Is Modulus still in Business?

[Baird6869]

Any TBer who thought I was serious doesn't know me or Talkbass. It was an obvious reference to 'that' Genz-Benz thread in the amp section. No need for anyone to get their panties in a bunch. Relax. Breathe deep. Enjoy Talkbass. Shop for better underwear.

M. M.

You need. To use more smilies!

 

[dinsdal3]

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f15/all-genz-benz-products-standby-fender-946496/

It was a hoot. A good time was had by all. Well, almost everyone.

M. M.

hahaa! thank you so much, im really gonna enjoy reading through this. i spit out the eggs i was eating when i came upon this gem by KJung "Hard to really know what is going on with Fender. I heard one guy swear they are eliminating all J basses from their line because 'P Basses rule'. Then, another guy said they were eliminating all P Basses from their line. He had heard that the reason was that 'J Basses rule'." thats just good old fashioned right there

 

[drTSTingray]

The problem is that TB is also indexed by search engines. People can find bits of threads and jump into the middle of a discussion. When it's something as serious as a company's future or reputation, you really have to be careful what you post on the Internet.

+1 - you would have thought it would be moderated to avoid potential litigation against the forum owners. People in the employ of competitors could post deliberately.

 

[elgecko]

I'm not sure how long it's be there but The Bass Place ad says "now carrying Modulus basses".

 

[libanass]

Modulus wasn't in the Namm Show January 2013, I've looked everywhere!! Even asked the complete alphabetic list of all brands

It's possible they are out of business, if that's the case, this is really sad, I love their Quantum series!

 

[Baird6869]

Modulus wasn't in the Namm Show January 2013, I've looked everywhere!! Even asked the complete alphabetic list of all brands

Sadowsky and Alleva Coppolo weren't there either. They are doing just fine.

Opting out of NAMM means nothing these days and is getting more and more common for builders that want to build basses, not spend $10-20k on a trade show booth.

 

[Bassman8416]

I actually have vested interest in this thread. On Dec. 28th, I placed an order for a Q5, Chechen top, Chechen fingerboard, bart electronics and a 34" neck. I placed this with Bass Central and also paid a $1000 deposit. From what I can gather after reading through all the threads here and the emails I received from Bass Central, production has stopped and for the time being, they are not taking new orders, although one of the threads here stated they are still taking new orders. The owner of Bass central emailed me stating,
"Modulus is officially out of production right now.
They may or may not go back into production. If and When is unsure…….

Re your bass, GH talked to Modulus 2 days ago, and they are TRYING to finish it. More news as GH hears from them, OK? "

He goes on to offer a refund etc....

Modulus is trying to finish my bass, I do not feel good about those words.

 

[davidjbass]

I actually have vested interest in this thread. On Dec. 28th, I placed an order for a Q5, Chechen top, Chechen fingerboard, bart electronics and a 34" neck. I placed this with Bass Central and also paid a $1000 deposit. From what I can gather after reading through all the threads here and the emails I received from Bass Central, production has stopped and for the time being, they are not taking new orders, although one of the threads here stated they are still taking new orders. The owner of Bass central emailed me stating,
"Modulus is officially out of production right now.
They may or may not go back into production. If and When is unsure…….

Re your bass, GH talked to Modulus 2 days ago, and they are TRYING to finish it. More news as GH hears from them, OK? "

He goes on to offer a refund etc....

Modulus is trying to finish my bass, I do not feel good about those words.

If anyone would know. Bass Central would. Beaver and GH are always on top on things. Very sad to hear. I guess I won't bother sending in my warranty card for the new Q5 I just bought. I hope Modulus gets it back together. And I hope you either get your bass or your money back. Good luck.

 

[JFMusic]

I actually have vested interest in this thread. On Dec. 28th, I placed an order for a Q5, Chechen top, Chechen fingerboard, bart electronics and a 34" neck. I placed this with Bass Central and also paid a $1000 deposit. From what I can gather after reading through all the threads here and the emails I received from Bass Central, production has stopped and for the time being, they are not taking new orders, although one of the threads here stated they are still taking new orders. The owner of Bass central emailed me stating,
"Modulus is officially out of production right now.
They may or may not go back into production. If and When is unsure…….

Re your bass, GH talked to Modulus 2 days ago, and they are TRYING to finish it. More news as GH hears from them, OK? "

He goes on to offer a refund etc....

Modulus is trying to finish my bass, I do not feel good about those words.

I know this may not be exactly what you want to hear, but Tony at Planet Bass has almost the exact bass you ordered (it's identical except for a phenolic fingerboard). If you end up having to go the refund route, maybe this one would be close enough for you...

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[Bassman8416]

I know this may not be exactly what you want to hear, but Tony at Planet Bass has almost the exact bass you ordered (it's identical except for a phenolic fingerboard). If you end up having to go the refund route, maybe this one would be close enough for you...

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I know I am trying to reach him, I hope it is still there. Thanks brother.

 

[JAUQO III-X]

Not taking orders and out of production does not mean out of business.

 

[davidjbass]

Not taking orders and out of production does not mean out of business.

Very true. But not a good sign. Even a company who is in trouble would want the new business to try to jump start things. Not taking orders does not help this.

 

[JAUQO III-X]

Very true. But not a good sign. Even a company who is in trouble would want the new business to try to jump start things. Not taking orders does not help this.

In times of restructuring taking orders could complicate things.

 

[nostatic]

So if you plug a Modulus into a GB head into a Dr. Bass cab, the only thing you can play are John Cage tunes, right?

Is the sky falling or not? I need to know whether to order a new helmet or not...

 

[tkozal]

The internet and the availability of rapid information, correct or not, has changed the landscape for any manufacturer or retailer. Those that adapt, survive, those that do not, well they get now 19 page topics about whether they are still around or not, with no information at all from them. A case study in bad business.

 

[Bassman8416]

If anyone would know. Bass Central would. Beaver and GH are always on top on things. Very sad to hear. I guess I won't bother sending in my warranty card for the new Q5 I just bought. I hope Modulus gets it back together. And I hope you either get your bass or your money back. Good luck.

Bass Central has given me a full refund, the bass was not started at the point of the restructuring.

 

[Roscoe East]

I guess I won't bother sending in my warranty card for the new Q5 I just bought.

If I were you I most certainly would send it in

...after photocopying it, of course.

 

[BassSurfer]

This thread could of ended on page one or two. Hilarious how a simple (in principle) question is transformed into a debate on business ethics. I love Talkbass.

 

[Means2nEnd]

Killer basses I always wanted one but when I called a few years ago and asked if they would make a lefty and they told me the mold for lefty necks broke. I asked how a sold metal mold broke and how simultaneously all three broke the 4, 5 and 6 string molds. No answers…..been watching this thread for a little and well the only thing that comes to my mind is Zon an excellent alternative and well Joe never lied to me. I am curious if they are out of business but not concerned either.

 

[MOTORHEADBANGER]

That's right. But Peavey is.

If they could bring back something like the B-Quad, I would be all for it.