eubassix Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 (edited) Modulus (USA) Quantum 'SS' 5-string bass. The 'SS' refers to Modulus concept of producing a new (at the time) Single pickup instrument, with that p/up being positioned in the optimum ' sweet-spot' for tone. Qute a rare instrument / great qaulity, playability and sound. Quilt over Alder with translucent dark-rose finish. Simple volume + Bass/Treble (+/-) Bartolini EQ (9v) & bartolini SB pickup. 9.3lbs, 35"scale, 1&7/8" nut ETS adjustable Bridge. Comes c/w excellent/quality gig-bag OR hardcase (option), Courier etc. Further info: Modulus Sonic Hammer - is an upgrade to M-92 Sweet Spot, that was introduced in 1992. M-92 SS (4/5/6-string) had a pickguard over alder body and an EMG. Sonic Hammer is equipped with bartolini and custom top. SH is the predecessor of the Flea / Funk Unlimited. Rare instrument ! http://www.modulusgraphite.com/quantum/ Edited February 7, 2019 by eubassix sold 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andytoad Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Is this Q5 or Q5W? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pjowsky Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Hey what’s the string spacing on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted December 19, 2018 Author Share Posted December 19, 2018 10 hours ago, andytoad said: Is this Q5 or Q5W? 9 hours ago, Pjowsky said: Hey what’s the string spacing on this? I think the 'W' is for a 'Wide(r); bridge? Not sure if that option existed when this bass was made (?). Current setting is 17.5mm but, as the bridge saddles are adjustable, could be slightly wider (or narrower). I'll try to add a Bridge close-up to the photos. Nut is 47.5mm (string spacing 10mm) and the neck @ F24 is 70.5mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted December 19, 2018 Author Share Posted December 19, 2018 photos added to OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foya Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 Where are you based? Do you have the original hard case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 And are you sure that's how you spell Quantum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 Q5 SS had the basic neck, but Q5 had (and probably still has) the Q5W available as an option. It is Quantum 5 Wide, where the company uses six-string neck mold. This way the string spacing is around 19 mm. The company is up and running but the production is somewhat small, mostly custom orders. Take a look, neat instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khazol Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 No truss rod right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted December 28, 2018 Author Share Posted December 28, 2018 On 26/12/2018 at 13:24, Happy Jack said: And are you sure that's how you spell Quantum? 1 minute ago, khazol said: No truss rod right? No ... you version if correct: QuantUm; thanks for the alert (I'll change the title etc. if allowed) Right ... no truss rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 I have to come back: this bass has a bartolini and quilted top, that were not available in the basic SS version (EMG, plain alder). This is probably a custom model. They started SS probably in 1992; the serial number is in the neck, close to the tuners. Two first digits tell the manufacturing year, like 99xxxx = 1999. The logo is the newest and it was changed from MODULUS GRAPHITE in the late 1990's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted December 30, 2018 Author Share Posted December 30, 2018 14 minutes ago, itu said: I have to come back: this bass has a bartolini and quilted top, that were not available in the basic SS version (EMG, plain alder). This is probably a custom model. They started SS probably in 1992; the serial number is in the neck, close to the tuners. Two first digits tell the manufacturing year, like 99xxxx = 1999. The logo is the newest and it was changed from MODULUS GRAPHITE in the late 1990's. Thanks itu, that's most helpful. Serial is 97**** so it appears the bass is a custom 1997 with upgrade quilt and Bart'. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 (edited) Sir, here I am again. Very sorry, my bad: Your instrument is a Sonic Hammer. A blue one can be seen here: https://www.talkbass.com/threads/modulus-mob.313365/page-400 It is an upgrade to M-92 Sweet Spot, that was introduced in 1992. M-92 SS (4/5/6-string) had a pickguard over alder body and an EMG. Sonic Hammer is equipped with bartolini and custom top. SH is the predecessor of the Flea / Funk Unlimited. Rare beast, I did not remember this model. Truss rod was taken into production in 1997/1998, so there are some basses with truss rod already with serial starting 97xxxx. There are three neck options for a fiver: 17 / 19 / 21.5 mm string spacing. Four has 19 and six has 17 mm string spacing @ bridge. Edited January 7, 2019 by itu details... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 On 07/01/2019 at 11:57, itu said: Sir, here I am again. Very sorry, my bad: Your instrument is a Sonic Hammer. A blue one can be seen here: https://www.talkbass.com/threads/modulus-mob.313365/page-400 It is an upgrade to M-92 Sweet Spot, that was introduced in 1992. M-92 SS (4/5/6-string) had a pickguard over alder body and an EMG. Sonic Hammer is equipped with bartolini and custom top. SH is the predecessor of the Flea / Funk Unlimited. Rare beast, I did not remember this model. Truss rod was taken into production in 1997/1998, so there are some basses with truss rod already with serial starting 97xxxx. There are three neck options for a fiver: 17 / 19 / 21.5 mm string spacing. Four has 19 and six has 17 mm string spacing @ bridge. Thanks yet again itu - great information/research!!... Much appreciated ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 (edited) currently ON-HOLD ... and SOLD Edited February 7, 2019 by eubassix sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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