Talk about lucky, I've been gassing for a PT4 for some time.
And this Bad Boy is heading my way.
I'm one lucky S.O.B.
Much Thanks to Gary.
This came.
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This came.
- Nov 12, 2006
- 2,224
- 1,699
- 52
- Disclosures
- Endorsing Artist:Ernie Ball / mike lull
- Nov 12, 2006
- 2,224
- 1,699
- 52
- Disclosures
- Endorsing Artist:Ernie Ball / mike lull
here, I'll help out. this is now hangin' with Mojo-Man
There we go- that's a crazy pu placement- nice
That is very cool indeed. I love to play it and hear those pups. Both pups look closer to the bridge then my JT4
Maybe a little closer. The rear pickup burps like crazy.
This bass is huge sounding. But so defined.
Just found out that my Lull V4 will be shipped in the next few days! Should have it sometime next week.
I finally pulled the trigger, and ordered a M5V from Rocket Music in sonic blue with a rosewood finger board, white pick guard,Seymour pickups, Bartolini three band EQ... I'll post pics when it gets here but for now.... let the waiting begin..
Thanks! I also opted to omit the battery compartment, and just place them in the control cavity.. I placed the order yesterday so I'll be waiting for awhile I guess, but dealing with Gregg and Mike has been a pleasure..
Just curious why? Wondering because I think they get a bad rap. I have them in several basses for years now and have never had a problem, and even if I did, replacement would be cheap and trivial, and they're SO much more convenient than stuffing the battery under the controls and putting wear/tear on control plate screw holes as well as the requirement to make sure you always have a phillips screwdriver on hand.
The main reason is not specific to Mike Lull, but I feel those battery compartments to be cheap looking, and unnecessary.
it's my personal preference. I had a Lakland 55-94 that I played for 11 years and never had a battery die at a gig or anywhere else, and I played it quite a bit usually 2 gigs a week plus daily practice. I found that I only needed to replace my battery about once every six months or so.
Having a screwdriver around is never been a problem for me as I usually carry tools with me to gigs anyhow
it's my personal preference. I had a Lakland 55-94 that I played for 11 years and never had a battery die at a gig or anywhere else, and I played it quite a bit usually 2 gigs a week plus daily practice. I found that I only needed to replace my battery about once every six months or so.
Having a screwdriver around is never been a problem for me as I usually carry tools with me to gigs anyhow
Minor deal, but +1. Zero downside that I've found with that separate battery compartment. Even the MTD design with two screws (with metal receptacles or whatever they are called imbedded into the body so you don't ever wear out the screws).
Ken's 'rules for luthiers if he was king of design'
:Proclamation: No bass shall be offered for sale without the following:
1) Separate battery compartment (for active basses)
2) Passive tone control and bypass (for active basses)
3) Well designed quick release bridge (all must go to the 'Sadowsky bridge design school).
Edit: That trans orange P5 in the classifieds is a beautiful thing!
I've had a plastic battery compartment on an old Carvin of mine go "blewie," so I tend to not trust those. Lull's implementation of the battery compartment is just like my MTD (separate screw plate) and I see no downside to this design. I don't think there's any good that can come from digging around where the electronics are. Realistically that's not a big deal but...
Well the Lakeland I had did have brass inserts for the control plate so taking the machine screws in and out was no big deal. I may rethink my strategy as the order is not officially set in stone yet anyhow..
