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edwin

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Interesting Modulus 12 string neck through with a nod to Alembic
« on: March 10, 2017, 09:33:00 AM »
I'm curious about the neck pickup and electronics in this instrument.


I have no use for an electric 12 string, but I bet it sounds pretty cool!


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Modulus-Custom-12-String-Electric-Guitar-Natural-w-Road-Case-/351997921195?hash=item51f4b607ab:g:mMoAAOSwTuJYucgT
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gtrguy

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Re: Interesting Modulus 12 string neck through with a nod to Alembic
« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2017, 11:48:27 AM »
The Modulus Blackstar I used to own had EMP active pickups and electronics from when it was new.
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elwoodblue

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Re: Interesting Modulus 12 string neck through with a nod to Alembic
« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2017, 03:29:11 PM »
Intriguing,
 That bridge assembly has lotsa parts!


(Here's the Modulus that has been tempting me- http://www.ebay.com/itm/112327544333 )
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tx196059

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Re: Interesting Modulus 12 string neck through with a nod to Alembic
« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2017, 04:24:19 PM »
ARRRGGGGGG!!!! Why did I have to see this? I am downsizing! It is headed my way now :)
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elwoodblue

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Re: Interesting Modulus 12 string neck through with a nod to Alembic
« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2017, 09:25:20 PM »
Sympathies, a little envy, ...and Congrats !  :D
 
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edwin

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Re: Interesting Modulus 12 string neck through with a nod to Alembic
« Reply #5 on: March 12, 2017, 08:19:48 PM »
Quote from: tx196059 on March 10, 2017, 04:24:19 PM
ARRRGGGGGG!!!! Why did I have to see this? I am downsizing! It is headed my way now :)

Congrats! I can't wait to hear more about it!
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tx196059

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Re: Interesting Modulus 12 string neck through with a nod to Alembic
« Reply #6 on: March 14, 2017, 04:51:01 PM »
It will be here Friday. One thing that is interesting so far, is that UPS has it as a 61lb box. Yikes!
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edwin

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Re: Interesting Modulus 12 string neck through with a nod to Alembic
« Reply #7 on: March 14, 2017, 07:59:10 PM »
Quote from: tx196059 on March 14, 2017, 04:51:01 PM
It will be here Friday. One thing that is interesting so far, is that UPS has it as a 61lb box. Yikes!

I bet that it comes in a ridiculously heavy case, as my last Modulus from the early days did.
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lbpesq

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Re: Interesting Modulus 12 string neck through with a nod to Alembic
« Reply #8 on: March 14, 2017, 11:26:20 PM »
That road case does look pretty substantial.  Very cool guitar.  If I didn't have my '77 Series I 12 string, I'd have been very tempted by this one. 

Bill, tgo
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bluplirst

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Re: Interesting Modulus 12 string neck through with a nod to Alembic
« Reply #9 on: March 28, 2017, 01:45:04 AM »
Quote from: tx196059 on March 10, 2017, 04:24:19 PM
ARRRGGGGGG!!!! Why did I have to see this? I am downsizing! It is headed my way now :)

Wow! This is the brother of my modulus 12 scorpion....did you get it yet?



The guy I bought it from said he rejected the first version modulus made for him because it looked like bullwinkle instead of Greg Lake's scorpion bass.  Could it be?  Mine has a similar flight case too.
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tx196059

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Re: Interesting Modulus 12 string neck through with a nod to Alembic
« Reply #10 on: April 10, 2017, 07:44:10 AM »
Yes, I got it. It probably is the brother, with 2 strap buttons. The case was an impressive 48 lbs. The guitar it self is only 7 lbs, and plays like a dream. Very low action, and is easy to play. Also looks brand new. A bit thin on the electronics though. I will probably put an Alembic rig in there to boost the bass end.

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bluplirst

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Re: Interesting Modulus 12 string neck through with a nod to Alembic
« Reply #11 on: April 11, 2017, 02:05:46 AM »
Cool, yours must be semi hollow too at that weight.  I asked the og owner and he confirmed yours was the first one he got from modulus. He said they finished mine in 1985 so yours was probably 84.
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Re: Interesting Modulus 12 string neck through with a nod to Alembic
« Reply #12 on: April 11, 2017, 07:14:00 AM »
Oh my, those are both luscious!!!

Peter
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Re: Interesting Modulus 12 string neck through with a nod to Alembic
« Reply #13 on: April 11, 2017, 06:25:13 PM »
They both look like Bullwinkle. Don't get me wrong, there's not much wrong with Bullwinkle. Congrats on the purchase!

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