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    Seriously, you know it's worth every penny. EVERY PENNY P.s. Nice choice of colour
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    Oh yeah, what colour and neck?
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    Congrats!!! I've had two Lulls, both are spectacular. My new one is by a country mile the best bass I've ever owned, it's the spec I love most and Mike has done a great job of making that spec perfect. b Met the man in September, his website says to pop in if you're in town. I was in Bellevue anyway so I knocked on the door and was greeted with a warm smile, hospitality and generosity. Top man, top basses. the JAX looks killer, looking forward to to pics!!!
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    I played this model in Coda once, fantastic tone and very solid. I've sold a bass to Russo and wish him luck with this sale.
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    Reminds me of a very funny time... There is a place in London called Covent Garden. We were headlining the Covent Garden Festival ( no really, they put one on) in a cute little yard called Neil's Yard, where Rough Trade used to be, the old buildings are full of character and were originally fruit warehouses for the Covent Garden fruit markets but have now been converted into shops and multi million pound offices and flats. So it's later on in the evening, summer month so still daylight, maybe 9pm, and the yard is jam packed full of people, great party atmosphere and we are having a really good gig. Then this guy in his late forties perhaps, wearing a nice suit, starts pushing through the crowd, no respect to people at all. We had two singers, both guitarists, one who is 6 foot 4 and one who is about 5 foot 5, obviously he went straight for the smaller guy (Pete) and grabbed the microphone shouting "who's in charge, who's in charge?!!" Our manager jumps in and directs him to the sound guy, he lived one of the flats, had just got home and was annoyed at the music ( didn't ever think we were that bad to be honest?!). Pete being the amazing joker that he is starts improvising the lyrics with some very cutting jokes about the guy who just stormed the stage, the crowd loved it, laughing and smiling right at him. The guy wondered off with his tail between his legs. The residents had so much warning about the gig, with the amount of people there too it was never going to be a bit of busking was it? No respect at all, but a funny story from a really enjoyable snd rememberable gig.
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    Looks like a a Guild Pilot to me
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    [quote name='Bassman Sam' timestamp='1432406937' post='2781237'] I'm guessing number 4 is going to get a lot of votes. [/quote] Yup, GAS is a killer.... I'm wondering if numbers 2 or 5 will get a few votes? But as you say, 4 is most likely to us GAS slaves
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    I've just been reading CamdenRob's poll about how many basses you own. I noticed that a lot of us have quite a few, but that got me wondering how content people are with what they have, especially when they have a few. I like what I have, my basses evolve with me, but I never say never so I guess it's a 4 for me to start this off. Edit - scoring 1 - 5 isn't a hierarchy thing, just a reference point.
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    Just got my very first vol / pan after all these years and I instantly found it incredibly useful. I set the grub screw on the pan knob to the centre point so I can remember sweet spots easier. Why didn't I do it to my Jazz Basses all those years ago, must be a pretty simple mod. That's it for me now, volume & pan all the way, love it.
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    Just been thinking about my Jazz Bass roots, I started on a Mex Std, bought it purely as a practice bass as the tonal variety was so huge, different pickups and placement of hand could get me the tone I wanted quickly. I ended up upgrading it quite quickly as I was smitten. I still love recording with a Jazz, especially when in the mood to tweak with the tone after. Never did gig a Jazz Bass though, my old P Basses were too firmly established, I missed out on an experience there.
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    Mrs Chiliwailer is in love with that, rosewood veneer is a great touch. Bold move gone well
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    Hey Chris, sorry to hear how this one has gone down but like you say there are some cool parts there and I can already feel my trousers flapping... and that bass isn't even going through an amp yet! Agreed that this could make an exciting 'project' (hehe) for someone, bet it sounds thunderous! Good luck with the sale mate, doubt the seller will even register his shame. In my experience there ain't no changing people like that, and there are plenty of wolves in sheeps clothing.
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    This brings back nice memories. Years ago I had a mid 70's Bassman head and the angled 4x12 cab. At the same time I owned a Warwick amp too, so I had the Warwick for super smooth, funky and dubby tones and the Fender Bassman for old school clunk. Loved that amp, hated shifting it, so after years of it being in a mates studio sold it on to an old boy with some great vintage basses to play through it in his country home.... That's the life, if only...
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    SOLD!

    Chiliwailer replied to cayston's topic in Basses For Sale

    Good luck with the sale Seni, she looks amazing and I clearly remember you telling me how much you were into this one when we met. Folks, you'd be buying from a top man and huge bass enthusiast
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    [quote name='ChunkyMunky' timestamp='1432317844' post='2780489'] Now, this is a Jazz bass I can get behind! [/quote] Cheers Josh, feels good being behind it too [quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1432318134' post='2780494'] how on earth do they get that cracking in the finish.? Nice CS. [/quote] I think that they put them in a room and heat it hot to cold. So I've heard, not 100% sure but it looks amazing. Cheers
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    Sold via eBay, sorry BC Deposit taken, should, have full payment by next week otherwise it's back up!
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    I've always loved the look of the Copper finished Fenders, and yours is a killer - IMO it's a much nicer Relic than the one in GAK and £600 cheaper, sweet GLWTS, looks like an awesome Precison.
