end should ring pure and true, without sonic inconsistencies. The Modulus Quantum neck made it possible for the first time. It’s a reason why many consider Modulus ultimate expression of bass builder’s art.

for decades, pure tone and clean fundamentals didn’t exist for bass...that all changed with the Quantum graphite neck

INTRODUCED IN 1978 AS THE WORLD’S FIRST graphite bass neck, the Quantum design has evolved to a highly refined art form. Created to The separate can be ordered in address the inconsistencies and shortcomings composite (top), or a variety of tone woods. of traditional wood-necked instruments, the Non-endangered granadillo (bottom, on - Quantum neck has set new standards for less) is favored for its familiar rosewood feel. clarity, sustain, definition and tone.

Wooden necks present several problems for bass guitars. First, they’re structurally Modulus was also among the first to adopt a unstable; expanding, contracting and warping 35” scale length and advanced active electron- with tension and variances in tempera- ics, pioneering the first truly viable 5 and 6 ture and humidity. Second, they favor certain string basses with a crystal clear low B. sonic frequencies, while dampening and deadening others. Every individual piece of The Modulus Quantum neck is featured on all wood has unique resonant frequencies at Quantum, Flea and Vintage J basses. Our 35” which it absorbs or reflects tone. Absorbed scale Quantum basses blend a broad range of frequencies manifest as “dead spots”, while exotic wood bodies and pickup/preamp the most highly reflected frequencies are choices with a 4, 5 or 6 strings. called “wolf tones”. The result is a character- istic unevenness from note to note. The 34” scale, 4 and 5 string Flea Basses are tough, hard-working tools for today’s While the industry accepted these problems players. Carefully designed electronics as necessary evils, Modulus was first to deliver fat, warm tones with power to develop a practical solution. The graphite cut through the rest of the band. composite neck combines light weight with enormous structural strength. Our 34” scale Vintage J series offers a Modulus composite necks are built from modern twist on the 4 string classic. multiple layers of epoxy-impregnated Imagine the best sounds of the vintage graphite. Unlike less costly auto- bass in a climate-proof construction, mated methods, Modulus lays up with expanded high and low the graphite by hand using end response, no noise and no dozens of individual layers. “Thanks to its 35” scale graphite dead spots. neck, the Quantum 5 has world- The resulting bell-like purity class definition and clarity. In fact, Get your hands on a Modulus and wire crispness is one tester thought it was like and hear it for yourself. And known worldwide as the ‘playing one big string’.” when you’re ready to move “Modulus sound”. up, let us build one for you! Bass Player, January 1997

Quantum 6 SweetSpot™with GreenStone finish and composite fingerboard The challenge of building a bass guitar has always been about the fundamental. As foundation music, low 8 Digital Drive #101 Novato CA 94949 (415)884-2300 www.modulusguitars.com