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Modulus Question

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by huskies90, Jan 28, 2005.


  1. Jan 28, 2005 #1
    huskies90

    huskies90

    May 17, 2004
    Hi Eveyone!! I have a 2001 Q4 and I just noticed that the 4 neck bolts in the back have picked up some rust. I am not sure how it got there but I want to get rid of it. Again it is just on the bolts. Has this happened to any Modulus owners?? Does anyone have a suggestion how I can clear the rust???
     
  5. Jan 28, 2005 #2
    bobbykokinos

    bobbykokinos

    Dec 2, 2004
    Indianapolis, IN
    Mine have..

    I've had my bass since 1996 so I'm not really worried about it. Hasnt effected anything.

    Only thing I can think of to clean them up is sand them down, use automotive rust protector, then paint them.. But, I wouldnt really be worried about it.
     
  10. Jan 29, 2005 #3
    CaptainWally

    CaptainWally

    Oct 21, 2000
    Sandy Eggo, CA
    very common... it's usually a function of your local climate.

    modulus will replace the screws freee of charge (at least they would for me), but it won't affect anything.
     
  14. Jan 29, 2005 #4
    eric atkinson

    eric atkinson "Is our children learning "Is our teachers teachin

    Feb 4, 2001
    Joplin,Missouri
    Might try every time you clean the bass take a q-tip and put just a very little w-d40 on it! Or even better gun oil!
     
  18. Jan 29, 2005 #5
    Razor

    Razor

    Sep 22, 2002
    Dallas
    go to the hardware store and get a bottle of pink stuff called "Naval Jelly"

    Take screws out and liberally apply NJ to the rusted area..let it sit and then clean it off...after it's clean of rust put a thin amount of "Break Free" (gun cleaner/lubricator) on it to prevent the rust from reappearing.
     
  22. Jan 29, 2005 #6
    huskies90

    huskies90

    May 17, 2004
    Awesome guys!! Thanks for your help. It doesn't affect the playing obviously so I am not too worried. I guess I was more curious if it was common. It is a shame because it is an otherwise A+++ quality bass without a scratch on it.
     
  26. Jan 29, 2005 #7
    Davo737

    Davo737

    Feb 29, 2000
    Syracuse, NY
    Every one of the Modulus basses I've owned had rust on the bolts. I guess living in Upstate New York, I never gave it a second thought.
     
  31. Jan 29, 2005 #8
    Akito

    Akito

    Dec 1, 2003
    Spokane
    Both of the ones I have owned had a touch of the stuff on the bolts. No big deal really.