Is Modulus still in Business?

[MultiScaleMale]

Who runs Bordertown?!

Bartertown. I'm not being a movie equivalent of a grammar nazi, it's just one of my favorite movie moments ever. ;-)

I tried one moses neck and it felt like plastic rather than graphite. I liked the neck on my FB5 a lot. Should have kept it, but it just left a bad taste after trying to contact Modulus in every way short of smoke signals and getting zero response.

 

[I am Soma]

Bartertown. I'm not being a movie equivalent of a grammar nazi, it's just one of my favorite movie moments ever. ;-)

Do I get points for at least trying? I wish the new movie was a sequel

 

[Febs]

My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl who walked past Modulus last night and saw a fat lady singing. I guess it's pretty serious.

 

[sleepy_monkey]

My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl who walked past Modulus last night and saw a fat lady singing. I guess it's pretty serious.

Never had one lesson!

 

[MultiScaleMale]

Do I get points for at least trying? I wish the new movie was a sequel

Yes, you get points for trying. I feel the need to watch that again.

 

[jim nolte]

In about '94 i played a Q4 at green valley music in watsonville that was strung with maxima golds. I was heartbroken that i couldnt afford it, such a great sound.

Good old Green Valley Music! In 1992 I played a Mod Q5.Tobias,Pedulla PentaBuzz ,Zon Sonus,and Steinberger all for the first time. Would have walked out with the Zon but when I strapped it on it was a little too neck heavy for my taste. I would have gotten the Q5 but I preferred the Bart Jazz style PUPs over the Q5s humbuckers. Great little store,Dennis Murphy,local bass whiz,was part owner or something,and always kept the best of the best there. Jim

 

[JAUQO III-X]

From Modulus very own secret weapon, Mr. Joe Perman.


https://www.facebook.com/jpermangui...38584309098.1073741825.100002388825325&type=1

 

[guy n. cognito]

From Modulus very own secret weapon, Mr. Joe Perman.


https://www.facebook.com/jpermangui...38584309098.1073741825.100002388825325&type=1

Cool. Not a Modulus, but cool.

 

[JAUQO III-X]

Cool. Not a Modulus, but cool.

It's probably just as good since Joe is the individual that's in charge of production at modulus instruments. And he's been there through all of Modulus owners.

 

[Bipslapper]

Way back when this thread started I thought perhaps Joe would step up as the "new" owner of Modulus. It makes sense if he is into it and the numbers work.

Joe has gotten back to me in the past in a very timely fashion via email and he has a good reputation as far as I can tell. Thanks for the clip, loves me some Oteil.

 

[6stringpanda]

Way back when this thread started I thought perhaps Joe would step up as the "new" owner of Modulus. It makes sense if he is into it and the numbers work.

Joe has gotten back to me in the past in a very timely fashion via email and he has a good reputation as far as I can tell. Thanks for the clip, loves me some Oteil.

Is that a sleestak??lol

Sorry about the spelling!

 

[Bipslapper]

Is that a sleestak??lol

Sorry about the spelling!

Yes sir. Not just any Sleestak; Enik the leader.

Notice in the background we have Talkbass on the office PC as well- not getting very much accomplished today!

 

[MultiScaleMale]

Yes sir. Not just any Sleestak; Enik the leader.

In basic training many years ago we had a guy that looked like a Sleestak. Pointy head, huge eyes. Wonder what he's doing now? Probably wearing glasses and a hat at all times. In fairness, I look like the cop from T2.

 

[the yeti]

In fairness, I look like the cop from T2.

that makes you the best bass(ist) for (liquid)metal?

 

[sleepy_monkey]

From Modulus very own secret weapon, Mr. Joe Perman.


https://www.facebook.com/jpermangui...38584309098.1073741825.100002388825325&type=1

Doesn't look like a graphite neck....but I can't really tell. Hmmm.

 

[MultiScaleMale]

Doesn't look like a graphite neck....but I can't really tell. Hmmm.

You can see the weave in pics #7 and #8.

 

[I am Soma]

so are we finally all agreeing modulus is done? i know that jaco x1f was saying they were still alive?

 

[MultiScaleMale]

so are we finally all agreeing modulus is done? i know that jaco x1f was saying they were still alive?

They're definitely dead, but since there hasn't been an official announcement by the company it's possible that the line will be sold to another party. It seems unlikely, but anything is possible.

 

[JAUQO III-X]

so are we finally all agreeing modulus is done? i know that jaco x1f was saying they were still alive?

I guess it really hurt to write Jauqo III X ?

 

[ArtechnikA]

so are we finally all agreeing modulus is done?

Until there's a bankruptcy filing or the 'name and goodwill' are sold - who knows?

Only whoever owns the rights to use the name can say for sure.

There are many, many possible outcomes. Maybe they'll become a 'design only' company and actually manufacture nothing. Maybe they are contracting manufacturing at another location, possibly in another country. In both of those cases, even if all the tooling and production facilities were sold off, it doesn't mean there can't be a "Modulus Guitar Company."

It's not quite so cut-and-dried as the person who suggested that if they're in business, they _must be_ actively marketing product to new customers. There are plenty of 'In Name Only' companies. As long as they keep their business license current and file tax returns, they can remain in that condition indefinitely.

It _seems_ clear they're not making or delivering anything right now. What form would a "New Modulus" take? Probably at most a handful of people _really_ know...