Thanks man. I agree. At first I was like a pink bass, no. But really does look good. With the pearl pickguard it works well. I was really surprised. And it is super light. I weights 8lbs on the dot.
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Modulus Mob
- Thread starter rockstarbassist
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Thanks man. I agree. At first I was like a pink bass, no. But really does look good. With the pearl pickguard it works well. I was really surprised. And it is super light. I weights 8lbs on the dot.
What the heck are you doing to it? I have three satin black finished basses, all done by Pat Wilkins who used to supply Modulus with their finishing materials, so I have the same finish theoretically as you do, same materials at least. None of my satin black basses (including my Flea) have gotten scuffed, shiny or show wear spots. It's one of the reasons I like the black satin finish, and also why I use matte black pickguards, it will take much more abuse than a black gloss finish without showing every little micro scratch.
Also, Pat said do not use any kind of guitar polish to "clean" a satin finish. If you have to clean it because of build up, use a lightly dampened paper towel to wipe it down and then lightly buff dry with a soft terry or micro-fiber cloth. Never use too much pressure or you will create sheen.
Personally, I just use a very soft micro-fiber cloth that Just Strings makes. It absorbs dirt, oils, sweat and grime almost instantly and can be tossed into the washing machine. Just make sure to hang dry if you use fabric softeners in the dryer.
Um, no.
Uhm, I have just been playing on it, lol.
I thought that this is very natural with matte finishes. I haven't used any polish at all. I once tried to use a little bit of soap, just a tiny little on a damp cloth, and I tried to see if it went off... It didn't.
Can you post a picture of your FU4 again? I remember the picture you posted a while back, but can you take a new one, so I can see how it looks today compared to a few months ago?
Someone from your club should check in with Jaquo. He seems to know that Modulus are still in business.
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/modulus-still-business-968185/index49.html#post14852024
And no, I'm not being sarcastic.
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/modulus-still-business-968185/index49.html#post14852024
And no, I'm not being sarcastic.
Remember the joke about the bass player who keeps calling up Buddy Rich's wife...?
I have the chance to buy the onboard electronics of a Status Energy for 70 euros. Do you think the price is right? Are they any good? I've yet to decide if i want to put it in an outboard box or on a pj fretless.
Ok, thanks anyways. However I tried to look back in the part 3 of the mob, and the picture didn't exist...
Edit: Wait, I found it on page 2 in this mob
My bass is matte, which I don't believe yours is? I am just going through the normal phase of a matte bass
I don't know what you were looking at, but here's the one I have posted before. It is a satin finish (aka matte).
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And just for proof of that none of my other satin finishes have issues:
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Apologies for the sojourn away from our normal programming with other brands fellow mobsters.
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And just for proof of that none of my other satin finishes have issues:
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Apologies for the sojourn away from our normal programming with other brands fellow mobsters.
No problem. I don't like black basses normally but those are awesome!! How much to get that done, by who, and how much?!!
Thank you.
As I mentioned before, Pat Wilkins of Wilkins Guitars. Price depends on if you ship a stripped down body or not, you have to pay the shipping both ways, but it's around $300 or so for a stripped body.
I've had him do other non-satin finishes as well and he always does great work. Gloss costs a little more do to the extra steps/coats involved, but not much. Best bet is to contact him via the site or call and talk to him, he's a great guy and will work with you to get the finish you want. He even created a custom color for me on a bass I had, it was a hematite color with very specific requirements.
I should add he is the one who also refinished my Modulus neck from gloss to satin, and IMHO, it is better than the satin neck I had on my VJ I got direct from Modulus.
As I mentioned before, Pat Wilkins of Wilkins Guitars. Price depends on if you ship a stripped down body or not, you have to pay the shipping both ways, but it's around $300 or so for a stripped body.
I've had him do other non-satin finishes as well and he always does great work. Gloss costs a little more do to the extra steps/coats involved, but not much. Best bet is to contact him via the site or call and talk to him, he's a great guy and will work with you to get the finish you want. He even created a custom color for me on a bass I had, it was a hematite color with very specific requirements.
I should add he is the one who also refinished my Modulus neck from gloss to satin, and IMHO, it is better than the satin neck I had on my VJ I got direct from Modulus.
- Aug 21, 2003
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I started typing four times and every-time I started to I went back and deleted.
The only thing I'm going to say.
I think you guys should give the Jaquo comments a rest. Anyone looking to dig up his comments from a previous should look inside themselves first on why they are doing. To me it speaks volumes about that person.
Also Jaquo knows more about what is going on in the industry the %99.x of the folks on TB. He is a stand up guy as well as my friend. On a final note think beyond a black and white linear concept of what his comment was. If you cannot then you cannot.
As a said before we should appreciate Modulus for what they have supplied the bass playing community, instead of this public bash.
- Aug 21, 2003
- 11,587
- 18,600
- Disclosures
- A-Designs Mike Lull GK Tsunami Cables GHS Strings RMI Basswitch Nordstrand Pickups Darkglass
No you didn't Angus, I agree...I have no issue with You.
You where just the last thread post on him. However if look at what I wrote some of it correlates.
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Basswave, kat's look for negative bs to stir up about nothing on tb. Any body on tb can talk trash all day long but if they pay attention to what I've said, they will see that I haven't been wrong yet.
Most kat's on tb can't respectfully disagree so they do what they do best, talk trash while most hiding behind screen names.
Let's leave this as a Modulus bass thread please. Not a who is right, who is wrong, yes they are out of business, no they aren't.
Ok...rock on.
Ok...rock on.
