Detail 01
Fretless with Ebonol fretboard
Ebonol is a hard synthetic that resists roundwound string wear far better than rosewood, so the board lasts on a fretless.
Product detailSKU #1273887995020
MTDKingston ZX 5-String Fretless Electric Bass Guitar Transparent Black Ebonol Fretboard
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Five-string fretless MTD Kingston ZX with a 35-inch scale and active MTD soapbars. For experienced bassists who already know fretless.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who want fretless glissando with a tight, defined low B
- Session work needing a wide tonal range from onboard EQ
- Bassists moving up from a 34-inch five-string wanting firmer B tension
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners — no frets means intonation is entirely on your ear
- Players with small hands or short reach; 35-inch is a stretch
- Anyone wanting fret buzz-free ease of a standard fretted bass
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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35-inch scale
Longer than standard 34-inch. Tightens the low B so it stays defined instead of floppy, but stretches your left hand.
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Five strings, low B
Adds a fifth string below E for notes down to low B without detuning.
Detail 04
Active MTD soapbar pickups
Battery-powered preamp with onboard EQ. Wide, hi-fi voice with strong output — the modern bass sound rather than vintage thump.
Detail 05
Mahogany body with burled top
Mahogany brings warmth and low-mid weight; the burl top is a figured veneer for looks, not tone.
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Bolt-on maple neck, 1-inch nut
Bolt-on necks are serviceable and add snap. The narrow nut keeps five strings close together — tight for fingerstyle, easy for chording.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Active preamp runs on a battery; unplug the cable when not playing
- 0235-inch scale needs extra-long strings — standard long scale may not fit
- 03Fretless intonation takes practice; no side dots substitute for your ear
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is a fretless bass hard to play?
It takes real practice. Without frets you place every note by ear and finger position. Most players come to fretless after they are already comfortable on a fretted bass.
02Why 35-inch scale instead of 34?
The extra inch increases string tension, which keeps the low B tight and defined rather than loose. The trade-off is a longer reach in the lower positions.
03What is Ebonol and why use it on a fretless?
Ebonol is a hard synthetic fretboard material. Roundwound strings carve grooves into wood fretboards on a fretless. Ebonol resists that wear, so the board stays flat much longer.
04Do I need special strings for this bass?
You need five-string sets long enough for a 35-inch scale — check the winding length before buying. Many players choose flatwounds or coated strings on fretless to reduce board wear.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsPlayability
- Number of Strings
- 5
- Scale Length
- 35"
4 detailsBody & build
- Fingerboard Material
- maple Neck shape: asymmetric Nut width: 1-3/4" Bridge: MTD quick release Bridge pickup: MTD active wood covered soapbar Neck pickup: MTD active wood soapbar
- Color
- Black
- Body Type
- Kingston
- Neck Wood
- maple
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51273887995020
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