Modulus BASSSTAR Fan Club - Page 6

iriegnome · #**101** 12-19-2011, 09:16 AM

I can't even explain how much I really like my Bassstar

cos · #**102** 12-22-2011, 06:12 AM

Modulus Graphite Basstar

Hello, I posted in the wrong spot.....

looking for some help with my Bass Star

iriegnome · #**103** 12-22-2011, 06:52 AM

Well, good luck wih that. Mine dates to about 1978 or so. Neck through, no pattern at all.

The body on yours looks a lot like mine, but you have a 4 string. If it is any help (Which I know it isn't) I was unable to find any information on the Bassstar line. Can't really figure out a timeline either.

cos · #**104** 12-27-2011, 08:51 AM

Thank you, I 'll post pictures when I get it back....

cos · #**105** 01-04-2012, 08:06 PM

-need help with the pre-amp

-Volume\Volume\Tone

-2-way toggle

-preamp attached to the toggle

-no Serial number

-pots date to 1980

elgecko · #**106** 01-04-2012, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cos

-need help with the pre-amp

-Volume\Volume\Tone

-2-way toggle

-preamp attached to the toggle

-no Serial number

-pots date to 1980

Have you tried bypassing the preamp?

cos · #**107** 01-04-2012, 08:23 PM

minimal sound from the pick-ups, without it

Do you think the pre-amp was stock?

-it was in it when I purchased it around 84'

elgecko · #**108** 01-04-2012, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cos

minimal sound from the pick-ups, without it

Do you think the pre-amp was stock?

-it was in it when I purchased it around 84'

No idea, but if the pickups are good and it were me, I'd just get a new preamp.

elgecko · #**109** 01-04-2012, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cos

minimal sound from the pick-ups, without it

Do you think the pre-amp was stock?

-it was in it when I purchased it around 84'

No idea, but if the pickups were good and it were me, I'd just get a new preamp.

cos · #**110** 01-04-2012, 08:31 PM

Thanks

iriegnome · #**111** 01-05-2012, 06:41 AM

I was having the same problem and mine turned out to be the connection to the battery.
I had to change the battery terminal and it worked perfectly!

iriegnome · #**112** 02-15-2012, 06:53 AM

Still hoping to find more friends out there with Bassstar's!

moosewood · #**113** 02-28-2012, 10:30 AM

Hi guys...bolt on necks have a number on the heel. Mine is 022. Neck-thrus are anybodys guess, haven't found one on mine anywhere.

iriegnome · #**114** 06-26-2012, 08:51 AM

My Bassstar does not have a serial number.. It does have the Pat. # on it though. I think that dates it to 1978 or later.

iriegnome · #**115** 08-22-2012, 05:13 PM

Anyone

Roscoe East · #**116** 08-23-2012, 05:15 AM

Sam Ash on 48th Street in NYC has a BassStar-necked white PJ with EMG Select pickups and a bridge (forget what type) that's been ghetto-modded with one non-matching saddle. I'm pretty sure thay've had this bass on their wall for at least two or three months now.

They're asking ~$1,200 iirc. Too much for a bass with crappy pickups and a hacked bridge imho, but it's still making me think about it. Damn you, Modulus!

iriegnome · #**117** 08-23-2012, 06:38 AM

Yea, that is really way too much. With a bolt on in great condition, they should be getting about $800 or so.

Roscoe East · #**118** 08-23-2012, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iriegnome

Yea, that is really way too much. With a bolt on in great condition, they should be getting about $800 or so.

Ha! If it was only $800 I'd probably buy it just for the neck & body, and throw out all the hardware & electronics!

iriegnome · #**119** 08-23-2012, 03:49 PM

I agree. It probably would be a good thing from how you described it.

iriegnome · #**120** 09-17-2012, 06:51 AM