The MDM6
The MDMs are the flagship of the CallowHill line. Originally there were three seperate models, but they evolved into a singular model with multiple options. Available in 5 or 6 string models.
Standard options include ultra light weight swamp ash bodies, Nordstrand pickups, and a fully passive wiring stage with a modified Aguilar OBP-3. The passive stage of the bass is all hard wired with solid silver teflon coated audiofile grade wiring for optimum, uncolored tranfer of tone from the pickups to the amplifier. Aluminum "B" style Hipshot bridges and ultralite tuners are also standard fare. 19mm ctc bridge spacing for 5 strings, 18mm ctc bridge spacing for 6 strings.
Necks are all three piece construction. The maple stock for the necks is old growth squared and sealed stock courtesy of Ken Smith and the thick center strips are wenge. Due to the proprietary anti resonant construction of the necks, no graphite or carbon fiber is needed for stability and contrary to the name given to the neck construction, the basses are virtually dead-spot free and have sustain for days. Each neck features a 1/4" thick unbleached bone nut which helps to prevent splitting in the event the player wishes to switch to a heavier gauge of strings.
The MDM6 features a C string that manages to blend with the other strings, no nasal or tinny quality is present.
How do the low B strings sound?
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Yeah, we got that. Being that CallowHill basses were developed with the input of some of the world's top level session and touring bass players in Gospel, R&B, Jazz, and Hip Hop - we didn't have a choice. The low B's had to be monstrous but well balanced with the rest of the strings. One of the most focused and large sounding B strings in the industry, all packed into a 34" scale.
The MDMs feature comfortable ergonomic carves and are very well balanced tonally and physically. Access to the 24th fret is effortless courtesy of the extended cutaway.
Current versions are in the gallery below.
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