graham1945 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 I have a 1998 Modulus Flea and would like to know how I can tell if it is fitted with the Lane Poor pickup. See attached photo. It doesn't have the LP logo but a Modulus logo. I understand that the older Modulus basses were fitted either with Bartolini, EMG or LP, and to my eyes this doesn't look like Bartolini or EMG. When I come to sell this, I want to describe it accurately. Any help, gratefully received. Graham[attachment=121283:DSCN0462 - Copy.JPG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommorichards Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 can you look underneath the pickup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham1945 Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 I was trying to avoid that. However, if that is the only way, what am I looking for? Cheers, Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommorichards Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 (edited) Well im pretty sure barts have copper shielding on the bottom of the pickup, but mostly serial number/id. If not on top, most always underneath. Edited October 17, 2012 by tommorichards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham1945 Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 Thanks Tommo? I'll get the screwdriver out! Thanks for replying. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barefootbassplayer Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I think the LP pickups were the only ones to have the circular bevel on the front of the pick up? I remember looking in to this when I got my flea 4 string and it had the LP pups in. Very early versions still came with the LP logo but this did eventually get changed to the modulus. I think I am remembering correctly but if not I am sure I'll get corrected soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barefootbassplayer Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Looking at yours I am reasonably sure it is an LP pup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 [quote name='Barefootbassplayer' timestamp='1350544894' post='1840197'] Looking at yours I am reasonably sure it is an LP pup [/quote] [quote name='Barefootbassplayer' timestamp='1350544847' post='1840194'] I think the LP pickups were the only ones to have the circular bevel on the front of the pick up? I remember looking in to this when I got my flea 4 string and it had the LP pups in. Very early versions still came with the LP logo but this did eventually get changed to the modulus. I think I am remembering correctly but if not I am sure I'll get corrected soon [/quote] +1 My thoughts exactly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham1945 Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 Thanks all. Serves me right for not copying the Bass Northwest advert when I bought the bass! Won't make that mistake again. Cheers, Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninja_Baby Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I've read somewhere that the LP with the LP logo is a stock pickup that is used in the Flea bass, and Modulus got LP to make a pickup specially for the Flea bass, which is the one with the modulus logo. I've seen some LP pickups that were made for the flea (with the modulus logo, in the same holographic kinda style) that are actually a bit thicker in size than a stock LP. I would say with some confidence that yours is a Lane Poor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham1945 Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0175westwood29 Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 I think they got seymour duncan to make a copy, thats whats in mine, its a basslines pickup. But yours looks like all the pics ive ever seen of a lane pickup bub. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 I thought the LP's had stickers on the underside? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Lawson Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 just to echo what everyone else has said, it def. looks/sounds like a Lane Poor - the hologram sticker is the giveaway. EMGs look different, and the Bartolinis tend to the company name embossed on them... I've got Lane Poors in my 6 string fretless and my 4 string fretted and they sound amazing. Bartolinis in the 6 string fretted... Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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