MODULUS GUITARS
THE POWER OF CARBON FIBER
Modulus VJ Bass
The Quantum VJ is closest to the original Modulus concept - an aerospace carbon fiber neck mated to a traditional body with upgraded electronics and hardware. Choose the Quantum VJ for synth-like sustain and wide response.
The Genesis VJ uses the latest Modulus neck technology to give you a bass of remarkable vintage feel with the high performance of carbon fiber. Select the Genesis VJ for vintage feel and warmth with unmatched balance and punch.
Modulus Genesis Neck
When it's a Genesis, you know it.
Presence and punch you feel in the pit of your stomach - and lower.
The patented Genesis neck design turns the concept of a composite neck on its head. In the process it gives you the best characteristics of both wood and carbon fiber.
First, there's a structural carbon fiber spine that extends from the tip of the headstock to deep inside the body. The neck then gets its shape from a solid piece of lightweight, resonant tone wood. All string tension is supported by the composite central structure, eliminating all warping and twisting.
Since the wood of the neck isn't subject to any stress, Modulus can use soft tone woods like red cedar, alder and soma to add warmth and character to the crisp attack characteristics of the carbon fiber spine. It's the right neck for players looking for an organic, woody sound enhanced with the strong fundamental and brilliance of carbon fiber.
The saying, "the Best of both worlds" is finally true.
The extremely stiff carbon fiber spine supports all the string tension. The select tone woods give the neck shape and provide warmth and character to the sound.
Prices and Specifications
GVJ4 - £1545 (4-string, nut 1.50", @ 21 fret 2.50", string spacing* 19 mm)
VJ4 - £1695 (5-string, nut 1.50", @ 21 fret 2.50", string spacing* 19 mm)
*centre to centre string spacing measured at bridge
Standard Features
VJ4 features top-routed alder body and a 21-fret
34" scale neck with pearl dot position markers
Two Bartolini J-style pickups have separate volume controls and a global passive tone control
GVJ4 models feature the Genesis carbon fiber/maple neck with chechen fingerboard
All other features mirror the VJ4
Finishes
Solids - gloss black, blue, green, red, white - N/C
Transparents - amber, blue, green, purple, red - N/C
Metallics - blue, green, red, light plum - £135
Bursts - 3-tone - £135
Pickguard - black pearl, white pearl, tortoise - N/C
Woods & Neck Options
Chechen fingerboard (VJ4 only) - £70
Satin finished neck - N/C
Fretless fingerboard (with or without lines) - £70
Highly figured quilted pr flamed maple top - £135 and up
Electronics
Bartolini active preamp with NTBT tone system; active bass and treble - £70
Aguilar OBP-1 active preamp with bass and treble - £100
No pickguard and rear-routed controls - £35
GVJ4 Velvet Blue Gloss 5A quilted maple with Genesis neck & chechen fingerboard
Plus a few other variations to whet your appetite...
