2012 Modulus Brochure

THE SOUND IN YOUR HEAD IS IN THIS BASS

A short list of those who prefer a Modulus

Phil Lesh - Phil Lesh & Friends

Bob Weir - Ratdog

Dave Schools - Widespread Panic

Jeff Ament - Pearl Jam

Mike Gordon - Phish

Flea - Red Hot Chili Peppers

Steve Lawson - Solo Artist

David Murphy & Hunter Brown - STS9

John Hopkins - Zac Brown Band

Dispatch

Darryl Jenifer - Bad Brains

Marc Brownstein - Disco Biscuits

Josh Paul - Daughtry

Alphonso Johnson - Weather Report

Hutch Hutchinson - Bonnie Raitt and Sessions

Reggie Scanlan - The Radiators

Carl Young - Spearhead

Tad & Chan Kinchla - Blues Traveler

Steve Lucas - Bruce Cockburn

Wil Dog - Ozomatli

Oteil Burbridge - Allman Brothers Band

Steffan Lessard - Dave Matthews Band

Photo Credits: Flea photo by Clara Balzary, Dave Schools photo by Andy Tennille.

Believe It The most important advance since the invention of the bass guitar has been the carbon fiber neck. From that day in 1976 when bass-playing rocket scientist Geoff Gould (yup, he was a carbon fiber designer on the Voyager probe) first wondered, “What if …” the electric bass has been a differ-ent animal. The Grateful Dead’s Phil Lesh played one of the first carbon fiber-necked basses and from that point forward, the most accomplished and creative bassists in the world have played a Modulus.

Two Ways To Better Tone To this day, Modulus Quantum basses are made using the same aerospace “hand layup” process as in the beginning. We’ve made many subtle design improvements along the way, including the addition of a two-way relief adjustment. Each neck is still hand-laminated with layers of carbon fiber “pre-preg” and cured in the Modulus autoclave. The distinc-tively spacey exterior layer of carbon fiber is known around the shop as KLD™ or “a thousand (k) ladies dancing.” This artistic touch has been a Modulus trademark for decades.

In 1996, Modulus designed the Genesis neck system – a revolutionary new format which utilizes the strength of car-bon fiber and the sonic benefits of traditional tone woods. The carbon fiber skeleton supports the string tension and the tone woods give the neck shape and controlled resonance. When you first pick up a Genesis instrument, you’ve got to look closely to see the carbon fiber. But play one note and you’ll hear it for sure.

While both systems deliver the benefits of carbon fiber construction, each has subtle differences in tone. We don’t usually like sweeping statements, but Quantum instruments tend to be brighter, with an extended harmonic mix. Genesis instruments tend to be warmer, with a greater fundamental pitch focus.

Is It Voodoo? If there’s magic in carbon fiber, it’s in the very high “modulus of elasticity” of the material. In plain speak, carbon fiber is extremely stiff for its weight – perfect for a bass neck. On the performance side, each note is full, with low and high harmonics in generous quantity. Plus the high resonant frequency drastically reduces the possibility of dead notes – even when playing the low strings in the high register.On the maintenance side, carbon fiber is impervious to moisture and resilient against temperature changes. Your Modulus is perfectly stable from Montana to Miami.

But Modulus instruments aren’t just techno showpieces. Take a look at a Modulus. A close look. The artistry and crafts-manship are unparalleled. The precision fretwork. The fit of the hardware. The smoothness of the finish. The attention to every detail is obvious and perfect.

From the beginning, it’s always been about improving the breed. About giving you a new plateau to step up to. About finding your voice. If there’s a sound in your head screaming to get out, unlock it. Play a Modulus.

THE SOUND IN YOUR HEAD IS IN THIS BASS

Quantum BassHear All The Way to the Bottom. With their aerospace-grade carbon fiber necks, Quantum basses have tremendous presence, with pristine highs, growling mids and lows that rattle your innards – everything you want in an electric bass. Even response on every string up and down the entire fingerboard. Solid fundamental pitch focus. Unwavering note stability. Unmatched dynamic range. And your Modulus instrument will give you this high level performance for decades to come.

The distinctively spacey exterior layer of carbon fiber on the Quantum neck, known around the shop as KLD, or ”a thousand (k) ladies dancing“, has been an artistic Modulus trademark for over 25 years.

