Modulus Mob

[Black Bart]

I repaired a larger chip with multiple layers of wipe on poly. Not very pretty but it worked.

Wipe on poly, hmmm... that is a thought. Thank you!

Any other suggestions? Not discounting yours, just trying to get a full breadth of what others may have done to repair theirs.

 

[elgecko]

If I had to it over, I'd probably try CA glue.

 

[Nicolay3535]

Dear Mob as shown bellow i own a 2000 modulus Q5, although i almost decided trading it do to the narrow spacing of the strings., I now think i've come to peace with it. It makes finger style smother and faster and the slap just took a bit of time to get used to but i didn't miss a note last night. My question to you all is anyone here tried single coils on the Q5??? I know that the Seymore Duncan NYC's fit with out routing or filling anyone else know of any pups that i can throw in there. Barts are just too dark and well EMG's don't do it for me. I really just want that single coil grind that you get from a good set of j pups or nordy big singles.????

 

[Liam Wald]

Badass! Congrats man.

Really?
There should be some kind of law against sticking comic book cut outs on a bass... especially a Modulus!

 

[Roscoe East]

There should be some kind of law against sticking comic book cut outs on a bass...

^^^This

When I was in college there was a guy I knew who had cut out the Balrog from a Hildebrandt Brothers "Lord Of The Rings" painting and meticulously fit it to the lower bout of his Peavey T-40 bass. Now, that's clearly not quite as egregious a faux pas as bespoiling a Modulus, but still...exactly how pretentious does one have to be before they get their man-card revoked and are forced to live at home with their parents for life?

 

[Baird6869]

I did my first gig with my new to me Q5 Sweetspot yesterday..... I am VERY impressed as was my band.

I played the Modulus through my GK MB Fusion and a 115 Mesa cab (small room). It sounded killer.

I pulled out my Gibson Les Paul 5er for a set and my guitarist asked if I could switch back to the Modulus after 2 songs. It really cut and sounded much better than the Gibson.

I can't believe it took me over 25 years of playing to finally get a Modulus!

 

[dustinfennessey]

^^^This

When I was in college there was a guy I knew who had cut out the Balrog from a Hildebrandt Brothers "Lord Of The Rings" painting and meticulously fit it to the lower bout of his Peavey T-40 bass. Now, that's clearly not quite as egregious a faux pas as bespoiling a Modulus, but still...exactly how pretentious does one have to be before they get their man-card revoked and are forced to live at home with their parents for life?

Why do you care?

 

[rabidwolverine]

If you think putting a comic page on a pickguard of a modulus is bad then you'll really love it after I strip the paint off and repaint it with abstract colors..why because I paid for it and don't plan on selling it and can do whatever I please with it.

 

[dustinfennessey]

If you think putting a comic page on a pickguard of a modulus is bad then you'll really love it after I strip the paint off and repaint it with abstract colors..why because I paid for it and don't plan on selling it and can do whatever I please with it.

Exactly! More power to you brother!

 

[elgecko]

If you think putting a comic page on a pickguard of a modulus is bad then you'll really love it after I strip the paint off and repaint it with abstract colors..why because I paid for it and don't plan on selling it and can do whatever I please with it.

What's confusing me is I thought The Punisher was a "good guy". Why is he punching out Spiderman?

 

[dustinfennessey]

What's confusing me is I thought The Punisher was a "good guy". Why is he punching out Spiderman?

Punisher doesn't give a $%#^! He often would totally go over the top for revenge so he do gooders like spidey would get their panties in a bunch.

 

[rabidwolverine]

What's confusing me is I thought The Punisher was a "good guy". Why is he punching out Spiderman?

Punisher debuted in The amazing spider-man in the 70's as a miss informed ally of the villain The Jackal. This was when spider-man was being blamed for the death of norman osborn. The issue resolves the conflict and he goes on to be used as an anti hero in several other spider-man and daredevil issues before becoming popular. The cut out is a copy of one of the pages off the first issue he appeared in.

 

[Roscoe East]

Why do you care?

Because caring is a more noble option than not caring.

 

[dustinfennessey]

Because caring is a more noble option than not caring.

No.

 

[Roscoe East]

No.

Carrots.

 

[Baird6869]

Here's a real question..... Why do I LOVE my Q5 Sweetspot graphite neck but on the 100th NAMM Stingray I used to own, I absolutely hated the Status graphite neck.

Not tone.... Playability, feel, etc.

Am I nuts? Are Status and Modulus using different composites?

Just curious as I swore off graphite necks after I sold my Stingray, but my Modulus is just killer! I have owned many high end basses, but I can't believe how great Modulus basses play and sound.

Thx.

 

[Angus]

Am I nuts? Are Status and Modulus using different composites?

Status and Zon use carbon fiber weave, Modulus uses pressed carbon matrix (more similar to brake rotors!).

That said, Status and Zon sound nothing alike either.

 

[MNAirHead]

There are a bunch of factors that combine to create the bass...

Setup, Strings, Materials, touch etc...

Don't blame it on just one factor

 

[PMagers]

Hello Mob -

I'm considering buying this bass used: 2008 FB5-JJ, with Barts and 3-band EQ. It's got a few dings, otherwise in nice shape, very fast (but glossy) neck. I don't know a lot about these basses, other than what I've read here and in the 2012 Modulus catalog, which seems to offer just a 2-band EQ for the FU. Was the 3band EQ a custom option in 2008? Any other general comments / experiences / caveats? Estimated value?
Thanks!

 

[JPATA]

Thanks!

I think it is a 1990. Serial starts with the numbers 90. Is that right?

Got it from JPATA. Used to belong to JPBIGGS who I have also traded with before. Both good guys.

The bass is a little roughed up on the body but hard to notice due to the finish.

The neck is pristine. I love it!

If you ever want to sell it, can I have first dibs back?? Haha I really miss that beast. Huge amounts of sellers remorse so you better be enjoying it!!!!