It's ugly, and it has been through a lot, but I love it!
Fender body, used to be a standard MIM jazz, but now the body is the only thing original. Hipshot bridge, Bartolinis, Schaller machines, and it is back to standard wiring after many various setups (including series hardwired to the jack, and aguilar). The neck is a prototype Genesis neck made of Bloodwood, with a Granidillo fingerboard. We made a few odd balls; this one, one of Jarrah, one of Madrone, and I think we did some obscenely soft wood like cedar, but don't quote me on that. Cedar, alder, and maple had all been used in the MT5, but not the GVJ. In the end, I think most of the Genesis necks ended up being made of maple. I think the Genesis concept made really killer guitar necks, and I think the market is unfortunate not to have many of them floating around, but I usually didn't like the basses. This was a lucky score on my part. I bugged the CEO for years, and finally he sold it to me. The finish was barely worked, just cleaned up at the neck pocket. Never been an issue, IMO. The really ugly headstock sanding is because I used the Hipshot ultralites that were originally mounted there for my prototype, and I got a deal while working at Hamer for the Schallers. But the Schallers require a smaller bore, and while achieving that was simple, Hamer didn't have the same paint that Modulus did, and that means no UV inhibitors.
Anywho, I absolutely love this bass! Partly for the uniqueness, mostly because it sounds and plays great.
Aside from that the first post has something to the effect of 'PM me for your number' to join the club.
Beautiful basses!
