Thunderbirds by Mike Lull

[Ampeg SVT]

Those are really cool, another TB'er on here and local bass guy said he was getting one a while ago.

Well I have instant GAS now.

 

[bdgotoh]

I stopped by Mike's last week and got to try out that burst bass. It balanced perfectly on a strap and was really light - I'd guess 8.5 lbs or less. Easily the most comfortable Tbird I've ever played and of course the neck felt awesome and the frets were perfect.

Mike plans to make the pickups available separately.

 

[Thunderitter]

Hi.

Extremely cool, thanks for sharing TBird1958.

And I can't believe there was only one subtle inquiry about the "body balance" on the first page .
Usually it's the 5th post at latest...

Regards
Sam

Not sure why you can't believe?

I'm a GIbson T-bird owner so I know that the neck's natural tendency is to sit in more of a horizontal position than some other basses. I'm cool with that and I've never had a complaint nor would I call that neck drop - If I hold my P or J neck past where it normally balances they too will return to their balanced position!

So my question, which I wasn't intending to be subtle, was in relation to where the neck sits. The balance may be perfect but where is that balance point, particulary with the button on the upper horn and not behind the neck plate?

Now are there any plans for a 5 string?

 

[T-Bird]

Hi.

Not sure why you can't believe?

Because I think that the "neck-dive gang" must have a some kind of an early warning system which goes off with any an all threads which deals with Thunderbirds .
They are usually among the first to post and to point out that because of the horrid shape the bass is unplayable.

The remark wasn't directed towards You personally, far from that. I was just glad that their early warning system let this thread slip through.

Regards
Sam

 

[Thunderitter]

Hi.



Because I think that the "neck-dive gang" must have a some kind of an early warning system which goes off with any an all threads which deals with Thunderbirds .
They are usually among the first to post and to point out that because of the horrid shape the bass is unplayable.

I concur, hence, as I said my 'subtle' enquiry about the angle of dangle so to speak!

I've said this before but one of the things that makes the T'bird such fun to play is its unique character. You really take notice when you strap one on and it, more than any other bass I've played, speak and dictates my playing style. Some may not like that but I do!

 

[NOLA Bass]

you mean like mine?

Although the Rex Brown is obviously thurnderbird inspired, it is different those tbirds they built for Nikki.

Man, these Lulls are really cool from the custom pickups to the great balance and weight.

 

[Nino Valenti]

That's pretty cool.

 

[chanson]

Very interesting

 

[petch]

Way cool, I dig 'em.

 

[daveman50]

Lordy... Major GAS.

 

[Jason Brown]

I've always had a strong dislike for the Lull headstocks. They don't look right to me on a Fender-type body. I think they look pretty good on a Thunderbird though.

 

[ProfGumby]

I've always had a strong dislike for the Lull headstocks. They don't look right to me on a Fender-type body. I think they look pretty good on a Thunderbird though.

I like the look of the Lull HS better than those on the Epi or Gibson T Birds.....

 

[Kitsapbass]

I like the look of the Lull HS better than those on the Epi or Gibson T Birds.....

+1 to that brother...

 

[One Drop]

Man, I'll be all over a non-rev version when they come out. Pelham Blue?

 

[andrew]

I dig'em!!!!

 

[Ryan L.]

Very cool!! Love Mike's basses---the two I owned were absolute killer jazz basses.

 

[vegas532]

Has anyone notified JMJ of this development yet?

 

[poppinsmac]

How much do these go for?

 

[TBird1958]

They'll announce $$$ @ NAMM, so real soon.

 

[EagleMoon]

Wow. Too hard to reach the higher frets.