The Sound in Your Head Is in This Bass

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. THE SOUND IN YOUR HEAD IS IN THIS BASS

Believe It Is It Voodoo? The most important advance since the invention of the bass If there’s magic in carbon fiber, it’s in the very high “modulus guitar has been the carbon fiber neck. From that day in of elasticity” of the material. In plain speak, carbon fiber 1976 when bass-playing rocket scientist Geoff Gould (yup, is extremely stiff for its weight – perfect for a bass neck. he was a carbon fiber designer on the Voyager probe) first On the performance side, each note is full, with low and wondered, “What if …” the electric bass has been a differ- high harmonics in generous quantity. Plus the high resonant ent animal. The Grateful Dead’s Phil Lesh played one of the frequency drastically reduces the possibility of dead notes first carbon fiber-necked basses and from that point forward, – even when playing the low strings in the high register.On the most accomplished and creative bassists in the world the maintenance side, carbon fiber is impervious to moisture have played a Modulus. and resilient against temperature changes. Your Modulus is perfectly stable from Montana to Miami. Two Ways To Better Tone But Modulus instruments aren’t just techno showpieces. Take To this day, Modulus Quantum basses are made using the a look at a Modulus. A close look. The artistry and crafts- same aerospace “hand layup” process as in the beginning. manship are unparalleled. The precision fretwork. The fit of We’ve made many subtle design improvements along the the hardware. The smoothness of the finish. The attention to way, including the addition of a two-way relief adjustment. every detail is obvious and perfect. Each neck is still hand-laminated with layers of carbon fiber “pre-preg” and cured in the Modulus autoclave. The distinc- From the beginning, it’s always been about improving the tively spacey exterior layer of carbon fiber is known around breed. About giving you a new plateau to step up to. About the shop as KLD™ or “a thousand (k) ladies dancing.” This finding your voice. If there’s a sound in your head screaming artistic touch has been a Modulus trademark for decades. to get out, unlock it. Play a Modulus.

In 1996, Modulus designed the Genesis neck system – a revolutionary new format which utilizes the strength of carbon 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. Quantum Bass Hear 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 Hardware & Finishes Hardware: Black, Chrome, Gold N/C Transparents: Amber, Blue, Clear Gloss, Clear Satin N/C Green, Orange Crush, Purple, Red, Sienna Velvets: Black Cherry, Blue over Red, Blue, Green, $100 Bubinga Buckeye Burl Royal 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, $200 Vintageburst, 2-tone, 3-tone Chechen Figured Walnut

Woods & Neck Phenolic composite fingerboard N/C Chechen fingerboard $100 34” Scale, 26 fret fingerboard $300 Satin finished body and/or neck N/C Spalted Maple Myrtle 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, $300 Velvet Black Cherry Velvet Blue Over Red Burl maple or Spalted maple top Figured Walnut, Myrtle Top $400 Buckeye burl top $800 Semi-hollow body (with or without sound hole) $800

Electronics Blackstone Bluestone EMG 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 $150 with 2-band (OBP-1), or 3-band (OBP-3) Trans Sienna Trans Amber

Prices and Specifications Model # Type Nut @24 fret String spacing Price Q4 4-string 1.60” 2.40” 19mm $4,349 Q5 5-string 1.85” 2.75” 17mm $4,549

QW5-19 5-string wide 1.90” 3.00” 19mm $4,749 Vintage Burst Blue Green Burst QW5-21 5-string wide 2.00” 3.25” 21.5mm $4,749 This is just a small sampling of our woods and Q6 6-string 2.00” 3.25” 17mm $4,749 colors, see out website for more information. 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 Hardware & Finishes Hardware: 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 Myrtle Bubinga Velvets: Black Cherry, Blue over Red, Blue, Green, N/C Royal Velvet, Pink over Blue, Red over Blue Sunburst versions of all Velvet colors N/C Stones: BlackStone, BlueStone, GreenStone, N/C PurpleStone, RedStone BuckeyeBurl Maple Burl Sunburst versions of all Stone colors N/C Sunbursts: Blue/Green, Blue/Purple, Cherry burst, N/C Vintageburst, 2-tone, 3-tone

Woods & Neck Phenolic composite fingerboard N/C Chechen Figured Walnut Chechen fingerboard N/C Satin finished body and/or neck N/C Fretless fingerboard (with or without lines) $100 KLD Top $400 Bubinga top (clear finish only) N/C Flame Maple Lacewood Walnut, 4A quilted maple, or 4A flamed maple top N/C Chechen, 5A quilted maple, or 5A flamed maple, N/C or burl maple top Matching wooden head cap $400 34” scale/26 Fret $300

