Nell-E Posted October 9, 2010 Posted October 9, 2010 Hey there fellow basschatters, I'm going to be receiving a Modulus Fleabass next week in silver sparkle. Bartolini pick up, Aguilar pre-amp. I've never played on or seen one in the 'flesh' before but being a huge Flea fan, I've craved for one for eons and heard great things about them so I've took a punt on buying a used one. My anticipation is growing with an intensity I've never known! So, can any of you Modulus FB owners or those who have owned/ played on one fuel my excitement further by telling me what I'll be getting for my £900 I'm currently using a GK 1001 head and two 4x10 Warwick cabs with my funk/rock band but I'm looking to get a set of GK Neos to replace the Warwicks. Quote
bassfan Posted October 9, 2010 Posted October 9, 2010 I picked up my blue sparkle fb4 about 3 weeks ago... I haven't picked up any of my other basses since!! It's a versatile bit of kit that delivers everything you want... And looks the dogs too !! Quote
Chris2112 Posted October 9, 2010 Posted October 9, 2010 Very nice basses to play and quite a nice aggressive sound too. Definitely a "studio" bass though, unless you play in a disco or cabaret band! Quote
Nell-E Posted October 9, 2010 Author Posted October 9, 2010 (edited) [quote name='Chris2112' post='982623' date='Oct 9 2010, 03:35 PM']Very nice basses to play and quite a nice aggressive sound too. Definitely a "studio" bass though, unless you play in a disco or cabaret band![/quote] Ha ha. I assume you're referring to the finish there. I've heard that human glitter- balls are all the rage. Edited October 9, 2010 by Nell-E Quote
Chris2112 Posted October 9, 2010 Posted October 9, 2010 Yep, those finishes can be a bit much! I really liked the Flea basses with the maple tops, they look awesome. Quote
LukeFRC Posted October 9, 2010 Posted October 9, 2010 i don't really know much about what they sound like but the silver sparkly finish would be a selling point for me! Quote
Nell-E Posted October 10, 2010 Author Posted October 10, 2010 The silver finish would have been ideal for you there! Can anyone wax lyrical about what the necks on the FB play like. I'm totally new to the world of carbon fibre! Quote
Chris2112 Posted October 10, 2010 Posted October 10, 2010 You're sure to become a convert then! There are few things better than a good carbon fibre neck. Expect to have excellent sustain and clarity all over the neck, which is great for getting that aggressive burpy sound that graphite necks love to make! Quote
Lylodile Posted October 10, 2010 Posted October 10, 2010 Mine is the best bass I've ever played. Lovely finish, brilliant neck and surprisingly versatile! It helps that I'm a big flea fan . Quote
Nell-E Posted October 10, 2010 Author Posted October 10, 2010 Sounds like Christmas is coming early! I've noticed that a lot of people have their FBs fitted with a Badass II bridge. Would anyone recommend this modification? I like the look of them but aside from better sustain, what benefits does the bridge offer? Quote
throwoff Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 It might just be me but I am the only person who finds it a little bit funny that Modulus renamed this bass the FU? Quote
swanbrook Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 Yeah I think flea is a class player but that is very funny Quote
funkyspuke Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 I am not sure that a badass II bridge would make that much difference to be totally honest .. it doesn't specify that they are an added extra on the Modulus or SMART website, so maybe there is no need/benefit. honestly, you are getting a bass guitar that offers a superb well balance sound that smacks you and on-listeners in the nuts! just thumb that E string when it's plugged into your GK rig and you'll make peoples eyes and ears bleed. I only have a Genz Benz 6 with a 300W Hartke cab, so I am not going to get the level of sound you are! I would love to hear it through your set up to be honest Quote
Mokl Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 I honestly wouldn't bother with a badass - the Gotoh is a great unit. I don't think you'll feel wanting sustain-wise on a Modulus! Quote
Nell-E Posted October 12, 2010 Author Posted October 12, 2010 (edited) [quote name='funkyspuke' post='985292' date='Oct 12 2010, 08:24 AM']I am not sure that a badass II bridge would make that much difference to be totally honest .. it doesn't specify that they are an added extra on the Modulus or SMART website, so maybe there is no need/benefit. honestly, you are getting a bass guitar that offers a superb well balance sound that smacks you and on-listeners in the nuts! just thumb that E string when it's plugged into your GK rig and you'll make peoples eyes and ears bleed. I only have a Genz Benz 6 with a 300W Hartke cab, so I am not going to get the level of sound you are! I would love to hear it through your set up to be honest [/quote] Ha,ha. I wondered if you'd spot this thread man. I'm sure I won't need to make any modifications if what everyone has told me rings true. I'm just curious and impatient. By the way, last night I told Billy Sheehan that I was picking up a Modulus and he didn't return too much enthusiasm. Maybe if I'd have told him I was getting a Yamaha and stringing it with Rotosounds, things would've been different Top bloke though. Edited October 12, 2010 by Nell-E Quote
funkyspuke Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 [quote name='Nell-E' post='986123' date='Oct 12 2010, 07:44 PM']Ha,ha. I wondered if you'd spot this thread man. I'm sure I won't need to make any modifications if what everyone has told me rings true. I'm just curious and impatient. By the way, last night I told Billy Sheehan that I was picking up a Modulus and he didn't return too much enthusiasm. Maybe if I'd have told him I was getting a Yamaha and stringing it with Rotosounds, things would've been different Top bloke though.[/quote] haha! I would have expected that response from Billy! ignore him, he plays a Yamaha P bass !! Quote
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