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Modulus Basses

#22
Actually, my Q6 is the second one I've owned. The first one was made for the NAMM show in '85 and was a 36" scale, flamed maple with a candy apple red clear finish. The neck showed the weave through the surface and was slightly wider than a 4 string neck. It was stolen 2 months after I got it - in a red anvil case. They built me a replacement which is the one I still have - same setup, but a 35" scale, different wood (natural finish), and a solid black neck. It doesn't play quite as nice as the first one, but it's still excellent!! By the way, if anyone sees a Q6 matching this description, please let me know...it is one of a kind and should be easy to recognize...
 
#23
Originally posted by atldeadhead
I've noticed in some of ya'lls pictures that some of the older Moduli have fret board dots. The newer models, including mine, do not. Is that an option on these basses or does Modulus just not do that anymore?
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I'm sure that you can order a Modulus bass with dots if you wanted, but as far as I know, the ones that have the dots are the older models without the relief adjuster. These models are also the ones that have the thinner necks. So, if you're a collecter of the older style Modulus basses, the dots are just a quick way of letting you know. I prefer the older necks to the newer ones, and I also prefer having the dots.
 
#25
Ok, that's what I thought. The 2002 model I have feels good but I'd be interested in playing one with an even thinner neck. I doubt I'll ever have to use it, but it's nice having the truss rod adjustment.

As for the fret markers. I kinda like the smooth look of no markers. There was a time when I needed those fret markers but now the markers on the side of the fretboard are enough of a guide for me. YMMV.
 
#26
i think i have to disagree with a lot of people and say that i dont care for modulous. just played a foour string for a while the other day and it had a very "hollow" sound. the notes had no personality, no growl, no thump, no punch. i think this can be exemplified by how how muddy and lifeless flea's live (and recorded) music has become since he switched to mods.
 
#27
Originally posted by PICK
Try putting some DR Nickel Lowriders on there and see what happens. I have been told that they sounds really good on Moduli. I put a set of Stainless Lowriders on my Roscoe and it now growls like nothing lese.
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I second the Lowriders. That is what I have been using on my Q5 with great results. I have tried other strings, but keep going back to the Lowriders.

EDIT: I forgot to mention that I use the nickel DR's. Stainless strings on the graphite neck tend to sound way too bright and twangy, especially Highbeams.
 
#28
Originally posted by Bryan Hassing
You mean to say that Modulus changed the neck geometry sometime in the 1990's?
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I suppose it did. My guess would be that the necks changed in either 97 or 98. You see, with the addition of the relief adjuster, the neck had to be a little bit thicker. Although I don't know the specs for sure, but having owned both, there was no question in my mind that the older one had a slimmer neck profile. I ended up selling my newer model because I really had no use for the relief adjuster and because the older one had a much better feel. I would venture a guess that more people are in search for the older models because of this. There's really no need for the relief system because graphite doesn't move. You just adjust the string height to your liking. The only reason that I can come up with that Modulus has the relief adjuster is because Zon basses don't have them, and maybe they feel that having it may swing more people to buying their basses.
 
#32
I paid $2500.00, out the door, for my Q5 w/barts. If I'd had cash money I probably could've gotten it a few hundred cheaper. Who the heck has $2000 + in cash on hand, though.

You can find stuff on ebay for for $600 or $700 cheaper, but when I'm spending $2000+ on a bass, I wanna be able to play the thing first AND have the option of returning it if I'm not totally happy the next day. With Ebay you don't get that luxury. Also, I had in my mind exactly what I wanted. Q5, Bubinga top, Barts w/ preamp. I watched Ebay for a long time and never did see the exact bass I wanted ever come up for auction. Once again, with that much money involved, I was not willing to seattle for just anything. It had to be exactly what I wanted.

YMMV.
 
#33
I just paid 1300 for a '96 quantum 4. They seem to be going for less than that on ebay and such, but this one was mechanically perfect, had a nice top, and i had a chance to play it in person extensively ahead of time, so it was worth it to me.
 

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