Paul_1991

Patrick purchased my Modulus Flea bass recently. Great guy and an easy transaction to go through despite the hassle of our courier taking 3.5 weeks to deliver the fabled bass due to Brexit reasons.

Thanks for the smooth transaction Patrick and enjoy that Modulus bass!

SOLD please lock

Bump for a final drop to £1,900 before I withdraw this.

Thanks @40hz - I also recall the recent days when I'd be trying to find additional Modulus basses for my collection on here and they would always be gone in a matter of hours too if listed! Was always gutting knowing it could be months before another turned up  

Bump for another price drop. Impending house purchase means I need the space! 

Gassing for another Modulus FU4 that I’ve seen so I’ve lowered this again. Last try before I keep this and it goes back into its case! 

8 minutes ago, Chiliwailer said:

Totally get why you’d think that Paul - for a Ray they have a unique softness and mellowness to them, yet still sound like a Ray should and pack a punch if you want it. 

Absolutely, great summary there Dan, they are a joy to record with as well. Not so aggressive but same great tone. 

I have often wondered how MM will top this Stingray for the inevitable 50th anniversary model! 

Great bass. Can't get enough of my one, best sounding Stingray I've ever owned.

58 minutes ago, libanass said:

If the UK was still in the EU, it would be long sold for sure, and at a higher price.

Thanks Libanass; there's a couple in the US for sale at a higher price at the moment, including a very rare '97 gold sparkle. Think we have a slow market here at present!

Final drop to £2,300 for this fine instrument.

Price now £2,400.

Will consider posting this, found a box in the loft!

16 hours ago, Chiliwailer said:

Yikes Paul. 

Really???? 😳

Awesome bass pal 

Thanks mate. It really is an iconic piece of gear but at the moment I just can't put the new Modulus down.

Not too fussed if it doesn't go as it can remain a case queen 😁

Final Price Drop to £1,900.

Hi All,

I'll probably live to regret this one but here we go!

Up here is my 1997 Modulus Flea in silver flake finish.

Full spec below:

Silver flake with matching headstock
Headstock with "Flea" decal
Lane Poor pickup
Bartolini pre-amp
Gotoh bridge
Early version with no truss rod
Jim Dunlop strap lock buttons
Neck and fretboard are unblemished, as straight as it should be. Action set low to medium

This bass came to me in 2012. It had several loose frets. I took it to luthier Andrew Guyton, at Guyton Guitars in Suffolk, and we decided for a complete re-fret. Andrew is probably best known for the authorised reproductions of Brian May's Red Special guitar; see here. Andrew also replaced both tone pots and repaired the cracked lugs of the Lane Poor pickup casing.

In terms of overall condition there are few minor dings to the edges of the headstock and a couple on the body, but barely noticeable. This is an extremely clean example for a 24 year old bass.

The tone is immense and cuts through anything. The sustain goes on forever. The funk levels will blow your mind, especially with new strings.

The bass comes with a new set of Modulus Graphite nickel roundwound strings (105, 85, 65, 45) and new 9v Duracell battery.

Original hardshell case which is a bit battered at the corners but is secure with all fastenings working correctly.

Original warranty card and handbook included.

Looking to move this iconic instrument on as I have just taken ownership of a Modulus Revolite Funk Unlimited, so the Flea has become surplus to my requirements yet needs to be played and enjoyed.

The only trade I would consider is a 1976/77 all original pre Ernie Ball Musicman Stingray.

Thanks very much for looking.

Paul

13 minutes ago, bassnumpty said:

Can I afford to chuck £5k on a bass?

No.

Do I want to?

Hell yes!

It would lead to a lengthy and expensive divorce no doubt.

 we've all been there, I told my Mrs I'd be selling something to fund this, I'm letting my decision just take a while though...!!

39 minutes ago, Kev said:

Stunning!

I could never own a bass with that kind of finish as it would just get scratched instantly for me and I'd hate myself!  But it looks fantastic.  LP pickup too, didn't even know basses like this were still coming out the Modulus shop!

Thanks, Kev!

I'm being super careful not to knock or scratch this one! I believe it's a "LP Legacy" pickup, really good attack and sustain as ever from a Modulus.

36 minutes ago, bassnumpty said:

Oooft. What a monster!

I've been fantasising about buying one through Planet Bass but the initial cost then VAT and Customs on top is quite frankly giving me the absolute fear. Not to mention waiting God knows how long for it to actually get here.

But I need me an orange flake FU....

Yeah I think Planet Bass would be pushing $5k plus very easily. Mind you, I haven't actually paid any duties on this bass yet and it arrived a week ago, thought I'd get a message from Fed Ex to say come and collect to pay duties. Keep thinking surely I can't have gotten away with this!!

I don't think I've ever seen an orange FU for sale in the UK, still longing for a purple flake  

13 minutes ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said:

I’ll save Daniel the pain of typing it. That’ll be the one I have 😎

That is a fantastic instrument, glad that it has stayed in the Bass Chat family  

4 minutes ago, Chiliwailer said:

I’ve had another since, but couldn’t really justify keeping it. But, one like yours would easily persuade me - that one has it all for me 👍

I'll see how I get on with this one but after 24hrs it certainly appears to have it all including a great tone. I've a '97 sparkle to go alongside this but certainly will struggle to justify owning 2, the '97 is a bit of a case queen and I rarely play it, it's a sentimental piece for my youth spent ogling Flea's collection and always wishing to own one! 

1 hour ago, Chiliwailer said:

I’ve been wondering about those RevOlLite basses for some time, 7lbs is great, nice score Paul! 
Is there any downward neck pull on a strap?

Thanks mate. Do you still have any Modulus basses at the moment? Recall that purple sparkle you had, still regret not getting that one off you!

No downward neck pull at all, seems really well balanced. 7lbs just seems surreal for a bass, much more comfortable to both sit and stand. Never really thought a great deal of it until now; I've been playing a 40th Anniversary Stingray lately and that must be a good 10lbs but the difference between that and this new axe is staggering.

Thanks Hiram.

I've a '97 version and this seems totally different, only 7lbs as well which I'm sure will reap reward for my back  

Thanks for the comments all. Few more photos for you guys....

 

Took the plunge on an additional Modulus FU4; hope you all enjoy looking at this one!

Imported from the US of A. 2019 model in a matte black finish.

Lovely bass that, very sorry to hear that you are having to give up playing due to ill health, wishing you all the best.

Si, absolutely stunning. Very tempted on this to go alongside the '65 jazz I took off your hands a couple of years back. Will be doing some sums at the weekend

Great bass, I've exactly the same. Cuts through like nothing else I've played.

If this was the blue or purple version I'd be paying you now!

GLWTS, it won't be here long at that price.