However, once purchased by Gibson in 1990, a few bolt-on models were produced such as the Killer-B (with the "B" in the name standing for " bolt-on") as well as the Growler Basses.
The vast majority of Tobias instruments are of neck-through construction, a style of neck-body assembly where the neck of the instrument is a single piece of wood that extends through the body and had the sides of the bass glued to it rather than being bolted on. See Jon’s blog, with key takeaways from this interview, here.Tobias Guitars was established in Orlando, Florida in April 1977. Watch our interview with Michael and Daniel here! MTD also sells a Kingston series of basses, made in China to Tobias’ specifications, and offers its consulting and development expertise to other manufacturers.ĭuring a meet up at the 2020 Winter NAMM show in Anaheim, California, FBPO’s Jon Liebman spoke to Michael and his son about plans to have Daniel take over the business end of MTD, rare woods, acoustic ambitions and other topics. With the assistance of his son Daniel and long-time friend and associate Charlie Knicely, he builds 10 instruments to order each month at his shop in New York state. The brand, known for its neck-through construction approach to building basses, was purchased by Gibson in 1992. In the late 1970s, he founded the electric bass guitar company Tobias Guitars. At the beginning of his career, he focused mostly on acoustic instruments, working on Martins, Fenders, Kohnos, Ramierezes, banjos, mandolins and harp guitars, and even a couple of sitars.
Tobias got his start as a luthier working at The Guitar Shop in Washington D.C.
Michael Tobias and his company MTD (Michael Tobias Design) are known for making custom basses and guitars of the highest quality. Famed electric bass luthier and son talk on what’s next for MTDĮxclusive video interview with FBPO’s Jon Liebman
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