MTD Norm Stockton Signature Bass: Making Of, Norm's settings & full tour w/ Michael & Daniel Tobias!

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The detailed follow-up to the "Introducing the MTD Norm Stockton Artist Edition Bass" video!
Watch renowned luthiers Michael Tobias & Daniel Tobias of MTD build this amazing instrument from start to finish, with an unprecedented look at the extraordinary craftsmanship & incredible attention to detail that goes into these handbuilt instruments.
This is followed by a short but illuminating interview with Michael about the development of this most versatile MTD bass.
Norm then walks through his favorite settings.
(1:32) The Build
(23:20) Interview
(30:54) Norm's settings
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@Antman3820 Год назад

I love mine

@normstockton Год назад

NICE!!! :^) And ME, TOO!!! ha

@mattmeyers403 Год назад

This is awesome! It’s one of my favorite artist series basses too. It just talks to you. Really cuts through too.

@normstockton Год назад

Thanks, Matt! Pretty fun to see the whole process, yeah?!? Even after all these years, I had NO idea. Mindblowing.

@grindguz Год назад

Sounds great, but i'm curious to hear how it sounds flat. Anyway, front humb ,rear single sounds Killler!

@normstockton Год назад

Thanks, Grindguz-and sorry I didn't include that! The flat sound IS great. :^)

@Zontar-xt6ql Год назад

Great Video. The craftsmanship that goes into making a high end instrument is amazing to watch. Thanks Norm!

@normstockton Год назад

Thanks & AGREED-after seeing the whole process, I had a much better understanding of why handbuilt instruments cost what they do!

@Randy_Solares Год назад

Thanks for the great video, Norm!

@normstockton Год назад

Glad you dug it, Randy! :^)

@RamaNatan Год назад

awesome people and bass Norm

@normstockton Год назад

Thanks, Rama Natanael! I agree!!! haha Michael & Daniel are pretty amazing.

@pp90djask2idjk 8 месяцев назад

Blessings. May I know how tall you are? The 35" looks good on your shoulder. But I am worrying that the 35 is too long for me myself. May I know the weight including strap and strap locks?

@normstockton 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for your interest! I'm 5'-10", and it's quite ergonomically comfortable for me. Not positive about the weight, but most who try it out at the NAMM show seem pleased that it's light.

@johnhood7098 Год назад

Beautiful! Thank you, doing a second video. I was sharing some of the older videos about your bass the other day. think this bass will eventually be my first MTD. You are absolutely one of the greatest bassists in my opinion.

@normstockton Год назад

Thanks so much for the kind words, John! Elated you dug it and please shoot me a pic when you acquire your first MTD! :^)

@johnhood7098 Год назад

@@normstockton You’re welcome.I definitely will!

@sigmundsound Год назад

I agree with the "acoustic unplugged" statement. All my basses sound good unplugged. 😊

@normstockton Год назад

Yeah, that's now the first thing I check when I come across a new bass! :^) N

@rodas_guinea Год назад

Oh Man, if I was rich, I would order one of these bases right away! Hopefully some day 😅

@normstockton Год назад

They are pretty amazing. Certainly not inexpensive, but you can pay a LOT more for a boutique bass that isn't anywhere near the instrument that MTD builds!

@pp90djask2idjk 8 месяцев назад

Hi, Norm. What is the string used on this bass in the video?

@normstockton 7 месяцев назад

I use Dunlop Super Bright stainless steel roundwounds with tapered B (45-125 or 45-130...I've gone back & forth!).

@hushpuppykl 3 месяца назад

They can CNC a lot of it but at the end of the day, it’s still about the skill of the luthier to get it spot on. Amazing. For me it’s still worthy to be called hand made. Seeing what’s involved, it’s truly worth the asking price. 👍👍

@normstockton 27 дней назад

Agreed, absolutely. I expected to see a lot of work go into building these amazing instruments...but I had NO IDEA. It's a staggering amount of labor and skilled craftsmanship. Really is a balance of science and art.

@hushpuppykl 27 дней назад

@@normstockton … I tried building my own bass with a luthier. Yeah … it’s a lot of work despite being a simple bass. If you divide the price of a good bass by the number of hours, it comes up to about $50/hour. What about material cost and fixed overheads? I’m not filthy rich but I feel that is very fair.

