Modulus Mob

[MattLplaysBass]

Well I will say that I prefer having the truss rod (or “relief adjustment system”). While not a Modulus, when I got my Status, it had pretty light strings on it, and when I put on my normal size (DR’s .45-.125), the action was a BIT high. There’s only so much you can do with the bridge, but with several turns of the wrench over a couple of days (and some patience), I got it where I like it. I may never need it again, but it’s nice to know it’s there.

That being said, it’s NOT like a truss rod in a wooden neck. There’s definitely a big “dead spot” where it doesn’t do anything, and I was a bit nervous, but talking with TBers in the Status Register thread (I know, blapshemy!), I got it where I wanted. Compared with my Laklands, where I’m usually good after a 1/4 turn or two... All IMHO, of course...

 

[NDpeppers]

Sadly you say this. I dinged my FU4 just yesterday was wondering myself how to fix or prevent any possible chipping.

i know, i accidentally got a small chip on mine now

 

[ModulusFan]

Funny, I have been thinking about the same lately. Every modulus I have bought has been extremely easy to ding. The flake finishes can even chip and break parts away. Just a hunch, but I suspect that the normal non-flake finishes are applied much thinner as to not have a thick coat of plastic covering the wood.

 

[Bipslapper]

Odd, my 2 Quantums have been amazingly tough when it comes to dings and bumps on the body. Conversely, my Mike Lull bass not so much; the finish coat is amazingly thin.

 

[Bob_Ross]

I remember a Phish show a couple or three years ago where Mike played a bolt on and his TBX, and I couldn't hear a lick of difference in the mix. Even relistening!

I have a pair of Quantum 6-string basses (pictured a few pages back), one a bolt-on SPX and the other a neck-thru TBX, and, while there are enough other things different about them to make this a wholly unfair comparison, fwiw they sound NOTHING alike. Like, drastically different.

 

[enjoi1018]

That's so cool! I just can't wait to get my hands one one eventually. My 34" is pretty darn incredible. Like, I can't really imagine it sounding much better. I've read about the sustain and definition, but what about your two sets them apart?

 

[MattLplaysBass]

I have a pair of Quantum 6-string basses (pictured a few pages back), one a bolt-on SPX and the other a neck-thru TBX, and, while there are enough other things different about them to make this a wholly unfair comparison, fwiw they sound NOTHING alike. Like, drastically different.

I owned that tbx 2 owners ago and I agree- my q5 is similar enough (phenolic ‘board, emg dc and 2 band eq, all my basses have DR strings) to compare, and there is a BIG difference. The tbx had more sparkle and clarity to the notes, they seemed to ring longer and the bass seemed more touch sensitive. Not saying one is better, but they’re not the same.

 

[bubba-b]

saw this pic from namm. very nice. looks like lane poor is finally getting around to making m4-sized pickups instead of only putting out the mm's. any 'mobsters' in anaheim? feel free to post more modulus pron!

 

[loveandbass]

Wish LP would make a drop in with side screws

 

[BadWithNames]

saw this pic from namm. very nice. looks like lane poor is finally getting around to making m4-sized pickups instead of only putting out the mm's. any 'mobsters' in anaheim? feel free to post more modulus pron!

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... I really want that bass...

 

[elgecko]

saw this pic from namm. very nice. looks like lane poor is finally getting around to making m4-sized pickups instead of only putting out the mm's. any 'mobsters' in anaheim? feel free to post more modulus pron!

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I literally live down the street but getting a pass is always a hustle and I didn't bother this year. I went last year but I don't believe Modulus did.

 

[ModulusFan]

Mob question - Anyone use GHS fast fret on their modulus? Debating using it or just putting new strings on for tonight's gig...but don't want to risk discoloring or affecting the phenolic negatively....

 

[bubba-b]

I literally live down the street but getting a pass is always a hustle and I didn't bother this year. I went last year but I don't believe Modulus did.

heheh, don't some attendees 'pay it forward' anymore? when i used to go in the 90's/early 00's, some would leave their badges taped to a lamp post or phone pole near the venue so others can 'visit'. pretty sure that was a no-no but was a kind gesture nonetheless!

 

[carsbybigd]

I believe Modulus hasn’t been in a while , although I have talked to Geoff the past 2 years . They also started making you show your ID with your badge , so using someone else’s gets you tossed and the person whose badge you have gets a nasty letter from NAMM !

 

[Bob_Ross]

Both Modulus and G.Gould have been posting some excellent pics from NAMM on their respective Facebook posts. Looks like a good year for CF basses!

 

[Silent E]

Mob question - Anyone use GHS fast fret on their modulus? Debating using it or just putting new strings on for tonight's gig...but don't want to risk discoloring or affecting the phenolic negatively....

I've used Fast Fret to extend string life on my Q5 for a decade or more with no noticeable effects, but I do have a Cocobolo fret board.

 

[BadWithNames]

Really nice “Quantum”, right?

 

[loveandbass]

Really nice “Quantum”, right?

I’m getting an error when clicking on this

 

[MattLplaysBass]

Guessing this is what you were going for?

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[BadWithNames]

Guessing this is what you were going for?

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Yup. I’m at a Jazz Festivle right now, and tried to send that between groups, and before I had to warmup with my first group. Should have been a screen shot I sent, but I probably hit a wrong button in my rush.