND AND BY ONE THE SOUND INCREDIBLE PERIOD END OF DISSCUSSION

YES I DO ONLY PLAY TOBIAS

LIKE I SAID THE LOUIS JOHNSON CLIP THATS MY TOBIAS CUSTOM THE REAL MIKE TOBIAS BASS
THE MTD SOUND ALMOST EXACT EVEN BETTER BECAUSE YOU WILL HAVE THE NEW BARTIL PICKUPS IN IT
Title: Re: MTD Zephyr basses?
Post by: gambit23435 on August 31, 2006, 08:59:03 AM: Here's a few pic of the new Z6.

Enjoy ;D

http://www.learngospelmusic.com/media/thumbnails.php?album=199 (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/media/thumbnails.php?album=199)
Title: Re: MTD Zephyr basses?
Post by: Bullitt on August 31, 2006, 09:12:16 AM: Quote from: gambit23435 on August 31, 2006, 08:59:03 AM
Here's a few pic of the new Z6.

Enjoy ;D

[url]http://www.learngospelmusic.com/media/thumbnails.php?album=199[/url] ([url]http://www.learngospelmusic.com/media/thumbnails.php?album=199[/url])

Awww man, why'd you have to go and do that?! Jeez, I'm GASsing already :o

God Bless,
-J
Title: Re: MTD Zephyr basses?
Post by: DWBass on August 31, 2006, 09:54:42 AM: Goodness, that is a pretty wide fretboard!! :o I don't play 6 strings but if I did, I probably go with something with tighter string spacing since I wouldn't be 'slapping' on it!
Title: Re: MTD Zephyr basses?
Post by: ddwilkins on August 31, 2006, 10:25:15 AM: Quote from: jeremyr on August 31, 2006, 08:36:09 AM

i want one as well. I want one as well and if there were one at the local shop I would pick it up. I just want to get the feel of the bass before I do anything like buying a 1K bass.

I would trade my schecter if the MTD was comfortable enough and had a great sound.

I've been thinking about that too.
Title: Re: MTD Zephyr basses?
Post by: ddwilkins on August 31, 2006, 10:25:42 AM: Quote from: gambit23435 on August 31, 2006, 08:59:03 AM
Here's a few pic of the new Z6.

Enjoy ;D

[url]http://www.learngospelmusic.com/media/thumbnails.php?album=199[/url] ([url]http://www.learngospelmusic.com/media/thumbnails.php?album=199[/url])

Why did you have to go and do that??? ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: MTD Zephyr basses?
Post by: DWBass on August 31, 2006, 11:58:39 AM: :o Man, you can land a small plane on that fretboard! :o
Title: Re: MTD Zephyr basses?
Post by: gambit23435 on August 31, 2006, 12:05:21 PM: Quote from: ddwilkins on August 31, 2006, 10:25:42 AM
Why did you have to go and do that??? ;D ;D ;D ;D

;) ;D
Title: Re: MTD Zephyr basses?
Post by: ddwilkins on August 31, 2006, 06:12:18 PM: I consulted the main man on MTD basses, Gouche, and he said that these are killers basses. He recommended getting them. So looks like I will be having a Z5 in the near future.
Title: Re: MTD Zephyr basses?
Post by: Andrzej on August 31, 2006, 07:44:54 PM: Don't get too shocked by the width of the neck and string spacing. I have played a Z5 and the neck is fast and very comfortable, if maybe slightly too thin. I have to admit, the Z6 does look a bit of a handful.

Because of its price it is putting itself into the firing line of other basses like Lakland, Music Man and Warwick. I am naturally bias towards Warwick, but if my head spoke before my heart I would go for the MTD Zephyr. It plays great, looks great and has a lot more subtleties compared the other usual suspects. However, there were a couple of things that I didn't like:

Bridge - It looked and felt pretty cheap and the very thin base plate on the Z5 that I played on wasn't even screwed on tightly...there was a gap between the base plate and the body.

Frets - There we a few frets that I noticed that were not dressed very well. A couple of them were actually quite sharp at the edges and were very noticeable when you ran your fingers over them.

Not really a good sign of build quality and that's quite shocking to say that about an MTD instrument.
Title: Re: MTD Zephyr basses?
Post by: Willie L. Terry Jr on August 31, 2006, 08:49:01 PM: Dude...I'm all for the six...I didn't know they had them so I never really considered the Z6 but I have to now that they are on the market. Somebody tell me the difference between this and the American. I have a few friends know Mike personally and they'll get the scoop. I might have to snatch on of these up in a few days if I can find one.

