Detail 01
Mahogany body
Dense and warm. Pushes low mids and rounds off the top end, so notes sit thick rather than cutting.
Product detailSKU #1273887994995
MTDKingston KZ Electric Bass Guitar Transparent Cherry Maple
warmsustainaggressivehigh outputmodernmetal
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Left-handed MTD Kingston KZ with a mahogany body and active electronics. For lefty players who want a boutique-designed bass without custom-shop pricing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Left-handed players tired of picking from a thin lefty selection
- Onstage tone shaping without reaching for an amp EQ
- Players wanting warmth and low-mid thickness over bright modern snap
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Right-handed players — this is a left-handed instrument
- Anyone who wants passive-only simplicity and no battery
- Players chasing a bright, scooped, aggressive slap voice
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Active pickups
Onboard preamp with EQ. Boost or cut bass and treble at the instrument, and a stronger output into the amp.
Detail 03
Left-handed
Built as a true lefty, not a flipped righty. Controls and body contours land where a left-handed player expects.
Detail 04
Transparent cherry finish
Thin enough to show the grain underneath rather than a solid paint coat.
Detail 05
Kingston line
MTD's import series. Michael Tobias designs, built offshore to hit a lower price than the US instruments.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Active electronics need a 9V battery — unplug the cable to avoid draining it
- 02No case or gig bag mentioned; budget for one separately
- 03Ask about a setup — shipping and climate change shift neck relief
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this bass actually left-handed?
Yes. It is built as a left-handed instrument, not a right-handed body strung backwards. Strings, nut, and control layout are all oriented for a lefty.
02What does active mean here?
There is a battery-powered preamp inside. You get onboard EQ to boost or cut frequencies at the bass itself, plus higher output than a passive pickup sends.
03How does mahogany affect the sound?
Mahogany is warm and dense. Expect strong low mids and a rounder top end compared to ash or alder. Notes feel thick and full rather than bright and snappy.
04How does the Kingston compare to MTD's US basses?
Kingston is the import line — same Michael Tobias design language at a much lower price. The US instruments use different woods and construction and cost several times more.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- Active
1 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Left handed
2 detailsBody & build
- Body Material
- Mahogany
- Color
- Red
