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Modulus Mob

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Id say anything satin (pickups, finishes, etc) are bound to become "glossy" due to finger oils and playing smoothing it to a shine. To avoid bucket rash I think the only thing you can do is get some sort of film or back protector and stick it to the back, or just cover up your belt with a rag.

If you want to buff down shiny areas of a satin finish I would say a real fine scotchbrite pad should do the trick

BassOliverB said:
I might just need a tip here;
My FU is in satin black, you know it's matte, and it gets scratches and marks rather easily. There are some spots where it's getting more shiny, because my hand has been there much.

I am very new to this finish, and I don't really know how to keep preventing it from unnecessary scratches and that, other than that I shouldn't wear something with zippers.

Do you know a tip to make it look clean? I mean Flea for example and his new bass, it doesn't even look that he has any noticeable marks on his bass. Not even at the slap area...

Edit: Ok I am going to change my question:
What is the best way to clean a bass, that has a matt finish?
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sleepy_monkey said:
You just need to keep in mind that the 25th Anniversary is only on loan to you from me....until I pay you for it. :D

JF, I understand. I love Gordos tone, but for my personal taste I love the tone I get with my Q5 (EMGs), Ampeg SVP-CL, Ampeg SVP-1600, Ampeg SVT610-AV. It sounds great and I can dial in the cleanest of clean tones. I am not a grit/dirt/fuzz guy at all so it is the perfect combination for me. I owned 2 of the SVP-CLs and sold them....just had to chance to pick one back up and did. This one isn't leaving. Headroom for days, power for days, thump, clarity....what else do I need? The only thing I need really is the 25th Anniversary Modulus that I loaned BigSlapper.......:hiding:
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This is classic! And Pete, I think I'm finally going to take you up on that offer - many thanks.
 
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Hey Mob - just a heads up - there's a great looking new 'burst quilt FU5 on eBay, auction expires tonight. Clearance ...
 

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ManuelJG said:
Could you guys please help me figure out what kind of preamp I have in my 92' Q6? any ideas?
It sounds awesome, but I have no idea what kind of monster is inside the bass, pickups are EMGs, and it is a 2-band cut/boost type preamp.

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Same as my 91' Q4 .I'm think It's EMG 2 Band preamp

and now I'm planing to change to OBP-3

Anyway, anyone have ever try the DCB from Aguliar yet? i saw a vid that demo and it's sound great
 

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