| Author | Message | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 3243 Registered: 6-2002 |
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
Senior Member Username: elwoodblue Post Number: 1468 Registered: 6-2002 |
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
Senior Member Username: tmoney61092 Post Number: 839 Registered: 9-2008 |
Mmmmm I would love to have that Modulus!!! ~Taylor | ||
| edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 1369 Registered: 5-2002 |
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
Senior Member Username: bsee Post Number: 2637 Registered: 3-2004 |
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
Senior Member Username: hieronymous Post Number: 1176 Registered: 1-2005 |
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
Senior Member Username: cozmik_cowboy Post Number: 1348 Registered: 10-2006 |
You're right, Harry; and the G octave isn't seated either. Peter | ||
| room037
Senior Member Username: room037 Post Number: 470 Registered: 9-2003 |
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
Senior Member Username: darkstar01 Post Number: 451 Registered: 6-2005 |
yeah.. saddle issues... dead pick up... you guys definitely shouldn't buy this. definitely...... | ||
| tmoney61092
Senior Member Username: tmoney61092 Post Number: 840 Registered: 9-2008 |
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
Senior Member Username: tmoney61092 Post Number: 841 Registered: 9-2008 |
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
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 3244 Registered: 6-2002 |
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
Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 1370 Registered: 5-2002 |
From the look of the wiring, I'd say those are EMGs in there. | ||
| that_sustain
Member Username: that_sustain Post Number: 76 Registered: 8-2012 |
I'm guessing Geoff Gould was visiting Alembic and decided to build a bass.(?) | ||
| bluplirst
Intermediate Member Username: bluplirst Post Number: 149 Registered: 12-2004 |
"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. |
