The Mike Lull Club - Page 5

Ron Plichta · #81 03-04-2008, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kristlik

Does anyone have (will Mike Lull make) a M4 body with a P4 neck?

I got this e-mail from Roger Gee today:

"I was reading the forum and noticed a guy that goes by kristlik wanted to know if we can install a P4 neck on a M4V body. The answer is yes. We put jazz bass necks on P-4's and also put P4 necks on our Jazz bodies."

kristlik · #82 03-04-2008, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Plichta

I got this e-mail from Roger Gee today:

"I was reading the forum and noticed a guy that goes by kristlik wanted to know if we can install a P4 neck on a M4V body. The answer is yes. We put jazz bass necks on P-4's and also put P4 necks on our Jazz bodies."

WOW. That is really great news. Thanks.

I'm really trying to put together a bass that will be as easy and comfortable to play as possible.

Recently I had a joint replaced at the base of my right thumb (they removed a bone and used half of a tendon from my wrist to form a new bone-like-sized replacement-and pin it in through a hole that is drilled in the bone of my thumb).

And after the surgery, the hand surgeon also diagnosed me to have Dupuytren's Disease--cysts and tendrils that grow in the hand that eventually cause the fingers to curl up into something close to a fist that can't be opened. There is no cure, but since they did catch it fairly early, there are some things that I can do (and some things I can eliminate) to slow down the progression; and hopefully have fewer and less frequent surgeries to remove the growths.

And one thing that is helpful for me to do, is play the bass. Playing the bass causes no trauma to my hand (severe vibrations and impacts makes the disease progress more quickly); it keeps my hands moving, flexible, and stronger--which also slows the progression of the disease; it helps me keep my mind focused away from the pain, and on the music; and I enjoy it--which also helps with my mental outlook of dealing with my other pains and injuries (I'm also disabled from a spinal injury).

So it is very encouraging to hear that I do have some options to try and get a very comfortable bass that will help me continue to play as long as possible; and hopefully help me stay functional as long as possible.

Next it is just a matter of trying to get the money together, so I can call up and place an order (and get some final recommendations to make my bass as comfortable, and awesome sounding, as possible).

Sorry for such a long post --

But this was pretty exciting news for me

Ron Plichta · #83 03-05-2008, 12:30 PM

Here's the membership roster as of today. Please PM me if I missed you and I'll get you added.

1-Ron Plichta
2-Timothy
3-B.C.
4-tycobb73
5-Zooberwerx
6-Arthur U. Poon
7-mark beem
8-GhettoBrassGuy
9-Ian Perge
10-ogyen
11-vep63
12-JRB
13-maggbass
14-jazzenfunk
15-pfschim
16-gregbackstrom
17-Mr. Matt
18-scottyg11

B.C. · #84 03-05-2008, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kristlik

WOW. That is really great news. Thanks.

I'm really trying to put together a bass that will be as easy and comfortable to play as possible.

Recently I had a joint replaced at the base of my right thumb (they removed a bone and used half of a tendon from my wrist to form a new bone-like-sized replacement-and pin it in through a hole that is drilled in the bone of my thumb).

And after the surgery, the hand surgeon also diagnosed me to have Dupuytren's Disease--cysts and tendrils that grow in the hand that eventually cause the fingers to curl up into something close to a fist that can't be opened. There is no cure, but since they did catch it fairly early, there are some things that I can do (and some things I can eliminate) to slow down the progression; and hopefully have fewer and less frequent surgeries to remove the growths.

And one thing that is helpful for me to do, is play the bass. Playing the bass causes no trauma to my hand (severe vibrations and impacts makes the disease progress more quickly); it keeps my hands moving, flexible, and stronger--which also slows the progression of the disease; it helps me keep my mind focused away from the pain, and on the music; and I enjoy it--which also helps with my mental outlook of dealing with my other pains and injuries (I'm also disabled from a spinal injury).

So it is very encouraging to hear that I do have some options to try and get a very comfortable bass that will help me continue to play as long as possible; and hopefully help me stay functional as long as possible.

Next it is just a matter of trying to get the money together, so I can call up and place an order (and get some final recommendations to make my bass as comfortable, and awesome sounding, as possible).

Sorry for such a long post --

But this was pretty exciting news for me

Hey man, thats pretty cool. I knew the bass was important to health. You might want to check out Jay at Blueberrybass.com , he is great to work with for Lull and you can see what he has. Best of luck man.

B.C. · #85 03-17-2008, 05:19 PM

Hey guys, just got a call from Jay, My bass is being worked on right now. I can't wait.

Vic · #86 03-17-2008, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by B.C.

Hey guys, just got a call from Jay, My bass is being worked on right now. I can't wait.

I'm having my B.C. fake ID prepared as we speak. I'm driving up to Jay's so "B.C." can pick it up "personally".

B.C. · #87 03-17-2008, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Vic

I'm having my B.C. fake ID prepared as we speak. I'm driving up to Jay's so "B.C." can pick it up "personally".

