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Title: MODULUS CUSTOM SHOP 8-STRING SEMI-HOLLOW BASS Set Neck-Thru ALEMBIC PRISTINE!!!
Post by: jazzyvee on December 03, 2012, 12:15:17 PM

This looks an interesting bass.
 
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MODULUS-CUSTOM-SHOP-8-STRING-SEMI-HOLLOW-BASS-Set-Neck-Thru-ALEMBIC-PRISTINE-/121032778330?pt=Guitar&hash=item1c2e1da25a&_uhb=1 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MODULUS-CUSTOM-SHOP-8-STRING-SEMI-HOLLOW-BASS-Set-Neck-Thru-ALEMBIC-PRISTINE-/121032778330?pt=Guitar&hash=item1c2e1da25a&_uhb=1)
 
 
jazzyvee

Title: MODULUS CUSTOM SHOP 8-STRING SEMI-HOLLOW BASS Set Neck-Thru ALEMBIC PRISTINE!!!
Post by: elwoodblue on December 03, 2012, 12:59:27 PM

It is...
...this is an interesting shop guitar...didn't expect to see anything like this:
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Alembic-Employee-Custom-Shop-Night-Rising-Sun-Charvel-Jackson-VINTAGE-RARE-/330838899044?pt=Guitar&hash=item4d0788f964 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Alembic-Employee-Custom-Shop-Night-Rising-Sun-Charvel-Jackson-VINTAGE-RARE-/330838899044?pt=Guitar&hash=item4d0788f964)

Title: MODULUS CUSTOM SHOP 8-STRING SEMI-HOLLOW BASS Set Neck-Thru ALEMBIC PRISTINE!!!
Post by: tmoney61092 on December 03, 2012, 01:44:34 PM

Mmmmm I would love to have that Modulus!!!
 
~Taylor

Title: MODULUS CUSTOM SHOP 8-STRING SEMI-HOLLOW BASS Set Neck-Thru ALEMBIC PRISTINE!!!
Post by: edwin on December 03, 2012, 02:45:46 PM

That Modulus is very cool. I wonder if I could convert it to a standard 5 string. I'm not too much into the 8 string thing.

Title: MODULUS CUSTOM SHOP 8-STRING SEMI-HOLLOW BASS Set Neck-Thru ALEMBIC PRISTINE!!!
Post by: bsee on December 03, 2012, 02:54:09 PM

Very cool bass, though it looks like the bridge saddles were poorly cut based on the inconsistent spacing of the strings.  
 
I apologize, but I find the concept of buying a unique and unusual instrument like this to convert it to a five string offensive.

Title: MODULUS CUSTOM SHOP 8-STRING SEMI-HOLLOW BASS Set Neck-Thru ALEMBIC PRISTINE!!!
Post by: hieronymous on December 03, 2012, 05:43:32 PM

I saw it this morning too, trying not to think about it!
 
I think that the octave string on the A set looks like it isn't properly in the saddle, which could account for the uneven string spacing.  
 
And +1 on not converting it! I would love to have another 8-string, since my Rickenbacker currently resides on the opposite coast, which is why I'm trying not to think about this one!

Title: MODULUS CUSTOM SHOP 8-STRING SEMI-HOLLOW BASS Set Neck-Thru ALEMBIC PRISTINE!!!
Post by: cozmik_cowboy on December 03, 2012, 08:45:35 PM

You're right, Harry; and the G octave isn't seated either.
 
Peter

Title: MODULUS CUSTOM SHOP 8-STRING SEMI-HOLLOW BASS Set Neck-Thru ALEMBIC PRISTINE!!!
Post by: room037 on December 03, 2012, 10:58:54 PM

Yes, It's so cool and very interesting 8 strings.
Body construction is just like Alembic with Graphite through neck !
 
Saddle issue are not so serious.
My only concern is the bridge PU (It's dead).
The PUs are original one off that I think.
I also worry about unknown active circuit.
 
Eiji

Title: MODULUS CUSTOM SHOP 8-STRING SEMI-HOLLOW BASS Set Neck-Thru ALEMBIC PRISTINE!!!
Post by: darkstar01 on December 04, 2012, 04:18:09 AM

yeah.. saddle issues... dead pick up... you guys definitely shouldn't buy this. definitely......

Title: MODULUS CUSTOM SHOP 8-STRING SEMI-HOLLOW BASS Set Neck-Thru ALEMBIC PRISTINE!!!
Post by: tmoney61092 on December 04, 2012, 04:53:29 AM

I really should read the description before drooling over pictures :p, I don't have the money anyway but it's certainly a gorgeous bass, and if the pickup needs to be rewound that can be done relatively cheap by pros like Curtis Novak if whoever wins it gets a great deal on it of course, I'll request a picture of the control cavity so we can get an idea of what's going on in there
 
~Taylor

Title: MODULUS CUSTOM SHOP 8-STRING SEMI-HOLLOW BASS Set Neck-Thru ALEMBIC PRISTINE!!!
Post by: tmoney61092 on December 04, 2012, 12:28:56 PM

well he sent me a picture and it doesn't have Alembic electronics, just standard 2 volume 2 tone, he said the switch is a pre-amp in/out switch and that there are 2 battery connectors(guessing those are the wires that are hanging out of the picture)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/144792.jpg)
 
~Taylor

Title: MODULUS CUSTOM SHOP 8-STRING SEMI-HOLLOW BASS Set Neck-Thru ALEMBIC PRISTINE!!!
Post by: jazzyvee on December 04, 2012, 01:31:29 PM

Doesn't look like there is any screening in the cavity either. Anyone gonna pull the trigger on it?
 
It does look from the original pics that it may have a point at the bottom of the body from the way the lining is shaped.
 
Jazzyvee

Title: MODULUS CUSTOM SHOP 8-STRING SEMI-HOLLOW BASS Set Neck-Thru ALEMBIC PRISTINE!!!
Post by: edwin on December 04, 2012, 02:31:04 PM

From the look of the wiring, I'd say those are EMGs in there.

Title: MODULUS CUSTOM SHOP 8-STRING SEMI-HOLLOW BASS Set Neck-Thru ALEMBIC PRISTINE!!!
Post by: that_sustain on December 07, 2012, 05:21:59 PM

I'm guessing Geoff Gould was visiting Alembic and decided to build a bass.(?)

Title: MODULUS CUSTOM SHOP 8-STRING SEMI-HOLLOW BASS Set Neck-Thru ALEMBIC PRISTINE!!!
Post by: bluplirst on December 08, 2012, 04:14:31 PM

I'm guessing Geoff Gould was visiting Alembic and decided to build a bass.(?)
 
Modulus began life by building graphite necks for alembic before they made their own instruments.