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Modulus Mob
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MNAirHead said:
Totally true. It depends on how many are out there used. You really never see more than five or six on ebay at a time, so low volume drives up the price.
PMagers said:
Me personally I'd consider spending about 1500-1700 on that. I love my funk 4. Best bass I've ever had and will never sell. Totally just me but I would spend the extra few months to save up and buy new. I love a warranty and Tony at Planet Bass can get you a really good deal on a new model usually at a price close to what people are asking for a used model. Great dude and highly recommended. Just ordered a stealth VJ yesterday as a matter of fact
Is that true of the entire structure, or just of the outside layer? I really haven't researched the construction methodologies of any of these companies too extensively, but I know for a lot of other carbon fiber products the visible pattern -- be it a small weave, large weave, unidirectional fiber orientation, or a Thousand Ladies Dancing -- is a cosmetic layer that has little if any impact on performance...and that underneath this top layer the CF is layed up in whatever method makes the most sense to yield the desired result regardless of what it may look like.
Just wondering (especially) if the KLD on a Modulus neck is thru&thru, or just the outermost layer?
Roscoe East said:
I would contact Modulus direct. They've actually gotten a TON better at costumer service and they would probably really enjoy nerding out on the process
Just ordered a stealth VJ yesterday as a matter of fact
Kind of like this?
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Kinetic Shadow said:
Lol your initial pic is pushed me over the edge to get one...is that pickguard matte or shiny?
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Originally Posted by Angus
Status and Zon use carbon fiber weave, Modulus uses pressed carbon matrix (more similar to brake rotors!).
Is that true of the entire structure, or just of the outside layer? I really haven't researched the construction methodologies of any of these companies too extensively, but I know for a lot of other carbon fiber products the visible pattern -- be it a small weave, large weave, unidirectional fiber orientation, or a Thousand Ladies Dancing -- is a cosmetic layer that has little if any impact on performance...and that underneath this top layer the CF is layed up in whatever method makes the most sense to yield the desired result regardless of what it may look like.
Just wondering (especially) if the KLD on a Modulus neck is thru&thru, or just the outermost layer?
I know from experience that the construction of the Modulus and Zons necks are very similar. There is a pretty well thought out internal method for laying up the pre-impregnated carbon fiber with the outer layer being mainly cosmetic. I believe that Status is also very similar, in fact I believe that while the Modulus patent was still active Status aquired rights to use the technology.
-Todd
Originally Posted by Angus
Status and Zon use carbon fiber weave, Modulus uses pressed carbon matrix (more similar to brake rotors!).
Is that true of the entire structure, or just of the outside layer? I really haven't researched the construction methodologies of any of these companies too extensively, but I know for a lot of other carbon fiber products the visible pattern -- be it a small weave, large weave, unidirectional fiber orientation, or a Thousand Ladies Dancing -- is a cosmetic layer that has little if any impact on performance...and that underneath this top layer the CF is layed up in whatever method makes the most sense to yield the desired result regardless of what it may look like.
Just wondering (especially) if the KLD on a Modulus neck is thru&thru, or just the outermost layer?
I know from experience that the construction of the Modulus and Zons necks are very similar. There is a pretty well thought out internal method for laying up the pre-impregnated carbon fiber with the outer layer being mainly cosmetic. I believe that Status is also very similar, in fact I believe that while the Modulus patent was still active Status aquired rights to use the technology.
-Todd
Modulus made the Zon necks and were the same construction. The outside layer is more cosmetic and the orientation of the fibers on the inside are oriented in such a way to provide strength and stability. There are quite a few Modulus necks with a weave outer layer as well as the chopped KLD and even random fibers.
Er, I hope you aren't talking about currently, because that wouldn't be true.
Modulus necks are not of the same construction as Zon and Status necks.
Angus,
Both DONK and I worked at Modulus for many years, and have built the necks including ones that went to Zon. Unless Modulus or Zon have completely re-engineered their graphite necks recently, the are still very similar construction. The one that's appears to be drasticly different is Moses, which I believe is a completely different design.
BTW, I'm hoping to recieve my new "Graphite Guitar Systems" bass next Saturday...Yay, will post a NBD when I do get it.
-Todd
Both DONK and I worked at Modulus for many years, and have built the necks including ones that went to Zon. Unless Modulus or Zon have completely re-engineered their graphite necks recently, the are still very similar construction. The one that's appears to be drasticly different is Moses, which I believe is a completely different design.
BTW, I'm hoping to recieve my new "Graphite Guitar Systems" bass next Saturday...Yay, will post a NBD when I do get it.
-Todd
I'd love to see the GGS when it comes. I wish he has a site as I've considered seeing how much a custom would be since I can't afford a cust Mod any time soon but prefer the Modulus neck.
Define what you mean by construction- do you mean in terms of materials, structure, or both?
dustinfennessey said:Me personally I'd consider spending about 1500-1700 on that. I love my funk 4. Best bass I've ever had and will never sell. Totally just me but I would spend the extra few months to save up and buy new. I love a warranty and Tony at Planet Bass can get you a really good deal on a new model usually at a price close to what people are asking for a used model. Great dude and highly recommended. Just ordered a stealth VJ yesterday as a matter of fact
Thanks for the input -
PMagers said:
Anytime man...just got my brand new vj4 yesterday....freaking gorgeous and easy to play
RedLeg
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got my VJ in the shop right now getting a batterybox installed. the delano single coils and the ACG EQ-02 are a total match. i get her back in a few days!
By the by, I would like my old mob # back if that is possible!
By the by, I would like my old mob # back if that is possible!
RedLeg said:
Funny, mine is in the shop as well, getting a chip in the neck finish repaired. Also put Delano pickups on it, but paired it with a J-Retro Deluxe, so no need for a battery box.
After a long stint away from a Quantum, I am back in the game!
It'll be my first experience with an EMG-loaded Q5. The others I had were Barts.
It'll be my first experience with an EMG-loaded Q5. The others I had were Barts.
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