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#3,643
Another +1 for snatching up that $500 Q5 ...but if you have a local luthier or guitar technician who's familiar with Modulus instruments, maybe have him/her do the initial set-up. That way if there are any problems with that neck you won't get in too deep money-wise before dicovering what you have.
 
#3,644
Bring a set o Allen wrenches and screw drivers and maybe a new set of strings and do a 15 minute setup on the instrument. If the neck is too bowed to play comfortably, your only recourse is to ship it to a graphite neck specialist and have them fix it for around $400, more or less, plus shipping. It's probably fine, to be honest, but there is a risk. If its really beat up, if there's electronic problems, if you have to buy a case, or if it has tuner/bridge issues, you could possibly get upside down on the bass, but it's not likely.
Post some pics hen you get it.
 
#3,645
I just finished a refurb of my 1990 Q6. I put in a set of SGD ND3 pickups along with an ACG EQ01. To get everything squared away, I also shimmed the neck a bit to be able to get the action as low and smooth as I've always wanted it to be. It's been a great bass that I've had in one configuration or another for 15 years, but now it's finally playing like I always hoped it would. I haven't had a chance to really crank it up yet, but the SGD pickups really seem to take the EMG clanky edge off and yet they are still very present and quick sounding. I can't wait to bring it to a gig, but all of a sudden I've got a week off.

I'll take some pictures and post them. The only thing left to do is find some knobs. I had the original ACG knobs stored away somewhere, but it's been a good number of years since I've used the preamp, so whether they'll be easily found or not is an open question.
 
#3,647
Possibly due to to some of the recent purchases in this thread, I'm thinking seriously about expanding my Modulus arsenal. I'm currently eyeing the VJ4 on eBay (burst finish / tort pick guard) - to me it looks like a pretty good deal. It's nice and clean (especially for a 2001) without any major flaws. Has anyone owned a similar one? Do you think this is a good deal? Would you pass on this one? If so, why? I just want some input from the Mob before making a potentially terrible (read: great) decision.

PS Thanks for the GAS, Pete ;)
 
#3,654
A quick setup and I got it in decent shape, so I am now the proud owner of a Q5! :D

Took a few pics...
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Looks like someone scratched an 'L' into the front & back, and they really scratched up the finish between the pickup and bridge:

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There's some more photos here: https://imgur.com/a/tFEgI

The tuners are pretty worn, so I will have to replace those soon - any recommendations?

All in all not too bad for the money, pretty happy with it. A little work and it'll be a great bass!
 
#3,656
Wow, congrats!

But seriously what did they do between the bridge and pickup and that giant W? Maybe someone's kid was playing with a screwdriver :D

Again congrats, it's got some mojo, but if it's good to go functionally, you could have it refinished for under $300 and still come out way ahead.
 

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