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Modulus Mob
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Lol yea I would have a luthier do it. Or practice on another couple of necks first.
I've done it to a non moddy before. I took 2000 grit sand paper and gently started rubbing in circles, evenly. Slowly moving up to long fast strokes, spanning the whole neck, basically just masturbate the neck for a few seconds, lol. Constant speed and pressure to keep the work even. 2000 grit is fine enough to not really leave scratch marks, and it won't take much off at a time, so there room to work with, if you don't like the initial results. You could also start with dinner grit to be extra safe.
Hope this helps!
I've done it to a non moddy before. I took 2000 grit sand paper and gently started rubbing in circles, evenly. Slowly moving up to long fast strokes, spanning the whole neck, basically just masturbate the neck for a few seconds, lol. Constant speed and pressure to keep the work even. 2000 grit is fine enough to not really leave scratch marks, and it won't take much off at a time, so there room to work with, if you don't like the initial results. You could also start with dinner grit to be extra safe.
Hope this helps!
you want me to do what with my neck???
heheh... i did take a scotch brite pad and steel wool to the heel of the neck to do a little test run.
yeah, the finish did get smoother but the scratches look scary.
will pick up some 2000 grit on my next trip to the hardware store and give it a go.
figure if i do muck it up, it's going to a luthier that can do a proper satin finish.
shoot, might as well have the neck stripped and tinted candy apple red!!!
Yea scotch Brite pads are far too course. You want something at least as fine as 2000 grit sand paper (if it's not course enough, maybe 1500). I bet you will like the results you get with it. Steel wool can work but you really want the finest stuff that you can find. 0000 is recommended I think. I'm sure if you're careful, you'll do a good job.you want me to do what with my neck???
heheh... i did take a scotch brite pad and steel wool to the heel of the neck to do a little test run.
yeah, the finish did get smoother but the scratches look scary.
will pick up some 2000 grit on my next trip to the hardware store and give it a go.
figure if i do muck it up, it's going to a luthier that can do a proper satin finish.
shoot, might as well have the neck stripped and tinted candy apple red!!!
I've used both fine sandpaper and 0000 steel wool. I prefer the steel wool because it follows indentations and curves in the neck better. Does a nice job, but BE SURE to tape over your pickups or take the neck off if you can. I can assure you that picking steel fuzz off of pickups is NO fun and takes FOREVER to get it all!
as a follow up, took a #0000 steel wool pad to the back of my kld neck.
took a pic to show the result.
(um, apparently my neck is haunted. is that an image of a girl???)
if you look at the light reflecting off of the neck, you can see very, very fine lines from the steel wool.
but it did work. the feel on the back of the neck is much sleeker.
mind you, do not blame me if you decide to take a belt sander to your moddy and then go, 'pnutz said it's ok to sand the neck...'. NO! BAD DOGGIE!
anywhoo, here's the video that piqued my interest in the first place:
(they always make it look so easy...)
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as a follow up, took a #0000 steel wool pad to the back of my kld neck.
took a pic to show the result.
(um, apparently my neck is haunted. is that an image of a girl???)
if you look at the light reflecting off of the neck, you can see very, very fine lines from the steel wool.
but it did work. the feel on the back of the neck is much sleeker.
mind you, do not blame me if you decide to take a belt sander to your moddy and then go, 'pnutz said it's ok to sand the neck...'. NO! BAD DOGGIE!
anywhoo, here's the video that piqued my interest in the first place:
(they always make it look so easy...)
Try some 2k grit sand paper now. It'll get rid of the scratches. Promise. Use a fresh sponge to back it. That way the pressure conforms to the shape of the neck much more evenly. Even, circular strokes.
So here is my early or mid 80's prototype Ibanez/Modulus.
Back when graphite necks were becoming a thing, Ibanez decided to test the waters in this new market. They ordered 200 guitar and bass necks from Modulus and crafted a bunch of different instruments out of them with whatever leftover bodies and parts they had lying around. Out of those prototypes, the better instruments were gifted or loaned out to endorsers for feedback. One of the guitars was sent to jazz guitar tapping legend Stanley Jordan and it became one of his main instruments. Some ended up in the hands of employees and many necks lingered in the shop for some time.
For whatever reason Ibanez decided not to pursue that market in the end.
I don't know whether this bass was an artists or an employee's, but it is an absolute tone machine. I have been a fan of Modulus and other graphite instrument manufacturers since. Also of note, the neck has no truss rod. It does not seem to need one and it is still perfectly stable after 3 decades.
If this qualifies me for membership in the mob, I'll gladly take a number. If not, hope you enjoyed the pics. Sorry the top photo is a bit blurry.
