MODULUS GUITARS
THE
POWER OF CARBON FIBER
THE
SOUND
IN YOUR
HEAD
IS IN THIS
BASS
Match
that perfect sound that's thumping in your brain. Whether
it's as deep as a mountain lake or as tight and focused as
a cannon shot, your
Modulus
can deliver.
Powerful.
Solid.
On the money.
A
Modulus
Quantum
bass is the definition of balance and versatility. The
hand-made
100% carbon fiber neck
is perfectly stable - with
no dead spots
anywhere. It won't ever warp or twist and it's completely
unaffected by temperature and humidity changes.
Modulus
has developed its
carbon fiber neck technology
over the past two decades to within a hair's breadth of
perfection. In fact, the craftsmanship of the entire
instrument is virtually flawless.
And every
Modulus
bass and guitar is hand-built to your order - with your
choice of exotic woods, pickups and
hardware.
The perfect Sound is in your head.
Let
it out.
Play
a Modulus.
Believe it
The
most important advance since the invention of the bass
guitar has been the carbon fiber neck. From that day in
1976 when bass-playing rocket scientist Geoff Gould (he was
a carbon fiber designer on the Voyager probe) first
wondered, "What if..." the electric bass has been a
different animal. The grateful Dead's Phil Lesh played one
of the first carbon fiber-necked basses and from that point
forward, the most accomplished and creative bassists in the
world have played a
Modulus.
Seminal
players like
Alphonso Johnson,
David Ellefson
and
Flea,
to present masters like
Oteil Burbridge,
Mike Gordon
and
Me'Shell NdegeOcello.
Two
Ways To Better Tone
To
this day,
Modulus Quantum
basses are made using the same aerospace "hand layup"
process as in the beginning.
Modulus
have made many subtle design improvements along the way,
including the addition of a two-way relief adjustment. Each
neck is still hand-laminated with layers of carbon fiber
"pre-preg" and cured in the
Modulus
autoclave. The distinctively spacey exterior layer of
carbon fiber is know around the shop floor as
KLD®
or "a thousand (k) ladies dancing." This artistic touch has
been a
Modulus
trademark for over 15 years.
In
1996, Modulus president Rich Lasner designed the Genesis
neck system that takes advantage of carbon fiber's
extremely high strength and the sonic benefits of
lightweight tone woods. Rich's carbon skeleton supports the
string tension and the tone woods give the neck shape and
controlled resonance. When you first pick up a Genesis
instrument, you've got to look closely to see the carbon
fiber. But play one note and you'll hear for sure.
While
both systems deliver the benefits of carbon fiber
construction, each has subtle differences in tone. Modulus
doesn't usually like sweeping statements, but Quantum
instruments tend to be brighter, with an extended harmonic.
Genesis instruments tend to be warmer, with a greater
fundamental pitch focus.
Is
it Voodoo ?
If
there's magic in carbon fiber, its' in the very high
"modulus elasticity"
of the material. In plain terms, carbon fiber is extremely
stiff for its weight - perfect for a bass neck. On the
performance side, each note is full, with low and high
harmonics in generous quantity. Plus the high resonant
frequency eliminates dead notes - even when playing the low
strings in the high register. On the maintenance side,
carbon fiber is impervious to moisture and unaffected by
temperature. Your
Modulus
is perfectly stable from Montana to Miami, from London to
Sydney, from...
But
Modulus
instruments aren't just techno showpieces...Take a look at
a
Modulus.
A close look. The artistry and craftsmanship are
unparalled. The precision fret work. The fit of the
hardware. The smoothness of the finish. The attention to
every detail is obvious and perfect.
From
the beginning, it's always been about improving the breed.
About giving you a plateau to step up to. About finding
your voice. If there's a sound screaming to get out, unlock
it. Play a
Modulus.
Think Modulus.