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Modulus Mob
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How do those 2x12s handle the low B? I have the Genz Uber 2 410 and it sounds good...but it is heavvvvvvvy.
A little delayed post, but I went to Summer NAMM and stopped by the Modulus booth.
It was there that I played a brand new Modulus Q5. After many years of admiring these basses from afar my expectations were considerably high.
I can say that this bass was, without any doubt, the finest instrument I have ever played. Every single note on the fretboard would sing and project perfectly. The low B was absolutely insane. The extra weight didn't bother me at all (my bass is about 7.5lbs). It was effortless to play and sounded amazing with any of the available pickup configurations. The 17mm spacing was a dream. I've played some seriously expensive instruments going store to store over the years but this instrument just blew me away like I've never experienced before! If you saw any NAMM booth photos this was a Q5 with some kind of wood top and no paint job. Wooden knobs. Lane poor pickups.
The crew from Modulus were also very kind and encouraged me to check out as many basses as I wanted. The Epifani Piccolo 999 and 2x12 they had also made for an incredible demo rig.
I was able to talk a bit to the Modulus guys about Mike Gordon's bass and some other quick topics about the NAMM show. It was a great experience all in all.
In a weird way I was kind of hoping that I wouldn't like the bass. That was to protect me from having to immediately start saving the money it would take. I know now that saving money for this instrument is going to be a necessity now that I've played one!
The next best thing I played that day was a Skjold chambered 6 string that was almost as impressive as the Modulus.
Didn't realize but my friend was taking a quick video at the time. Here it is!
It was there that I played a brand new Modulus Q5. After many years of admiring these basses from afar my expectations were considerably high.
I can say that this bass was, without any doubt, the finest instrument I have ever played. Every single note on the fretboard would sing and project perfectly. The low B was absolutely insane. The extra weight didn't bother me at all (my bass is about 7.5lbs). It was effortless to play and sounded amazing with any of the available pickup configurations. The 17mm spacing was a dream. I've played some seriously expensive instruments going store to store over the years but this instrument just blew me away like I've never experienced before! If you saw any NAMM booth photos this was a Q5 with some kind of wood top and no paint job. Wooden knobs. Lane poor pickups.
The crew from Modulus were also very kind and encouraged me to check out as many basses as I wanted. The Epifani Piccolo 999 and 2x12 they had also made for an incredible demo rig.
I was able to talk a bit to the Modulus guys about Mike Gordon's bass and some other quick topics about the NAMM show. It was a great experience all in all.
In a weird way I was kind of hoping that I wouldn't like the bass. That was to protect me from having to immediately start saving the money it would take. I know now that saving money for this instrument is going to be a necessity now that I've played one!
The next best thing I played that day was a Skjold chambered 6 string that was almost as impressive as the Modulus.
Didn't realize but my friend was taking a quick video at the time. Here it is!
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The Genz has no problem with the low B string. This cab is about 43 lbs., not too shabby.
What happened to USA -> Europe shipping rates?!? I had a Fender Jazz shipped in '09 for sth. around $100 (can't remember exactly) and now I just checked UPS/FedEx rates and they are easily in the $5XX region? Sorry to bother you Buffalo ill I should have checked the rates first - there's no way I can afford shipping like that
I think they recently changed how they charge by size. I sold a case to another modulus mobster, and shipping was about the same price as the case. Finally I cut up the box, and basically taped cardboard to the case, in order to get the rate down.
The way I understood it is that it's either chambered with carbon fiber supports, or is a carbon fiber frame with a thin sheet of wood covering it. I think the chambered idea is more likely.
Dang... good deal here. Blackstone Q5 for less than $1600 shipped with a case....
Modulus Quantum Q5 Electric Bass Guitar 889406053496 | eBay
Modulus Quantum Q5 Electric Bass Guitar 889406053496 | eBay
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My last "good deal " needed a little work to bring it up to snuff. Seller was not forthcoming with certain details. Just make sure and do your due diligence.
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Well someone grabbed it, so hopefully it's a good one. Was this close to pulling the trigger myself, but I have too many basses already...
When I see one that low and a tiny description and no returns it is just a red flag that something is wrong.
I have not seen a "Good Deal" on a Modulus that didn't need a little work to make it playable.
my m92 with a lane poor for 300 bucks was a good deal
wow! $300!
Well I exchanged my $900 Markbass setup for my 99 Q5.
If anybody is curious about Phil Lesh's headless Modulus you can see it in action in this 1989 video of "Touch of Grey."
Grateful Dead Prep RFK Box Set With Lithe 'Touch of Grey' Video
Grateful Dead Prep RFK Box Set With Lithe 'Touch of Grey' Video
Hey fellas, selling my Modulus VJ 4 string, thought I'd reach out here first to see if anyone is interested. PM me if so.
Let me know when you want to sell that sienna q5