Dude that is awesome!
So here is my early or mid 80's prototype Ibanez/Modulus.
Back when graphite necks were becoming a thing, Ibanez decided to test the waters in this new market. They ordered 200 guitar and bass necks from Modulus and crafted a bunch of different instruments out of them with whatever leftover bodies and parts they had lying around. Out of those prototypes, the better instruments were gifted or loaned out to endorsers for feedback. One of the guitars was sent to jazz guitar tapping legend Stanley Jordan and it became one of his main instruments. Some ended up in the hands of employees and many necks lingered in the shop for some time.
For whatever reason Ibanez decided not to pursue that market in the end.
I don't know whether this bass was an artists or an employee's, but it is an absolute tone machine. I have been a fan of Modulus and other graphite instrument manufacturers since. Also of note, the neck has no truss rod. It does not seem to need one and it is still perfectly stable after 3 decades.
If this qualifies me for membership in the mob, I'll gladly take a number. If not, hope you enjoyed the pics. Sorry the top photo is a bit blurry.
So here is my early or mid 80's prototype Ibanez/Modulus.
Back when graphite necks were becoming a thing, Ibanez decided to test the waters in this new market. They ordered 200 guitar and bass necks from Modulus and crafted a bunch of different instruments out of them with whatever leftover bodies and parts they had lying around. Out of those prototypes, the better instruments were gifted or loaned out to endorsers for feedback. One of the guitars was sent to jazz guitar tapping legend Stanley Jordan and it became one of his main instruments. Some ended up in the hands of employees and many necks lingered in the shop for some time.
For whatever reason Ibanez decided not to pursue that market in the end.
I don't know whether this bass was an artists or an employee's, but it is an absolute tone machine. I have been a fan of Modulus and other graphite instrument manufacturers since. Also of note, the neck has no truss rod. It does not seem to need one and it is still perfectly stable after 3 decades.
If this qualifies me for membership in the mob, I'll gladly take a number. If not, hope you enjoyed the pics. Sorry the top photo is a bit blurry.
I think it qualifies. PM me and I'll get you a number.
That thing is sweet man. Could you snap a shot of the back of the neck for us?
So here is my early or mid 80's prototype Ibanez/Modulus.
Back when graphite necks were becoming a thing, Ibanez decided to test the waters in this new market. They ordered 200 guitar and bass necks from Modulus and crafted a bunch of different instruments out of them with whatever leftover bodies and parts they had lying around. Out of those prototypes, the better instruments were gifted or loaned out to endorsers for feedback. One of the guitars was sent to jazz guitar tapping legend Stanley Jordan and it became one of his main instruments. Some ended up in the hands of employees and many necks lingered in the shop for some time.
For whatever reason Ibanez decided not to pursue that market in the end.
I don't know whether this bass was an artists or an employee's, but it is an absolute tone machine. I have been a fan of Modulus and other graphite instrument manufacturers since. Also of note, the neck has no truss rod. It does not seem to need one and it is still perfectly stable after 3 decades.
If this qualifies me for membership in the mob, I'll gladly take a number. If not, hope you enjoyed the pics. Sorry the top photo is a bit blurry.
It's just plain black like a Steinberger neck. No weave or any of the carbon fiber patterns on more modern modulus necks. Nothing to see.
I had one of those Roadstars (in white, even!) back in the 80's and talked to Modulus about those necks. Cool to see how it would have turned out!
It does need black tuners, though (IMHO, of course)...
It does need black tuners, though (IMHO, of course)...
So here is my early or mid 80's prototype Ibanez/Modulus.
Back when graphite necks were becoming a thing, Ibanez decided to test the waters in this new market. They ordered 200 guitar and bass necks from Modulus and crafted a bunch of different instruments out of them with whatever leftover bodies and parts they had lying around. Out of those prototypes, the better instruments were gifted or loaned out to endorsers for feedback. One of the guitars was sent to jazz guitar tapping legend Stanley Jordan and it became one of his main instruments. Some ended up in the hands of employees and many necks lingered in the shop for some time.
For whatever reason Ibanez decided not to pursue that market in the end.
I don't know whether this bass was an artists or an employee's, but it is an absolute tone machine. I have been a fan of Modulus and other graphite instrument manufacturers since. Also of note, the neck has no truss rod. It does not seem to need one and it is still perfectly stable after 3 decades.
If this qualifies me for membership in the mob, I'll gladly take a number. If not, hope you enjoyed the pics. Sorry the top photo is a bit blurry.
As soon as it arrives I will post it...You know the rules- No pics, no bass
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