Modulus Mob

[Ballin'bass]

Yea I've basically been hearing that the only way to even try getting them is through planet bass. Which evidentally, they will be carrying them with the modulus snowflake logo in the hologram. At around $250 apiece, it's a big chunk to spend on a set for a quantum. I really want them though. I'll probably cave in and do it eventually.

 

[JES]

Okay, so now it's months later, and thanks to everyone's advice, I have the Bassstar neck on a new body and the old body safely tucked away in a closet (no idea what to do with it at the moment).

Pic is below; full story is here:http://www.talkbass.com/threads/nbd-–-modulus-g-l-mf-luthierie-content.1178884/

In experimenting, I did put the Modulus neck on the body of my 1980 Precision fretless. It sounded good with the passive Nordstrand precision pickup, but sounds amazing with the G&L. To my ears, anyway.

Thanks for the replies. Upon reflection, I'm thinking of taking everyone's advice and just getting a whole new body. I'll get the colour I want, a cutaway to hit the top frets more easily (not that I do that very much) and even drop in new pickups and everything. I'm thinking Alder for a sort of standard P-bass on 'roids tone that can go from super aggressive rock to dub.

So: does anyone have experience with the Modulus necks and:

a) a traditional passive alnico P-bass pickup or
b) G&L's MFD designs? (either P or soapbar)

I'm thinking I'll go passive since I use effects so much often. The bassstar sounds great with modulation and overdrive but the EMGs don't seem to play well with any kind of envelope filtering.

 

[Inertialsky]

I thought I had seen every Modulus finish. And then this pops up on ebay. Not sure if the owner is on here but HOLY SMOKES the carbon top is amazing!! I didn't know they made these.....

 

[carsbybigd]

Most likely a custom , just s carbon laminate bonded on top of the body , nice though .

 

[Bipslapper]

I thought I had seen every Modulus finish. And then this pops up on ebay. Not sure if the owner is on here but HOLY SMOKES the carbon top is amazing!! I didn't know they made these.....

Agreed! If I was a metal bassist, this puppy would be a must have.

 

[iriegnome]

I think Phil Lesh had a headless full body Modulus 6 string KLD. One of One if I am not mistaken

 

[Bassman8416]

hey Modulus mob..I am looking for a Q5 with a Chechen fingerboard. Have funds ready to buy....thank you.

 

[JFMusic]

I think Phil Lesh had a headless full body Modulus 6 string KLD. One of One if I am not mistaken

He does, though its much different than the Quantum currently on the 'Bay. Both are damn cool IMO.

 

[iriegnome]

I think there were a lot of custom changes for Phil's basses over the years

 

[MattLplaysBass]

hey Modulus mob..I am looking for a Q5 with a Chechen fingerboard. Have funds ready to buy....thank you.

Did you see the one on the 'bay? Not mine, not a bad price.

Modulus Quantum 5 5 String Electric Bass Beautiful Quilted Finish 889406053496 | eBay

 

[Bassman8416]

Did you see the one on the 'bay? Not mine, not a bad price.

Modulus Quantum 5 5 String Electric Bass Beautiful Quilted Finish 889406053496 | eBay

Yeah I saw that, I am waiting for a reply on some questions I have about it...looks like there is a chunk missing form the headstock as well. I guess that can be filled and repaired?

 

[MattLplaysBass]

I've seen some done with epoxy, but I have no firsthand experience with it. Good luck with the search!

Yeah I saw that, I am waiting for a reply on some questions I have about it...looks like there is a chunk missing form the headstock as well. I guess that can be filled and repaired?

 

[Bassman8416]

I've seen some done with epoxy, but I have no firsthand experience with it. Good luck with the search!

The seller has not answered my questions about neck, fretware etc..... yet, in the meantime he has raised the price....not cool.

 

[MattLplaysBass]

Uh oh- maybe he saw my post. At least there's a "best offer", but I agree- answering questions promptly is good customer service.

The seller has not answered my questions about neck, fretware etc..... yet, in the meantime he has raised the price....not cool.

 

[iriegnome]

Offer $800 on it. Seller would probably answer then

 

[carsbybigd]

That would be an easy fix , that case is beat to poopie though .

 

[iriegnome]

that is one beat case for sure.. Looks exactly like the case I bought for mine that looks exactly like it.

 

[carsbybigd]

That would be an easy fix , that case is beat to poopie though .

I didn't write "poopie" but something else !

 

[iriegnome]

I believe the word you are looking for is poopie pants

 

[carsbybigd]

Shhhhhhhhh it