Modulus Quantum 6 basses

[Marc PG]

When were the Modulus Graphite Quantum 6 electric basses introduced? (in what year).

Thank you!

 

[Bob_Ross]

Paging @GeoffGould

 

[Flaked Beans]

My Q6 was a '03 new born.

Give me some fudge...

ps. quantums were produced since the mid-late '80s

 

[ModuMan]

I'd guess early 90's for the 6-string. Earliest I've seen was '91? I haven't seen a serial number for one in the 80's (yet) but yeah, Geoff would know.

 

[StephenR]

I'd guess early 90's for the 6-string. Earliest I've seen was '91? I haven't seen a serial number for one in the 80's (yet) but yeah, Geoff would know.

The earliest video I have seen of Phil Lesh playing a Modulus 6-string was 12/31/82. I have an 88 Quantum five-string, there were no serial numbers on the early Modulus basses. I expect that Geoff with chime in at some point with details.

 

[Bob_Ross]

I'd guess early 90's for the 6-string.

You're off by nearly a decade.

The earliest video I have seen of Phil Lesh playing a Modulus 6-string was 12/31/82.

That sounds more plausible. I remember having a printed color pamphlet from Modulus Graphite circa 1986 or '87 that had a picture of a gorgeous bass labeled a "Quantum 6" (which I believe turned out to be Geoff's personal bass...red narra top, three Bartolini pickups with individual on/off mini-switches, and a single master volume control).

 

[ModuMan]

You're off by nearly a decade.



That sounds more plausible. I remember having a printed color pamphlet from Modulus Graphite circa 1986 or '87 that had a picture of a gorgeous bass labeled a "Quantum 6" (which I believe turned out to be Geoff's personal bass...red narra top, three Bartolini pickups with individual on/off mini-switches, and a single master volume control).

Yes, the question was about a Quantum.

 

[Bob_Ross]

Yes, the question was about a Quantum.

Understood, that's why I wrote

I remember having a printed color pamphlet from Modulus Graphite circa 1986 or '87 that had a picture of a gorgeous bass labeled a "Quantum 6" (which I believe turned out to be Geoff's personal bass...[snip]).

 

[ModuMan]

Sure, and I said the earliest I had seen was '91 so I was expecting from "off by nearly a decade" that you'd have something from the early 80's? I know there were various instruments (like Phil Lesh's) but I hadn't seen any Quantums from that era.

I'm not going to argue semantics, let Geoff enlighten us all!

I found this reverb listing, sounds similar to what you are describing?

https://reverb.com/item/3538887-lat...neck-through-bass-guitar-old-school-phil-lesh

 

[GeoffGould]

Paging @GeoffGould

First one around, no later than ‘82. I’ll try and dig up a picture of the first one.

 

[StephenR]

Hey Geoff, I always thought the first Modulus 6-string was the one you made for yourself. If it was a different bass I would love to see it, great if you can find pics.

 

[GeoffGould]

Hey Geoff, I always thought the first Modulus 6-string was the one you made for yourself. If it was a different bass I would love to see it, great if you can find pics.

You are right, but the first one I made was a maple top, not the fancy one that I have. The first one was stolen and eventually returned.

 

[GeoffGould]

Photo by Jon Sievert.

 

[songwriter21]

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Photo by Jon Sievert.

That is some seriously narrow spacing...I thought my 17mm was on the "comfier" side!

 

[GeoffGould]

Like I said, there’s been a lot of changes.

 

[sullen-moon]

My Q6 was a '03 new born.

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Give me some fudge...

ps. quantums were produced since the mid-late '80s

^^ this thing is off the charts

been vaguely considering getting a 6, just for my own enjoyment— a Quantum is lookin mighty tempting

 

[Charlicinco]

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Photo by Jon Sievert.

Are you still making any of these by special order?