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Is Modulus still in Business?

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#261
This email confirms what we know. Not going out of business, long live Modulus. Thank you Jesus.


Modulus is re-structuring. I am in contact with the production manager pretty much daily, and we are still placing orders into them.

Regards,

Tony Cimperman
Planet Bass
 
#263
We shall see, Yeah ok to all the people who think they know. Only Modulus knows and I am sure they are not telling 100% truth to dealers.

But let us do the one thing we need. Let's not make the assumptions and let Modulus figure it out and I am sure they will let us know.

But I hope they live on, but remember we have Modulus?, Zon, G Gould, Moses and Status. These all make good products, and according to the current catalog Status replacement necks are cheaper than Modulus with the current exchange. The shipping will just be more.

Also don't forget Moses - I have one of there necks and it is not bad. I own two Modulus, one Moses and I hope to get a Status one day.

Five companies that make graphite so there are several to choose from from. And remember there is more than one button on your radio - so several to choose from for your taste.
 
#264
Played a great gig last night.

The bassist of the band that opened for us played his Chechen topped Q6 through my TH500/ BagEnd 2x15 stack and sounded fabulous.

I played my Zon TJ6 through the same rig and it killed.

Two great companies doing their best to make a living and create fantastic instruments in the process. I love my Modulus and Zon basses and wish the companies the best with all their struggles. Last night however, happens to be a celebration of their collective creativity and desire to push the bass construction envelope.

A night full of fun music with great bass is what it's all about for me.
 
#266
Mulebagger said:
Played a great gig last night.

The bassist of the band that opened for us played his Chechen topped Q6 through my TH500/ BagEnd 2x15 stack and sounded fabulous.

I played my Zon TJ6 through the same rig and it killed.

Two great companies doing their best to make a living and create fantastic instruments in the process. I love my Modulus and Zon basses and wish the companies the best with all their struggles. Last night however, happens to be a celebration of their collective creativity and desire to push the bass construction envelope.

A night full of fun music with great bass is what it's all about for me.
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Great post. And couldn't have said it better.
 
#268
I just bought a brand new Q5 unlined fretless for my B Day and I have the warranty card sitting on my desk. I don't know whether to send it in or keep it. I tried calling Modulus and got the generic phone message. I had questions about changing the pickups from Barts to EMG's. So when I couldn't get the answer from Modulus I called EMG. They helped me out.

I hope we get an answer soon. I would hate to see Modulus go out of business. If anyone gets any definative information besides speculation then please let all of us know. Thanks.
 
#270
LennyJ said:
Graphite Guitar Systems is a great alternative to all of these and is owned and operated ny Modulus co-founder Jerry Dorsch. GGS is a small company, so build waits are typical of that, but he answers the phone all of the time.

Here's a couple of my basses:

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Long live graphite necked basses! - Todd
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#272
slappindebass said:
Here's what I heard today. Modulus is still in business. They had layoffs, but the lights are still on. They are switching phone systems and the new phone number will be updated soon on their website. All projects in house including repairs will be completed and shipped. They are very shorthanded at the moment, but they believe they will resume new production soon. Please hang in there!:)
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I work in IT/telecom. There is no reason on earht that switching phne systems would cause the number to change or be disconnected...
unless they are being bought out and moved to a totally new location. Even then, the merger talks always have a break out discussion regarding exactly those contingencies. I used to work for a company that handled acquisitions like that (when ebay bough stubhub they got a really nice upgrded digs).
 
#273
You're in East Oakland - closer to Modulus than I am - Is it possible for you to swing by their offices for a physical check of whether they are still there?


Calaverasgrande said:
I work in IT/telecom. There is no reason on earht that switching phne systems would cause the number to change or be disconnected...
unless they are being bought out and moved to a totally new location. Even then, the merger talks always have a break out discussion regarding exactly those contingencies. I used to work for a company that handled acquisitions like that (when ebay bough stubhub they got a really nice upgrded digs).
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#275
JAUQO III-X said:
Some are diva's. :)
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I'm with Jauqo on this. Modenr musicians are completely intolerant of anything except perfection. When I started playing it was not uncommon for many basses to have minor blemishes fresh out of the box. That was just par for course. These days you hear people whining about the poor finish on their Asian import cheapo basses. Or why doesnt their $500 bass come with a case?
(because in bass land $500 is peanuts!)

OTOH, it costs very little to maintain a customer service presence. several years ago I was the sole point of contact for a file syncing company kind of similar to Dropbox.
I fielded 100% of all customer inquiries and technical issues.
It took about 20 hours a week, and this company had thousands of customers.
If they don't want the phones ringing off the hook, only list one number on the site, and have it dump into a general VM box if the caller does not know any extensions. Only list one email, and assign the lowest paid person to check that email.
It would be sad to see Modulus go, but I am secretly hoping they get bought by Musicman.
Bring back the Cutlass!:bassist:
 
#276
cjp3044 said:
You're in East Oakland - closer to Modulus than I am - Is it possible for you to swing by their offices for a physical check of whether they are still there?
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You know, I did just buy a car (Subaru Legacy Wagon FTW)
so why not, they are right up the street from Mountain Hardwear and Sunpower, two former clients. I totally know that area. Don't wanna veer too far of path though. Richmond is sketchy as hell!
 
#277
Calaverasgrande said:
You know, I did just buy a car (Subaru Legacy Wagon FTW)
so why not, they are right up the street from Mountain Hardwear and Sunpower, two former clients. I totally know that area. Don't wanna veer too far of path though. Richmond is sketchy as hell!
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Uhh, yeah it is :atoz: I will be taking a trip to the Bay Area on Wednesday or Thurs and was planning to take a 10 minute detour, but you're right there already. Will be interesting what you find.

Nice vehicle for a gigging musician BTW!
 
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Todd GT5 said:
Graphite Guitar Systems is a great alternative to all of these and is owned and operated ny Modulus co-founder Jerry Dorsch. GGS is a small company, so build waits are typical of that, but he answers the phone all of the time.

Here's a couple of my basses:

DSC09721.jpg


DSC09724.jpg


GGSCloseup.jpg


Picture018.jpg


Long live graphite necked basses! - Todd
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Did he ever get a website up? I've drooled at your bass a "few" times.
 
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