NBD 1991 Modulus 5-string

[Green Knight]

Hi guys, I recently celebrated paying off my credit card by putting this dream bass on my credit card.

It was on consignment, labeled only as a 1991 Modulus fiver, I saw it was neck-thru by clicking on the photos. I don't know if it's a TBX per se or not. There's a bunch of pocking on the front opposite the controls but nothing through the finish. It arrived with beautiful low action and doesn't feel like it weighs very much at all.

I have been playing short and medium scales exclusively but am starting to think neck thickness is, for me, the more important variable, as this bass seems to fit me like a glove despite its daunting length.

Interestingly, the frets are made of mandolin wire; I quite enjoy the feel.

Anyway, this is going to be my only bass other than my fretless Peavey T-40. As we all know here on TB, nothing is forever in love and basses, but for now, at least, I'm pretty stoked!

 

[Ruknrole]

Congratulations on your new bass!

 

[ugly_bassplayer]

Hi guys, I recently celebrated paying off my credit card by putting this dream bass on my credit card.

Wait.....what?!?!?!

 

[RickBlair]

That's a beauty. My Quantum 5 is a bolt-on dating from ~1992. You will get used to the 35" scale quickly. The B string is something special on these basses. I have a red over blue finish that looks red in some lights and purple in others. I like the tinted neck that you have. Mine is all black but very cool looking. I swapped out pickups and preamps a few times to get the sound that I wanted. I ended up with a pair of Lane Poor wide apertures and a Lane Poor preamp. I always liked the sound of Modulus basses with Bartolini pickups also.

Rick B.

 

[JRA]

am starting to think neck thickness is, for me, the more important variable, as this bass seems to fit me like a glove despite its daunting length

yes! thickness, narrow vs. wide, girth/grip/feel/comfort --- it's all about the neck! it's your 'handle' on the world of playing better for your own bad self --- i'm so glad you're getting something that feels good to you! and your ax looks great --- congratulations on your new instrument!

 

[two fingers]

Nice!

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Enjoy that bass! Of all the basses I have ever owned, the Modulus Basses had absolutely beastly B strings! The Quantum is a ground shaking, booty spanking bass!

 

[Razman]

Is the neck visible from the front as it goes through the body? If so, it could very well be a TBX.

 

[Green Knight]

Yes it is! Plus Geoff Gould over on the Modulus Mob thread advised me that it is a TBX due to the width at the 24th fret.

Is the neck visible from the front as it goes through the body? If so, it could very well be a TBX.

 

[Green Knight]

That's a beauty. My Quantum 5 is a bolt-on dating from ~1992. You will get used to the 35" scale quickly. The B string is something special on these basses. I have a red over blue finish that looks red in some lights and purple in others. I like the tinted neck that you have. Mine is all black but very cool looking. I swapped out pickups and preamps a few times to get the sound that I wanted. I ended up with a pair of Lane Poor wide apertures and a Lane Poor preamp. I always liked the sound of Modulus basses with Bartolini pickups also.

Rick B.

Thanks! I don't dislike EMG but have read many Modulus owners swear that Bartolini and LP are upgrades by comparison. Maybe one day I'll experiment!

 

[Razman]

Yes it is! Plus Geoff Gould over on the Modulus Mob thread advised me that it is a TBX due to the width at the 24th fret.

Man what a great score! If I had a recently cleared CC to use I'd probably blow it myself. Hopefully you can pay it off quickly but that's a great buy!

 

[Green Knight]

Man what a great score! If I had a recently cleared CC to use I'd probably blow it myself. Hopefully you can pay it off quickly but that's a great buy!

Thanks! I was able to snag it for a really, really good price ...

 

[tb-player]

I recently celebrated paying off my credit card by putting this dream bass on my credit card.

That is some musician logic right there.

 

[Killing Floor]

Congrats on your gorgeous bass. Gold hardware is a perfect complement to that finish.

 

[Medicine Man]

My 91 Q5 is my forever bass. Congrats.

 

[bassman10096]

Congrats! I miss my Q5. Modulus fivers are powerful basses. Play it in good health.

 

[SunByrne]

A beauty. Love that monstrous bridge.

Congrats and enjoy!

 

[nilorius]

Nice look, hope the sound, too.

 

[Afc70]

Congrats, those older Modulus basses are killer! My 95 Quantum has Barts & the 18v bart pre, & it sounds amazing!
Incidentally, it was my very first 5’er, I acquired it in 2014- had played 4’s since the mid 80’s as a teenager. It was the first 5 that convinced me to go w/ a 5.

 

[Ellery]

Great find, that bass is cool! Double ++ for the neck through.