Recent content by TAKUMARU

Hey everyone, just wanted to check back in after trying the Mike Lull P4 in a real live setting this weekend! My main goal was to A/B it against my main 1966 Precision Bass under normal gigging conditions. I even put the exact same brand and gauge of strings on both. To put it simply: the...

Hey everyone, it’s been a minute! I ended up buying the P4 sight unseen, and it just arrived today. To cut straight to the chase: this was the best purchase ever. When I first grabbed the neck, the fingerboard felt so flat that for a split second I thought, "Oh no, did I make a mistake?"...

Thank you all so much for the amazing insights and feedback! This has been incredibly helpful. You raised a great point, @slagbass . The flatter fingerboard radius is definitely the one lingering concern for me. It’s interesting how a flatter radius can feel completely fine on one bass but...

Hi everyone, I'm looking for some advice on a used Mike Lull P4 that I found online. Unfortunately, it's located too far away for me to try it out in person, so I'm buying "sight unseen" if I pull the trigger. I know Mike Lull basses have a stellar reputation here, but I’m a bit worried about...

I wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone for the invaluable advice. First off, I decided to pair my Barefaced Super Twin (2x12) with a Mesa Subway 2x10. I used to use a chair to get the Barefaced up to ear level, so I just replaced the chair with the SW210. During rehearsal, I started...

I’ll admit I didn’t know much about the "Pultec trick" in a live bass context, but I’m a fan of both Broughton and Spaceman, so that definitely piques my interest. I usually have the Bass knob on my WD-800 at 2 o'clock, but I might have been a bit too conservative. Before I decide whether or...

I completely agree. It’s so true that playing solo tells you almost nothing about how the gear will actually behave in a mix. I really like your idea of having the drummer show up early. I’m definitely going to try that for my next "scientific" session. It sounds like the most efficient way to...

If I Go big, I'll definitely get fired and go home...

That’s a bold suggestion! To be honest, most of my gigs are in venues with about 1,000 capacity and a solid PA, so a 3-cab stack would definitely be overkill for my actual needs. However, from a "scientific" standpoint, it is a very interesting experiment. It’s a great chance to compare the...

Thank you all for the incredibly insightful advice! I really appreciate the technical breakdowns regarding power distribution and sensitivity—it’s given me a lot to think about. To be honest, when @Hamrlik mentioned the Subway 115, it really struck a chord. I’ve actually been eyeing that cab...

That’s a great point. Actually, I’m experimenting with some pedals right now for that "special sauce." Also, your comment made me realize something. I usually put my cab on a chair to bring it closer to ear level. I need to hear the high-end clearly, and if the cab is on the floor, the highs...

I get where you’re coming from, but I’m looking for a very specific texture that I think only this combo can provide. I’m curious to see if combining them gives me that "extra something" I've been hearing in my head. Call it a gear addict's experiment!

You're absolutely right, my ears are the final judge. I was just trying to see if anyone had technical insights on combining these two different designs—like potential phase issues or frequency masking. But as you suggested, I'll find a way to AB test them properly without holding up the session!

True, but I'm a hired gun for this rehearsal, so I don't have the luxury of stopping the clock to tweak my tone. Just trying to do my homework here so I don't run into any "hidden" problems on the job!

Hi everyone, I’m looking for some technical advice regarding my cabinet setup. My current rig is a Mesa Subway WD-800 head paired with a Barefaced Super Twin (2x12, 4-ohm). I love the clarity and punch of the Super Twin, but I’ve been feeling like I need a bit more "deep low-end" in certain...