Mike Lull P4

[buldog5151bass]

I've seen lots of stuff on Mike Lull's P5, but nothing on the 4. I'm looking to get a P, and am thinking about going custom. Also not sure if I want to spend the $3k+ for a Sadowsky.

None of the dealers in my area have a P4. Anyone out there own one? Play one? Seen one? Heard of one (obviously I'm getting silly here)?

Anything?

 

[todd 4ta]

I had a natural P4 about a year ago that was superb. Nice and light, great tone, perfect neck. I bought and sold it for right around $1K (used).

Obviously a Sadowsky would be nice, but also take a good look at the Lakland Bob Glaub's (USA or Skyline).

For a 'non-boutique' P-bass, the G&L LB-100's and Legacy's are an excellent bass in the $400-500 range.

 

[BassFiddle63]

Lull P-4's are super nice. I have absolutely no complaints about mine--the best P I've ever played. Here's a couple of pics for you.....

 

[Steve S]

Mine is white over swamp ash. Very well balanced and plays effortlessly.

 

[JPJ]

BassFiddle63,
Great looking P4! I just ordered one just like that in black and the next one I put on order will be a P/J version of yours. Classic look and classic tone!

 

[buldog5151bass]

Very cool. Kevin - I checked their site - all I saw were Js. I am right near them, and would love to go there to try it out.

Kevin, Steve and Bassfiddle - how is the stock bridge? I have a BadAssII on my present bass because I didn't care for the stock Fender.

JPJ - I'm gonna call G and see if indeed they have one in stock to try (if you have any contacts there let me know). Then you and I have to start talking $$$ and specifics.

 

[BassFiddle63]

Originally posted by JPJ
BassFiddle63,
Great looking P4! I just ordered one just like that in black and the next one I put on order will be a P/J version of yours. Classic look and classic tone!

Thanks JPJ. I've often thought that having the P/J version with a Jazz width nut would be very cool. I also have a Lull Vintage Jazz so at least I have the P & J covered anyway. I've tried Sadowsky, Lakland Joe, and several other Jazz basses but the Lull is my preference.

how is the stock bridge? I have a BadAssII on my present bass because I didn't care for the stock Fender.

It seems just fine. It's easy to adjust. Has rollers for string spacing. The Bass has a gutsy tone with plenty of sustain. I'm not sure if mine is Brass or Aluminum but I think Aluminum comes factory unless you special order, if I'm not mistaken.

 

[JPJ]

I'm not sure if mine is Brass or Aluminum but I think Aluminum comes factory unless you special order, if I'm not mistaken.

Absolutely right! The aluminum Hipshot allows you to have one foot in the present and one in the past. The Hipshot gives you a little more mass than the usual vintage-style bridge. It also gives you a lot more control over saddle height, intonation, etc. However, it's made of aluminum just like the old bridges were, so the tone is still similar. Brass will give you a very different color.