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Is Modulus still in Business?

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cjp3044 said:
All I started out with was wanting to help the OP if possible since I'm not that far away from the company - I ended up buying a Modulus! My heart, but not my wallet, thanks this thread. Thinking/hoping I got a good deal.
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What is that odd looking thing with only 4 strings?



JK! Beautiful. I bet it sounds great! Regardless of this thread or other speculation, you now have a wonderful bass to play.
 
#303
edwinhurwitz said:
What is that odd looking thing with only 4 strings?



JK! Beautiful. I bet it sounds great! Regardless of this thread or other speculation, you now have a wonderful bass to play.
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:cool: I would have preferred a Q5 - but it was this or a spalted maple Q6 (for considerably more money) and I don't play a 6, but I still often play 4s - as for 5s, I have an absolutely superb sounding and playing Brubaker Phoenix that currently meets all of my needs.

No matter what is happening at Modulus (and I'm sure there are very few people that know the whole story), I for one do not believe that the Modulus name will be gone any time soon - changes, restructuring, reorganizing (buy out?), who knows? But gone for good? Doubtful.
 
#307
I have NO IDEA whether this applies to Modulus or any other company in operation in California, other than I suspect many of them are thinking it... With all that's going on in California - why is any business staying there? I have heard that there are some small hi-tech specialty manufacturers there that are growing, but others are throwing in the towel and moving to more favorable business climates.

A production hiatus may indicate no more than a relocation.

I lived in California for a long time, and I'm not going back...
 
#309
A lot of people are butthurt on here. You can't argue that their customer service blows. You can't argue they make a sweet bass. They have contact information on their website so there is nothing wrong with emailing/calling them, they are lame for not replying (even before this "restructure").

Defending the way they handle their customers is just odd to me.
 
#312
Well I got lost a few times. Not too bad, they are closer to sleepy San Pablo than gunfighty Richmond.
Saw zero activity, which is normal.
If they were out of business I would expect the furniture liquidators to be up in there ripping out everything they can. Followed by the landlords maintenance or contractors cleaning up the rest of the mess.
I did see an "available" sign on the front of the office park, but there could easily be other open units in the park. The name is still listed on the office park directory.

Restructuring likely just means that their accounts payable and accounts receivable weren't matching up. A typical problem with companies that have long lead times. Even if they got 1000 units ordered today, they might have exhausted the goodwill of their vendors and creditors. As such, they creditors espcially might not be willing to work with them until a 3rd party steps in to provide assurances that any lines of credit will be honored.
You can bet Fat Dawg from Subway guitars is salivating.
 
#314
Calaverasgrande said:
I know our taxes and regulations are a bit higher than some, but we are still far less than the EU or Japan.
Hasn't forced Mesa Boogie, EMG, GK, Alembic, Zon etc out of CA!
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Or Fender, which had had to jump through many hoops to use their lacquer-based (and other) finishes. Which may only indicate the level to which they are tied to the facility by expensive infrastructure investment.

Saying California taxes aren't as high as Japan or EU isn't saying much... And you can't drive to either one. Nevada (for instance) is 5 hours from the East Bay and there is no state income tax.

I agree there's still a lot of industry in California - now. Do you not see that it is a far more challenging environment than many other states?

But it's not my goal to convince you or anyone about the business climate there - it's just an observation.
 
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ArtechnikA said:
I agree there's still a lot of industry in California - now.
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And there will continue to be lots of industry. I've lived in the SF Bay Area my whole life, and people have been predicting it's economic demise for as long as I can remember. The trend has never supported that prediction. When you have an economy and population this big, the critical mass become self-perpetuating, sort of like a black hole. (Probably not a flattering analogy, but apt.)

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Do you not see that it is a far more challenging environment than many other states?
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Absolutely, I completely agree. But given the impact a population this size has on everyone, stricter environmental regulations are necessary. The difference in air quality between now and the 1970's is more than dramatic. Had clean air regulations not been enacted, the resulting population growth would have resulted in air quality like Mexico City or Bejing (places that are much more business friendly at the expense of their environment). And even with all that, LA is still no picnic.

-Alan
 
#319
Calaverasgrande said:
I'm pretty sure Flea hasn't played a Modulus in years. Most bassists I know associate him with the Stingray more than any other axe. Last I saw he had a big old white Jazz bass?
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Flea has never stopped playing Modulus basses live or in the studio since the first time he started using Modulus basses. He even used his modulus basses on tour while on occasion using his vintage Fender J bass.
 
#320
LennyJ said:
Jauqo,

Not a good statement or just agreeing.

You might not remember me, but we met several times at the Modulus booth. I am the old guy that was talking with Steve Lawson the last time I remember seeing you.

And I think we talked at Low End/Bergantino booth one time with Mirek (man I will miss him).

Anyway thanks for the smiley.
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I was agreeing with you and Yes I remember you.

And it's always nice to see you and talk with real down to earth people.
 
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