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"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. Throughout my career, I have tried to apply this principal to everything I build. By experimenting with different types and combinations of wood, I seek to get the best possible tone from an instrument." - Michael Tobias

HANDMADE INSTRUMENT SPECIFICATIONS

MTD 435/535/635/735

MTD 535 shown in Nebula Burst. Alder Body, Burl Maple Top, Maple Neck and Birdseye Maple Board, Matching Peghead, Trussrod Cover and Wood Knobs

  • The Signature Michael Tobias Design includes the following standard:

    • 35” Scale

    • 21 Frets

    • Poplar, Medium Weight Ash, Alder Body

    • Maple Neck

    • Asymmetrical Neck Carve

    • Rosewood Fingerboard

    • Stainless Steel Frets

    • USA Hipshot B Style Bridge

    • USA Hipshot Ultralite Tuners

    • USA Bartolini MT8 Proprietary Pickups

    • USA Bartolini Proprietary Preamp

    Options include:

    • Exotic Tops

    • 34” Scale

    • 24 Frets

    • Titanium Neck Reinforcement Bars

    • Laminated Neck

    • Wenge Neck/Board

    • Exotic Fingerboards

      • Birdseye Maple

      • Ebony

      • Wenge

    • Roasted Body or Neck

    • Black Limba, Walnut, Mahogany, Makore, Okoume Body

    • Chambered Body

    • Matching Peghead Veneer and Truss Rod Cover

    • Bumblebee Hardware

    • Custom MTD Bridge

    • Super Pickups and Preamp

    • Matching Wood Knobs

    If you can think of something not listed here, do not hesitate to ask!

  • The Signature Michael Tobias Design includes the following standard:

    • 30” Scale

    • 24 Frets

    • Poplar, Medium Weight Ash, Alder Body

    • Maple Neck

    • Asymmetrical Neck Carve

    • Rosewood Fingerboard

    • Stainless Steel Frets

    • USA Hipshot B Style Bridge

    • USA Hipshot Ultralite Tuners

    • USA Bartolini MT8 Proprietary Pickups

    • USA Bartolini Proprietary Preamp

    Options include:

    • Exotic Tops

    • 34” Scale

    • 24 Frets

    • Titanium Neck Reinforcement Bars

    • Laminated Neck

    • Wenge Neck/Board

    • Exotic Fingerboards

      • Birdseye Maple

      • Ebony

      • Wenge

    • Roasted Body or Neck

    • Black Limba, Walnut, Mahogany, Makore, Okoume Body

    • Chambered Body

    • Matching Peghead Veneer and Truss Rod Cover

    • Bumblebee Hardware

    • Custom MTD Bridge

    • Super Pickups and Preamp

    • Matching Wood Knobs

    If you can think of something not listed here, do not hesitate to ask!

  • The MTD Saratoga is a modern take on a classic design and includes the following:Poplar, Medium Weight Ash, Alder Body

    • Maple Neck

    • Asymmetrical Neck Carve

    • Rosewood Fingerboard

    • Stainless Steel Frets

    • USA Hipshot Custom Vintage Bridge

    • USA Hipshot Ultralite Tuners

    • USA Bartolini B Axis JJ Pickups

    • USA Bartolini Proprietary Preamp

    Options include:

    • Exotic Tops

    • PJ/PP/Reverse P/MM pickup configs

    • 35” Scale

    • 24 Frets

    • Titanium Neck Reinforcement Bars

    • Laminated Neck

    • Wenge Neck/Board

    • Exotic Fingerboards

      • Birdseye Maple

      • Ebony

      • Wenge

    • Roasted Body or Neck

    • Black Limba, Walnut, Mahogany, Makore, Okoume Body

    • Matching Truss Rod Cover

    • Bumblebee Hardware

    • Custom MTD Bridge

    • Matching Wood Knobs

    If you can think of something not listed here, do not hesitate to ask!

MTD Super 4/5/6

MTD Super 5 Shown in Trans Red Stain, Ash Body, Wenge Neck/Board, Matching Headstock and Trussrod Cover, Wenge Knobs

  • The Michael Tobias Design Super is an expansion on our original design and includes the following standard:

    • 35” Scale

    • 24 Frets

    • Ash Body

    • Maple Neck

    • Indian Laurel Fingerboard

    • Asymmetrical Neck Carve

    • Stainless Steel Frets

    • USA Hipshot B Style Bridge

    • USA Hipshot Ultralite Tuners

    • USA Bartolini Proprietary Dual Coil Pickups

    • USA Bartolini Proprietary Super Preamp

    Options include:

    • Exotic Tops

    • Titanium Neck Reinforcement Bars

    • Laminated Neck

    • Wenge Neck/Board

    • Exotic Fingerboards

      • Birdseye Maple

      • Ebony

      • Wenge

    • Roasted Body or Neck

    • Black Limba, Walnut, Mahogany, Makore, Okoume Body

    • Chambered Body

    • Matching Peghead Veneer and Truss Rod Cover

    • Bumblebee Hardware

    • Custom MTD Bridge

    • Super Pickups and Preamp

    • Matching Wood Knobs

    If you can think of something not listed here, do not hesitate to ask!

MTD Headless 4/5/6

  • The Michael Tobias Design Headless Bass includes the following standard:

    • 30, 34 or 35” Scale

    • 24 Frets

    • Poplar or Alder Body

    • Maple Neck

    • Asymmetrical Neck Carve

    • Indian Laurel Fingerboard

    • Stainless Steel Frets

    • USA Hipshot Headless Hardware

    • USA Bartolini Proprietary Pickups

    • USA Bartolini Proprietary Preamp

    Options include:

    • Exotic Tops

    • Titanium Neck Reinforcement Bars

    • Laminated Neck

    • Wenge Neck/Board

    • Exotic Fingerboards

      • Birdseye Maple

      • Ebony

      • Wenge

    • Roasted Body or Neck

    • Black Limba, Walnut, Mahogany, Makore, Okoume Body

    • Chambered Body

    • Matching Truss Rod Cover

    • Matching Wood Knobs

    If you can think of something not listed here, do not hesitate to ask!

Saratoga 4/5

  • The MTD Saratoga is a modern take on a classic design and includes the following:Poplar, Medium Weight Ash, Alder Body

    • Maple Neck

    • Asymmetrical Neck Carve

    • Rosewood Fingerboard

    • Stainless Steel Frets

    • USA Hipshot Custom Vintage Bridge

    • USA Hipshot Ultralite Tuners

    • USA Bartolini B Axis JJ Pickups

    • USA Bartolini Proprietary Preamp

    Options include:

    • Exotic Tops

    • PJ/PP/Reverse P/MM pickup configs

    • 35” Scale

    • 24 Frets

    • Titanium Neck Reinforcement Bars

    • Laminated Neck

    • Wenge Neck/Board

    • Exotic Fingerboards

      • Birdseye Maple

      • Ebony

      • Wenge

    • Roasted Body or Neck

    • Black Limba, Walnut, Mahogany, Makore, Okoume Body

    • Matching Truss Rod Cover

    • Bumblebee Hardware

    • Custom MTD Bridge

    • Matching Wood Knobs

    If you can think of something not listed here, do not hesitate to ask!

Signature MODELS (artist edition)

  • Andrew Gouche AG4, AG5 & AG6

  • Norm Stockton Saratoga

  • Byron Miller PB4 & PB5

  • Lynn Keller 4 & 5

  • Bubby Lewis Super 5 & 6 

  • Justin Raines Saratoga

For pricing and options for each model, please refer to the price list.