Spalted Maple Quilted Maple Electronics EMG 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/C Trans Sienna Blackstone with 2-band (OBP-1), or 3-band (OBP-3)

Prices and Specifications Model # Type Nut @24 fret String spacing Price Q5TBX 5-string 1.85” 2.75” 17mm $8,199

QW5-19TBX 5-string wide 1.90” 3.00” 19mm $8,399 Velvet Black Cherry Vintage Burst QW5-21 5-string wide 2.00” 3.25” 21.5mm $8,399 This is just a small sampling of our woods and Q6TBX 6-string 2.00” 3.25” 17mm $8,399 colors, see out website for more information. The Funk Unlimited It’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 active tone system with master volume and 2-band (bass & treble) controls. Funk Unlimited Basses are also available with J or MM/J pickup configurations.

Flea, Red Hot Chili Peppers Hardware & Finishes Hardware: 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/C Flake Silver Flake Red Green, 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 Flake Blue Flake Orange Velvets: Black Cherry, Blue over Red, Blue, Green, $100 Royal Velvet, Pink over Blue, Red over Blue Stones: BlackStone, BlueStone, GreenStone, $200 PurpleStone, RedStone Sunburst versions of all Stone Colors $300 Sunbursts: Blue/Green, Blue/Purple, Cherry burst, $200 Metallic Blue Metallic Green Vintageburst, 2-tone, 3-tone

Woods & Neck Phenolic composite fingerboard N/C Satin finished body and/or neck N/C Metallic Silver Metallic Smoke Fretless fingerboard (with or without lines) $100 4A quilted maple, or 4A flamed maple top $200 5A quilted maple, or 5A flamed maple $300

Electronics

Basslines MM pickup with Bartolini 2-band active preamp N/C Flame Maple Quilted Maple 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

Velvet Black Cherry Velvet Blue Over Red Prices and Specifications Model # Type Nut @22 fret String spacing Price FU4 4-string 1.56” 2.45” 19mm $3,449 FU5 5-string 1.75” 2.75” 17mm $3,649 FUJ4 4-string 1.56” 2.45” 19mm $3,549

FUJ5 5-string 1.75” 2.75” 17mm $3,749 Bluestone 3 Tone Sunburst FU4MM/J 4-string 1.56” 2.45” 19mm $3,649 This is just a small sampling of our woods and FU5MM/J 5-string 1.75” 2.75” 17mm $3,849 colors, see out website for more information. Funk Persuasion Funk 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 Photo by Cole Cassell John Hopkins of the Zac Brown Band Hardware & Finishes Hardware: 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/C Flake Silver Flake Red Green, 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 Metallic Blue Metallic Green Sunbursts: Blue/Green, Blue/Purple, Cherry burst, $200 Vintageburst, 2-tone, 3-tone Solid White, Black, Cream, Red, Grey N/C

Woods & Neck

Phenolic composite fingerboard N/C Metallic Silver Metallic Smoke Satin finished body and/or neck N/C Fretless fingerboard (with or without lines) $100

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

Cream 3 Tone Burst

2 Tone Burst Vintage Burst

Prices and Specifications Model # Type Nut @22 fret String spacing Price This is just a small sampling of our woods and FU-P 4-string 1.56” 2.45” 19mm $3,249 colors, see out website for more information. Vintage J Classic 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 hardware. 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

Pete Sears, Moonalice Hardware & Finishes Hardware: 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/C Metallic Blue Metallic Green Green, Orange Crush, Purple, Red, Sienna Metallics: Blue, Silver, Green, Smoke or Red $200 Matching Headstock (Metallics only) $200 Velvets: Black Cherry, Blue over Red, Blue, Green, $100

Royal Velvet, Pink over Blue, Red over Blue Metallic Silver Metallic Smoke Sunburst versions of all Velvet colors $200 Stones: BlackStone, BlueStone, GreenStone, $200 PurpleStone, RedStone Sunburst versions of all Stone colors $300 Sunbursts: Blue/Green, Blue/Purple, Cherry burst, $200 Vintageburst, 2-tone, 3-tone Flame Maple Quilted Maple

Woods & Neck Phenolic composite fingerboard N/C Chechen fingerboard $100 Satin finished body and/or neck N/C Velvet Black Cherry Velvet Blue Over Red Fretless fingerboard (with or without lines) $100 4A quilted maple, or 4A flamed maple top $200 5A quilted maple, or 5A flamed maple $300

Electronics No pickguard and rear-routed controls N/C Bluestone 3 Tone Burst Bartolini active 2-band preamp $100 Aguilar active 2-band preamp $150 Replace standard pickups with Nordstrand J pickups $150

