A pillar of the bass community, Norm Stockton has been part of the MTD family since 1997. Between touring, sessions and countless clinics, he has distinguished himself as a brilliant player, teacher, and ambassador for the instrument.
The Kingston Norm Stockton Signature Saratoga is a natural evolution in our relationship. MTD introduced the Norm Stockton USA Signature in 2013. The Kingston version is an extension of that initial collaboration and features a familiar aesthetic to go with appointments not found on other Kingston instruments.
“I had high expectations for the Kingston NS, and it absolutely blew them away! Gorgeous looks, spectacular playability, and TONE for days. Everyone who’s played it has been floored.”
-Norm Stockton
Among those appointments are the custom USA Bartolini pickups and electronics package that deliver a tonal punch that must be experienced. The electronics feature active/passive switching and a custom mid-shift switch to select between 250hZ/450hZ (same frequencies as the USA version NS), making this instrument tonally unique among our lineup. Combining these electronics with the carbon reinforced maple neck, and a beautiful alder and maple body makes for a bass that is both incredibly versatile and thoroughly inspiring.
Specs:
- Scale Length: 35"
- Number of Strings: 5
- Strings: Dunlop Super Bright Stainless Steel Roundwound w/ Tapered B: 45-130T
- Body Wood: Alder
- Top Wood: Quilted Maple
- Neck: Assymetrical Maple with Carbon Fiber Reinforcement
- Fingerboard Material: Maple
- Fingerboard Radius: Compound 10"-14"
- Number of Frets: 21
- Pickups: Custom Bartolini USA
- Electronics: Bartolini Active 3-band EQ
- Controls: Volume, Pickup Blend, Bass, Middle, Treble, Active/Passive, Mid Shift (250hZ/450hZ)
- Hardware Color: Smoked Chrome
- Tuning Machines: Licensed Hipshot UltraLite
- Color: Satin Blue Burst
- Tuning: Buzz Feiten Tuning System
- String Spacing: 19mm
- Case: Sold Separately
