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Title: [SOLD] 1989 Modulus TBX 5 (KLD Carbon Fiber Neck-thru model)
Post by: japhy4529 on May 18, 2018, 08:49:23 AM

1989 Modulus Graphite TBX-5 neck-thru model. Graphite neck, cocobolo top. No truss rod. The entire bass was recently refinished by Pat Wilkins. The gloss on the neck was just done a couple of weeks ago (I bought it with a 'knocked down' satin finish and Pat glossed it back up for me). Looks superb for its age. Low B sounds thunderous! I just bought a 1990 Alembic Elan 5, and I have a strict one in, one out rule now so the TBX must go.
Specs are as follows:

• Neck-thru Modulus Graphite neck w/the KLD (1000 ladies dancing) pattern
  

• Graphite nut
  

• 1 3/4" at the nut
  

• 2 7/8" at the 24th fret
  

• Phenolic fretboard
  

• Modulus GB70 tuners - Black (Brand New - just purchased from Modulus)
  

• Alder wings with Cocobolo top
  

• EMG 40DC dual-coil pickups
  

• EMG BQC System electronics (vol/bal/stacked bass-treb/stacked mids). The mini-switch is not connected to anything
  

• Fully adjustable black ABM brass bridge
  

• Currently strung with Thomastik-Infeld JR345 Jazz rounds ($100 strings!)
  

• Weight is just north of 8.5 lbs.

• Includes Modulus Graphite hardshell case (condition of the case is a bit rough, but it will protect the bass during shipment)
  

• $3900 + $100 shipping, CONUS. Everything I sell is professionally packed, shipped and fully insured through UPS.
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Title: Re: 1989 Modulus TBX 5 (KLD Carbon Fiber Neck-thru model)
Post by: edwin on May 19, 2018, 05:05:14 PM

That looks amazing. Why do these always pop up when I have no cash?

Where are you located?

Title: Re: 1989 Modulus TBX 5 (KLD Carbon Fiber Neck-thru model)
Post by: japhy4529 on May 19, 2018, 07:48:23 PM

Quote from: edwin on May 19, 2018, 05:05:14 PM

That looks amazing. Why do these always pop up when I have no cash?

Where are you located?

Thanks! I understand. I went a bit overboard recently, which is the only reason I’n selling the TBX.

I’m in Philadelphia.

Title: Re: 1989 Modulus TBX 5 (KLD Carbon Fiber Neck-thru model)
Post by: lalogarcia on June 09, 2018, 08:31:34 PM

SOLD! This used to be my bass....I bought it back; it is that good! (my 5th TBX bass!).

Title: Re: [SOLD] 1989 Modulus TBX 5 (KLD Carbon Fiber Neck-thru model)
Post by: edwin on June 12, 2018, 05:48:30 PM

Quote from: lalogarcia on June 09, 2018, 08:31:34 PM

SOLD! This used to be my bass....I bought it back; it is that good! (my 5th TBX bass!).

How about a group picture!

Title: Re: [SOLD] 1989 Modulus TBX 5 (KLD Carbon Fiber Neck-thru model)
Post by: lalogarcia on June 15, 2018, 05:09:45 AM

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10214629604246705&set=pcb.1892341674403622&type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10214629604166703&set=pcb.1892341674403622&type=3&theater

here you go by request my 5 tbx basses! I tried to post pictures but i could not! Let me know if you could see them.

Title: Re: [SOLD] 1989 Modulus TBX 5 (KLD Carbon Fiber Neck-thru model)
Post by: gearhed289 on June 15, 2018, 07:51:26 AM

Very cool. I played a Quantum 4 Sweet Spot for a while. Belonged to the singer of a band I was in. We tuned down a 1/2 step, and then did a lot of drop C#, so the 35'' scale helped. I discovered that their "sweet spot" was centered right where the 36th fret would be. Then I discovered that's where a Rickenbacker bridge pickup sits. Which kind of led me back to Rics after many years away. =) For a few years my 4003S was equipped with just an EMG 35DC in the bridge position running through their BTS pre-amp.

Title: Re: [SOLD] 1989 Modulus TBX 5 (KLD Carbon Fiber Neck-thru model)
Post by: edwin on June 15, 2018, 02:04:47 PM

Nice collection!

Title: Re: [SOLD] 1989 Modulus TBX 5 (KLD Carbon Fiber Neck-thru model)
Post by: lalogarcia on June 15, 2018, 09:34:28 PM

Thanks Edwin and Gearhead! Yes Modulus basses are unique....the TBX line has a very warm ROUND solid tone that I really like!

Title: Re: [SOLD] 1989 Modulus TBX 5 (KLD Carbon Fiber Neck-thru model)
Post by: edwin on June 18, 2018, 06:03:16 PM

Quote from: lalogarcia on June 15, 2018, 09:34:28 PM

Thanks Edwin and Gearhead! Yes Modulus basses are unique....the TBX line has a very warm ROUND solid tone that I really like!

It's true. Mine is pretty different from most of the ones I've seen out there. Pre-KLD.

Title: Re: [SOLD] 1989 Modulus TBX 5 (KLD Carbon Fiber Neck-thru model)
Post by: lalogarcia on June 25, 2018, 03:10:54 AM

Nice Edwin! you can still see the Alembic influence in your bass! The bridge and the knobs especially!!
What year is your bass?