Paul_1991

If anyone is interested, the last Modulus at SMART, a solid silver finish w/SD p'up and aguilar OBP-1 is on sale for £2450.

As an owner of a Flea bass and keen admirer of Modulus, I have been following the developments closely recently and I emailed SMART Distribution, the UK Modulus dealer, to see if they had heard anything. They informed me that:

1) For anyone after a Flea bass (FU) they have 1 more left in stock
2) Regarding the Modulus situation, I was informed they may be undergoing business restructuring but all is still a bit unknown.

Glad to hear it arrived safely mate. Do put some pictures up when you receive it.

Best, Paul

Flea logo models were stopped in 98. The trussrods have been on them for many years and from what I recall, the funk unlimited was coined in 2008. These are becoming harder to find these days, infact I can only recall seeing a few for sale on basschat over the last 5 years.

As a proud owner of a '97 Flea with the LP pup I can say that these are fabulous instruments. Best bass I have ever played, cuts through anything.

Couple all of that with the fact that Modulus are now defunct. These will become even more desirable instruments.

Seriously tempted on this though, but owning two seems too greedy lol.

Year? Case etc?

Paul

Would you consider posting/courier?

Top basses. I have a US SUB in blue and IMO its just as good as my 20th anniversary Stingray. In fact, I am playing the SUB more at the moment!

These are quality basses for a bargain price.

GLWTS

I messaged the seller asking for more info, basically he doesn't know what is original on it bar the neck and possibly body.

Hi
I have a '97 Modulus Flea (without the truss rod).
When slapping the F on the E string at the first fret, I noticed a fretbuzz. This is the only place on the fret board which buzzes. On closer inspection, I noticed the 2nd fret has slightly lifted by a gnat's knacker on the bass side of the neck. Placing a steel ruler across the frets, the ruler is riding on the 2nd fret quite obviously. Bearing in mind this is a graphite neck with a composite fingerboard, I would be grateful if any folk could give me advice on how best to have this fault corrected and of any recommended repairers who maybe specialise in graphite necks. Or are these necks and fretboards pretty run-of-the-mill for any competent luthier?
Thanks in advance

Sold Chris a BadAss II bass bridge, all went smoothly with perfect comms, payment and service. Many thanks Chris.

Totally agree with the above and thanks for the replies. Guitar Village had one in a sale at £1599 with a retail at around £2500. Bass Gallery also have one for around £2100. Guitar Village got back to me and said even though their sale had finished, they would still sell it to me at the sale price. I mean, seems a good price for a bass of that standard, it's new and cheaper than the Classis MM series. I'll mull it over.

Paul

Stunning bass Redburst, I was searching for a Modulus for many a year and luckily one become available here in Britain. An all original 1997 silver sparkle with Lane Poor and original hardshell case. I hope your new bass gives you a lifetime of enjoyment as I am sure it will.

On a side not, I was browsing the talkbass boards with a few folk rumoring Modulus may be in some spot of bother. Any info on this from any users would be appreciated.

Paul

Have seen a couple of these floating around on the web and I must say they are a stunning bass and I am tempted. I own a 20th Anniversary Stingray so I understand the quality of such instruments, and it would be nice to add another "hard-to-find" bass to the collection. Has anyone owned/tried the Stingray Ball Family Reserve or seen one in the flesh? I'm weighing up going for that or sitting it out waiting for another Modulus to pop up! Thoughts, opinions etc, let me hear them!

Paul

How much would shipping be approx to the UK? Stunning colour!

Lovely bass.
Do you have the original screws for the original tuner? The D tuner mounting screw heads look big. Are they the same thread size? Would the original tuner still be able to be mounted with the original four screws?
Where in Suffolk are you based?

That scratch plate is the same as what Hooky has on his on the Love Will Tear Us Apart video. Guess it's factory fitted... unless it's Hooky's actual bass!

Just purchased a Modulus Flea from Liam, excellent transaction and would not hesitate to recommend or to deal with again. Many thanks Liam

Just took delivery of a 20th Anniversary Stingray from Allan, really top bloke. Good communication throughout the transaction and excellent packaging for the bass.
Thanks a lot Allan, all the best,

Paul

Long story short, I've been after a Flea bass for about 4/5 years now, every time one pops up on Bass Chat I miss it! This has popped up in Chicago, a pretty much first batch produced Flea from 1997, including a Lane Poor so the sales rep has informed me!

I just want some opinions from anyone regarding it this worth the quoted price? (They offered it to me for $2100, shipping will be around $200 supposedly) Bearing in mind the fees at customs which will add 20% I imagine!

Any thoughts appreciated

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That is stunning! Gorgeous colour! GLWTS

Just purchased a jazz/p hybrid through Chris, great guy to deal with, excellent service, prompt shipping and a lovely bass. Cheers mate!

You have a PM!

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Wonder if anyone could help me figure out the effect Jared uses for the opening of Crawl in the o2 gig link...between 0:15 and 0:19.

Any help would be appreciated!

Guess it's time to move my begginer bass on, has just spent the last 3 years sitting around!
It's the Tanglewood Rebel 4 string, mint condition and i'll chuck in a fender strap and a case for it too.

£100 and pick up only from Lowestoft, Suffolk.



Paul