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My Thunderbird by Mike Lull
- Thread starter TBird1958
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Beautiful bass, looks great with the single pickup!
I read somewhere that Martin Turner always used the neck pickup on its own, so hopefully it will sound like Wishbone Ash
I read somewhere that Martin Turner always used the neck pickup on its own, so hopefully it will sound like Wishbone Ash
Jesus! That thing is **** hot! I am curious as to the tone with no Bridge Pup, is the neck Pup in the standard sort of Tbird position?
Awesome looking bass - congratulations! I was fortunate recently to play the twin-pickup mahogany/mahogany prototype. In fact, I think it's time to change my avatar pic back to the one from the music store. 
Anyway, terrific bass - I imagine the tone must be insane with that pickup placement. Congrats again...
Anyway, terrific bass - I imagine the tone must be insane with that pickup placement. Congrats again...
nice dude.im diggin those contours on the side of the body,i'll bet that takes a few pounds off it's weight
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"Being a bolt-on neck, the T-Bass has the brightness and articulation the originals were lacking."
VERY nice!! Congratulations!!!!
After playing two Lulls in Orlando last month, I have my first one on the way. My P5 will be here tomorrow
After playing two Lulls in Orlando last month, I have my first one on the way. My P5 will be here tomorrow
I played one of the prototypes at NAMM - awesome balance and feel and great sound. Congrats Mark - she's a beauty!!!
- Mar 13, 2008
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- Endorsing Artist Mike Lull T Bass pickups, The Bass Shop, Seattle WA.
One of the hottest T's ever!
How's she balance?
Really it's perfect!
As you can see in this pic the strap pins are actually in the traditional locations that Gibson used, I think the smaller headstock and Hipshot tuners were what was needed to make the body design balance, and this one (like all post '88 Gibsons too) balances effortlessly, you can also see he's modified the heel shape and the backside of the lowere bout to give better upper register access ( I don't play much above the 12th fret tho
. I can't say enough words of praise for Mike's work, this bass plays so nice and sounds wonderful ( think loud angry P Bass) with either fingers or a pick, it's gone to two local shows with me and it has been a real pleasure to play.The only downside lately has been my job, it's keeping just busy enough that I haven't had much chance to play it.
I'm resurrecting this dead thread. 
I recently found about about Mike Lull and I think this bass looks like a winner. Anybody know what these cost? There are no prices on his website.
I recently found about about Mike Lull and I think this bass looks like a winner. Anybody know what these cost? There are no prices on his website.
If I remember correctly, between $3000-$4000+
On par with other builders such as Lakland USA, etc.
On par with other builders such as Lakland USA, etc.
- Mar 13, 2008
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- Endorsing Artist Mike Lull T Bass pickups, The Bass Shop, Seattle WA.
Fun to see this thread again after a bit more than a year with my Lull, I still love it!
It may be a bit pricey but trust me, it's worth every $
It may be a bit pricey but trust me, it's worth every $