@metallutca Год назад

Love seeing Michael & Daniel work and explains their craft 👍🏽

@normstockton Год назад

Thanks, Metallutca-me, too!! I thought I had a decent understanding of what goes into a build, but I actually only knew a small portion of the CRAZY amount of work & attention to detail. Craziness.

@metallutca Год назад

@@normstockton Mike made it look easy, but its years of practice, trial & errors and ultimately, passion! Not to mention, talent. Thanks for sharing this video, Norm 😊

@zyxwfish Год назад

I don’t know why but MTD basses always sound the best. Don’t know if it’s the wood, electronics, or both.

@normstockton Год назад

Agreed - it's the whole package. I've shared a bunch of how Michael Tobias thinks of electric basses first & foremost as acoustic instruments; if they don't have that vibrance and resonant feel (what I'd describe as "this thing feels ALIVE"), then Mike's perspective is that no amount of good electronics will salvage it. Every MTD has that resonance acoustically, to where you KNOW it's going to sound great plugged in. Truly remarkable what Michael & Daniel do.

@zyxwfish Год назад

@@normstockton I sold a cort fretless to someone 15 years ago who had a 6 string maple fretboard fretted MTD hanging on the wall. I asked if I could try it. I still remember it being the best sounding bass I ever played. Why don’t I own one yet. I need to get one eventually.

@michaelweymouth4015 6 месяцев назад

You had me at sandwich.

@normstockton 3 месяца назад

haha - they DO make a mean sandwich!!! :^)

@LevelTreeBroda 8 месяцев назад

Just placed my order for one of these !! 🎉

@normstockton 7 месяцев назад

Nice!!! Congrats & hope you love yours as much as I love mine! :^)

@LevelTreeBroda 7 месяцев назад

hi , met you at namm. Amazing musician but even better person.@@normstockton

@themusiccompanyllc6477 Год назад

There are Many Luthiers, but Only One Michael Tobias, & alongside him, Daniel Tobias. There are Many Great Bassists, However, there’s only One Norm Stockton. I am Honored & Very Blessed to be Your Student. I am also still in Awe of my MTD. God Bless You, Michael, Daniel & Your Families Always! Much Love for You All, Always! 🙏🙏❤️❤️

@normstockton Год назад

Thanks for the kind words, Sylvester-and AGREED that the MTD guys are unique and amazing! :^) Thx for watching!

@Giladude72 Год назад

Thank you so much for sharing Norm ! Always a joy to see where the magic happens.I have a 534- 24 on order , it should be ready in a couple of months starting to feel like a kid on Christmas Eve.

@normstockton Год назад

NICE! Congrats in advance and thx for watching! :^)

@briansong7137 Год назад

Norm, I love the Cobra Kai reference, ha. But also seeing this video makes it all the more compelling to buying a bass. Obviously an artist performing has such impacting on wanting to get a similar bass, but seeing Mike and Dan do that meticulous work gives such a larger and deeper appreciate of what goes into creating these. Dang it, I shouldn't have watch this video, at least that is what my bank account is saying, ha.

@normstockton Год назад

haha - sorry, Brian! :^) Yeah, I thought I had a decent idea about these builds, but discovered that I really had no clue. What a colossal amount of expertise, attention to detail, and crazy hard work it takes. Hats off to MTD & Bartolini!

@RicTone Год назад

What craftsmanship. I love watching bass building. Better them than me. Hard work but nothing beats handmade.

@normstockton Год назад

I completely agree - it's fascinating to watch the Tobias guys in action! Thx for watching! #mtd4lyfe

@floppytnarwal1641 Год назад

I always enjoy seeing videos of both Michael and Daniel Tobias working and talking about their creations. That bass is still stunning to hear, probably helps with who's playing it. 😉. Really great video, well worth the wait

@normstockton Год назад

Thanks for watching & stoked you enjoyed watching the Tobias guys doing their thing! It was amazing to me how much goes into one of their builds. They're artists, for sure. Thx for your kind words!

@twocats2543 Год назад

Thank you for creating and sharing this video, Norm! Michael and Daniel make special instruments. The craft, passion, and professionalism they put into their instruments is unreal. There’s nothing like an MTD.

@normstockton Год назад

Thanks & AGREED! :^) Pretty fascinating to actually see the whole process! #mtd4lyfe