Is Modulus still in Business?

[jmattbassplaya]

If they're to be bought, it'd be nice to see somebody other than Fender drive the brand into the ground. I bet Ernie Ball would do well by the line.

I don't think Ernie Ball would be interested in them, but even if they were I doubt they'd drive them into the ground. Out of all bass related companies, they definitely seem to have their ducks in order the most just from my experiences with them compared to other companies.

 

[Christian Waiau]

Not trying to start any rumors, but if I had to bet I'd go with Peavey. 100% speculation.

Peavey would do it I think! Again I'm not saying this is true.. But as a hypothetical.. I think peavey would.. They did the same with rain song acoustic guitars right? Wouldn't be their first dive in to graphite instruments

 

[chunkstyle]

If EBMM took over, the only colors available would be white, black and three different vintage bursts...

"For a limited time, a different shade of white!"

 

[MultiScaleMale]

Peavey would do it I think! Again I'm not saying this is true.. But as a hypothetical.. I think peavey would.. They did the same with rain song acoustic guitars right? Wouldn't be their first dive in to graphite instruments

I think it was Composite Acoustics / CA Guitars. But yeah, it's not their first foray into composites plus they had the BQuad which had a composite neck. And I think modulus made the necks.

 

[edwinhurwitz]

Peavey would do it I think! Again I'm not saying this is true.. But as a hypothetical.. I think peavey would.. They did the same with rain song acoustic guitars right? Wouldn't be their first dive in to graphite instruments

Didn't Peavey have some models with Modulus necks for a while? The G Bass, I believe. Still, this is speculation and I'd love for them to continue on their own if they can.

 

[cjp3044]

Didn't Peavey have some models with Modulus necks for a while? The G Bass, I believe. Still, this is speculation and I'd love for them to continue on their own if they can.

Yes they did - factory Modulus necks on some Peavey bass models.

 

[NicJimBass]

Didn't Peavey have some models with Modulus necks for a while? The G Bass, I believe. Still, this is speculation and I'd love for them to continue on their own if they can.

I'd like to know for sure myself. I have 2 GV basses. I know for sure the BQuads had Modulus necks, but the GV necks don't have the Modulus pattern.... it's more like Status necks, with the weaving. I've heard the G bass necks were possibly made overseas, so it's plausible.

 

[FunkMetalBass]

If EBMM took over, the only colors available would be white, black and three different vintage bursts...

"For a limited time, a different shade of white!"

"Can I get it in blue?"

"If you can get 50 others to put a down payment in escrow, we'll do a limited run batch of blue for you."

 

[MultiScaleMale]

"Can I get it in blue?"

"If you can get 50 others to put a down payment in escrow, we'll do a limited run batch of blue for you."

I'm biting my tongue. ;-)

 

[David Jayne]

but the GV necks don't have the Modulus pattern.... it's more like Status necks, with the weaving..

That weaving is in every Modulus neck. The KLD flake covers it. It's purely aesthetic.

 

[HeavyJazz]

EBMM: Hmmmm... Good points on limited options. Didn't think of that. Ha!

 

[elgecko]

If we're riding the speculation train, how about Alembic? The company that spawned Modulus.

 

[edwinhurwitz]

If we're riding the speculation train, how about Alembic? The company that spawned Modulus.

While I'm sure there are many of us who would love that option, it doesn't seem likely. They haven't partnered on anything in decades. A Geoff Gould/Alembic collaboration would seem more likely.

 

[Baird6869]

You guys are all nuts.

In any case, I was told over a month ago what was basically up with Modulus when i finally got in touch with Anderson and Joe trying to get a bass returned after 3-4 months of no communication. Not my place to discuss if Modulus is in business or not in any case, so don't ask.

My bass is back and that is cool but I am amazed that nobody from Modulus has bothered to inform their customers/vendor partners about what is going on.

Pretty sad really.

As the OP of this thread, I thought I owed it to Modulus (specifically Anderson) to update the status of my bass on this thread.....

I spoke to Anderson tonight and my bass is shipping back to me tonight. Joe was there with Anderson giving me some advice on a scratchy pot before my bass was packed up.

I have nothing to say about the above post, but it looks like Anderson and Joe took care of me.

I really appreciate them doing this for me today!

Cheers!

Brent

 

[elgecko]

While I'm sure there are many of us who would love that option, it doesn't seem likely. They haven't partnered on anything in decades. A Geoff Gould/Alembic collaboration would seem more likely.

Yeah, I guess that's more of a fantasy train. My first bass teacher had a Modulus necked Alembic with neck LEDs. Oh how I lusted!

 

[NicJimBass]

That weaving is in every Modulus neck. The KLD flake covers it. It's purely aesthetic.

Didn't know that. Thank you!

 

[the yeti]

You guys are all nuts.

In any case, I was told over a month ago what was basically up with Modulus when i finally got in touch with Anderson and Joe trying to get a bass returned after 3-4 months of no communication. Not my place to discuss if Modulus is in business or not in any case, so don't ask.

My bass is back and that is cool but I am amazed that nobody from Modulus has bothered to inform their customers/vendor partners about what is going on.

Pretty sad really.

what's really sad is you holding out on us.

you started all this, so what's up w/modulus?

 

[elgecko]

Bump for news, rumors, or speculation.

 

[JFMusic]

Mum's the word.

 

[Baird6869]

what's really sad is you holding out on us.

you started all this, so what's up w/modulus?

Not my place to say.

I WAS told that my Quantum 4 was likely the last thing to leave the shop, so read into that what you will.

P.s. Want to own some Modulus history? The bass in question was just listed in the classifieds.