Just picked up Lull 5 loaded with Basslines single coils and a Bart preamp. The single coils are nice but don't quite have the body I'm looking for. Mike Lull and company have suggested the Basslines hum-cancelling J's ($250 / pair) but I'd like to weigh other options before plunking down any dough. So, please tell me...what works for you? I would like to keep the Bart pre, though. Riis
Here's the specs on my Lull M5V: Duncan single coils Aguilar OBP-3 preamp Swamp ash body, maple neck w/rosewood fingerboard. With the Aggie preamp I can get more than enough bottom end; I normally run it flat. On certain songs I boost the low end just a smidge. The reason I'm so fond of the single coils is that I like lots of midrange and a bit of growl when I dig in. Because we may differ on what's enough body, the humcancellers may be the ticket, but I've never tried a set. If you haven't already asked Mike, check with him to see if he thinks the Aggie preamp can be the solution to your needs. It's a bit cheaper route than going with the humcancellers. BTW, my main amp is a Demeter HBP-1 preamp and a Crest CA9 power amp running into a pair of Aguilar GS112 cabs. On the rare occasion my band plays a bigger venue I'll use my trusty Bergantino HT210/HT115 cabs. For small stages I use a G-K1001RB 2-10" combo. With any of these amp setups I can shake the stage pretty well.
Lull M4V: Fralin single coils Aguilar OBP-3 ash body maple neck/fretboard Sounds great to me, a very smooth character but can get aggressive when I need to (back off the bridge pickup slightly). Just recently I tried to trade it away but after a few rounds of truss rod tweaks, she's definitely a keeper.
Yeah, I'm not in any hurry to change out the pups and pre...I just bought the silly thing. I think I'll give it a few more gigs to get broken in. Maybe these stock single coils are just the ticket. Your rig set-up smacks of mine: HBP-1 or RBI into a Crest CA-6 lighting up an Acme B-4. I'm having a little trouble finding the Demeter's sweet and sour spots with the two band para EQ, though. Thanks to all. Riis
Lull Modern 5: Ash/Figured Maple top, Maple neck and fretboard. Aero type 1 Jazz pickups (a rarity, Mike only did a run of 4-5 with these) Bartolini NTCT 3 band tone control preamp with 400 Hz Mid cut. MCT-3MC 250/500/750 Hz mid boost unit with separate 2KHz to 15KHz treble boost. Having playing the standard Bassline/Bart setup, I have to say I love my "custom" electronics just a touch more. I find a bit more low-mids from the Aeros as well as a touch less high-end... which can be corrected via the electronics. I'm also not a huge Bart fan, but I love the combination of the Aeros, the 3-band preamp, and the mid-boost unit. For me this is the ultimate modern Jazz sound, and the best investment I've ever made in terms of gear.
Hey, there's a thought. Nothing wrong with the SD offerings. This may sound a bit odd but I'm also considering the German-made Delano jazz humbuckers. I have a passive jazz and MM pairing in my Cliff Bordwell 5 and am constantly amazed by the voicing. Not quite sure how much I can attribute to the pups and/or the body woods. Either way, I would assume they'll work well with the Bart pre's less-than-agressive character. I believe fellow TBer James Hart is a big fan as well. Riis
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