Modulus Mob

[bass12]

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Is it me or does the back of the neck on that bass look flat around 2.5 inches too soon.

 

[GeoffGould]

Is it me or does the back of the neck on that bass look flat around 2.5 inches too soon.

That’s the SPX, which is different from the SPi, which is the the kind of neck joint still used.

 

[Bob_Ross]

Has anyone here ever done a flush-mount (i.e., counter-sunk) Dunlop Strap-Lock on a Modulus TBX neck-thru instrument? I'm curious whether the carbon fiber centerpiece is solid enough at the tail end to allow for such an installation. (@GeoffGould do you recall how much material is there, and whether it could accommodate this sort of modification?)

Thanks,

 

[edwinhurwitz]

Has anyone here ever done a flush-mount (i.e., counter-sunk) Dunlop Strap-Lock on a Modulus TBX neck-thru instrument? I'm curious whether the carbon fiber centerpiece is solid enough at the tail end to allow for such an installation. (@GeoffGould do you recall how much material is there, and whether it could accommodate this sort of modification?)

Thanks,

What about putting it above the carbon fiber center section? I just received a 1993 TBX that has the strap button up there.

 

[GeoffGould]

It’s possible there’s enough material there. Perhaps when you remove the bridge pick up you could go spelunking down there?

Has anyone here ever done a flush-mount (i.e., counter-sunk) Dunlop Strap-Lock on a Modulus TBX neck-thru instrument? I'm curious whether the carbon fiber centerpiece is solid enough at the tail end to allow for such an installation. (@GeoffGould do you recall how much material is there, and whether it could accommodate this sort of modification?)

Thanks,

 

[Bob_Ross]

It’s possible there’s enough material there. Perhaps when you remove the bridge pick up you could go spelunking down there?

Huh... It didn't occur to me I'd be removing the pickups just to install a Straplock! Figured I'd just be widening the hole that the current strap button is screwed into.
I know the necks from ~25 year old Modulus basses are mostly hollow; does the CF structure remain hollow all the way to the tail end? Is the bridge on a TBX screwed down into a hollow chunk of carbon?

Where's that guy with the x-ray machine when you need him?

 

[GeoffGould]

The necks are hollow, but usually some wood is bonded in to screw the bridge into. Closeup picture of bridge area?

 

[GeoffGould]

Although, if it were like my Q6TB, I wouldn’t try and insert a flush-mount Straplok!

 

[markwrob]

What about putting it above the carbon fiber center section? I just received a 1993 TBX that has the strap button up there.

Pictures or....

 

[edwinhurwitz]

Pictures or....

 

[MattLplaysBass]

Where's that guy with the x-ray machine when you need him?

Take it on an airplane as carry on

 

[bassmike2010]

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Don't know why I'm always coming off as "that guy", but I can't help but think there's probably a good reason why that strap button is located where it is; as it doesn't appear to have been originally located below the bridge. Proceed with caution.

 

[edwinhurwitz]

Don't know why I'm always coming off as "that guy", but I can't help but think there's probably a good reason why that strap button is located where it is; as it doesn't appear to have been originally located below the bridge. Proceed with caution.

Don't apologize. I thought it odd, as well. It does look like the graphite is untouched.
I've been struggling with TBX basses with bowed necks. This one has a slight back bow (convex). Maybe I'll try a slightly heavier gauge string.

 

[bassmike2010]

Don't apologize. I thought it odd, as well. It does look like the graphite is untouched.
I've been struggling with TBX basses with bowed necks. This one has a slight back bow (convex). Maybe I'll try a slightly heavier gauge string.

Can always be a factor with neck thru's. Many here I'm sure can chime in on a heavier yet flexible DHS or whatever brand. I use Dean Markley Blue Steel on my bolted Q5 raise the action a tad and dig in. They take punishment well and last forever with good tone

 

[Bob_Ross]

Closeup picture of bridge area?

Don't have any real closeups, and the bass is currently 2,500 miles away from where I am, so this is the best I've got:

It's a 1996, in case that helps.

 

[GeoffGould]

That’s after my time. I’d bet a dollar there’s wood bonded under the bridge.

Don't have any real closeups, and the bass is currently 2,500 miles away from where I am, so this is the

It's a 1996, in case that helps.

 

[edwinhurwitz]

Can always be a factor with neck thru's. Many here I'm sure can chime in on a heavier yet flexible DHS or whatever brand. I use Dean Markley Blue Steel on my bolted Q5 raise the action a tad and dig in. They take punishment well and last forever with good tone

Yeah, DR Sunbeams are my string. (Disclosure: I am an endorser, but only because I love them. Have been for 15+ years). I've been using 120-40, I might try going to 125-45.

 

[evilchuck87]

Has anyone here ever done a flush-mount (i.e., counter-sunk) Dunlop Strap-Lock on a Modulus TBX neck-thru instrument? I'm curious whether the carbon fiber centerpiece is solid enough at the tail end to allow for such an installation. (@GeoffGould do you recall how much material is there, and whether it could accommodate this sort of modification?)

Thanks,

Or you could sell it back to me before you ruin Fred’s bass . It already has normal strap locks anyways.

 

[evilchuck87]

Don't apologize. I thought it odd, as well. It does look like the graphite is untouched.
I've been struggling with TBX basses with bowed necks. This one has a slight back bow (convex). Maybe I'll try a slightly heavier gauge string.

You’re still talking about the blue one? Years ago it was said I think it was Jerry who could plane down the neck and refret for a very reasonable price. I think the only way to fix. But yes, a truss would be nice even though thicker neck profile I’ll assume. I never had any of my newer Q6’s at the same time I had that black 1996 TBX to compare how big a difference. I’m thinking of starting a new black TBX build as Bob seems to have a death grip on my old one . That black one has a slight forward bow. It had a piece of wood under the bridge that was common on these. I had the piece taken out seemed to make it a little better then again I set my action very low as I play extreme music. I haven’t experimented with heavier gauge strings though.

 

[edwinhurwitz]

You’re still talking about the blue one? Years ago it was said I think it was Jerry who could plane down the neck and refret for a very reasonable price. I think the only way to fix. But yes, a truss would be nice even though thicker neck profile I’ll assume. I never had any of my newer Q6’s at the same time I had that black 1996 TBX to compare how big a difference. I’m thinking of starting a new black TBX build as Bob seems to have a death grip on my old one . That black one has a slight forward bow. It had a piece of wood under the bridge that was common on these. I had the piece taken out seemed to make it a little better then again I set my action very low as I play extreme music. I haven’t experimented with heavier gauge strings though.

No, I sold the blue one years ago. I ended up with a stable of three 6's. I'm considering trading the one on the right for the green 5 TBX shown above.