Modulus craftsmanship is another industry benchmark. The fit and finish of every component is as near perfect as pos-sible. We carefully test and match every electronics option to the instrument, so you can feel confident that whichever you choose, it will give you exceptional tone and trouble-free performance.

Standard Features:•24-fret, 35” scale bolt-on, carbon fiber neck – Compound radius composite fingerboard – Pearl dot side position markers – Bi-directional relief adjusting truss rod• Contoured double-cutaway alder body • Choice of Black, Chrome or Gold hardware – Hipshot Type-A Bridges – Gotoh Sealed Tuners 20:1 Gear Ratio• EMG active Soapbar pickups with EMG BTS 2 Band EQ• Modulus Form Fit Hardshell Case

Prices and SpecificationsModel # Type Nut @24 fret String spacing Price

Q4 4-string 1.60” 2.40” 19mm $4,349Q5 5-string 1.85” 2.75” 17mm $4,549QW5-19 5-string wide 1.90” 3.00” 19mm $4,749QW5-21 5-string wide 2.00” 3.25” 21.5mm $4,749Q6 6-string 2.00” 3.25” 17mm $4,749

Hardware & FinishesHardware: Black, Chrome, Gold N/C

Transparents: Amber, Blue, Clear Gloss, Clear Satin N/CGreen, Orange Crush, Purple, Red, Sienna

Velvets: Black Cherry, Blue over Red, Blue, Green, $100Royal Velvet, Pink over Blue, Red over Blue

Sunburst versions of all Velvet colors $200

Stones: BlackStone, BlueStone, GreenStone, PurpleStone, RedStone $200

Sunburst versions of all Stone colors $300

Sunburst: Blue/Green, Blue/Purple, Cherry burst, $200Vintageburst, 2-tone, 3-tone

Woods & NeckPhenolic composite fingerboard N/C

Chechen fingerboard $100

34” Scale, 26 fret fingerboard $300

Satin finished body and/or neck N/C

Fretless fingerboard (with or without lines) $100

KLD (Graphite Laminate Top) with Clear finish $400

Bubinga top (clear finish only) $100

4A quilted maple, or 4A flamed maple top $200

Chechen, 5A quilted maple, 5A flamed maple, $300Burl maple or Spalted maple top

Figured Walnut, Myrtle Top $400

Buckeye burl top $800

Semi-hollow body (with or without sound hole) $800

ElectronicsEMG active pickups with 3-band EQ $50

Bartolini pickup with 2-band preamp $75

Bartolini pickup with 3-band preamp $125

Bartolini pickup w/ Aguilar active preamps $150with 2-band (OBP-1), or 3-band (OBP-3)

Bubinga Buckeye Burl

Chechen Figured Walnut

MyrtleSpalted Maple

Velvet Black Cherry Velvet Blue Over Red

Vintage Burst

Trans Sienna

Blackstone

This is just a small sampling of our woods and colors, see out website for more information.

Bluestone

Trans Amber

Blue Green Burst

Quantum TBX The Quantum TBX, our flagship neck-thru model represents the pinnacle of bass craft at Modulus. When we looked at the rich history of these basses, and tweaked the formula for rerelease in 2010, we had one singular goal: No Compromises. We have included the highest quality components, woods, and finish options available in the base price of the TBX series. When you choose this bass, you are choosing the very best that we have to offer.

Standard Features:

•24-fret, 35” scale thru-body carbon fiber neck – Compound radius composite fingerboard – Pearl dot side position markers – Bi-directional relief adjusting truss rod

• Contoured double-cutaway alder body

• Choice of Black, Chrome or Gold hardware – ABM Single Rail Bridges – Gotoh Light Weight Aluminum Tuners 20:1 Gear Ratio

• Choice of EMG, Bartolini or Aguilar components

• Modulus Form Fit Hardshell Case


Q5TBX 5-string 1.85” 2.75” 17mm $8,199QW5-19TBX 5-string wide 1.90” 3.00” 19mm $8,399QW5-21 5-string wide 2.00” 3.25” 21.5mm $8,399Q6TBX 6-string 2.00” 3.25” 17mm $8,399

