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Family Pics--Finally

Ryan L.

Ryan L.

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Since I have never really gotten around to posting pics of my current line up, I figured it was about time. Sorry for the poor quality of the pictures, I haven't used my digital camera in ages, so I am basically relearning how to take decent pics with it.

Following are pics of my F Bass BN6, Peavey T-40, and Modulus Quantum 6.
 
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Hey man, just curious, whats you opinion of the slap sound on your modulus?? I also have a Modulus Q6, but it has a sweet spot pickup with the turbo option. Basically its one pickup right at the bridge and one right in front of that. The fingerstyle sound on it is AMAZING but I cant seem to get a great slap sound out of it.

Just curious about your opinion..
 
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bobbykokinos said:
Hey man, just curious, whats you opinion of the slap sound on your modulus?? I also have a Modulus Q6, but it has a sweet spot pickup with the turbo option. Basically its one pickup right at the bridge and one right in front of that. The fingerstyle sound on it is AMAZING but I cant seem to get a great slap sound out of it.

Just curious about your opinion..
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I think that the slap sound I get out of mine is great--it has the Bart pups and 3 band 18v pre.
 
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Ryan Lunneborg said:
I think that the slap sound I get out of mine is great--it has the Bart pups and 3 band 18v pre.
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hmm ok.. I have the same electronics setup.. I was pretty sure its because of my pickup config, but I wasnt sure. I'm not going to get rid of the bass but need to start shopping around for a good "slap" bass..
 
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bobbykokinos said:
hmm ok.. I have the same electronics setup.. I was pretty sure its because of my pickup config, but I wasnt sure. I'm not going to get rid of the bass but need to start shopping around for a good "slap" bass..
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I've got a suggestion for you. You may want to try a different preamp in your bass. I'm quite positive that this would solve your problem. I saw Kai Eckhardt play a sweetspot turbo once and his slap sound was incredible. He had EMG pickups with a Demeter onboard preamp. I prefer Bartolini's to EMG's because they're much warmer though. I've found that the Bart pickups with a Bart pre is a very compressed sound that doesn't work for some people (me included). A Demeter, Aguilar 3 band or an EMG preamp would work great for you with the Barts. Any one of those pre's would give you a clearer, cleaner sound that would be extremely helpful in getting a better slap sound, not to mention a better sound all around for what you're looking for. My favorite pairing is the Demeter preamp with Bartolini pickups but that's me.

Ryan, I don't normally care for quilted tops but the top on your Modulus is sick! Great bass man.............now you just need a Roscoe...... :D
 
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bobbykokinos said:
hmm ok.. I have the same electronics setup.. I was pretty sure its because of my pickup config, but I wasnt sure. I'm not going to get rid of the bass but need to start shopping around for a good "slap" bass..
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different strings can make ALL the difference, you know...
try some different brands, and some lighter gauges.
seems way more reasonable than ploppinw down hundreds,
or even thousands *gulp* of dollars on a new bass/preamp.

total:
$0.02
 
#13
Wolf said:
different strings can make ALL the difference, you know...
try some different brands, and some lighter gauges.
seems way more reasonable than ploppinw down hundreds,
or even thousands *gulp* of dollars on a new bass/preamp.

total:
$0.02
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Ive had the bass since 1996 so I've had a chance to try many different strings.. Its a great bass and I would never get rid of it.. I think its just my ear.. I like to hear that punch from the neck pickup when slapping. I had considered installing a 3rd pickup but, asthetically, it would be quite ugly.

Anyway.. Thanks for the suggestions guys..
 
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bobbykokinos said:
hmm ok.. I have the same electronics setup.. I was pretty sure its because of my pickup config, but I wasnt sure. I'm not going to get rid of the bass but need to start shopping around for a good "slap" bass..
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Quantums sound very different than other basses when slapped. Personally, I'm not real fond of it, its kinda clacky I think due to the sheer hardness of the neck. I can get it dialed in with a big cut in the high mids, but I always prefer the Sadowsky or Zon I have for slapping. I absolutely love the Quantum fingerstyle sound.
 
#16
Bryan R. Tyler said:
Love that F! That T-40 probably weighs as much as the two sixers :)
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The F, of course, is the lightest of the three. The T-40 is the heaviest by a long shot. It doesn't really get much play time, but it is kind of cool to have around, especially since it is in the condition that it is in.
 
#17
sargebaker said:
wow, great fam! the Modulus and the F are to die for, literally. I call dibs if EVER you want to sell.
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Thanks. I had considered selling the Modulus awhile back, but I really think I would regret it in the end. Like others have said in this thread, the fingerstyle tone is to die for on it. And the F Bass is probably going to be with me to the end of my days. I am considering sending it to George F. to get a complete refinish (it has a couple of minor dings and some playing wear here and there), but I don't think I can be without it for the 6-8 weeks involved in getting it done.

And if I told you what I paid for the F Bass, you would probably really hate me. ;) I also got a great deal on the Q6 from fellow TBer Jammadave.

But, if something happens to change my mind about selling one, I will keep you in mind. :)
 
#18
emjazz said:
Ryan, I don't normally care for quilted tops but the top on your Modulus is sick! Great bass man.............now you just need a Roscoe...... :D
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Thanks. The top on it really looks better in person than in these pics.

And yes, a Roscoe is definitely needed. Hopefully I can get the ball rolling on that in the next couple of weeks.
 

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