I MLCG could ship same day:
Burgundy Mist is one of the coolest solid finishes.
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Burgundy Mist is one of the coolest solid finishes.
I'm asking here because it's Lull specific.
Let's say you have a nice Lull as your main player. You've tried tons (probably literally tons) of other builders/manufacturers and you feel like this is the right instrument for you. (Which is probably the case for a lot of people in this thread).
You're just innocently browsing the internet and then "bam!", you see a bass with essentially the same specs for a pretty decent, but not rock bottom, price. And you can feel how it plays just from looking at a few photos online.
It wouldn't be totally weird or crazy to pull the trigger on pretty much the same bass, right?
I'm not sure what the answer is, but it's kind of tempting. One could be rounds, one flats. Is that enough to move forward? I don't know. But, it sure would be nice to have another around in case something happens to mine. I really don't want to be without my Lull P5, and I'm not sure any other bass would give me the same feeling. I really don't look at basses online like I used to. I'm happy with my bass. Would I be 'double' happy with 2?
Maybe a better question is "why only 2?" But, what would you guys do?
Let's say you have a nice Lull as your main player. You've tried tons (probably literally tons) of other builders/manufacturers and you feel like this is the right instrument for you. (Which is probably the case for a lot of people in this thread).
You're just innocently browsing the internet and then "bam!", you see a bass with essentially the same specs for a pretty decent, but not rock bottom, price. And you can feel how it plays just from looking at a few photos online.
It wouldn't be totally weird or crazy to pull the trigger on pretty much the same bass, right?
I'm not sure what the answer is, but it's kind of tempting. One could be rounds, one flats. Is that enough to move forward? I don't know. But, it sure would be nice to have another around in case something happens to mine. I really don't want to be without my Lull P5, and I'm not sure any other bass would give me the same feeling. I really don't look at basses online like I used to. I'm happy with my bass. Would I be 'double' happy with 2?
Maybe a better question is "why only 2?" But, what would you guys do?
Be careful with the rounds/flats thing. It's so easy to change strings on a Lull. It's not a justification, unless you play both frequently. But if it is a different color, then it might make sense. It will be everything (new look, different strings if you want, and a backup).
One other thing... I did own two Lull P5s at the same time (one was a PJ) and they sounded different. In the end it's mostly wood and it can vary.
I'm not understanding the question.
You see a Lull you would like to own, so you buy it. Do not hesitate. Do not overthink it. Do not pass go and collect $200. Just do eeet.
You see a Lull you would like to own, so you buy it. Do not hesitate. Do not overthink it. Do not pass go and collect $200. Just do eeet.
The true TalkBass answer.
If you have the budget, and you want it, and you think you'll use it (or the price is right and you know you can move it on easily), do it. Lull's are so consistent if you ask the right questions they're more safe than some to buy without playing.
Even if the new bass has the same specs as yours, it will likely sound different. Every time I have bought a second bass with the intention of having a « double » I've ended up with a bass that differs significantly from what K had in mind. Of course, that doesn't mean that you'll ultimately be dissatisfied with the second bass. As much as I love the sound and feel of my main player I really enjoy having a non-identical twin. Both bring something slightly different to the table but they're similar enough that, in most circumstances, they'll both work for me.
I have a couple of basses that are non-identical twins and that's what I have found as well.
Good points everyone, thanks. It might be better that they would sound different. At least it would be easier to justify.
I'm not sure what I'm going to do. It was just something that popped up. Often times, my ideas will go away on their own.
I'm not sure I can go wrong either way though.
I'm not sure what I'm going to do. It was just something that popped up. Often times, my ideas will go away on their own.
I'm not sure I can go wrong either way though.
Haha. Perfect response. It sounds like something I might suggest.
I know what that's like. I have a P4 that I bought used and that had come with a lollar pup. A very nice pickup, but a little too aggressive for me. Mas Hino replaced it with one of his vintage pups and it sounds devine.
My biggest issue with the Bart was really not it's fault. It was wired so the passive tone would also work in active mode as well. Having two tone controls was like rubbing a cat the wrong way. Made no sense. I did figure out how to fix that but never liked the EQ points anyway. So far the EMG/LHZ is working pretty nice. Plus it's all plug and play. No solder necessary.
Not sure what Bart it was, but I find I like Barts when I have the mid selector switch and can set the mids to 800hz. Barts that don't have the mid switch and default to low mids I always end up adding the mid selector switch.
Updated pic… one more (NAMM m4v) incoming soon. The 5's are 34" scale, but the V5 has a particularly killer (strung thru-body) b string! Piano-like, as if it was a 37"…amazing! Fyi—l>r, the weight in lbs: 7.5~7.5~8.0-8.7
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Any of you have a PJ5 Duncan/Lull pickup set in one of your basses (hum cancelling J bridge)? How would you describe them?
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Mike would have been 71 years old today, I first met Mike Lull way back in 1976 when he worked at Bandstand East in Bellevue, WA., I bought my first good bass from him, an N.O.S. '73 4001 Rick. Over the years whenever I bought a new bass I always took it in to Mike to have him set it up, he worked wonders and it was my pleasure to be a customer and get to know him a little. Always kind, and so genuine in a way so few people are, he touched a lot of people's lives and made the world a better place, I am fortunate to be one of those. Thank you, Mike. R.I.P.
Porsche Oak Green in the TF booth. Purchased, then Spencer took it with him to NAMM…I'm receiving it Wednesday.
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Ha…based on all the IG vids I viewed—it was well played; )I played your bass. Promise I was gentle
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