Hardware & FinishesHardware: Black, Chrome, Gold N/C

Transparents: Amber, Blue, Clear Gloss, Clear Satin N/C

Green, Orange Crush, Purple, Red, Sienna

Glass: Azure Blue, Chianti Red N/C

Velvets: Black Cherry, Blue over Red, Blue, Green, N/CRoyal Velvet, Pink over Blue, Red over Blue

Sunburst versions of all Velvet colors N/C

Stones: BlackStone, BlueStone, GreenStone, N/CPurpleStone, RedStone

Sunburst versions of all Stone colors N/C

Sunbursts: Blue/Green, Blue/Purple, Cherry burst, N/CVintageburst, 2-tone, 3-tone


Chechen fingerboard N/C



KLD Top $400

Bubinga top (clear finish only) N/C

Walnut, 4A quilted maple, or 4A flamed maple top N/C

Chechen, 5A quilted maple, or 5A flamed maple, N/Cor burl maple top

Matching wooden head cap $400

34” scale/26 Fret $300

ElectronicsEMG active pickups with 3-band EQ N/C

Bartolini pickup with 2-band preamp N/C

Bartolini pickup with 3-band preamp N/C

Bartolini pickup w/ Aguilar active preamps N/Cwith 2-band (OBP-1), or 3-band (OBP-3)

Blackstone

Bubinga

BuckeyeBurl

Chechen Figured Walnut

Flame Maple Lacewood

Quilted MapleSpalted Maple

Velvet Black Cherry

Trans Sienna

Maple Burl

Vintage Burst

Myrtle


The Funk UnlimitedIt’s not just a Bass, it’s a Funk Machine.

The Funk Unlimited by Modulus.FB4 & FB5 Funk Unlimited Basses feature a uniquely-shaped double-cutaway alder body. The 22-fret, 34” scale bolt-on, carbon fiber neck has a compound radius composite fingerboard, pearl dot top position markers, bi-directional relief adjusting rod and chrome hardware. One Basslines MM pickup is controlled by a Bartolini ac-tive tone system with master volume and 2-band (bass & treble) controls. Funk Unlimited Basses are also available with J or MM/J pickup configurations.

Standard Features:•22-fret, 34” scale bolt-on, carbon fiber neck – Compound radius composite fingerboard – Pearl dot top and side position markers – Bi-directional relief adjusting truss rod• Contoured double-cutaway alder body • Choice of Black or Chrome hardware – Hipshot Type-B Bridges – Gotoh Sealed Tuners 20:1 Gear Ratio• Seymour Duncan Basslines MM Pickup with active Bartolini NTBT 2-band preamp

Flea, Red Hot Chili Peppers

Flake Blue Flake Orange


FU4 4-string 1.56” 2.45” 19mm $3,449FU5 5-string 1.75” 2.75” 17mm $3,649FUJ4 4-string 1.56” 2.45” 19mm $3,549FUJ5 5-string 1.75” 2.75” 17mm $3,749FU4MM/J 4-string 1.56” 2.45” 19mm $3,649FU5MM/J 5-string 1.75” 2.75” 17mm $3,849

Hardware & FinishesHardware: Black or Chrome N/C

Pickguard: Black Pearl, White Pearl, Tortoise, Black, White N/C

BadAss II Bridge $125

Transparents: Amber, Blue, Clear Gloss, Clear Satin, N/CGreen, Orange Crush, Purple, Red, Sienna

Metallics: Blue, Silver, Green, Smoke or Red $200

Flakes: Blue, Silver, Orange, Red, Green or Purple $200

Matching Headstock (Metallics & Flakes only) $200

Flake Sunbursts $300


Stones: BlackStone, BlueStone, GreenStone, $200PurpleStone, RedStone

Sunburst versions of all Stone Colors $300

Sunbursts: Blue/Green, Blue/Purple, Cherry burst, $200Vintageburst, 2-tone, 3-tone





5A quilted maple, or 5A flamed maple $300

ElectronicsBasslines MM pickup with Bartolini 2-band active preamp N/C

Basslines MM pickup with Bartolini 3-band active preamp $50

Basslines MM pickup with Aguilar with 2-band or 3-band active preamp $150

Replace standard pickup with Bartolini MM pickup $50

Metallic Silver Metallic Smoke

Flake RedFlake Silver

Flame Maple Quilted Maple


3 Tone Sunburst


Bluestone

Metallic Blue Metallic Green

John Hopkins of the Zac Brown Band

Funk PersuasionFunk Unlimited Feel with the classic P sound.

