Chiliwailer

Mike Lull.

I'd say refin though hard to say without looking and black lighting. It may of had work done, the tone pot and what I guess is extra shielding on the edge of the cavity. The pick up and pots could potentially just lift out without unsoldering, which is why the volume pot soldering looks legit. And I've never seen fender paint rub off like that on a wire before. I don't like how the pickup cavity or channel paint looks either. Shame there aren't more pics of the neck, does the wear on the neck match the body? Plus, when they say the 'jury is out', they usually know!

[quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1459316244' post='3015330'] Is anti-GAS a condition? [/quote] Exactly, been thinking that a lot myself. Since I got my Lull I've sold off some killer basses. Anti-GAS, love it.

I reckon it is possible to buy basses without having GAS, honestly My Lull P won't need replacing. Haven't had GAS since then. I bought a 5 since but only because I needed one. Though I absolutely love my Thumb 5 it sometimes winds up my back condition, even when seated, so I may need to get a larger bodied 5. I'm now casually looking for a G&L or cheap 34" Lull. That's need and not want. GAS would be a custom made Lull and though I could order one today I can't justify those figures so my GAS is controlled easily. My Modulus Flea may one day need to be sold if I need to cash in, so a second hand Stingray or G&L would replace that. Again, need and not want. Mike Lull cured my troublesome GAS so I've been more into selling than buying

Chris, I hope you've got the pick guard screwed to something. They can shrink further very quickly when off the bass. Looks great

[quote name='interpol52' timestamp='1458503614' post='3008166'] I agree, great bass. Its sad to see comments like the one you were referring to though, a NBD thread should be a joyous celebration of your new instrument. [/quote] +1

[quote name='OutSpoon' timestamp='1458494658' post='3008041'] Any advice on getting an expensive bass into the country £efficiently? If someone was planning that. A friend of mine maybe? [/quote] If someone is brining it in on a plane, then offer a guitar shop in the UK some £'s for a blank receipt. You can then fill it in with the Fodera details and say to customs, if asked, that it was bought in the UK and you took it over there for a gig. Therefore the tax has already been paid. Just don't ask me how I know this.....

Bought a pedal from Will. Great communication through out and really helpful the whole way. Perfect seller Thanks Will

Nice loving that fingerboard too!

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I just had to post about this great experience. I emailed Nordstrand for help and advice and got a very detailed response in under 15 minutes. Cut a long story short.... I had one question about exactly which version one of my pickups is, and another about what to expect when adding a toggle switch to it. The response was spot on, helpful and conscientious, a real help which also saved me some hassle. So my bass is full of good mojo as the pickups are in my Lull and I've always found Mike and his staff to be amazing, I wonder what the guys at Thomastik are like?

[quote name='SimonEdward' timestamp='1457644304' post='3000660'] I'm lucky to have some good Basses, so the 'bic won't be missed. I would like to try an inexpensive 5-string, with a high 'C', to play Solo parts on some song's I'm recording. What would you spend it on? [/quote] Yeah, I've seen that lovely JD of yours! Honestly not sure what I'd spend it on, there are loads of basses out there that I like but none that I actually need. But if you forced me to spend £2.5k then most likely a Mike Lull 54P, or perhaps a 1978 Music Man Sabre just for YOB and nostalgia type fun. Liking your high C 5 string idea, good call when you already have some lovely basses.

[quote name='SimonEdward' timestamp='1457639884' post='3000573'] It's been up for sale on Basschat a couple of times in the past (for around £2.5k) but no serious interest, or any offers. I don't want to ship abroad either. [/quote] Shame, looks good despite you not clicking with it. Sounds like a commission sale may help? Drop it off, forget about it.... cash in down the line Mmm, wonder what I'd buy after getting that £2.5k back!

[quote name='SimonEdward' timestamp='1457638531' post='3000556'] Rarely played and never gigged.[/font][/color][/size] [/quote] Just out of interest mate, I'm wondering why you haven't sold it on?

Though I understand that the posts saying that we all sell 'the one' eventually have some credence, there are lots of guys including famous players that do stick with the one. I used to think of some of my basses as keepers, but ended up selling them for various reasons as many of us do. Every keeper that I had was never the one because I always felt like they were one of a collection that gave me what I needed. So my pre CBS P Basses for example were great, but I also needed an active bass or jazz bass to cover the angles I wanted. No one bass covered all my angles. That all changed with my Lull. I've had 2 other Lulls that have all been great, but this one can do it all for me (bearing in mind that I also run it through various pre amp pedals depending on what tone I'm after). So this Lull covers all the tones I like, is the weight and balance I need due to back issues, is my wood preference of ash and maple and is more complete than any other bass I've ever owned. The colour never jumped out at me, howver that can be easily sorted with a respray at some point, but the colour actually makes me know that it must be special if I still love it that much anyway. So having owned a silly amount of amazing basses, my Lull has gone from keeper to the one by the sheer fact that I couldn't sell a bass that suits me this much. This is the first time it's happened to me, and I wasn't even looking for it, didn't think it existed to be honest.