Chiliwailer

Hahaha Right you are! Actually, I was wondering why I never said anything when you first mentioned it, but then I trusted your judgment and felt that you're a big boy and all that....

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1433870426' post='2794743'] Quite, who would want to mess with a thirty-six-year-old virgin..? [/quote] Oh, that's why no one wants me....

Good move keeping it virgin Mark, i'd hate to be the one to mess with it after all those years.

Hi Ped, I'd love to give these a go, my sweat kills rounds and I'm forever changing the strings on my Modulus. Answers to questions.... Yes, I've used Elixir before, but a long time ago when they first came out. I currently use Thomastik, Labella & Fender flat and D'Addario and GHS rounds. I will use these consistently on a Modulus FB4 and will try them on my Mike Lull PJ4 to test performance. They will be used at home and for recording, Over 20 years experience using various strings, and I constantly test which strings are best for my basses.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1433770451' post='2793775'] Thank you sir... very pleased with this one, even though it's the wrong colour... Looking for a Modulator Bass now, got to get the set! [/quote] Well, when you find that white one let me know, I'll buy it so you can pay for the Modulator!

[quote name='solo4652' timestamp='1433764498' post='2793690'] Thanks for the link, which covers pickup height moving across the strings from E to G. My question is about pickup tilt in the other orientation. Looking down from the top edge of the bass, the left-hand edge of the front pickup that's closer to the neck is lower than the rear edge. Opposite for the rear pickup. If you can blow up my photo, I think you'll see what I'm trying to describe. [/quote] Could be the foam underneath has degraded, they should be level. Worth taking a peak under the pickup

Sounds about right for a P Bass. This may help you. http://www2.fender.com/en-GB/support/articles/bass-guitar-setup-guide/

Great review Mark, sounds lovely and big in the mix with some unique authoritative character. Nice grooves too No doubt these are real gems from the past, value for money and sweet nostalgia, really happy for you pal.

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1433709714' post='2793331'] Not called for, mate, and pretty unfair. [/quote] I've deleted my first reply Jack. I don't agree with you at all, plus I have my honest reasons to think that. I'll leave it at that.

Hard to take that seriously when you stock Sadowsky and your competitor stocks Lull.......

The advice about leaving them be for now, or for good, is great advice as tastes ,needs or even bonds and affinity with basses can sometimes change. However, if you absolutely have to make a decision right away, then I'd draw from my own experience when I've been in this situation - I've always kept the one that I can do the most with. Take from that want you will! Good luck.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1433618420' post='2792598'] It's here! But that's for another thread... [/quote] Congrats! Look forward to that thread, bet it's sheer gold!

[quote name='PauBass' timestamp='1433612956' post='2792557'] Mark has gotten back to me, the BB can be made on trans black, as the pic above, at no extra cost [/quote] Do it, do it, do it. Quality. Pure quality. Money very well spent

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1433612509' post='2792549'] No, but at the moment it looks like that's where I'm going to buy it from. May have to wait a week or two until I get another acquisition sorted out. [/quote] Ooh, think I know which one you mean, that'll be a nice day Edit, new acquisition I mean....

Loving the one with the natural head Worth a special order maybe?!! For a while I've been gearing up for a custom order from Mike, wouldn't hesitate to buy blind, done it twice on both my Lull's with no issues. Thing is, as Chris B says, from day 1 my PJ4 has been a game changer so I'm sticking with it for sure, confused on what to add now as all its done is make me want to sell what else I have! I'm mid way through selling two expensive basses and maybe getting a Stingray 5 on p/x, if I like the 5 I may go that route (order from Mike) , but to be honest the PJ4 is doing the do and I need cash for physio this year so the credit card may get some rest, lol:)

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1433611343' post='2792541'] Oh dear. In that case, I'll just keep very quiet and definitely not mention the well-known online German music store, then... [/quote] Uh oh.... Well at least I had the pleasure of walking out the shop with it!!! So you got one then????? Much cheaper?

+1 Amen

Just took another peek at the Beller, it has an asymmetrical neck and mid shift push/pull. Might be just those differences as the MV5 can also come with Aguilar pre amp. That mid shift can get aggressive if pushed I bet, nice! (Don't quote me on that!).

[quote name='PauBass' timestamp='1433595255' post='2792401'] Thanks Chiliwailer! Yes, I have been in touch with Mark and I have just emailed Mike Lull too, no one better than him to offer advice on his instruments What two do you own? If you don't mind me asking. I'm also interested in hearing from fellow Baschatters about these instruments. Not sure if anyone in here owns, or has played a modern 5 or Bryan Beller, if so I'd like to hear peoples opinions and experiences. By reading Lull's website, I have the feeling the MV and Modern series, might be quite similar sounding, and the differences will be down mainly to the look of the instrument. If someone, has played both models, is this the case? [/quote] I used to have a P4, alder and rosewood and Lollar pickup which is wound to Mike's spec so it sounds super vintage. I seriously could not fault that bass, but ash and maple is my choice of wood on a P Bass so I got a PJ4 in that combo. I liked the idea of the Nordstrand pickups too on my PJ4 as I wanted a modern tone which I could easily vintage with strings and pedals etc, harder to do the other way around for me. Seems like the only difference in the MV and Modern is the top and 24 fret neck on a 5. I played an M5V at Mikes workshop last year, I really enjoyed having a go but my mind ended up more on the P's while I was there. I was still well impressed with it. Looks like Bass Direct only had two Bryan Bellers, one may have gone to Basschats very own Hiram.K.Hackenbacker - WARREN, if you're reading this, what's it like?!!!

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1433608884' post='2792514'] Probably not my favourite 80's song, [/quote] Only probably mate? I love the guilty pleasure of the 80's, so many great B lines too

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1433602897' post='2792462'] Just have to find the best deal now... [/quote] Paid £309 for mine, gulp.... If you get it less than that, please be kind and lie.