The Funk Persuasion by Modulus.Funk Persuasion Basses features a top routed Funk Unlim-ited body with our P inspired pickguard. The 22-fret, 34” scale bolt-on, carbon fiber neck has a compound radius composite fingerboard, pearl dot top position markers, bi-directional relief adjusting rod and chrome hardware. One Bartolini P pickup is coupled to our propritary tone circuit with passive volume and tone controls.

Standard Features:•22-fret, 34” scale bolt-on, carbon fiber neck – Compound radius composite fingerboard – Pearl dot top and side position markers – Bi-directional relief adjusting truss rod• Contoured double-cutaway top-routed alder body • Choice of Black or Chrome hardware – Hipshot Type-B Bridges – Gotoh Sealed Tuners 20:1 Gear Ratio• Bartolini P-style pickup with passive volume and tone controls.• Modulus Form Fit Hardshell Case

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3 Tone Burst

Vintage Burst2 Tone Burst

Cream


FU-P 4-string 1.56” 2.45” 19mm $3,249




Transparents: Amber, Blue, Clear Gloss, Clear Satin, N/CGreen, Orange Crush, Purple, Red, Sienna


Flakes: Blue, Silver, Orange, Red, Green or Purple $200

Matching Headstock (Metallics & Flakes only) $200

Flake Sunbursts $300


Solid White, Black, Cream, Red, Grey N/C




Electronics

Bartolini P-style passive pickups coupled with our passive tone circuit. N/C


Black White

Flake RedFlake Silver



Vintage JClassic J feel with the Modulus sound!

The Vintage J is closest to the original Modulus concept — an aerospace-grade carbon fiber neck mated to a traditional body with upgraded electronics and hard-ware. Choose the Vintage J for synth-like sustain and wide response.

The VJ4 features a top-routed alder body and a 21-fret, 34” scale neck with pearl dot position markers. Two Bar-tolini J-style pickups have separate volume controls and a global passive tone control.

Standard Features:•21-fret, 34” scale bolt-on, carbon fiber neck – Compound radius composite fingerboard – Pearl dot top and side position markers – Bi-directional relief adjusting truss rod• Contoured double-cutaway alder body • Choice of Black or Chrome hardware – Hipshot Type-B Bridges – Gotoh Sealed Tuners 20:1 Gear Ratio• Bartolini J-style pickups with passive volume and tone controls.• Modulus Form Fit Hardshell Case

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VJ4 4-string 1.50” 2.50” 19mm $2,949







Matching Headstock (Metallics only) $200







Chechen fingerboard $100





ElectronicsNo pickguard and rear-routed controls N/C

Bartolini active 2-band preamp $100

Aguilar active 2-band preamp $150

Replace standard pickups with Nordstrand J pickups $150




3 Tone Burst


Bluestone


Black Cream


Genesis VJVintage J feel with our Genesis hybrid neck. The Genesis VJ uses the latest Modulus neck technology to give you a bass of remarkable vintage feel with the high performance of carbon fiber. Select the Genesis VJ for vin-tage feel and warmth with unmatched balance and punch. GVJ4 models feature the Genesis carbon fiber/maple neck with chechen fingerboard. All other features mirror the VJ4.

Standard Features:•21-fret, 34” scale bolt-on, carbon fiber and wood hybrid neck – Compound radius chechen fingerboard – Pearl dot top and side position markers – Bi-directional relief adjusting truss rod• Contoured double-cutaway alder body • Choice of Black or Chrome hardware – Hipshot Type-B Bridges – Gotoh Sealed Tuners 20:1 Gear Ratio• Bartolini J-style pickups with passive volume and tone controls.• Modulus Form Fit Hardshell Case


GVJ4 4-string 1.56” 2.45” 19mm $2,949This is just a small sampling of our woods and colors, see out website for more information.







Matching Headstock (Metallics only) $200






Woods & NeckChechen fingerboard N/C

Maple fingerboard $100





ElectronicsNo pickguard and rear-routed controls N/C

Bartolini active 2-band preamp $100

Aguilar active 2-band preamp $150

Replace standard pickups with Nordstrand J pickups $150




3 Tone SunburstBluestone


Black Cream


Vertex 4Incredibly versatile and amazingly affordable

Designed with the marriage of reliability and affordability in mind, the brand new Vertex4 is turning heads everywhere! Versatile enough for any gig, the Vertex4 offers a modern up-date to the classic carbon-fiber neck made famous by Modulus over 30 years ago.

