The Blackknife on the last page was the first time I'd ever seen spalted maple and inspired me to choose spalted maple when I ordered my Q5.
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Modulus Mob
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The Blackknife on the last page was the first time I'd ever seen spalted maple and inspired me to choose spalted maple when I ordered my Q5.
Yeah, it is really smart. It takes me back to when guitar catalogues were the key to sales and brands put a lot of effort into getting them looking good and premium. I used to love flicking through the old Ibanez catalogues, they really knew how to present their stuff. This Modulus catalogue, albeit smaller in scale, shares the same sort of attractive design. The photography is great, that little flash of light on the edge of the gloss finished basses really sets them off and the colours are really well presented.
Just put my 1995 Q5 Sweet Spot up for sale in the classifieds.
For Sale - 1995 Modulus Sweet Spot Q5: Mint and Collectible
For Sale - 1995 Modulus Sweet Spot Q5: Mint and Collectible
Yep. I paid too much for it ($3,500 which was list price back then) and I am trying not to lose too much money. It's listed for less than I paid for it as it is. Scarcity affects value as well, and the combination of age, condition, the spectacular top and the other features make this a rare one. If you don't care about those things, there is no reason to pay that much for this bass. If those things matter to someone, maybe they will pay for them. If not, I am quite happy to keep it.
Yeah, that is crazy. The pickup placement means it is not for me but there is no doubting that is a rather special SS model.
Wanna see something cool? Can try to scan it too.
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That gear will still turn heads today. I consider the 1990's to be the golden age of bass innovation.
Agreed. That’s what I hear. The bass doesn’t bark like a Stingray...it sounds more like a 2 pickup Q5 on steroids.
I love my EMG Q5 because it doesn't sound like a Stingray. It sounds like a Modulus.
I have four MM Stingrays (and a '78 Maple P) if I want that tone. But I can see why
one would want the flexibility.
Oh yeah! NBD! 1992 M92. Thanks to all the FB friends to dial in what model it is. Really great condition. Going to have fretwork done on Monday to get it to 100%
Anyone got one of the older non truss rod wide neck quantum 5's they want to part with?
Hi all. I'm looking for a Modulus Genesis 5 (Michael Tobias collab).
Fretted, in good overall condition and preferably with Jazz Bass style pickups.
I know that they're quite rare these days, but please let me know if anyone is selling one or if maybe you know of someone who has it up for sale. Feel free to PM me as well.
Thank you very much in advance!
Fretted, in good overall condition and preferably with Jazz Bass style pickups.
I know that they're quite rare these days, but please let me know if anyone is selling one or if maybe you know of someone who has it up for sale. Feel free to PM me as well.
Thank you very much in advance!
I've got this exact bass, right down to the pickups. I've played it for almost 20 years. Love it. I hope you are able to find one. Thing is built like a tank. I've only had to have the neck adjusted once in all that time.
Aaron
Pretty sure saw couple of jj versions come up on ebay or reverb not too long ago. They might have got snatched pretty quick. Search completed listings + auto search + patience are key.
