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Modulus Mob

#10,001
Stranger Danger said:
If you’re super picky, then you’re probably not the person who needs a chipped bass. I’d keep looking if I were you.
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The problem is, I'm also super impatient, and have little self control.

I see something shiny, and I got to have it now. Or in this case, something Bass-y.

But in all honesty, my main concern is about damaging or negatively altering the feel of an instrument. I always take super good care of my basses (haven't put a mark in any of my basses in years, and I've flown with them and played them on stage many times), but a couple marks on an instrument isn't a deal breaker for me. My current Modulus I got used with quite a few dings (including a neck chip of a much smaller scale). I just don't want to strip it, and then have it come "unwoven", or splinter, or any other numerous doomsday scenarios.

I'm super hesitant to attempt repairs on my own unless I asked around and get a feel for the process.

It would feel like a massive waste of money and basses for me to go out and drop a couple thousand on a bass just to break it to "fix" something.
 
#10,002
Also, for those of you more 6-string and Pre-Truss inclined than myself, found this interesting bass while searching for Modulus' near to me:

Modulus Graphite Quantum 6 String Bass | eBay
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Seems rather unique to me. A couple things I haven't seen before, or often, in my poking around. Looks rather early...
 
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#10,003
BadWithNames said:
The problem is, I'm also super impatient, and have little self control.

I see something shiny, and I got to have it now. Or in this case, something Bass-y.

But in all honesty, my main concern is about damaging or negatively altering the feel of an instrument. I always take super good care of my basses (haven't put a mark in any of my basses in years, and I've flown with them and played them on stage many times), but a couple marks on an instrument isn't a deal breaker for me. My current Modulus I got used with quite a few dings (including a neck chip of a much smaller scale). I just don't want to strip it, and then have it come "unwoven", or splinter, or any other numerous doomsday scenarios.

I'm super hesitant to attempt repairs on my own unless I asked around and get a feel for the process.

It would feel like a massive waste of money and basses for me to go out and drop a couple thousand on a bass just to break it to "fix" something.
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"Couple thousand on a bass" is what you give for a Mod with no issues. "Mojo" may be one thing
on a vintage or a beater, but not on a 2k investment.

As part of my convo with the aforementioned @GeoffGould don't believe he'd object to this pm quote:
"If you take off the clear coat on the neck, it will not damage the neck. You may need to sand
and clean it well to keep graphite dust from rubbing off on your hand". "it will eventually (or quickly)
stop 'shedding' as soon as it's cleaned. You could oil the neck if you like, it won't hurt it."
 
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bassmike2010 said:
"Couple thousand on a bass" is what you give for a Mod with no issues. "Mojo" may be one thing
on a vintage or a beater, but not on a 2k investment.
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That's a good point. I only spent $1,800 on my Quantum 4 in fantastic condition back in 2017. And that was a local sale that I was able to see and hold first.

Just seems like the prices of Modulus basses has gone up quite a bit since then. Now they are all starting at around $3,000 and are "on sale" or "marked down" to $2,500...

Where are those Modulus basses starting at $1,800? Or less?

...Doesn't help that the chipped bass was made in my birth year... Possibly even birth month by rough serial number estimate... And has the pickup configuration that I'm looking for at the moment.
 
#10,006
BadWithNames said:
Guess the odds of me pulling the trigger on it are low enough now that it doesn't hurt to send more eyes its way.

1999 Modulus Quantum 4 Walnut Top "StingRay" Pickup OHSC | Vincent's Gear | Reverb
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Token "Five string" quote not withstanding, bet it has an awesome tone- 4 string Slap Monster.
IF it's what you're in the market for. AND you trust your eyes (no return proviso). Never gamble
what you can't afford to lose, but sure looks like a fun spanker. I'd be torn too.

Edit. Drop the extra change and get that Deadhead 6-er.
That has GOT to be an incredible instrument. Damn this
Plandemic...
 
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BadWithNames said:
Where are those Modulus basses starting at $1,800? Or less?
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Being sold now for $2500. No, I'm not kidding about that. My Q5 and FB4 were both bought under $2k and were sold at or near the $2500 mark. The market and the excellent condition of the basses dictated at the time of the sale that they had appreciated in value.
 
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#10,010
carsonchilders said:
Guys I used some sand paper and removed some finish off the back of my bass neck like I do every wooden bass I own. Guys, you ain't experienced this neck until you've felt the insane speed of a graphite neck without gloss. LAAAAAAWD. It rules.
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Which is probably part of the reason why they are using a satin finish on the new instruments. Gould also uses a satin finish and it is amazing!

carsonchilders said:
Has modulus ever done a J bass plus hum bucker, sort of like a Lakland 55-94?
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Yes, on the Flea Bass/Funk Unlimited line.
 
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#10,015
Got this about a month ago, a 30.5" pre-TBX Modulus NT from--I think--1982. it's a total GAS-killer. Pretty much my perfect bass. I sold my TBX 5 to pay for it and don't regret a thing. I thought it lacked just a little bottom end, but I got some TI Jazz short scale strings, my first time using them, and those are a revelation in themselves. This bass is just so easy to play. Playing it reminds me of writing with an exceptionally high quality pen. But anyway ... thought I'd share with group!
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carsonchilders said:
Guys I used some sand paper and removed some finish off the back of my bass neck like I do every wooden bass I own. Guys, you ain't experienced this neck until you've felt the insane speed of a graphite neck without gloss. LAAAAAAWD. It rules.
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I know what you mean. My SKC Bogart Blackstone has a satin finish on it's graphite neck. It is so smooth and fast and doesn't get sticky over time whilst playing. I like gloss too, though.

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Green Knight said:
Got this about a month ago, a 30.5" pre-TBX Modulus NT from--I think--1982. it's a total GAS-killer. Pretty much my perfect bass. I sold my TBX 5 to pay for it and don't regret a thing. I thought it lacked just a little bottom end, but I got some TI Jazz short scale strings, my first time using them, and those are a revelation in themselves. This bass is just so easy to play. Playing it reminds me of writing with an exceptionally high quality pen. But anyway ... thought I'd share with group!
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Wow - that looks incredible! A little Alembic DNA in the bridge and tailpiece. What a great instrument from an innovative time in the bass world. Two questions:
1) What are the electronics?
2) When are you posting videos and/or soundclips?

Congrats on acquiring a singular bass like that!
 

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