Thanks. It's been so many years that he couldn't remember many details. It was luck that a picture showed up (with a link to this thread) of the bass under construction.
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Modulus Mob
- Thread starter rockstarbassist
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Thanks. It's been so many years that he couldn't remember many details. It was luck that a picture showed up (with a link to this thread) of the bass under construction.
Yes sir.
And yes, the design was based off of his Irwin bass. This is one of his first Modulus basses. Believed to be used around '85. I am super interested in the original poster's response of what year this was made/if he knew wether it was the first PL Mod or whatever other info.
Well do tell
Phil is a huge influence. Seen a bunch of shows....start typing!
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Hello Mobsters
Just as FYI checkout what I'm moving.
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/fs-modulus-quantum-5-rare-bird-803988/
I'm all about the VJs and FUs/Fleas at the moment.
Just as FYI checkout what I'm moving.
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/fs-modulus-quantum-5-rare-bird-803988/
I'm all about the VJs and FUs/Fleas at the moment.
I have a Modulus Flea 5 and I picked up a set of TI Superalloy IN345. When I tried to put on the B string it was too long... I would have to wrap the fat part of the string around a few times before it would get to the silk. So I didnt do it. I ended up putting on a set of super slinky's and they seem ok. I there a set of TI's that will fit the Modulus Flea? Thanks for your help
Hi! I'm new here and have a couple questions:
1. I'm about to become the owner of a '99 Q5. It has bart pup's, but only a 2 band EQ. Can anyone comment about that? Should it be a deal breaker? Can I just upgrade the pre-amp later down the road? Does anyone have experience with a modulus like this? I hope it still sounds as incredible as most other modulus basses.
2. Once I actually own this bass, where do I get one of those Modulus Mob stickers?
1. I'm about to become the owner of a '99 Q5. It has bart pup's, but only a 2 band EQ. Can anyone comment about that? Should it be a deal breaker? Can I just upgrade the pre-amp later down the road? Does anyone have experience with a modulus like this? I hope it still sounds as incredible as most other modulus basses.
2. Once I actually own this bass, where do I get one of those Modulus Mob stickers?
OMG!!! Not my add, wish I had money and did I say OMG!!!
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I'm giving up my number, sold my Q5! Just wasn't the sound I'm looking for any more and figured someone else could give it more love.
Modulus Mob #12 is open!
5sg.
Here she was just before she left:
Modulus Mob #12 is open!
5sg.
Here she was just before she left:
Since no one has yet responded I can help with your first question. Simple answer: No. Pickups and electronics should definitely not be a deal breaker. I have owned 3 Mods to date, 2 Q5's and a VJ and swapped PU's and Pre's in everyone of them. (all from Barts to EMG interestingly enough) so, if you like the bass and it plays to what you prefer then the electronics are like strings to me. An easy personal preference change out, just a little more expensive. Factor that cost into the deal though. The parts in there will have some resale value as well so I wouldn't be afraid at all as long as you get a deal you're happy with up front.
As far as stickers go, I have no clue. I've never seen one...
Anyone here having a noise issue with an Aguilar OPB-3 pre? I can't turn the treble pot on my 2010 FU4 with the SD pickup anywhere near flat (center detent) without getting high pitch noise, around 12K which gets louder the higher I adjust the treble. Not trying to blow out the highs, but would be nice to set the bass flat. It's bugging the squirrel giblets out of me and am about to toss the whole pre and go with a different pup/pre combo. Just wondering if this is common or if it might be a tech issue.
I'm giving up my number, sold my Q5! Just wasn't the sound I'm looking for any more and figured someone else could give it more love.
Modulus Mob #12 is open!
5sg.
Here she was just before she left:
I'll keep with the tradition here and leave you as #12 in case you ever come back one day. Until then you're an almunus!
It is; according to Geoff Gould, that's the way Phil preferred all his basses. For a while (in the 1980s) you couldn't get a Modulus 6-string that didn't have what's now considered a ridiculously narrow string spacing.
Thanks for the response. First thing I'm doing is replacing the SD with a Delano MC 4 HE/S Dual Coil Humbucker. If that doesn't take care of it, then I'm replacing the pre. Any suggestions?
Here's a few pix of the kids:
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Ill take some better shots later. Im looking to add to the collection. ...and yes, all these babies get played on a regular basis. From Gospel to Jazz.
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Ill take some better shots later. Im looking to add to the collection. ...and yes, all these babies get played on a regular basis. From Gospel to Jazz.
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that burl (?) is gorgeous. Come on....give us a big write up on their differences and what you like about each one....
feed the mob!
Love the look and (most likely the sound) of the Genesis basses. What happened to these basses? I would think they should be very popular, but rarely see them. Maybe it's my location.
And like ChrisPbass said- C'mon man, give us the skinny on these Moduli's
