The MTD Kingston Saratoga Deluxe picks up where the old-school Saratoga left off by adding active electronics and aflamed maple top. It retains Michael Tobias ™ innovations like the asymmetrical neck, the Quick Release Bridge (19mm spacing), and the BuzzFeiten Tuning System.
Stunning looks and gig-friendlyactive/passive flexibility make this a versatile tool for any bassplayer. An Active/Passive switch couples the great soundingpassive hum-cancelling J pickups directly to the output and engages thepassive tone control, which is concentric with the volume pot. When in the active mode, the 3-band preamp takes over, with Bass, Mid, andTreble controls offering cut/boost at just the right frequencies. Both the four and five string basses are 34" scale. Case sold separately.
Features Neck
Shape: Asymmetrical C
Wood: Maple
Neck joint: Bolt-on
Scale length: 34 in.
Truss rod: Dual-action
Finish: Gloss
Pickups
Active or passive pickups: Switchable
Pickup configuration: SS
Neck: Jazz single-coil ceramic
Middle: Not applicable
Bridge: Jazz single-coil ceramic
Brand: Kingston
Series or parallel: Series
Active preamp: Yes
Special electronics: 3-band EQ
Fretboard
Material: Laurel
Radius: 16 in.
Number of frets: 21
Inlays: Side markers
Nut material: Not specified
Nut width: Not specified
Body
Cutaway: Double cutaway
Construction: Solid body
Body wood: Basswood
Top wood: Flamed maple
Body finish: Gloss
Orientation: Right handed
Controls
Control layout: Master volume, balance, 3-band EQ
Pickup switch: Not applicable
Coil tap or split: No
Tone switching: No
Special switching: Preamp on/off
Hardware
Bridge type: Fixed
Tailpiece: Not applicable
Tuning machines: Die-cast
Color: Black