E sharp Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 Modulus QW5. 5 string Modulus Quantum for sale. This is the wide string spacing model. Regular Quantum 5’s are 17mm. They then offered two wide spacings- 19mm and 21/21.5 mm. This is the 21mm one, and I suspect that there can’t be that many that were made. It’s basically their 6 string neck, with 5 strings. It is a a bit neck heavy, but a wide strap sorts this completely. Bought it off a fellow BC’er last year on here, and I think that he had it from new. 35” scale. 24 fret with 21mm spacing at the bridge. John East pre-amp. Vol/blend stack , bass/treble stack (pull for bright) , mid/freq stack. Then there’s a passive tone control that pulls for ‘passive’ mode - this works in either passive or active mode. The two knobs nearest the pick ups are 4 way coil taps. Furthest back is rear single coil, next forward is front single coil. Third click is parallel, and last is series. There’s also an LED that I presume is a low battery marker- not sure though. Norstrand pick ups. Custom ordered by previous owner- had to make specifically for the string spacing. I play this a lot at home, and I think maybe one gig last year, but can’t be sure. Idea was to have a passive and active bass, and use accordingly. But I find I’m using the passive 5 for all my gigs, and the Function band deps- just covers everything really. So this Modulus isn’t getting used much, even though it’s probably one of the best basses that I’ve ever owned. Comes with a hard case. Just found out that my scales are knackered, so I’ll have to update the ad with the weight. Bought for £2500, and I did a 5 hour round trip to pick up. So looking to sell for the base price I paid for it. Shipping this is a no brainier no for me, but I can travel to meet up within reason. Unsure about trades, but hit me with what you’ve got. Not in a hurry to sell this, and if it doesn’t sell, then I’ll just keep it, as it’s lovely really. Thanks for looking. Paul 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchwife Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 Modulus + John East? On a bass this good looking? What a stellar combination! GLWTS 🤞🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_geezer Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Very cool bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 I reckon this could be converted to a 6 quite easily... the headstock looks nice and symmetrical with space for a 6th hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E sharp Posted December 21, 2022 Author Share Posted December 21, 2022 Yep, I think you said that when I put a post up here last year when I bought it. It is their 6 string neck, used for a wide 5 spacing I believe- 17mm x 6 = 102 , and 21 x 5 = 105. That’s how my logic works I’m not sure how cost would pan out, as you’d have to change the nut, bridge and pick ups too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggydolphinboy Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Beautiful bass where about are you based/ I may have a couple of trade options but the spacing may be too wide for my silly small hands. glwts . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E sharp Posted January 1, 2023 Author Share Posted January 1, 2023 I’m in Norfolk Mundford- near Thetford IP26 5DS. What sort of trade options were you thinking of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E sharp Posted January 2, 2023 Author Share Posted January 2, 2023 On 01/01/2023 at 17:22, ziggydolphinboy said: Beautiful bass where about are you based/ I may have a couple of trade options but the spacing may be too wide for my silly small hands. glwts . Sent you a PM Ziggydolphinboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stockholm Syndrome Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 On 21/12/2022 at 09:29, E sharp said: Yep, I think you said that when I put a post up here last year when I bought it. It is their 6 string neck, used for a wide 5 spacing I believe- 17mm x 6 = 102 , and 21 x 5 = 105. That’s how my logic works I’m not sure how cost would pan out, as you’d have to change the nut, bridge and pick ups too The math is correct, but technically : 17*5=85 since there’s only 5 “gaps” between strings in a sixer. 85/4 is then 21.25. So same result, but what you described is for a 7-string versus a sixer. Anyway, this wide spacing would fit my spider fingers so perfectly… too bad it’s on the other side of the pond. I miss my old Modulus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E sharp Posted January 22, 2023 Author Share Posted January 22, 2023 Just an update on the weight, as my scales were faulty. With me on and off the scales, it shows the weight to be 10lbs, or 4.5/4.6 kgs. Trades wise, I quite fancy either another Dingwall Super P5, or PJ5 plus cash. Also like the look of the Sadowsky M24 that’s up for sale on here, for the same price. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E sharp Posted March 15, 2023 Author Share Posted March 15, 2023 Bump and price drop to £2300 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E sharp Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 I’m up for trades on this. Vincent 5 string P or PJ Sadowsky 5 string M24 Either straight trade price wise, or cash up or down, depending on values. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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