They do look totally badass, much more attractive than straplocks that sit proud of the body. But A) if you lose your strap with the straplocks on it, or if your straplocks break, well, you're SOL; and B) yes, be very chicken: I had mine installed by one of the most respected pros in NYC and he still wound up drilling slightly off-center/out-of-round, and cracking some of the finish!
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Modulus Mob
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They do look totally badass, much more attractive than straplocks that sit proud of the body. But A) if you lose your strap with the straplocks on it, or if your straplocks break, well, you're SOL; and B) yes, be very chicken: I had mine installed by one of the most respected pros in NYC and he still wound up drilling slightly off-center/out-of-round, and cracking some of the finish!
I took the grolsch washers off and put black equivalents from the hardware store on. They work great
Walker & Williams XSL Extra Long Deep Barrel Black Strap Locks
For Thick Straps. On all regular players. Love 'em.
Don't even have to look or feel around. They slip right in.
With the exception of Ernie Balls on the SBMM
and oem buttons left on the vintage instruments.
For Thick Straps. On all regular players. Love 'em.
Don't even have to look or feel around. They slip right in.
With the exception of Ernie Balls on the SBMM
and oem buttons left on the vintage instruments.
so practice report:
The modulus is a joy to play. I have quickly gotten used to the tighter string spacing and longer scale length than my other basses.
its a bit heavy, trying to figure out how to cut down on some weight. The black knobs I got as replacements are very heavy. does anyone make a lightweight knob? also the brass bridge added weight, but I think it makes the bass sound better so that will stay
this bass BOOMS. It took me a while to get the tone to an acceptable level using my bandleaders ancient kickback hartke amp with a bunch of terribly scractchy and non functional pots. I may have to start bringing my rig to rehersal, but all in all super excited to be a modulus player. The bass is probably way above my skill set now butttt a dreams a dream!
thanks for listening
The modulus is a joy to play. I have quickly gotten used to the tighter string spacing and longer scale length than my other basses.
its a bit heavy, trying to figure out how to cut down on some weight. The black knobs I got as replacements are very heavy. does anyone make a lightweight knob? also the brass bridge added weight, but I think it makes the bass sound better so that will stay
this bass BOOMS. It took me a while to get the tone to an acceptable level using my bandleaders ancient kickback hartke amp with a bunch of terribly scractchy and non functional pots. I may have to start bringing my rig to rehersal, but all in all super excited to be a modulus player. The bass is probably way above my skill set now butttt a dreams a dream!
thanks for listening
Well if you want to go down the weight saving rabbit hole...
- the aluminum bridge is about 6oz lighter
- the gotoh resolite tuners are about 5oz lighter (hipshot ultralites are slightly heavier)
- you could get hipshot “o ring”, aluminum “sadowsky” knobs or the plastic slide on omes like on a Lakland (or the aguilar amps) to save a few more ounces...
- you could run the preamp at 9v to save the weight of a second battery
- get a better/wider strap. I use the sadowsky neoprene ones on all my basses, very happy with them.
- the aluminum bridge is about 6oz lighter
- the gotoh resolite tuners are about 5oz lighter (hipshot ultralites are slightly heavier)
- you could get hipshot “o ring”, aluminum “sadowsky” knobs or the plastic slide on omes like on a Lakland (or the aguilar amps) to save a few more ounces...
- you could run the preamp at 9v to save the weight of a second battery
- get a better/wider strap. I use the sadowsky neoprene ones on all my basses, very happy with them.
As said Fred
, lightweight tuners for sure. On paper it's 5 or 6 ounces, but since you're taking that weight off the very end of the neck the leverage will make it feel like you took off a pound or more.
GeoffGould
Commercial User
I strongly recommend you don't go down to one 9V battery. This is something that actually affects the sound.
It’s like trying to save weight in a car- we can take out some of the seats to save some lbs
Honestly probably wont do anything bass sounds plays and feels great. Will probably get a better strap. Im a big guy so ill deal w it lol
hey guys, a few were interested in hearing how the q5 sounded with the chromes on it. heres a rough recording from rehersal the other night, you can get a kind of feel from it
Finally got my Q6 back together. Replaced the EMG system with some Bart quad coils and an OBP-3. Also added a tone knob. Replaced the khaler bridge with a hipshot. Love it!
I am a terrible TB’er (and group member)- just realized I never posted pics of my new to me Q5 (that I’ve had for about 6 weeks). 2004 Q5, right around 9lbs, bart pickups and pre (with a p/p active/passive and mid freq). Might get it stained at some point, but no rush...
To stain such an exquisite piece would be a great shame! That is one if the most beautiful Modulus basses I have ever seen.
Thanks. Yeah, we’ll see. I’d have Pat Wilkins do,it, so it’d be nice if I decide to do it. I believe he used to do their finish work before.
GeoffGould
Commercial User
I'm not aware of Pat doing any MG finishes. Certainly there could have been some after '95. For maximum effect, you'd have to totally remove the clear finish first.