Vic you forget one thing...

B.C. about a foot taller and sans hair? Hm

Vic · #88 03-17-2008, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by B.C.

Vic you forget one thing...

B.C. about a foot taller and sans hair? Hm

Wigs and heels, dude. I got it all figured out. "You" will be picking it up on time, right when it gets delivered to him. He'll appreciate how fast "you" got to his shop, too.

B.C. · #89 03-17-2008, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Vic

Wigs and heels, dude. I got it all figured out. "You" will be picking it up on time, right when it gets delivered to him. He'll appreciate how fast "you" got to his shop, too.

Hm, right on,

*pulls out duplicate key of Vic's trunk and assembles trap door for quick excape*

Go for it bud!

Crackle · #90 03-20-2008, 06:31 PM

V4 #544: Year model 2001; swamp ash body; Lindy Fralin passive pickups; mint green pickguard; Madagascar rosewood fingerboard. Unbelievable bass.

JPJ · #91 03-20-2008, 06:37 PM

LOVE Mike Lull! One of the best guys around and a good friend (Roger Gee, too). If you pay 'em a quarter, he'll let you ride in his new Plek machine (but you didn't hear that from me)!

Nino Valenti · #92 03-23-2008, 01:05 PM

Look what I just got!!!! As soon as I get it, I'll have some wood floor pics.

-Timothy- · #93 03-23-2008, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Nino Valenti

Look what I just got!!!! As soon as I get it, I'll have some wood floor pics.

Nice AG Lull Bass there! Congrats Nino!! give us a report!!... n wood floor pic!!

B.C. · #94 03-23-2008, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Nino Valenti

Look what I just got!!!! As soon as I get it, I'll have some wood floor pics.

Awesome man, let us know how that sounds!

Ian Perge · #95 03-23-2008, 05:50 PM

Great score, Nino! The "For Sale" Forum has been brimming with Lull's for amazing prices the last few weeks - hell, even I was able to talk the Partner into this after I made up over 2/3rds of the price by getting off my lazy behind and putting up a few of my "rarely played" basses up, showing her I can be responsible. I'm on the move from a bunch of "Good Quality Midrange Basses" to "A Few Great Ones", and I figure a collection of 2 Lulls and 3 Spectors is nothing to sneeze at:

The particulars: Modern 4 in transparent red, swamp ash body with a flame maple top, birdseye maple fretboard, black hardware, controls in the "standard Jazz" layout, Lindy Fralin vintage single coil pickups, Bartolini 18v 2-band EQ with VTC and passive pull pot. I only things I can see changing is the V/B to a V/V setup and adding on a Hipshot Bass Xtender, but for a Jazz-type 4-string she's a 9+ to me.

..and what tickles me is that it's still up on Lull's Recent Basses and Guitars page... sixth row from the bottom, third from the left:

B.C. · #96 03-23-2008, 06:39 PM

That is awesome man! I saw that on the for sale and man, that is awesome.

Arthur U. Poon · #97 03-23-2008, 06:59 PM

Nino and Ian, congrats on your new Lulls!

B.C., Jay is my favorite retailer. Great guy IMO. I can't wait to hear what you think of your new Lull once it arrives.

I'm working on getting another Lull 5-string as we speak.

laneline · #98 03-23-2008, 07:52 PM

had to be in the club thread so I'm #19 and definitely Lullified

Nino Valenti · #99 03-23-2008, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian Perge

Great score, Nino! The "For Sale" Forum has been brimming with Lull's for amazing prices the last few weeks - hell, even I was able to talk the Partner into this after I made up over 2/3rds of the price by getting off my lazy behind and putting up a few of my "rarely played" basses up, showing her I can be responsible. I'm on the move from a bunch of "Good Quality Midrange Basses" to "A Few Great Ones", and I figure a collection of 2 Lulls and 3 Spectors is nothing to sneeze at:

The particulars: Modern 4 in transparent red, swamp ash body with a flame maple top, birdseye maple fretboard, black hardware, controls in the "standard Jazz" layout, Lindy Fralin vintage single coil pickups, Bartolini 18v 2-band EQ with VTC and passive pull pot. I only things I can see changing is the V/B to a V/V setup and adding on a Hipshot Bass Xtender, but for a Jazz-type 4-string she's a 9+ to me.

I was really considering this bass big time but I really wanted a 5 string.

Nino Valenti · #**100** 03-23-2008, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by -Timothy-

Nice AG Lull Bass there! Congrats Nino!! give us a report!!... n wood floor pic!!

That'll happen after I get dome with it!!!! I'm thinking Black hardware, getting rid of the p/g or making a clear control plate that I can attach with clear double stick tape.

It currently has a Sadowsky pre and I may take it out and put an OBP-1 or OBP-2. I already have a Valenti with Nord NJ5's and a Sadowsky preamp.