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Modulus Mob

My VJ has the Chechen board. No fret dots either. The cool thing about mine is there are streaks of super light and dark colors through it.
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Wasn't me. just never warmed up to the Vertex. I mean I am big into the ugly basses and guitars, but just don't like the Vertex

A few years ago on TB, I made a typical (by my standards) smart ass comment on the design and look of the bass on a Modulus thread that was discussing the Vertex; I really dislike the look of that model. The next day I got a PM from Joe P. asking why I didn't like the Vertex, what suggestions I had and then he explained his rationale for the concept. (In hindsight now, I think it could have the the company's "Jump the Shark" moment looking back). I was taken to task by Joe in a polite, professional fashion and I replied truthfully to him that I thought the bass looked "cheap" and to me, not up to Modulus' standards, in my view. He returned another message thanking me for my honest feedback and, while I felt slightly embarrassed for my initial wiseass comment, I was impressed that the man behind the scene was that tuned in to the audience. I hope that Joe is behind the resurgence. Now, off to noodle on my Q5 Sienna!
 
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I heard it was Joe P behind the resurgence. Also, did not mean to be flippant about my comment. That's why I said I never warmed up to the design. However, since I have never played one, I cannot comment on it for anything other than looks. I am all for anything that brings Modulus back to our midst!!
 
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Re: 19MM Q5's:

There's 2 fretless ones on the 'bay and Planet Bass has a Buckeye one as well- no idea on the price - it is a little heavier than your weight limit though.

http://planetbass.com/shop/modulus-bass-quantum-5-buckeye/

Speaking of Planet Bass, they have 2 of the "bass boat" sparkle fade finish FU4's and a "Sadowsky '59 Burst" looking VJ4 with 14 serial #'s. The 15's should be coming soon! Looks like JP is doing some good work.
 
Re: 19MM Q5's:

There's 2 fretless ones on the 'bay and Planet Bass has a Buckeye one as well- no idea on the price - it is a little heavier than your weight limit though.

http://planetbass.com/shop/modulus-bass-quantum-5-buckeye/

Speaking of Planet Bass, they have 2 of the "bass boat" sparkle fade finish FU4's and a "Sadowsky '59 Burst" looking VJ4 with 14 serial #'s. The 15's should be coming soon! Looks like JP is doing some good work.
Thank you so much for the info. I actually love that buckeye one but they want $4850 for it. Just too steep for me
 
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