Modulus Mob

[drewphishesp]

Looks like an 03-09 I'd say

 

[Stranger Danger]

Looks like an 03-09 I'd say

They didnt have a functional scale. I hope its not a fatty. I can't do heavy basses anymore.

 

[fivestringdan]

They didnt have a functional scale. I hope its not a fatty. I can't do heavy basses anymore.

The neck is hollow. So there's that.

 

[Chuck M]

They didnt have a functional scale. I hope its not a fatty. I can't do heavy basses anymore.

My Quantum 6 weighs 10 pounds, 4.5 ounces and is easy for me (76 years old and 150 pounds) to handle. It is an amazing bass to play.

My G.Gould ggi6 weighs exactly 2 pounds less than the Modulus. Geoff must have filled my bass with helium!

 

[loveandbass]

It will be heavy that I can say.

like drew said I would go with 03-09

 

[drewphishesp]

I'd say between 10-11.5 lbs mines right at 10.8

 

[tleebassist11]

Just sharing this with you all. Got an awesome new Modulus!!!
NBD-MOdulus Revolite 4 String

 

[Stranger Danger]

My Quantum 6 weighs 10 pounds, 4.5 ounces and is easy for me (76 years old and 150 pounds) to handle. It is an amazing bass to play.

My G.Gould ggi6 weighs exactly 2 pounds less than the Modulus. Geoff must have filled my bass with helium!

That’s awesome! Unfortunately I have two spots on my spine that will eventually require surgery. Heavy basses, especially those that don’t balance well cause me a lot of pain. Hopefully this one will work for me

 

[Chuck M]

That’s awesome! Unfortunately I have two spots on my spine that will eventually require surgery. Heavy basses, especially those that don’t balance well cause me a lot of pain. Hopefully this one will work for me

My bass balances perfectly. You should be good. Sorry about your back problems.

 

[drewphishesp]

Yea mine balances perfectly as well I think you'll be fine

 

[elgecko]

I've owned them before but was without one for some time. This one came to me last week. It will stay!

These photos are from a previous ad" TRADED - Modulus Quantum Q6 - 5A Quilt Top - with video!

Anyone want to hazard a guess as to the approximate year of this one? It looks pretty new but I am far from a Modulus expert.

Anyone want to hazard a guess as to the approximate year of this one? It looks pretty new but I am far from a Modulus expert.

I don't see truss rod access and with that logo, I'll guess 93-97?

 

[Chuck M]

I don't see truss rod access and with that logo, I'll guess 93-97?

It definitely does have a truss rod. The basses with truss rods have a neck that goes against the neck PU. The basses without a truss rod have space between the end of the neck and the neck PU. My bass is a 1999 and has a truss rod.

 

[elgecko]

It definitely does have a truss rod. The basses with truss rods have a neck that goes against the neck PU. The basses without a truss rod have space between the end of the neck and the neck PU. My bass is a 1999 and has a truss rod.

Oh wow, I didn't know that.

 

[MattLplaysBass]

It definitely does have a truss rod. The basses with truss rods have a neck that goes against the neck PU. The basses without a truss rod have space between the end of the neck and the neck PU. My bass is a 1999 and has a truss rod.

There were some pre-truss rod ones that had the extended neck heel- this one from the classifieds is a ‘97

it’s also currently on reverb

Modulus Quantum Six String Bass, Q6, Nordstrand Big Splits | Austin Bass Player | Reverb

This one has a truss rod but has the shorter neck heel (but I’d bet it’s a replacement neck).

Anyone want to hazard a guess as to the approximate year of this one? It looks pretty new but I am far from a Modulus expert.

I would guess 2000-2003, as it has the newer (2000 and on) logo and the rounder control cavity on the back- mine is an ‘04 and it’s longer than that

this was a ‘00 I owned before (and never should have sold)

 

[bubba-b]

There were some pre-truss rod ones that had the extended neck heel- this one from the classifieds is a ‘97
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it’s also currently on reverb

Modulus Quantum Six String Bass, Q6, Nordstrand Big Splits | Austin Bass Player | Reverb

1997 was the transition year. some had truss/adjustment rods, others did not.

to add to the confusion (hehehe), modulus (post-geoff gould era) did offer replacement necks w/truss rod with the early 90's, shorter neck heel that didn't extend to the neck pickup. i had one a few years ago. i'm assuming the original owner went to modulus with a neck that 'went south' (lifetime warranty) and they replaced it with an exact replacement (shorter neck heel, rounded edges) but with a truss rod.

 

[bassmike2010]

Oh wow, I didn't know that.

Sans truss '94.

 

[Chuck M]

Thanks to all of you who provided additional information. My limited experience with Modulus basses with/without truss rods left me uninformed.

 

[MarTONEbass]

They didnt have a functional scale. I hope its not a fatty. I can't do heavy basses anymore.

If you're concerned about the weight, I put mine on a diet earlier this year. This document shows your potential weight savings with a hardware change:

Modulus Hardware Chart

And please, NOT ALL MODULUS BASSES START OFF AS BOAT ANCHORS!
It seems like folks here expect that. I do not agree with that assessment.

 

[MattLplaysBass]

Dang- i posted pics, but I was outshone by a spreadsheet

and I agree- I have owned 3 q5’s and all were under 10lbs, 2 closer to 9lbs.

Q6’s on the other hand...

 

[fivestringdan]

Out of curiosity, I never weight my instruments unless I'm selling here on talkbass..lol my Q6 is 9.7lbs. I did change the bridge to a hipshot aluminum.