Modulus Mob

[Bob_Ross]

Isn't that an aftermarket bridge?

My 1988 Quantum-6 SPX came stock with that same Kahler bridge:

 

[GeoffGould]

My 1988 Quantum-6 SPX came stock with that same Kahler bridge:

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This might be a Quantum 6SP. How wide is the 24th fret?

 

[carsonchilders]

I got a chance to play my Q5 for my church’s broadcast setup this morning. It was just bright enough in the mix. Music starts about a minute in:

 

[Bob_Ross]

This might be a Quantum 6SP. How wide is the 24th fret?

It's down at my rehearsal studio so I can't measure it right now...but @GeoffGould , you and I went through this extensively over the phone when I was getting ready to order that bass in '88, and I still have a copy of the original order receipt which specifies "SPX". Ironically, it's a super-narrow string spacing compared to almost any contemporary 6-string bass, but at the time I remember you told me that was the widest bolt-on neck Modulus offered. If I'm not mistaken you simply used a Quantum-5 SPX neck with a 6-string nut and an extra tuner hole drilled.

[edit: Serial # is 880673 if that tells you anything.]

 

[fivestringdan]

Isn't that an aftermarket bridge? I see those from time to time on bases and I can tell just by looking at them whether or not they are installed correctly.

I had one on my 90 Q6 and Peavey TL-6. The bridge on the Peavey was sunk in the body and the modulus was surface mount. I switched out the one on my Q6 to a hipshot and kept the bridge in my Peavey. It seems to work better on the TL-6 mortised into the body. I don't know if it would on a modulus but the reason I switched it was I couldn't get the action to my liking.

 

[mikeguyfriend]

Recorded this fun little ditty on my Modulus Q5!
Desperado Solo Bass Arrangement

 

[JMarkD]

Isn't that an aftermarket bridge? I see those from time to time on bases and I can tell just by looking at them whether or not they are installed correctly.

Don't think it's aftermarket. My old Q6 has the same bridge.

 

[bubba-b]

does anyone off-hand know the fretboard/fingerboard radius of a modulus quantum 5 (1999)?

have some p.t. coming up and would like to knock down the string grooves in my fretless.

also, any suggestions on what grades of sandpaper to start and finish with is appreciated.

thanks!

 

[iriegnome]

10-15 IIRC

 

[Modulus 96]

Well I learned me something about those khaler bridges. But damned if most of them are not squared up properly.

 

[BruceWane]

Well I learned me something about those khaler bridges. But damned if most of them are not squared up properly.

The base plate isn't square, it's not supposed to be "squared up"......... it's designed to be mounted at a bit of an angle relative to the strings.

 

[MattLplaysBass]

 

[Modulus 96]

The base plate isn't square, it's not supposed to be "squared up"......... it's designed to be mounted at a bit of an angle relative to the strings.
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And that's my point.

 

[funkymonk13]

Does anyone here know the allen wrench size for a removing a modulus neck from the body? would be much appreciated.

 

[bassmike2010]

Does anyone here know the allen wrench size for a removing a modulus neck from the body? would be much appreciated.

Whichever one fits.

 

[funkymonk13]

Whichever one fits.

lol. do I buy the metric set then or standard?

 

[bassmike2010]

lol. do I buy the metric set then or standard?

Just pulled out my '94 Q5 and 1/8 in was a good snug fit. German models however May differ.

 

[funkymonk13]

Just pulled out my '94 Q5 and 1/8 in was a good snug fit. German models however May differ.

Thnxs dude!

 

[bassmike2010]

Thnxs dude!

Pleasure. Ford suggests Torx but not on a bass.

 

[GeoffGould]

1/8”