Modulus Mob

[JES]

It's sad when we have to realize our limitations. I got rid of my 6'er for that same reason, although one day I will try again.

If it's any consolation, I started on 4, spent a few years in the 90s with a 5 that didn't agree with me, and then went back to 4. Last winter I played a Modulus q5w with 19mm spacing and it instantly clicked. Not having a cool $4000 I didn't pick up that bass, but I got a cheap MTD Kingston to work on my playing and am loving it.

 

[MattLplaysBass]

somebody tell me what sienna finish actually is? I see the term all the time but I don't know what it actually means.

It's the color of your bass... they also made a burst

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[Ballin'bass]

So sienna is a really just a color? Then they stained it red or is sienna just a type of red? Or is sienna supposed to be a type of hue? Cause I looked up sienna finished cabinetry on Google and it looked more brown than anything...

 

[JFMusic]

It is indeed a color - with elements of yellow, brown, and red (depending on if it is raw or burnt).

 

[Bipslapper]

My Sienna

Me Likey alot

 

[Ballin'bass]

It is indeed a color - with elements of yellow, brown, and red (depending on if it is raw or burnt).

Well thank you sir, that makes plenty of sense now. It's amazing how Google yielded basically no answers to that question. But that's why I got you guys here on TB!

 

[Ballin'bass]

My Sienna
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Me Likey alot

Dude sweet. It's totally the q5 version of my vj4. I've always loved the quantum body shape. Just so badass!

 

[Bipslapper]

Dude sweet. It's totally the q5 version of my vj4. I've always loved the quantum body shape. Just so badass!

Thanks Man,
Here is a pic from the store right before I bought in new in 2004.

 

[BassOliverB]

My lovely new vj4 w/upgrades. Totally my baby, will never give it up. I believe the body wood is alder? Can anybody tell me by looking at the back if I'm correct?

Block inlays? I've never seen that before on a Modulus...!

 

[Ballin'bass]

Thanks Man,
Here is a pic from the store right before I bought in new in 2004.
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Dude that is too sexy. Ugh. You gave me gas.

 

[Ballin'bass]

Block inlays? I've never seen that before on a Modulus...!

Believe it or not.... inlay stickers... Bet. They look pretty damn convincing!

 

[enjoi1018]

So reading about the neoprene strap has me thinkin'.... I have used a Levy's one for years, and it is absolutely my most comfy strap. It doesn't quite get short enough, but that's another story.

When I got my Mod I changed over to my hard leather Levy's strap which is not as comfy, but feels more stable. Is there anyway that using a super soft strap can take away from the sound of a bass is there?

The strings have to vibrate relative to the bass, and if the strap was made of soft spaghetti noodles, there's got to be string energy escaping through the strap, as the bass vibrates as well. With a hard strap, I can feel what note I'm playing in my chest and stomach. Not so with the Neoprene. Any chance this translates into different perceived tone?

Early morning thoughts

 

[iriegnome]

no. the strap in no way can affect the actual bass tone or sound. It can affect how you play though, which would in turn affect the bass, but there is nothing directly connected from the strap and bass as for tone or sound.

 

[enjoi1018]

Interesting. I like feeling the notes Thanks!

 

[sleepy_monkey]

Comfy straps are awesome....nice and wide and feel great. However, now I use an awesome David Gilmour -ish strap that I ordered from
http://www.jeridesigns.com

Top notch strap and some awesome designs.

 

[iriegnome]

I have 3 4" wide leather straps I use on a regular basis. Cream, Brown and Black. The Cream strap I bought in 1982 from Music Emporium in California (I think they are now Musician's Friend). The Brown one I bought in 1995 for $20 from a Horse saddle maker in Florida. The Black one I bought in 2002 from a Horse saddle maker in Rose, WI for $30.. My Brown strap is just now 20 years in getting broken in and super comfy. Also super cool colors from years of sweat, sun and playing.

 

[valipe]

My baby since 1991 ... after all these years touring, recording and teaching still fabulous and fantastic bass.

 

[iriegnome]

ok kids. I have an opening in my family and it needs a new to me bass.. I really want a Q4 or Q5 fretless.. no scratch that. MUST HAVE..

 

[Ballin'bass]

Woah, that might be rare. Idk how many fretless originals I've seen. But good luck with that!

 

[BassOliverB]

@iriegnome, There's a couple of fretless Q5's on the eBay now