T
Title: Re: MTD Zephyr basses?
Post by: ddwilkins on August 31, 2006, 08:58:44 PM: Quote from: Willie L. Terry Jr on August 31, 2006, 08:49:01 PM
Dude...I'm all for the six...I didn't know they had them so I never really considered the Z6 but I have to now that they are on the market. Somebody tell me the difference between this and the American. I have a few friends know Mike personally and they'll get the scoop. I might have to snatch on of these up in a few days if I can find one.

T

Michael Tobias builds the American basses here in USA and the Zephyr's are manufactured in Korea.
Title: Re: MTD Zephyr basses?
Post by: Willie L. Terry Jr on September 01, 2006, 12:47:14 AM: Well I should go to korea and get one since I'm so close.

Anybody heard from B3wannabe he lives there...maybe he has access to a Z6

T
Title: Re: MTD Zephyr basses?
Post by: thomas1168 on September 01, 2006, 07:10:12 AM: CALL MIKE TOBIAS IN NY, THE NUMBERS ON THE SITE. ASK HIM IF HE HAS ANY CUSTOMS THAT WERE NOT PICKED UP BY THE PERSON THAT ORDERED.
AND ASK IF HE HAS ANY DEMOS FOR SALE.
YOU MAY GET LUCKY!!!!!
AND HE WILL SHIP RIGHT TO YOU, AND BELIEVE ME YOU WILL NOT NEED TO HEAR THESE THEY ARE AWSOME
Title: Re: MTD Zephyr basses?
Post by: Bullitt on September 01, 2006, 07:54:39 AM: Quote from: thomas1168 on September 01, 2006, 07:10:12 AM
CALL MIKE TOBIAS IN NY, THE NUMBERS ON THE SITE. ASK HIM IF HE HAS ANY CUSTOMS THAT WERE NOT PICKED UP BY THE PERSON THAT ORDERED.
AND ASK IF HE HAS ANY DEMOS FOR SALE.
YOU MAY GET LUCKY!!!!!
AND HE WILL SHIP RIGHT TO YOU, AND BELIEVE ME YOU WILL NOT NEED TO HEAR THESE THEY ARE AWSOME

Or try emailing him. I sent him an email a few monthes ago about when/if lefty Z5's would be produced and he answered within a few hours!

God Bless,
-J
Title: Re: MTD Zephyr basses?
Post by: Andrzej on September 01, 2006, 11:00:05 AM: Quote from: thomas1168 on September 01, 2006, 07:10:12 AM
CALL MIKE TOBIAS IN NY, THE NUMBERS ON THE SITE. ASK HIM IF HE HAS ANY CUSTOMS THAT WERE NOT PICKED UP BY THE PERSON THAT ORDERED.
AND ASK IF HE HAS ANY DEMOS FOR SALE.
YOU MAY GET LUCKY!!!!!
AND HE WILL SHIP RIGHT TO YOU, AND BELIEVE ME YOU WILL NOT NEED TO HEAR THESE THEY ARE AWSOME

I spoke to Mike personally over the phone when I ordered my MTD 535 5yrs ago. Really friendly and helpful guy. Chris May from Overwater put me in contact with him to discuss the build options. Mike knows how to look after his customers and will share his knowledge and experience to help you get what you really need. You get a lot more than just a bass from MTD. I was very impressed.
Title: Re: MTD Zephyr basses?
Post by: thomas1168 on September 01, 2006, 02:24:58 PM: I spoke to Mike personally over the phone when I ordered my MTD 535 5yrs ago. Really friendly and helpful guy. Chris May from Overwater put me in contact with him to discuss the build options. Mike knows how to look after his customers and will share his knowledge and experience to help you get what you really need. You get a lot more than just a bass from MTD. I was very impressed.

SEE THERE YOU GO ..

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((NOW BUY ONE!!!!!!!!!!))))))))))))))))))))))NOW BUY ONE)))))))))))))))))))))NOW BUY ONE ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Title: Re: MTD Zephyr basses?
Post by: Willie L. Terry Jr on September 01, 2006, 07:06:48 PM: Yall didn't think your boy was connected. I just got this message from a close friend.

" just spoke to Mike Tobias. He told me that the pro-type for the Z6 is at his house (He's out of town) for him to give the final stamp of approval. The first shipment should arrive in stores in late October."

T.J.
Title: Re: MTD Zephyr basses?
Post by: Willie L. Terry Jr on September 02, 2006, 07:04:45 PM: Sorry folks...

Change my mind after seeing this...

http://www.austinbasstraders.com/_inventory/new/68mtd-635-24-ash.html

I'm holding on for my American.

T.J.
Title: Re: MTD Zephyr basses?
Post by: musiqisme26 on October 24, 2006, 04:19:46 PM: I called basscentral in orlando florida and they are selling the MTD Z4 for $899.00 Brand New In the Box and the Z5 for $975.00

I also talked with Mr. Tobias who says they are now starting to ship the Z6