GreeneKing Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 (edited) This Flea is obviously the Ultimate - fridge magnet I'm starting Uni in a week and realising that owning 19 basses (OCD??) and struggling to put petrol in the car/food in myself is plain stupid. So why sell the Modulus? Because I think it's a highly desirable bass that'll sell and make a significant difference to my funds. I bought this beautifully finished bass (don't do sparkle) from Marcus and to quote the fine fella himself: [quote]Modulus Flea Bass 1997 (Very Early made in the first batch) Lane Poor Pickup (The Uba Rare one with the Modulus Logo) Headstock has the "Flea Grin" Logo Body is very interestingly laminate Top ! One Piece Swamp Ash with Alder Top Refinished by Dave Wilson in THE most sexy sunburst you've ever seen.... The Back is the highest Gloss Black you've ever seen Dave Finishes instruments for Stephan Sobell (makes £15k accoustics) I spent a day with Dave as he finished this instrument and every detail is perfection The Respray alone cost £350 ! New Badass II Bridge Custom Made Clear Scratch Plate completes the look Comes with Gator Hard Case[/quote] I'm a huge fan of Alan's ACG Pre-amp and have fitted a ACG02 to the Modulus with stunning results. Anyone interested is welcome to come round, have a cuppa and try it. I'm looking for £1000 and obviously no trades as that defeats the whole point I'd rather not send by courier but will if I have to. Willing to travel down the M6 a ways etc. Hopefully the photobucket folder will, as if by magic, appear here: [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v111/Wraithwrider/Modulus%20Flea/"]http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v111/Wra...Modulus%20Flea/[/url] Peter Edited December 6, 2008 by GreeneKing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Beautiful bass Peter- a bit too pricey for me, but I hope it sells quickly. Good luck with the studies too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 one i'd love to have back in the stable.... but as i've just sold a near identical flea..... i'd look like a right prat !! Good luck with the sale, Peter is a top bloke to deal with ATB Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 that type of finish is not usually my thing, but that is bloody stunning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmesa Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basser Boy Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 [quote name='GreeneKing' post='290812' date='Sep 24 2008, 01:13 PM']This Flea is obviously the Ultimate - fridge magnet I'm starting Uni in a week and realising that owning 19 basses (OCD??) and struggling to put petrol in the car/food in myself is plain stupid. So why sell the Modulus? Because I think it's a highly desirable bass that'll sell and make a significant difference to my funds. I bought this beautifully finished bass (don't do sparkle) from Marcus and to quote the fine fella himself: I'm a huge fan of Alan's ACG Pre-amp and have fitted a ACG02 to the Modulus with stunning results. Anyone interested is welcome to come round, have a cuppa and try it. I'm looking for £1150 and obviously no trades as that defeats the whole point I'd rather not send by courier but will if I have to. Willing to travel down the M6 a ways etc. Hopefully the photobucket folder will, as if by magic, appear here: [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v111/Wraithwrider/Modulus%20Flea/"]http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v111/Wra...Modulus%20Flea/[/url] Peter[/quote] Im going to say maybe. and i will get back to you. Need to work out how i'll get the funds together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golchen Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice! Too bad it doesn't have 5 strings though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted September 24, 2008 Author Share Posted September 24, 2008 A gentle bump for this the 'Real Deal' of Fleabasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skelf Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Very nice bass this one had a small shot of it and Peter is a top guy to deal with. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 [quote name='GreeneKing' post='290812' date='Sep 24 2008, 01:13 PM']I'm starting Uni in a week and realising that owning 19 basses (OCD??) and struggling to put petrol in the car/food in myself is plain stupid.[/quote] You’re starting Uni this week and you have 19 basses?!?! I take it you’re going to be a mature student? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted September 25, 2008 Author Share Posted September 25, 2008 [quote]I take it you’re going to be a mature student?[/quote] It depends what you mean by 'mature' Ben? I'm 54 if that helps So I guess I have to try to be mature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 [quote name='GreeneKing' post='291608' date='Sep 25 2008, 11:14 AM']It depends what you mean by 'mature' Ben? I'm 54 if that helps So I guess I have to try to be mature.[/quote] haha I wasn’t meaning to be a sarcy little £*%ker Just that it would have been a bloody good effort to build a collection of 19 basses (I’m sure including some proper gems if you’re selling a bass like this) by the time you’re the age of an undergrad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted September 25, 2008 Author Share Posted September 25, 2008 Hehe, your comment wasn't taken as sarky Ben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 SUPERB bass this, looks and sounds amazing, and plays itself. A [i]very[/i] good purchase for someone, I wish it was me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spree Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 lordy do i need another one? Top bloke, top bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stockholm Syndrome Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 What was the original colour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdy Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 It was black. I bought the bass from the states, sold it to Marcus who had loads done to it to improve it and then it went to Peter. Was a great bass when I owned it so I bet its pretty hot now!! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted September 25, 2008 Author Share Posted September 25, 2008 (edited) I feel that for several reasons this bass warrants the title of being just that little bit 'special'. Why? Well it's a 97 model with a Lane Poor Pup, that happens to have the Modulus logo on it too. The headstock also has the 'Flea' silly toothy grin logo. Not all Flea basses have these attributes! The finish is just superb and to say it's professionally applied would be a massive understatement. The (filed) BadassII replaced the original Gotoh bridge and although I can't comment it apparently made a significant improvement. Marcus may like to say how much. The ACG filter bass preamp is not only a great addition to any bass, it really makes this particular bass sing! A top quality and very useable addition. The condition is pretty much exceptional too with no dings etc. I really don't want to eBay this and I know that times are hard but I aint giving it away. If you want to make an offer the worse that can happen is that I say 'you're avin a laugh' EBay may be the answer as I've no doubt as to the desireability of this crackin' bass. Next up will be a new Fender Aerodyne non export in Oly white with hardcase Peter Edited September 25, 2008 by GreeneKing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_l_perry Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 I have met Peter on several occasions. Top bloke. Got to say that this bass is a [i]stunning [/i]bit of kit, and with the ACG pre, turns a great sounding bass into a stunning sounding bass... Have a bump on me..... Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted September 27, 2008 Author Share Posted September 27, 2008 Bump before I eBay this wonderful bass. Lost opportunities? Offers considered. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted October 7, 2008 Author Share Posted October 7, 2008 I'm surprised there's been not an iota of interest in this rather special bass I'm open to offers, trying it out is not a problem and recommended. I'm going to wait a month or two (nearer Xmas) and then it's Flea on fleabay time. This really is an exception bass. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golchen Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 [quote name='GreeneKing' post='301203' date='Oct 7 2008, 12:27 PM']I'm surprised there's been not an iota of interest in this rather special bass I'm open to offers, trying it out is not a problem and recommended. I'm going to wait a month or two (nearer Xmas) and then it's Flea on fleabay time. This really is an exception bass. Peter[/quote] Well, I'd love a flea bass and I have spare cash right now, but as mentioned before I can only play 5 stringers. It looks a great bass, but when they are the wrong side of a grand I think that your pool of potential buyers reduced drastically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted October 14, 2008 Author Share Posted October 14, 2008 Bump with reduced price. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jembullo Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 [quote name='GreeneKing' post='306427' date='Oct 14 2008, 05:20 PM']Bump with reduced price. Peter[/quote] Hi there Great looking bass...what was the reduced price ?? Cheers Jem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 £1100 to £1000 i think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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