What do you get when you cross the Nu and the XR? The Modula. Our new baby: A full-range, semi-modular pickup that can be used for just about any guitar or bass. Yeah, finally the bass! So far, the results of our tests have been very positive. We applied what we learned over the years from the development of the Nu and the XR and the result is no less than outstanding!
Presenting the Modula
- Modular. Three module types can accommodate all guitars and basses.
- Aesthetically pleasing, sleek, modern design.
- Allows arbitrary placement, either straight or angled.
- Traditional mono or (custom) stereo split configuration.
- Lo-Z full frequency response. The blank canvas.
- Tweakable passive tone-blocks emulates all known pickups.
- Fully balanced, low-noise preamplifier. High headroom Rail-to-Rail output (5v to 18v).
- Dual-coil humbucking, dual rails design for each module. Quad coils for a single coil (Strat-style) pickup. Octa (8) coils for a full-width (PAF-style) pickup.
I’ll post more information as this project evolves. I value feedback. The Nu and the XR projects started from online forums, fueled by feedback from people all over the world. I invite you to come and join our facebook forum. Be involved in the discussions that will shape Modula’s future design and implementation.
Here are two pictures of an early prototype for a six string guitar. There are two modules for each 3-string group, reminiscent of the Fender precision bass pickup. Click to zoom in.
Modula Types
Only three module types can accommodate all guitars and basses.
Combination of these modules allows a wide variety of applications:
