Modulus Mob

[BadWithNames]

Found my bass' sibling.... guess I need $3,000....

Modulus Quantum Q6 6 String Electric Bass Guitar | eBay

 

[Angus]

Watching that one...too bad I bought another Q6 on eBay recently (that I still haven't gotten...).

 

[Flaked Beans]

That '09 Q6 on ebay ^ ^ looks pretty similar to my '03 Q6.

 

[MattLplaysBass]

I too have been watching it, but no $$$ (as I also bought a new to me bass). Is it pink over blue?

Also, the seller mentions cracking in the neck finish, but I don't see it in the pictures...

That being said, my Genesis 5 from the great white north cleared customs, so it SHOULD be here this week, although USPS tracking is not the best. Very excited to have one again.

 

[BadWithNames]

I too have been watching it, but no $$$ (as I also bought a new to me bass). Is it pink over blue?

Also, the seller mentions cracking in the neck finish, but I don't see it in the pictures...

That being said, my Genesis 5 from the great white north cleared customs, so it SHOULD be here this week, although USPS tracking is not the best. Very excited to have one again.

Don't know what the finish is called, but looks just like the one I have. Love the finish on mine. Doesnt sound like a color I'd like, but it's a really nice finish.

Are Genisis basses like the middle ground of Graphite and wood necks? Or is it just more of a style/look thing?

 

[MattLplaysBass]

Don't know what the finish is called, but looks just like the one I have. Love the finish on mine. Doesnt sound like a color I'd like, but it's a really nice finish.

Are Genisis basses like the middle ground of Graphite and wood necks? Or is it just more of a style/look thing?

From the genesis manual

"Genesis guitar and bass necks incorporate a composite spine reaching from the tip of the headstock to deep inside the body. Wrapped with a solid piece of lightweight, resonant tone wood, the Genesis neck combines the best elements of carbon fiber and wood. All string tension is held by the composite central structure to eliminate warping and twisting. Because the carbon fiber is handling the stress of the strings, we’re able to use soft woods like red cedar, alder and soma to add warmth and character to the crisp attack characteristics of the composite spine. It’s the right neck for players looking for organic, woody sound with the added brilliance of composites. " FYI, they do have truss rods/relief systems.

But the basses themselves are more "modern jazz" like than Quantums are. I had one before and have regretted getting rid of it since I droppeed it off at the shipper

 

[Buffalo ill]

Anyone interested in a FU4? I haven't been playing much the last few months, and might just take a break for a few more months/years/decades. It may appear on the classifieds soon.


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[BadWithNames]

Anyone interested in a FU4? I haven't been playing much the last few months, and might just take a break for a few more months/years/decades. It may appear on the classifieds soon.


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I've been looking for one for a while. Too bad I've got no money...

I'm not a massive fan of sparkle finishes, but that green color is awesome. Looks amazing. What're the electronics?

How much are you looking for for it? I might be able to convince someone to finance it for me if it's the right price...

 

[Angus]

Out for delivery.

It's a doozy. A crazy find.

 

[MattLplaysBass]

Out for delivery.

It's a doozy. A crazy find.

I'll believe it when i see it

And this should be the official "out for delivery" song

 

[lefty1979]

Well, I'm in. Here's my new (to me) Modulus: It's a 1989 Modulus Quantum SPX 5 that has been "slightly" modified. It started life with 2 Jazz bass pickups, and at some point they were replaced with 2 soap bars. At some point those were removed, the pickup cavity was expanded to the current bathtub cavity, and the current pickup was installed, a Bartolini deep tone dual coil in the sweet spot. The electronics are a 3 band Bartolini NTMB preamp. Also at some point the bass was sent to Martin Sims in England, who installed green LED side markers in the fingerboard. I'm still getting acquainted with it, but so far I dig it. It sounds great, and the neck feels fantastic. The shape is flatter than I expected, which I like. It's very close to the last 5 string I had so that should help the transition. It almost feels asymmetrical, but I don't think I've heard of Modulus making asymmetrical necks. The action is crazy low, this thing almost plays itself. I'll put a set of D'Addario XL's on it this evening, and I've got a couple gigs this weekend where I can give it a good tryout.

 

[BadWithNames]

Well, I'm in. Here's my new (to me) Modulus: It's a 1989 Modulus Quantum SPX 5 that has been "slightly" modified. It started life with 2 Jazz bass pickups, and at some point they were replaced with 2 soap bars. At some point those were removed, the pickup cavity was expanded to the current bathtub cavity, and the current pickup was installed, a Bartolini deep tone dual coil in the sweet spot. The electronics are a 3 band Bartolini NTMB preamp. Also at some point the bass was sent to Martin Sims in England, who installed green LED side markers in the fingerboard. I'm still getting acquainted with it, but so far I dig it. It sounds great, and the neck feels fantastic. The shape is flatter than I expected, which I like. It's very close to the last 5 string I had so that should help the transition. It almost feels asymmetrical, but I don't think I've heard of Modulus making asymmetrical necks. The action is crazy low, this thing almost plays itself. I'll put a set of D'Addario XL's on it this evening, and I've got a couple gigs this weekend where I can give it a good tryout.

With that pickguard, that's a really unique and cool looking bass. Looks awesome!

Eventhough I play right handed, I kinda want to try that...

 

[Bob_Ross]

It's a 1989 Modulus Quantum SPX 5 that has been "slightly" modified. ...[snip]... It almost feels asymmetrical, but I don't think I've heard of Modulus making asymmetrical necks.

The original TBX necks (circa ~1992-ish) were asymmetrical; iirc their neck profile was designed by Michael Tobias. The late 80s SPX necks were symmetrical.

 

[MattLplaysBass]

So my Genesis 5 is out for delivery.

Typical of USPS tracking, 2 days ago it was clearing customs in San Francisco, nothing until being out for delivery today. Is what it is, I guess.

 

[bassmike2010]

Well, I'm in. Here's my new (to me) Modulus: It's a 1989 Modulus Quantum SPX 5 that has been "slightly" modified. It started life with 2 Jazz bass pickups, and at some point they were replaced with 2 soap bars. At some point those were removed, the pickup cavity was expanded to the current bathtub cavity, and the current pickup was installed, a Bartolini deep tone dual coil in the sweet spot. The electronics are a 3 band Bartolini NTMB preamp. Also at some point the bass was sent to Martin Sims in England, who installed green LED side markers in the fingerboard. I'm still getting acquainted with it, but so far I dig it. It sounds great, and the neck feels fantastic. The shape is flatter than I expected, which I like. It's very close to the last 5 string I had so that should help the transition. It almost feels asymmetrical, but I don't think I've heard of Modulus making asymmetrical necks. The action is crazy low, this thing almost plays itself. I'll put a set of D'Addario XL's on it this evening, and I've got a couple gigs this weekend where I can give it a good tryout.

OMG simply gorgeous. Love the deep cut. How's that Bart sound?
Wish I could afford to have mine sent to Simms.

 

[MattLplaysBass]

Oh boy- it arrived.

First and foremost, the top on this bass is unbelievable- really. I am bown away by it. Pictures don't do it justice.

I've been wanting one of these (again) for awhile now, so I'd ordered a few parts when I bought the bass.

Before:


After:


Also, here's some closeups- a few of the top with no strings, and one of the base of the neck with the graphite layer under the truss rod cover.


Really happy to have one of these basses again. Will replace the knobs and probably get new electronics, and figure out a case, but overall I'm pleased.

Also something to note- the USA Hipshot tumers are SUPER smooth, and totally blow away the (albeit 16 year old) gotohs... very nice.

 

[lefty1979]

OMG simply gorgeous. Love the deep cut. How's that Bart sound?
Wish I could afford to have mine sent to Simms.

It sounds good. Really good. Nice and deep, but burpy and growly if you dig in just right. You can get a much wider range of tones than you'd expect from a single pickup bass. It pretty much sounds like a Modulus, honestly. I've been listening to a lot of other Modulus players while I was waiting for it (Oteil, Mike Gordon, Dave Schools, etc.), and after playing it for a little bit I definitely hear the common thread, even though the body woods and electronics are different from their instruments. I did have to tweak it though. The low end was too thunderous. It just didn't blend, like the low notes (say, F# down to B) sounded like a completely different bass than the rest of the notes. I checked the pickup height and it was completely level and pretty close to the strings. I lowered the bass side a good bit and it became much more consistent sounding.

The Sims LEDs are a nice touch. I wouldn't have had them installed myself, but now that I've got them they're pretty useful. They're not super bright, lightshow LED's, just bright enough for you to see the side markers. I'm interested to see how they look on stage this weekend.

 

[JFMusic]

So, is anyone headed to NAMM this morning? If so, be a hero and post some photos of the first new Modulus design in a decade...

 

[JFMusic]

Modulus Graphite, LLC, a boutique American made bass guitar manufacturer, is introducing the Funk Unlimited RevOLite. The RevOLite, designed by Master Builder Joe Perman, weighs in at approximately 6.5 lbs. This revolutionary process utilizes an advanced carbon fiber reinforced construction to increase the structural rigidity of the neck and body, while maintaining the signature tone that has defined Modulus for nearly four decades.

The advantages of playing the lightweight RevOLite bass:

• Number of strings: 4
• Scale Length: 34”-22 Frets
• Body: Carbon Fiber Reinforced Alder, Ash, or Basswood
• Top: Figured Tops Available Upon Request
• Neck: New Carbon fiber RevOLite Shell
• Fretboard: Phenolic
• Pickup: Lane Poor Legacy MM Pickup
• Preamp: Aguilar OBP-1 (active treble & bass)
• Bridge: Hipshot B-Style
• Tuners: Gotoh GB350 Tuning Keys, 1:20 Ratio
• Weight: Approx. 6 lbs. 8 oz.
• Starting at $4,599.00 USD

At the 2017 Summer NAMM Show, Modulus Graphite, LLC will debut their first creations of Funk Unlimited RevOLite and Funk Persuasion RevOLite basses. They will also be showcasing new Funk Unlimited and Quantum Basses.

 

[MTBassMania]

So I was googling what is the best adhesive to use when bonding aluminum to CF, and every engineering forum I look in says that aluminum and CF will cause a galvanic reaction, causing the aluminum to rust and the bond to fail. The aluminum has to be wrapped in something (fiber glass is usually recommended), to keep the two materials from coming into contact.

Oyyy.... I think I might just sell her, or trade for a Spector 6. Wonderful bass and I hate to let it go, but its looking like it is going to cost me too much to mod, or something could wrong and ruin it for good.