Modulus Mob

[GeoffGould]

By the way, when you read “poopie” above, that was not the original thing I typed. I guess AI is very sophisticated these days!

 

[enjoytheband]

bubinga top or chechen?
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Bubinga

 

[enjoytheband]

2000 5A Quilt Maple
2005 Black Walnut
2011 Chechen TBX
2022 Claro Walnut TBX

 

[Gorilla Monsoon]

Given the rather historical nature of the instrument and the fact that you are G.G., I’d suggest tracking down the noise if you haven’t gone past a cursory examination. That thing there might end up on Wikipedia.

 

[bubba-b]

OK, here’s a strange question: I have this bass, the very first Quantum. I was going to take it to a gig tonight and let someone play it. You know, that sort of thing that happens these days. But, it’s old and crackles, and makes noises. I have half a mind to rip the guts out and just put something fresh in. But, this is what they call a historic bass. What should I do? Should I leave the original poopie in there, try to fix it, put new stuff in, put all the old stuff in a bag that will follow it around?View attachment 5034612

is there anyone up in the city you trust that knows electronics up and down? gary brawer, perhaps? don't know if geoff luttrell over at sf guitarworks has a dedicated person who can work their magic here. are they bartolini's? yes, a bass is but a tool but anytime we're talking about #1 of anything, it becomes much, much more.

 

[Benko]

OK, here’s a strange question: I have this bass, the very first Quantum. I was going to take it to a gig tonight and let someone play it. You know, that sort of thing that happens these days. But, it’s old and crackles, and makes noises. I have half a mind to rip the guts out and just put something fresh in. But, this is what they call a historic bass. What should I do? Should I leave the original poopie in there, try to fix it, put new stuff in, put all the old stuff in a bag that will follow it around?View attachment 5034612

Strip and rip the guts, cleanly, give it to someone to check it and make it work.

Meanwhile add something clean that WORKS in a way you're confident to bring it and PLAY it, basses have no place in museums

 

[bassmike2010]

is there anyone up in the city you trust that knows electronics up and down? gary brawer, perhaps? don't know if geoff luttrell over at sf guitarworks has a dedicated person who can work their magic here. are they bartolini's? yes, a bass is but a tool but anytime we're talking about #1 of anything, it becomes much, much more.

Absolutely agree. Even to the point of finding as close as you can the original designers and techs from that era. Or someone qualified to spec out any original components. Anything that's installed replacing the original circuitry is going to make the bass sound maybe completely different and create a black hole destroying the universe. Or at least a very important piece of history.

 

[Bob_Ross]

I have this bass, the very first Quantum.

I tend to be neither sentimental nor a cork-sniffing "vintage" instrument aficianado, but even I recognize that someone somewhere -- in fact, lots of someones somewheres, no doubt -- would think that altering the very first Quantum would be sacrilege. Try to keep it as original as possible...so that, worst case, in 30+ years when you're suddenly in need of an emergency medical procedure and in dire need of astronomical amounts of cash immediately, you can sell the very first Quantum to one of those someones.

I'm only half kidding

Is that the red narra 6-string with the three Bartolini pickups?

 

[GeoffGould]

Yeah, I’m going to try and fix it. I just wanted to vent! Patience.

 

[GeoffGould]

Is that the red narra 6-string with the three Bartolini pickups?

No. More story later.

 

[Gorilla Monsoon]

Is the noise that bad? Do you think you could hose the pots and hit the connections with a meter, or are you going to need a young priest and an old priest?

 

[GeoffGould]

Is the noise that bad? Do you think you could hose the pots and hit the connections with a meter, or are you going to need a young priest and an old priest?

It just wasn’t something I wanted to risk rushing into a gig. I already got to the point of getting rid of the noise if I touched the pots a certain way. All good things in all good time!

 

[markwrob]

I'm sure you'll give it the care it deserves. There's only one number one!

 

[bassmike2010]

I'm sure you'll give it the care it deserves. There's only one number one!

There can only be.

 

[iriegnome]

Well, I am a really big fan of original equipment and that bass... wowsa.... Pull the original stuff and keep it with the bass and put some of your own G.Gould EMG's in her. IMHO, I love the tone of the EMG's more than the Barts, but as with everything, it is a matter of choice. But did I saw wowsa......

 

[MattLplaysBass]

2000 5A Quilt Maple
2005 Black Walnut
2011 Chechen TBX
2022 Claro Walnut TBX

This is also a wowsa!!!

 

[bassmike2010]

This is also a wowsa!!!

 

[Bob_Ross]

2022 Claro Walnut TBX

Curious: Did you order that 2022 for yourself, or was it already in stock at a retailer (presumably Planet Bass)?

 

[GeoffGould]

I left in 1995, and at the time, we weren't doing much bubinga or chechen. We were doing some chakte kok, which was reddish, but can fade over time. Hard to say.

And it's really hard to tell, but it could've also been red narra.

 

[edwinhurwitz]

It just wasn’t something I wanted to risk rushing into a gig. I already got to the point of getting rid of the noise if I touched the pots a certain way. All good things in all good time!

Maybe a grounding issue? If so, that should be able to be fixed without gutting the bass.

But, my approach has always been to pull things apart and try new stuff. My profile photo probably gives it away. My early 80s 6 string Modulus has been through all kinds of mods and I'm not happy yet.