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Warwick or Modulus?

seanreiter

seanreiter

Jul 1, 2007
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#1
I've been offered a Modulus VJ or a Warwick FNA Jazzman in a trade. Have never played either and am not sure what I want. I already have a Warwick SS2 and I love my fender jazz.

Any opinions about either bass would be appreciated. I already know that it only matters what I think but I don't care. ;)
 
#3
I have played tons of wicks and I love them. But recently played a couple of modulus basses at planet bass in Minneapolis. If you already own a warwick then get the modulus. The necks are awesome and tone is to die for. It is growly and organic. They are light and comfortable. I have a quantum 4 in my future.
 
#4
An image of a bowl of apples and oranges floats in my mind.

I've had both (well, not a Jazzman), and I personally love Modulus. My Warwick was a superbly well made instrument, but I couldn't get over the neck (thick and rough). It was a German made Corvette 5, so it may not be a fair comparison anyway.

But in general, I don't think they are even remotely similar. I do know that there are a lot of people as fanatically devoted to Warwick as I am to Modulus, so obviously they have something going on.

If you like what a Jazz bass has to offer, and you like a modern sound, the neck on a well set up Modulus is one of the fastest things you'll ever play. The moment I first picked mine up in Bass Central, it felt like I could play things I never could before... i was inspired. But there was no way I was EVER going to spend $2000 dollars on a bass. Six months later, I did. It truly was that good.

So, I have no idea what's best for you, but I think I've made MY opinion clear ;)
 
#8
It depends one what you're looking for. You get the sort of Jazz sound from the VJ, but with the Graphite neck, you get a whole new sound. It's very clear sound from the neck, I might add.

The Jazzman has a 3 way switch for the humbucker, so, series, parallel, and single coil. And 3 band Eq.

So, I'm going to side with the Jazzman, because you have more tonal options with it.

I own a $$ Corvette, so I know about the ability to change its tone with a flip of a switch, I mean it. I can get that Jazz tone, the roll to the bridge and hit it in series for EBMM Stingray like tone. I like to pop it into parallel for the neck and get a pbass like tone.

I don't think youd lose with either bass.
 
#9
warwick07 said:
I have played tons of wicks and I love them. But recently played a couple of modulus basses at planet bass in Minneapolis. If you already own a warwick then get the modulus. The necks are awesome and tone is to die for. It is growly and organic. They are light and comfortable. I have a quantum 4 in my future.
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My thoughts exactly.....I have a warwick so I would want to try something new and different which I'm sure the Modulus qualifies for!:bassist:
 
#14
I have the z-mode and have never been too happy with it. My bass has major playability issues, so I don't know that the preamp I completely to blame. I was playing it last night and found an EQ that I was happy with. I find the z-mode to be useless. I'd rather just have the four band.
 
#15
seanreiter said:
I've been offered a Modulus VJ or a Warwick FNA Jazzman in a trade. Have never played either and am not sure what I want. I already have a Warwick SS2 and I love my fender jazz.

Any opinions about either bass would be appreciated. I already know that it only matters what I think but I don't care. ;)
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Take it for a Warwick owner, MODULUS in any case but this! The Jazzman is an amazing bass I prefer over Ken Smiths/super high end basses.
 
#16
seanreiter said:
I have the z-mode and have never been too happy with it. My bass has major playability issues, so I don't know that the preamp I completely to blame. I was playing it last night and found an EQ that I was happy with. I find the z-mode to be useless. I'd rather just have the four band.
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Yep , it s the Audere 4-Band Preamp that I m looking for also , Thanx for the comeback buddy
 
#18
Depends on what sound you want.
I have had a q6 for 20 yrs. sound is great clear and modern. Neck will stay stable longer than you.

The wick will be woody and darker. Both are great. I'd take he modulus but Warwick would not be a bad choice either..
 
#19
mp40smg said:
Depends on what sound you want.
I have had a q6 for 20 yrs. sound is great clear and modern. Neck will stay stable longer than you.

The wick will be woody and darker. Both are great. I'd take he modulus but Warwick would not be a bad choice either..
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lol , I hear you , I have a Status Empathy 6 & it has a graphite neck also , no problem , but I would like to try a Modulus one day
 

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