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Modulus Mob
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Actually I think I'm about to nab that FB4 w/ the LP in the Classifieds.
I can't wait to see yours mang. I know you've been waiting long and hard, just like I had to!
Actually I think I'm about to nab that FB4 w/ the LP in the Classifieds.
I can't wait to see yours mang. I know you've been waiting long and hard, just like I had to!
i know but it gonna be worth it! let me know how the lp works out? still kinda fancy that in mine?
So I traded my Fretless Q4 for a fretted Flea with Barts. I am much more happy with the sound out of the Flea. Heres some pics:
Anyone know if you can buy a pearl white pick guard for one of these?
Thanks!
Anyone know if you can buy a pearl white pick guard for one of these?
Thanks!
Very nice!
Always liked that color combo...
IIRC, Modulus replacement guards have to be pretty much custom made, as they don't make them (replacements, anyway) themselves in the shop.
I think it's been discussed in this thread, but if not I know it has before on the forum so a search might give more definitive answers?
Always liked that color combo...
IIRC, Modulus replacement guards have to be pretty much custom made, as they don't make them (replacements, anyway) themselves in the shop.
I think it's been discussed in this thread, but if not I know it has before on the forum so a search might give more definitive answers?
that thing has GOT to sound like the voice of God through that Aggy setup... *jealous*
lol it does seem to command attention when I play it. The guitards always end begging me to turn it down haha.
My Modulus GVJ 2001 with Fender Custom 60's pickups and Fender bridge
in action:
How's the Modulus sound with some Fender pickups in them? Beautiful bass by the way!!
Thanks man!
It sounds more like an old Fender, Dimarzio Ultras was to hi-fi sounding for me, check videos in my youtube profile
It sounds more like an old Fender, Dimarzio Ultras was to hi-fi sounding for me, check videos in my youtube profile
sweet gvj man! love those! my fb4 is in the country and they checking now hopefully it be here monday!
then to start looking for an ashdown, aggie or gk rig for it woo! gas pains going away slightly
then to start looking for an ashdown, aggie or gk rig for it woo! gas pains going away slightly
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=546KjKMB9kw&NR=1
hey guys is that a flea bass that appears in this vid? i think so my mates are telling me otherwise?
hey guys is that a flea bass that appears in this vid? i think so my mates are telling me otherwise?
To you guys with Quantums w/chechen boards:
I know the chechen is supposed to sound warmer than the phenolic board, but other than that is there really much difference in terms of how they sound?
Is it a really big difference?
Are they still easily identiable as Quantums? In other words, do they retain that signature Quantum tone?
Also, what is Chechen like? I'm guessing by pics that it's smooth, very hard, and very dense. Can anyone compare it to other, more well-known, fingerboard woods?
It seems as though Q's with chechen boards go for more $$. What's your estimate of the average price for a Q5 w/chechen board (used)?
Thanks!
I know the chechen is supposed to sound warmer than the phenolic board, but other than that is there really much difference in terms of how they sound?
Is it a really big difference?
Are they still easily identiable as Quantums? In other words, do they retain that signature Quantum tone?
Also, what is Chechen like? I'm guessing by pics that it's smooth, very hard, and very dense. Can anyone compare it to other, more well-known, fingerboard woods?
It seems as though Q's with chechen boards go for more $$. What's your estimate of the average price for a Q5 w/chechen board (used)?
Thanks!
im guessing around 1200? i think these days they go for less secondhand than the fleas? and it would depend on wot pup/pre setup u have?
im guessing of wot ive seen in the uk? ive seen them go for £1400 in uk secondhand
im guessing of wot ive seen in the uk? ive seen them go for £1400 in uk secondhand
To be honest, and I'm on my second one now, live you're not going to tell a huge difference.
For me, I play 99% of the time with an IEM setup, and that's where you can hear the difference. It's definitely smoother across the board, and you can play with more attack and it's not as harsh. It still responds very similar to the phenolic board, but it is noticeable, if you're enough of a player to distinguish between tonewoods, pickups, etc.. which I know you are!
I've yet to play a Modulus that is "sterile", or whatever you wanna call it, but this definitely takes some of the "edge" off, and warms it up noticeably.
My favorite Q5 was one that recently just switched hands on here again, and had a chechen/alder body, and then a chechen fretboard. Very punchy and warm. Especially with some DR Hi-Beams on it, which I've now put on my custom Q5 and I'm much happier with those than the DR Lo Rider Nickels that came stock with it.
So, yeah it's definitely having one, or worth giving it a try. I'd really like to get that bass back someday, whoever bought it!
I think they string up with D'Addario Nickels or Stainlesses.
For my FB's, I LOVED me some DR Lo Rider Steels!
I think they string up with D'Addario Nickels or Stainlesses.
For my FB's, I LOVED me some DR Lo Rider Steels!
cool cheers for the tip
cannot wait !
