Well just a look at my avatar, tells you how i voted. IMO, this is just personal preference, I have owned both, while both are fine instruments I prefer the voice and feel of the MTD USA
Mike makes an impeccable instrument, and each one seems to have it's own voice. Again this is IMHO, someone else could feel the totally opposite favoring the Smith just my .02 cents
This is the best 6 sting I have ever played:tone, playability, craftsmanship
MTD 635/24Crotch Walnut top/Ash body/Ash neck/Maple board
This one is still in production about 3 week from completion
MTD 535/24 Myrtle top (Burl & Flame) Tulip wood body(poplar) Maple neck/ Rosewood board in blueburst
This is the wood combination Andrew used on the MTD4Lyfe track.
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