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Connecting => Swap Shop and Wish Lists => For Sale & Trade => Topic started by: Bassman8416 on June 07, 2012, 12:39:16 PM

Title: FS/FT : 2004 Modulus Quantum 5 [SOLD]
Post by: Bassman8416 on June 07, 2012, 12:39:16 PM

I am looking to finance the purchase of an Alembic 4 String(Rogue)...or trade up for one. I have to say goodbye to 5-string basses due to a car accident and an injury to my thumb. I have had this bass for about 6 months. I purchased it from Bass Northwest for $1950 Shipped. There is one blemish that it came with, that you will see in the pics. Other than that this bass is in near mint condition. I am looking to get $1875 for it shipped in the CON US. More pics available upon request.(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/132893.jpg)

Title: FS/FT : 2004 Modulus Quantum 5 [SOLD]
Post by: Bassman8416 on June 12, 2012, 06:45:37 PM

I need to move this to finance an Alembic folks....how about $1775 Shipped. less if you are in the Long Island New york Area.

Title: FS/FT : 2004 Modulus Quantum 5 [SOLD]
Post by: jbc123 on June 28, 2012, 03:21:40 PM

Are you still selling this bass? I'm in the market, and seriously need to procure one of these basses. Also, is it equipped with Bartolini or EMG pickups?

Title: FS/FT : 2004 Modulus Quantum 5 [SOLD]
Post by: jbc123 on June 28, 2012, 03:26:05 PM

Oh yes, I would really appreciate it if you sent more pics as well. Thanks!

Title: FS/FT : 2004 Modulus Quantum 5 [SOLD]
Post by: pasewark on June 28, 2012, 04:19:43 PM

I've played the Modulus Q5 in the past and I would recommend that you install bartolinis in the bass if it doesn't already have it. The EMGs with the graphite neck is a little too much IMHO. Good luck. They're pretty nice basses.

Title: FS/FT : 2004 Modulus Quantum 5 [SOLD]
Post by: jbc123 on June 28, 2012, 07:50:45 PM

I spoke with somebody earlier today who told me the same thing- lots of punch with the EMGs but lacking in depth and warmth. Thanks for the advice!

Title: FS/FT : 2004 Modulus Quantum 5 [SOLD]
Post by: bsee on June 29, 2012, 08:33:14 AM

I found that to be the case on a couple neck through Modulus basses I owned in the past. I blamed it more on the graphite neck-through than the electronics, but I know EMGs have a tendency to be overly crisp. If you use tubes in your rig, though, it works very well. Nothing lacks depth and warmth when it's plugged into a Mesa 400....
 
-bob

Title: FS/FT : 2004 Modulus Quantum 5 [SOLD]
Post by: jbc123 on June 29, 2012, 12:47:17 PM

Does anybody know the effect, if any, that a chechen fretboard would have on the punchiness of the EMGs?

Title: FS/FT : 2004 Modulus Quantum 5 [SOLD]
Post by: pasewark on June 29, 2012, 01:00:24 PM

The Chechen fingerboard will soften the sound, but I still recommend the Bartolini's. Plus swapping out pickups is not a costly proposition if you're buying a Modulus that has EMGs installed. Last year I sold my Modulus Q5, my NS Design Standup and a bunch of other things to finance my Brown Bass build which I hope to have soon!

Title: FS/FT : 2004 Modulus Quantum 5 [SOLD]
Post by: jbc123 on June 29, 2012, 01:54:38 PM

Do you know anything about how a chechen fretboard would interact with the EMGs? I'm wondering with they would soften the punch a little. Thanks.

Title: FS/FT : 2004 Modulus Quantum 5 [SOLD]
Post by: Bassman8416 on June 30, 2012, 01:02:27 PM

Sorry guys I have been away....this bass was sold. I will contact Mica and have the post removed. thanks for the interest.
 
(Message edited by Bassman8416 on June 30, 2012)

Title: FS/FT : 2004 Modulus Quantum 5 [SOLD]
Post by: jbc123 on June 30, 2012, 05:06:25 PM

Oh well, sera sera. Congrats on the sale, though. Happy you found a home for it!