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    [quote name='IanA' timestamp='1432294142' post='2780087'] They are gorgeous basses, I like the black pickguard best with the blue. I think I prefer the sunburst P4 over my oly white Lull PJ4, this could get expensive! [/quote] You got the one from Bass Gear? That did look very lovely. If you an fancy a pair of Lull's it's still here for now! [quote name='CokeyW' timestamp='1432300449' post='2780193'] Keeping with the current BCers mantra where the weight of a bass is more important it's sound and playability I'd go for the lightest pickguard you can find. 😀 Joking aside, I hope you get back to full playing fitness soon. [/quote] Haha! Better get the aliminium foil out then! Thanks very much [quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1432300981' post='2780206'] I like the black one the best, with white a distant second. [/quote] Black is sweeping the polls I think [quote name='Ziphoblat' timestamp='1432301457' post='2780214'] Red tort of course. Just kidding. I'd try an anodised gold or white pearloid, personally. [/quote] Anodised? That's a great wild card, always like the look of them, just a shame that the feel of them on the tip of my thumb by the pickup always sends a shiver to my elbow! So I've ordered multi ply black and a parchment one too. I reckon it's parchment for me, but very interested in the black and reckon it'd make a nice change from time to time. Cheers all
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    Also on eBay type bump. (Sorry!)
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    [quote name='divineinventionband' timestamp='1432285794' post='2779971'] Trades? [/quote] Trades are possible, but not if its your CS Jazz Bass please. REGARDING TRADES... I'm really after the cash but would welcome PM's just in case. Please only offer if you are in the UK and able to come to my home.
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    [quote name='ChunkyMunky' timestamp='1432279767' post='2779890'] Alright, I'm floored. I always assumed that the reggae weapon of choice was a P-bass. [/quote] Yup, neck pickup, tone rolled off, flat wounds and a little amo adjustment and you're off! The 'quacky' sound you mentioned is how people describe two single coils wired in parallel, not so good for reggae, and for my taste dead annoying on Stratocasters in the wrong hands!
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    Two guys from my user name... Flea, on later recordings like Stadium Arcadium and I'm With You. Aston Barrett with Bob Marley and the Wailers
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    This is an unfortunate sale, though given that I'm a full on ash body and maple neck Precision guy I'm selling this one so that I can custom order another Mike Lull P4 in ash and maple. I'm a huge Mike Lull fan, I got my second Lull Precision style bass only today, in my favoured ash and maple combo, I have nothing against alder and rosewood, it's just that it doesn't really suit my natural finger tone, or desired tone on a P Bass, even my old 60's ones caused a struggle. Today's new purchase has reaffirmed that by the bucket load. Strange, as it's only Precisions and Music Man basses that bring this out in me, This one weighs 7.39lbs. Made in 2013. It's got a wider 1.75 inch nut width, like a pre 1968 Precision, but with a stunning shallower depth than a vintage Fender, making it faster to move around on if need be. The balance is incredible and you hardly even feel it around your neck, if I do sell this one and special order another I'll be sure to request that it is around this weight, with the same nut width and pickup. Comes with a Lindy Fralin pickup which is vintage heaven, this bass has a very vintage Precision tone, but with some extra clarity as expected from such a high quality bass. I've previously had Thomastiks on it and it currently has light gauge Fender flats on and sounds so soulful. I also had some light gauge LaBella flats on which sounded very smooth and deep. Can be sold with some old and well used Thomastiks, LaBellas or Fender flats...I may even be able to dig up some roundwounds. There is one tiny and unnoticeable ding on the underside, it's in the photo's. Comes with a Mike Lull branded Protec case. [b]CLICK ON ANY PICTURE TO BE LINKED TO SOME MORE[/b] [url="http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/chiliwailer/media/Lull%20P4/P1070103_zps3j3pqxst.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/chiliwailer/media/Lull%20P4/P1070105_zpsnbs1zgja.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/chiliwailer/media/Lull%20P4/P1070124_zpscpet6kuz.jpg.html"][/url] [URL=http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/chiliwailer/media/Lull%20P4/P1070129_zpsgmbnpr96.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah227/chiliwailer/Lull%20P4/P1070129_zpsgmbnpr96.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
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    [quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1432230772' post='2779528'] Buy with confidence people. This man knows his Fender's and is a pleasure to deal with. Getting this Jazz off him is going to a bit of a wrench, so make it quick and make it as painless as possible. If I had the cash, I would be on my way over there (again) myself. [/quote] [quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1432230914' post='2779532'] +1, in my book if Dan says it's a good'un, it's a good'un [/quote] Thank you Gents, very much appreciated especially given that you both has such great taste in basses.
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    [quote name='miles'tone' timestamp='1432228529' post='2779487'] I like the white one. White pearloid would be cool too. Congrats on the new bass! [/quote] Thank you, loving it! [quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1432228815' post='2779490'] Ooh that stunning mate. Let me know when you feel up to playing and I'll bring mine over :-) Sorry, but the mint doesn't do it for me - blue and green must never be seen etc Any of the others will look great. [/quote] Shame on me for thinking green Be great to have you over again Warren. I'm off work for the next few weeks still so if you find yourself off work and pacing, come on over! [quote name='GrammeFriday' timestamp='1432230109' post='2779515'] Yes - white or white pearl here, too. Love Lulls - congrats and speedy recovery! [/quote] Cheers, much appreciated [quote name='Thunderpaws' timestamp='1432231698' post='2779547'] It's a beautiful thing. White for me, or is there a vintage white/cream that could be an option? Good luck with the recuperation. [/quote] I think you're right, that'll be the parchment one, which I'm favouring most. Though I reckon I'll get the black one too for good measure and another great option.
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