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    wow ... some really great points made in favour of both pulling me this way and that
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    .. I will even pay the delivery charge (within reason). there has to be someone out there who wants a bargain of a lifetime
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    hey, thanks for the opinions so far .. helping me lots to make (eventual) best decision. lets assume it's a wooden neck & fingerboard for this discussion
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    hello, opinions would be greatly appreciated on the following. which pickups would be better with an Aguilar OBP-1 or 3? I would have assumed Nordstrands, however the people at Modulus think different ... Here's the feedback from Modulus on the questions you asked: 'I must admit that we haven’t had much experience with the Nordstrand J pickups coupled to any active preamps. We have done one bass that used Nordstrands in conjunction with an Aguilar OBP-1, and it seemed to work out quite well. If someone is looking for extra punch & headroom, then steering them to an active bass is definitely the right direction. For the record, I personally favor the Bartolini J pickups for use with any active system because they combine so well with preamps to create the complete tone: the pickups produce an even tone with tons of hearty low end, the graphite provides the high-end sparkle, and the active preamp adds the extra punch to allow all of those sounds to find their place in the tonal spectrum.' this was a reply from the chap who makes basses for professionals. however from what I have read elsewhere the Nordstrands will offer a much brighter vintage sound? I want the umph and power that comes from an Aguilar preamp but with that vintage sound!? so what will either pickup offer and which would be better? thanks
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    if I am getting rid of it .. does that mean I am not cool any more
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    a little BUMP and grind
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    haha congrats to them, awesome bass! great to see you're gettin the sales dude
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    who's the lucky bugger to get the blue jazz
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    good luck with the sales sir .. hope you manage to sort everything out. love the look of that fender 75!!
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    [quote name='Bassdude BE' post='969529' date='Sep 27 2010, 02:43 PM']Darn, i'm looking to trade my brand new Sterling in for a modulus Flea, i love this bass, too bad i don't really like this finish or i would be all over this,but i guess the silver sparkle would be a little out of place in a die hard groove-metal band... have a bump on me anyway! [/quote] what ya on about .. you would be the envy of every die hard broove metal band musician!
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    don't know if it's the price or excellent photography but had serious interest on this already. early monday morning bump for those that are still interested!
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    I have a modulus flea bass up for sale/trade and would be looking for something like this in trade
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    [quote name='fretmeister' post='968283' date='Sep 26 2010, 12:18 PM']Damn! I'm seriously thinking about this...[/quote] I'll take you out to dinner to convince you if you need [quote name='Exile252' post='968287' date='Sep 26 2010, 12:21 PM']Don't think I'd be able to afford the 2000% apr . Though, if it were a 5 string, I'd be much more inclined [/quote] who could afford that apr! madness
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    [quote name='CHRISDABASS' post='968244' date='Sep 26 2010, 11:32 AM']WOW!! I'd forgotten just how good this bass looks!! Great pictures!! [/quote] cheers
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    [quote name='Exile252' post='968181' date='Sep 26 2010, 10:29 AM']Damn, I love the Flea bass, and that colour is great on it. Where can I get an easy £900? [/quote] have you not seen those TV adverts offering quick and easy money at a mere 2000% apr!
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    It's finally time for me to let go of my first true love .. my Modulus Flea Bass! I have had the Modulus bass for 7 years and it's been an awesome! it's turned heads at every gig I played and the sound is just something truely amazing ... maybe even too good haha. however, I have now moved on in style and sound with my Sadowsky and am hoping to add another VJ bass to my collection. I am now finding myself leaving the Modulus at home more and more. I think it's time it had a new home Here is the spec; 22 fret, 34" scale carbon fiber bolt-on neck White pearl pickguard Chrome Hardwear Silver Sparkle w/matching headstock Bartolini MM Pickup Aguilar active preamp w/ passive bass and treble It comes with original hardcase (with my own added decorations as you will see from pictures ) As it's over 7 years old, it's had it's bumps and knocks .. most noticeable is on the headstock where a small part of the silver sparkle has chipped off (bass dropped when strap came off). there are also a few small marks on the back of the neck that I have tried to capture, but hardly noticable and there are a few scuffs on the silver sparkle body .. but you can only slightly feel these rather than see them. I am looking for £900 for this (taking into account the chipped headstock and the slow market at the moment) and will arrange courier for delivery. I am also open to trades and would be happy to consider any 4 string Sadowsky Metro, Modulus VJ, Lakeland, Sandberg .. just fire away Here are pictures ... enjoy (remember, the chip on the headstock makes it authentic) [attachment=59749:IMG_0388.JPG] [attachment=59750:IMG_0381.JPG] [attachment=59751:IMG_0383.JPG] [attachment=59752:IMG_0379.JPG] [attachment=59753:IMG_0392.JPG] [attachment=59754:IMG_0394.JPG]
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    [quote name='BigRedX' post='967429' date='Sep 25 2010, 11:50 AM']I haven't played any Metros, but all the NYC Sadowskys I've played sounded better with the pre-amp off.[/quote] interesting you should say that, as I have just been playing my Metro in passive mode for the first time ... wow, very interesting indeed. added to the fact that I was switching between pick ups with the VTC turned nearly off .. I got some amazings sounds that made me wonder why I haven't been doing this sooner!
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    I already have clothes to match they look awesome ... yes, gimmick, but none the less .. awesome. I can imagine they will cost an arm and a leg
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    I got my metro for £1000 (pretty much new and un-used). since then I have hardly played or considered any other bass at all and will be on the luck out for a similar deal if I am lucky! so, anyone out ther that is not 100% happy with their Sadowsky (from this thread it seems that there could be) .. sell it to me
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    as and when you realise you still don't have a place for the valenti ... I will have it off your hands
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    not even a Silver Sparkle Modulus Flea Bass with all the best kit?
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    from those figures, I would hardly class them as mass produced bass' I also think the fact that you managed to get Rodger Sadowsky to have a look at this forum and reply as quick as he has shows just how committed he is to his brand. on the subject of Sadowsky's vs Fenders .. well, I used to hate anything Fender, thought they sounded poor & weak. it was Modulus all the way for me! however, my interest in the vintage sound started to grow. I tried a US Fender Delux in a store in Manchester .. all I can say is that I walked out disappointed and never wanting to touch one again. however, when I listend to CHRISDABASS play what seemed to be a Fender (it was actually his Sadowsky NYC) I instantly heard something I had never heard before from a vintage bass .. especially a Fender looking one! instantly hooked I was! the feel and sound of the bass is just amazing, hence when I shot out and bought a Metro.
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    [quote name='LukeFRC' post='963069' date='Sep 21 2010, 10:30 AM']well you could get the silver one and pretend you just moved some pickups on the flea.... or you could buy my one and tell her how you saved a few hundred and are being more honest through not making up stuff about moving pickups on a flea bass? [/quote] I like the first option better
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    metro's are Jap made Sadowskys which cost approx £1700 new from guitar guitar. no difference other than the quality of the wood!
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