The Vertex4 is built around our world-famous carbon fiber neck, which provides the sonic clarity and day-to-day reliability pro-fessional musicians have come to expect from Modulus. Cou-pled with a lightweight alder body, the shape and balance of this bass make it an excellent choice for the player who wants more from their gear. The balance of striking modern looks with classic design, and crystal-clear tone at an amazingly low price, the Vertex 4 will be glad to speak for itself.

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VX4 4-string 1.54” 2.45” 19mm $2,749

Standard Features:•22-fret, 34” scale bolt-on, carbon fiber neck – Compound radius composite fingerboard – Pearl dot top and side position markers – Bi-directional relief adjusting truss rod• Contoured double-cutaway top-routed alder body • Choice of Black or Chrome hardware – Hipshot Type-B Bridges – Gotoh Sealed Tuners 20:1 Gear Ratio• Bartolini Soapbar pickup with passive volume and tone controls.• Modulus Form Fit Hardshell Case

Hardware & FinishesHardware: Chrome N/C


Solids: Black, White, Red, Grey N/C


Alder Body N/C

Satin finish neck N/C


ElectronicsOne Bartolini Soapbar pickup coupled to our passive tone circuit N/C with volume and tone controls.

Active Vertex upgrade kit with choice of Bartolini or Aguilar 2 band preamp mounted to the Vertex pickguard $250

Black White

Red Grey

Modulus Replacement NecksBolt on for a better sound

For over 20 years, players have upgraded their 4-string P and J basses with Modulus carbon fiber necks. The results are dramatic – deeper lows, better sustain, brighter highs and no dead notes.

The Quantum P and J replacement necks are hand laid-up of aerospace grade carbon fiber and cured in our own autoclave. The necks are then fitted with a phenolic composite fingerboard. Each neck is then given the legendary Modulus fret job with 21 jumbo nickel silver frets.

Genesis replacement necks for the P and J use a carbon fiber spine that supports all the string ten-sion and are shaped with alder tone wood. Genesis necks also feature a two-way relief adjustment and a chechen fingerboard with 21 frets.

Modulus replacement necks have a 34” scale and are available in 4-bolt mounting only. Tuner mount-ing holes are drilled, but tuners are not included. All necks are clear-finished and include mounting bolts and wrench.

Bolt-On Carbon Fiber Vintage J Replacement NecksP-Style, 34” scale, 4 string, composite fingerboard, 4 bolt, no tuners $799

J-Style, 34” scale, 4 string, composite fingerboard, 4 bolt, no tuners $799

Bolt-On Carbon Fiber Genesis Replacement NecksP-Style, 34” scale, 4 string, alder, chechen fingerboard, 4 bolt, no tuners $799

J-Style, 34” scale, 4 string, alder, chechen fingerboard, 4 bolt, no tuners $799

Genesis P neck ( J not shown)

Vintage J neck ( P not shown)

Modulus OrderingGet your dream into your hands

All the right information you need to choose your Modulus is in this book. Here’s how we suggest you go about putting the instrument of your dreams into your hands:

Visit the Modulus Web siteFind us at www.modulusguitars.com There’s back-ground information about the company and its products as well as artist info and news. There is also a list of Modulus dealers along with their con-tact information.

Visit a Modulus DealerWe don’t sell direct or on the Web site, so you’ve got to contact one of our dealers to place an order. Our dealers will be able to guide you to the instru-ment that will be best for you in features, perfor-mance and style. You’ll also be able to try different Modulus instruments for sound and playability so you can make a confident and informed choice.

We make your instrument to order. Please inquire with your dealer of choice for current build-time estimates. Certain exotic or figured woods with limited availability may take longer to complete.

Modulus Guitars®

3701 Collins Ave # 6BRichmond CA 94806-1713tel: 415.884.2300fax: [email protected]

Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice

Modulus Guitars®3701 Collins Ave # 6B

Richmond CA 94806-1713tel: 415.884.2300fax: 415.884.2373

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