Author Topic: MODULUS CUSTOM SHOP 8-STRING SEMI-HOLLOW BASS Set Neck-Thru ALEMBIC PRISTINE!!! (Read 285 times)

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

jazzyvee

elwoodblue · « **Reply #1 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

tmoney61092 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 03, 2012, 01:44:34 PM »

Mmmmm I would love to have that Modulus!!!

~Taylor

edwin · « **Reply #3 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.

bsee · « **Reply #4 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.

hieronymous · « **Reply #5 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!

cozmik_cowboy · « **Reply #6 on:** December 03, 2012, 08:45:35 PM »

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

Peter

room037 · « **Reply #7 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

darkstar01 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 04, 2012, 04:18:09 AM »

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

tmoney61092 · « **Reply #9 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

tmoney61092 · « **Reply #10 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)

~Taylor

jazzyvee · « **Reply #11 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

edwin · « **Reply #12 on:** December 04, 2012, 02:31:04 PM »

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

that_sustain · « **Reply #13 on:** December 07, 2012, 05:21:59 PM »

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

bluplirst · « **Reply #14 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.

Author Topic: MODULUS CUSTOM SHOP 8-STRING SEMI-HOLLOW BASS Set Neck-Thru ALEMBIC PRISTINE!!! (Read 285 times)

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