2 Tone Burst Vintage Burst

Prices and Specifications Black Cream Model # Type Nut @21 fret String spacing Price This is just a small sampling of our woods and VJ4 4-string 1.50” 2.50” 19mm $2,949 colors, see out website for more information. Genesis VJ Vintage 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 vintage 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 Hardware & Finishes Hardware: 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/C Metallic Blue Metallic Green Green, Orange Crush, Purple, Red, Sienna Metallics: Blue, Silver, Green, Smoke or Red $200 Matching Headstock (Metallics only) $200 Velvets: Black Cherry, Blue over Red, Blue, Green, $100 Royal Velvet, Pink over Blue, Red over Blue Metallic Silver Metallic Smoke Sunburst versions of all Velvet colors $200 Stones: BlackStone, BlueStone, GreenStone, $200 PurpleStone, RedStone Sunburst versions of all Stone colors $300 Sunbursts: Blue/Green, Blue/Purple, Cherry burst, $200 Vintageburst, 2-tone, 3-tone Flame Maple Quilted Maple

Woods & Neck Chechen fingerboard N/C Maple fingerboard $100 Satin finished body and/or neck N/C Velvet Black Cherry Velvet Blue Over Red Fretless fingerboard (with or without lines) $100 4A quilted maple, or 4A flamed maple top $200 5A quilted maple, or 5A flamed maple $300

Electronics

No pickguard and rear-routed controls N/C Bluestone 3 Tone Sunburst Bartolini active 2-band preamp $100 Aguilar active 2-band preamp $150 Replace standard pickups with Nordstrand J pickups $150

2 Tone Burst Vintage Burst

Prices and Specifications Black Cream Model # Type Nut @21 fret String spacing Price This is just a small sampling of our woods and GVJ4 4-string 1.56” 2.45” 19mm $2,949 colors, see out website for more information. Vertex 4 Incredibly 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. Photo by Maria Quinonez

Wil Dog Abers - Ozomatli 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 & Finishes Hardware: Chrome N/C Pickguard: Black Pearl, White Pearl, Tortoise, Black, White N/C Solids: Black, White, Red, Grey N/C

Black White Woods & Neck Phenolic composite fingerboard N/C Alder Body N/C Satin finish neck N/C Fretless fingerboard (with or without lines) $100 Red Grey Electronics One 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

Prices and Specifications Model # Type Nut @22 fret String spacing Price VX4 4-string 1.54” 2.45” 19mm $2,749 Modulus Replacement Necks Modulus Ordering Bolt on for a better sound Get your dream into your hands

For over 20 years, players have upgraded their All the right information you need to choose your 4-string P and J basses with Modulus carbon fiber Modulus is in this book. Here’s how we suggest you necks. The results are dramatic – deeper lows, better go about putting the instrument of your dreams into sustain, brighter highs and no dead notes. your hands:

Genesis P neck ( J not shown) Visit the Modulus Web site Find us at www.modulusguitars.com There’s back- ground information about the company and its Vintage J neck ( P not shown) products as well as artist info and news. There is also a list of Modulus dealers along with their contact information. The Quantum P and J replacement necks are hand laid-up of aerospace grade carbon fiber and cured Visit a Modulus Dealer in our own autoclave. The necks are then fitted with We don’t sell direct or on the Web site, so you’ve a phenolic composite fingerboard. Each neck is then got to contact one of our dealers to place an order. given the legendary Modulus fret job with 21 jumbo Our dealers will be able to guide you to the instru- nickel silver frets. ment that will be best for you in features, performance and style. You’ll also be able to try different Genesis replacement necks for the P and J use a Modulus instruments for sound and playability so carbon fiber spine that supports all the string ten- you can make a confident and informed choice. sion and are shaped with alder tone wood. Genesis necks also feature a two-way relief adjustment and a We make your instrument to order. Please inquire chechen fingerboard with 21 frets. with your dealer of choice for current build-time estimates. Certain exotic or figured woods with Modulus replacement necks have a 34” scale and limited availability may take longer to complete. are available in 4-bolt mounting only. Tuner mounting holes are drilled, but tuners are not included. All Modulus Guitars® necks are clear-finished and include mounting bolts 3701 Collins Ave # 6B and wrench. Richmond CA 94806-1713 tel: 415.884.2300 Bolt-On Carbon Fiber Vintage J Replacement Necks fax: 415.884.2373 P-Style, 34” scale, 4 string, composite fingerboard, www.modulusguitars.com 4 bolt, no tuners $799 [email protected] J-Style, 34” scale, 4 string, composite fingerboard, 4 bolt, no tuners $799 Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice

Bolt-On Carbon Fiber Genesis Replacement Necks P-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

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