Kingston z
iconic style and tone made accessible
The MTD Kingston Z is the flagship design of the Kingston line and takes many of its design cues from our Handmade USA MTDs. Like all MTD Kingston instruments, the Z undergoes a rigorous quality control and setup process in our US facility from master technicians.
The Z features our signature asymmetrical neck and compound fingerboard radius, which allows the player hours of comfortable, fatigue free playing. The Buzz Feiten Tuning System provides precise intonation up and down the fretboard. The robust, top-loading, Quick Release Bridge allows for speedy and easy string changes, while the Licensed Hipshot Ultralite Tuners provide confidence without neck dive.
The active pickups and preamp compliment the mahogany body and maple burl top with +/- 6db of boost or cut at 3 specifically chosen frequencies. The matching headstock provides and elegant, high end look and the body contours follow an ergonomic and attractive design which lends itself to many fantastic finishes.
The Z is available in 4, 5 and 6 string models, as well as fretless and left-handed versions.
To hear a demo of the Kingston Z from our friends at The Daily Funk Club, click here.
| Feature | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Scale | 4 String - 34" 5 / 6 String - 35" |
| Strings | 4 / 5 / 6 |
| Body | Mahogany |
| Top | Figured Maple (Trans Cherry, Natural Gloss, Satin Amber Only) |
| Neck | Asymmetrical Maple with Carbon Fiber Reinforcement |
| Fingerboard Material | Maple, Laurel |
| Fingerboard Radius | Compound 10" - 14" |
| Frets | 24 |
| Pickups | MTD Split Coil |
| Electronics | Active 3-band EQ |
| Controls | Volume, Pickup Blend, Bass, Middle, Treble |
| Hardware Color | Smoked Chrome |
| Tuning Machines | Licensed Hipshot Ultralight |
| Colors | Gloss Trans Cherry, Natural Gloss, Satin Amber, Gloss Tobacco Sunburst, Sea Foam Green (no top, 5 String only) |
| Tuning | Buzz Feiten Tuning System |
| String Spacing | 4 / 5 String - 19 mm 6 String - 18mm |
| Available Upgrades | Hipshot USA Hardware Bartolini Propreitary MTD USA Pickups and Preamp |
For pricing and ordering see price list or contact us.