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Modulus Sweet Spot?

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by p0k, Jan 8, 2009.

  1. Jan 8, 2009 #1
    p0k

    p0k I play the bass and design things.

    Feb 6, 2007
    Brockton, MA
    Hey guys, i am looking locally at a '93 Modulus Sweet spot, and the guy said something about it possibly being a "Prime Series" It has an EMG DC pup, with EMG BTC preamp, and I guess it has a Cocobolo board, no fret dots, and a solid alder (or ash, i am not too good at figuring that out) body. Are these rare at all? also, would do you think a good price would be?

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  2. Jan 8, 2009 #2
    IdealWay

    IdealWay

    Oct 18, 2006
    Asheville, NC
    I purchased a '96 Quantum 5 SweetSpot recently from an individual for $1200. Here's a shot:
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    The one you're looking at has no finish upgrades, although the cocobolo board is (i think) a $200 upgrade. For it's age I'd say anywhere from $1100-$1400 would be reasonable. They are beautiful sounding basses, even with the one pickup I'm able to get a wide variety of tones. Cheers
     
  3. Jan 8, 2009 #3
    elgecko

    elgecko

    Apr 30, 2007
    Anasleim, CA
    The fretboard definitely seems like a custom order. What I find really bizarre are the elephant ears. I'm pretty sure I've never seen them on a Q/SS. I wonder if they make the neck dive. Rare? Sure! Desirable? No idea.

    I might pay $800-$1,000 for it.
     
  4. Jan 8, 2009 #4
    IdealWay

    IdealWay

    Oct 18, 2006
    Asheville, NC
    Ha, I didn't even notice that until you mentioned it, definitely a mod. Hell, for $800 I wouldn't care if it had been in an elephant's ass. That's a great deal!
     
  5. Jan 8, 2009 #5
    DeathDancer

    DeathDancer

    Oct 10, 2005
    Fairfax, VA
    No idea what he means by 'prime' series. The sweetspot is discontinued and I think alternative fretboards were custom order abck when the SS was still ebing made so I'd say $1200-$1300 is fair. I certainly wouldn't spend more then $1500 though. I got my SS turbo w/ tinted neck for around $1300 if that helps gauge the cost for you.

    Good luck!
     
  6. Jan 8, 2009 #6
    p0k

    p0k I play the bass and design things.

    Feb 6, 2007
    Brockton, MA
    evidently it has a drop A tuner as well... he was asking 1200 and i got him down to 1000. still pondering...
     
  7. Jan 8, 2009 #7
    elgecko

    elgecko

    Apr 30, 2007
    Anasleim, CA
    :confused: That's someone with extra parts and too much time on their hands.

    If it's in decent condition, sounds good, balances well, and you like it, I say "go for it"!
     
  8. Jan 23, 2009 #8
    dancinDaveNY

    dancinDaveNY Guest

    Sep 27, 2001
    Western NY
    what are 'elephant ears'???? never heard of 'em.
    dD
     
  9. Jan 23, 2009 #9
    mikezimmerman

    mikezimmerman Supporting Member

    Apr 29, 2001
    Omaha, Nebraska
    The "Quantum Prime" was a single-pickup Quantum model with an ash body and a rosewood (or pau ferro?) fretboard. I seem to recall it coming out about the same time as the Sweetspot and the M-92, but the ash body and rosewood board were the major distinguishing features, since neither came stock on any other Quantum at the time.

    Mike
     
  10. Jan 23, 2009 #10
    Baryonyx

    Baryonyx Inactive

    Jul 11, 2005
    Marathon Man
    Really nice looking bass! Shame about the wooden fingerboard and elephants ears tuners, but I'm sure you could swap the tuners out...