Modulus Mob

[Inertialsky]

Yes sir, this topic came up recently. I had a stripped balance knob on my 2004 Q5 and Modulus told me to go through All Parts (a couple years ago) and it is perfect. I even bought another one as a back up. It was a perfect match for me, I presume it would be the same for you.

Thanks for the info, In my haste I ordered these volume\balance knobs instead of the ones with rounded edges. I guess they will match the EQ knobs a little better.

 

[kyleivanblake]

They are an experienced tech manufacturing team who are the authority on manufacturing those necks.

There is a real reason why those necks are a pain in the ass to make, and if there was an easy solution the company would have adopted that practice a generation ago.

 

[BruceWane]

Haven't ever seen one of these - Alvarez Acoustic w/Modulus Neck

A perfect christmas gift for that hard-to-shop for Modulus collector...........

 

[Inertialsky]

That acoustic is pretty cool. I've never seen one before.

Can anyone help me with the factory center points for the control knobs for the q5?

 

[JFMusic]

Your stacked mids knob (second from the right) appears to be lined up properly. If no one else beats me to it, I can take a photo of mine in their center positions when I get home this afternoon.

 

[JFMusic]

Sorry for the delay - here's mine in their center detent positions:

Note in the second photo that the screws align when the pickup blend knob is at it's center detent position and the volume knob is full on.

Hope this helps!

 

[sleepy_monkey]

JF, if you ever decide to sell that bass....contact me first, please.

 

[iriegnome]

that is one beautiful bass

 

[Bob_Ross]

the screws align when the pickup blend knob is at it's center detent position and the volume knob is full on.

That is either incredibly clever, or incredibly anal!

 

[enjoi1018]

I rearranged my knobs so that the set screw is what I used for position. All the the EQ set screws face my eyes dead on when flat, and the balance screw points directly sideways at the pickups when centered, so I can always tell where I'm at, at a quick glance, even when my ears adjust. My volume pot is always on full, and the set screw points straight up the bass towards the headstock.

This matches my knobs on my SR505 as well, so I never have to think. I'll get a pic.

 

[JFMusic]

Sleepy, if I had a dollar for every time I heard that...

enjoi, your arrangement makes a lot of sense. I may have to switch mine up now...

 

[enjoi1018]

Pic coming in a few of the knob setup. Also, the makings of what might be my coolest Christmas yet....

JF, looks like those EMGs have been doing their part... bet they could use a paid, long-term vacation

 

[sleepy_monkey]

I pulled out the Modulus today and wiped some dust off the case.....::gasp::

Plays great. It plays so different from any other bass I have or have had.

Travis, details on Christmas? Also, send me your PayPal...I am just going to start sending you $$ until you ship me the 5er. ;-)

 

[Inertialsky]

Note in the second photo that the screws align when the pickup blend knob is at it's center detent position and the volume knob is full on.

Hope this helps!

Perfect.. Thank you for taking time to write this.

 

[Bipslapper]

JF, if you ever decide to sell that bass....contact me first, please.

Funny, I've heard that phrase before....

But seriously, I would love to play that bass too.

 

[sleepy_monkey]

BIP, I'm talking to you too!!!

 

[JFMusic]

Funny, I've heard that phrase before....

But seriously, I would love to play that bass too.

Pete, you can definitely take her for a spin - we live so close it's criminal that we haven't swapped instruments by now (I really want to try out that 25th anniversary semi-hollow).

 

[Inertialsky]

Another 6'er on GC used. I wonder how fast we can make this one disappear...

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[MattLplaysBass]

Uh oh iriegnome, time to bust out the credit card

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Pretty, but that's a lot of $$&

 

[sleepy_monkey]

Schools rocking the VJ4 at Christmas Jam