Thunderbirds by Mike Lull

[Barkless Dog]

Not much different than a Gibson.

The one I built using Warmoth parts had better access to the higher frets but it looked weird (to me) because of that.

the other issue with the Warmoth is moving the neck out further increases neck dive and you need gorilla arms to play it .

Alfa drivers will feel at home here

 

[Nino Valenti]

the other issue with the Warmoth is moving the neck out further increases neck dive and you need gorilla arms to play it .

That too. LOL

 

[dannoman]

Not much different than a Gibson.

The one I built using Warmoth parts had better access to the higher frets but it looked weird (to me) because of that.

Hey Nino, do you have a pic of that?

 

[godofthunder59]

Here is one I built using Warmouth parts. The neck is not set as deep so you have access to the upper register. I never had trouble playing it. No neck dive either .

 

[Barkless Dog]

Here is one I built using Warmouth parts. The neck is not set as deep so you have access to the upper register. I never had trouble playing it. No neck dive either .

That bass looks amazing. White birds always look good.

 

[Nino Valenti]

Hey Nino, do you have a pic of that?

 

[TBird1958]

I know mine's at the painter's at this point....
And it will have Scott Dasson's bridge on it.
I don't mind saying it'll be a once in a lifetime deal for me to own a new bass from so gifted a builder as Mike, the day I get to pick that instrument up will be a very special one!

 

[godofthunder59]

Thanks for the plug Mark. I could not be more pleased that you are using one of my bridges. I can imagine how excited you must be to get your hands on your new bass. Sorry if I hijacked this thread.

 

[rs_worthington]

I made my own......Mahogany body and maple P-neck. Metalflake paint and all bird's-eye maple neck...Plays and sounds like a dream....cost me $1200 total

 

[maxschrek]

Anyone have an idea what they're gonna sell the pups for?



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[Rob Martinez]

Anyone have an idea what they're gonna sell the pups for?



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I am curious about that too. I can't say I could pony up $3500 for a bass at this point, but I could see replacing the PUs in one of my Gibson T-birds.

 

[TBird1958]

If you look at the price difference between a single vs a two pick up model you'd figure them at $200.00 ea. Sounds like a lot but I know they are an extremely accurate reproduction of a '64 'Bird pick up, they're also handmade, but I'm not supposed to say who makes them. From what I understand there will at some point be a fiver too.

 

[maxschrek]

I would TOTALLY pay $200 ea. for those pups, regardless of who makes them if they sound like the real deal!!!




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[Tom Howland]

I saw these same bodies in the Lull shop last weekend and they are gorgeous, as seems to be everything that Mr. Lull puts his name on!
I am very curious to see how they play, and even more curious to hear how they sound!
I wonder if Mike Lull would consider a "Lullesque" version of the original Gibson bass, the EB-1. I would really seriously have terminal gas if that were to happen!

Big Plus One for a Lull EB-1. ( Like the 1953-1958, EB-1's)

 

[Kitsapbass]

Big Plus One for a Lull EB-1. ( Like the 1953-1958, EB-1's)

I could go for that as well...

 

[Rob Martinez]

I would TOTALLY pay $200 ea. for those pups, regardless of who makes them if they sound like the real deal!!!




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My sentiments as well.

 

[YCBass]

When I was at the Lull booth during NAMM, I overheard someone ask Mike, "Why a T-bird?" and Mike responded, "I love them, I had 12 of them." (not word for word but something to that effect, but I definitely heard 12). I just got a kick out of the fact that he would have 12 of the same model bass.

I didn't get to play them cause I was too caught up with his Fender-style basses but they sounded really good when other guys played them.

 

[TBird1958]

He's really had 12! All from the 60's - including a factory painted black ( it was a custom color at the time) one, a small benifit of living close by is that I get a couple of stories from him every time I take one of my 'Birds in for some work. He and Roger are always great and you really get the rockstar treatment. I can't wait to get my Lull Thunderbird!

 

[YCBass]

Ya, that was my first time meeting Mike and Roger though I've had a ton of email exchanges with Roger and talked to both of them on the phone... Super class guys, I did feel like a VIP when I was at the booth.

And being able to get my new PJ5 direct from them is special... I know that's common for pros and a lot of guys here but that is my first time and I loved it! That is probably my #1 reason to want to be an endorser is to be able to call over there and place a bass order, anything else is really secondary.

I can't wait to take a trip up to see the shop and get my older M5V plek'd.

 

[Rob Martinez]

He's really had 12! All from the 60's - including a factory painted black ( it was a custom color at the time) one, a small benifit of living close by is that I get a couple of stories from him every time I take one of my 'Birds in for some work. He and Roger are always great and you really get the rockstar treatment. I can't wait to get my Lull Thunderbird!

When you get your Llulbird, PLEASE post a review here.

How many T-birds do you have and what models?

I have the recent IV and Studio. Can't afford a '63-'64 T-bird. I love my 'birds, but would like a detailed comparison of the Llul T-bird PUs compared to the modern Gibson T-bird PUs.