Have you thought about Novus #1 Plastic Polish? BTW - from what I've read there are two versions, one does have 1-2% silicone by weight and there is also another that is silicone free - just in case you were worried about it
What you use kinetic?
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What you use kinetic?
Actually yes and great for pickguards as well. Just take the strings off first
Works well and doesn't leave a residue. Spray some on a microfiber towel and clean using small circular motions and then immediately buff it off with the dry part of the towel afterwards. This way you can avoid any overspray and getting it on the body, if you're concerned about getting trace amounts of silicone on the finish.
Great for acrylic fishtanks as well
Looking to re-join the Mob! If anyone has a Modulus Q5 they are looking to sell, please PM me.
Does anyone know where to buy a set of Bartolinis for my Q5 ?
Are they standard Barts or Modulus custom ?
Thanks!
Are they standard Barts or Modulus custom ?
Thanks!
edwinhurwitz
Supporting Member
My first stop would be www.bestbassgear.com. Good prices, quick shipping and comprehensive information concerning dimensions, etc.
What's in there now? If EMGs, then these are the ones you want: http://www.bestbassgear.com/bartolini-72m45c-pickups.htm. Double check dimensions to be sure.
Thanks for your answer but I've read in another forum here on TB that the Barts on the Modulus are custom pickups, like Zons and Roscoes.
Yes, currently I have EMGs
Yes, currently I have EMGs
I have bart's in my Bassstar 5 and in my Genesis 5. I love them. My VJ4 has EMG's in it. Very much more sharp an Edgey sounding.. Much different basses with way different woods for each, but very distinctive between the Barts and EMG's
edwinhurwitz
Supporting Member
That doesn't mean that the Barts available from other sources won't sound good. BBG has lots of styles available that will fit. Otherwise, it's not worth your time to post here. Just call Modulus and order the pickups and let us know how it turns out.
I've had Lane Poors, Barts and EMGs in my Moduli. My favs were the LPs but they were noisy. So, I'm going to try some SGD pickups.
I had a chance to try some Lane Poor pickups in my 99 Modulus Q5. It messed with my head. It was soooo clean sounding that I couldn't get used to it. I had Jack Read take them out and put the Barts back in - LOL.
Those Lane Poor are really special pickups if you're looking for crystal clear clarity.
I don't know, I tried several different pickups in my FU4, including a great Delano, but when I found a Lane Poor, I had to jump on it.
Ripped out the OBP-3, which I couldn't stand because of the high frequency noise, popped in a Flexcore pre for two pickups and dropped in the split Lane Poor MM. That's right, single pup with a blend control.
I was looking for crystal clarity, hence why I tried the Delano, but the LP is just another animal, in a good way. Paired with the Mike Pope pre, I finally have the sound I was searching for when I purchased an FU4.
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Ripped out the OBP-3, which I couldn't stand because of the high frequency noise, popped in a Flexcore pre for two pickups and dropped in the split Lane Poor MM. That's right, single pup with a blend control.
I was looking for crystal clarity, hence why I tried the Delano, but the LP is just another animal, in a good way. Paired with the Mike Pope pre, I finally have the sound I was searching for when I purchased an FU4.
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Maybe, all I know is that I could never get the treble past less than halfway without hearing a 10-12k whine and way too much hiss.
I think you may be on the money.
First I thought the problem was with the Baer ML112 cab I was trying out so I returned it. Then I thought it was my GK heads (700RB and 1001RB) so I sold the 1001RB and got a Tone Hammer 500. But the problem seems to happen with different heads and different cabs so that brings the trail back to the bass.
I had been considering a Mike Pope (or Fodera) preamp so this may be the impetus I need to make the change.
Thanks for sharing.
First I thought the problem was with the Baer ML112 cab I was trying out so I returned it. Then I thought it was my GK heads (700RB and 1001RB) so I sold the 1001RB and got a Tone Hammer 500. But the problem seems to happen with different heads and different cabs so that brings the trail back to the bass.
I had been considering a Mike Pope (or Fodera) preamp so this may be the impetus I need to make the change.
Thanks for sharing.
I went through four different pickups on the FU4 and the whine was always there with the OBP-3.
I would highly recommend the Flexcore, it really opened up the bass tonally and also doesn't have the annoying whine, very quiet even with the treble on full boost.
