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Modulus Mob

#1,863
ciebie said:
Okay I have a question for you all. I think that I may have a problem with my new Quantum 5. I have the Bartolini NTMB setup and just noticed tonight that while a note is ringing if I turn the pickup blend pot to one extreme or the other I get a static sound. It is dead silent if there is no signal passing. All the other pots are completely silent with the exception of a little hiss when boosting the treble boost to the extreme. Has anyone else experienced this with the pickup blend? Thought I would check with the Mob before going back to my dealer or Modulus. Thoughts? I'm kind of bummed.
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Well, I just opened it up to change the battery in case that was the unlikely issue. It turns out that I have the Aguilar OBP-3 electronics. That's a nice surprise, but changing the batteries didn't help the situation. In fact I now notice that I get the static/distortion while playing when the blend knob in one extreme position or the other – not just while turning. I've got to get this repaired soon. I guess that I'll start by contacting Modulus but does anyone know a repair shop in the Minneapolis area that they would trust with this kind of repair? :help:
 
#1,864
ciebie said:
Well, I just opened it up to change the battery in case that was the unlikely issue. It turns out that I have the Aguilar OBP-3 electronics. That's a nice surprise, but changing the batteries didn't help the situation. In fact I now notice that I get the static/distortion while playing when the blend knob in one extreme position or the other – not just while turning. I've got to get this repaired soon. I guess that I'll start by contacting Modulus but does anyone know a repair shop in the Minneapolis area that they would trust with this kind of repair? :help:
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The pot may just be dirty. Try spraying some contact cleaner. Its safe. And might work.
 
#1,865
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#1,867
ciebie said:
Okay I have a question for you all. I think that I may have a problem with my new Quantum 5. I have the Bartolini NTMB setup and just noticed tonight that while a note is ringing if I turn the pickup blend pot to one extreme or the other I get a static sound. It is dead silent if there is no signal passing. All the other pots are completely silent with the exception of a little hiss when boosting the treble boost to the extreme. Has anyone else experienced this with the pickup blend? Thought I would check with the Mob before going back to my dealer or Modulus. Thoughts? I'm kind of bummed.
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Opinion - if youre going to take it in- may be timely to consider a preamp swap - if you cant do this yourself--- pm me - have some good leads

Normally costs more to repair vs replace a preamp
 
#1,869
rossiman said:
Hey guys,
I dont know if anyone else has had a similar issue but the gloss finish on my Flea 4 neck appears to be bubbling/separating from the neck...every now and then ill notice a new part of the neck where it looks like a white spot or hairline and even one part (where my thumb passes over on the 12th fret) gradually wore off or "chipped" off. I dont know if I should fill it (or how to) and whether it would be worth it or covered in warranty to send to modulus..(its an 03)

would appreciate any help, thanks
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I've seen a zon with similar issues but never a modulus. If you bought it me that should be covered by warranty for sure. If not, Jerry dorsch should b able to refin.
 
#1,871
Rossiman,
I had that same issue on a Q5, but since I wasn't the original owner I had no warranty to get it fixed. Modulus can respray it, but it may be less expensive/ free if you are the original owner since it's a manufacturer defect.

Mine was getting milky white and chipping. It really was a bummer to have it like that. I've had 7 or 8 Moduli and that was the only one with a jacked finish. All the rest were perfect.

Call Modulus and speak with Anderson. He may be able to help you out.
 
#1,874
The bass I had came like that. I figured I could sand it out and deal, but I ended up selling it to a friend that didn't mind taking the time to have it fixed. I bought it knowing it was marked up and so did my friend. It was just more than I wanted to deal with at the time, and I wasn't digging the EMGs in that particular bass. Sweet playing bass though.
 
#1,876
SonourBrum said:
Well Thanks but we kinda had a fight so she's on the couch... I replaced the Bart pre with an Aguilar without her consent and now she just gets dark and growls at me all the time.
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Lol.
On another note, my modulus turns 16 this week- according to the warranty card it came with, it was created around mid march (I misplaced the card) 1996. I'm so proud!
 
#1,878
If you aren't the original owner with card and receipt I doubt they help out unfortunately. You can try to contact them via phone or email but they hardly ever get back. That said...Joe Perman is a super nice guy. I had some issues last year which luckily I was able to work through. It took me about 6 months to get a t shirt and screws for my tuners. They sent the wrong screws and then would never respond. Good luck!
 

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