Chiliwailer Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 She arrived a few hours ago, I bought her blind and had an expectation which was better than matched when it turned up. I still can't believe I bought a green bass, it's a cool colour but way out of my comfort zone. I was never into the pearloid pickguard but luckily I had a white Lull pickguard from my other PJ4 as I took that one off and replaced it with a parchment one. This is my second PJ4, In fact judging by the fact that it's got the same date on the certificate as my other one they are from the same 'batch'. Both were finished in February this year, I got the other blue one 2 months ago. Though they are both PJ4's, they are totally different tonal animals yet feel the same, react the same and have a familiar vibe about them. I went for another because my other one has flats on and I wanted a slightly different version to have rounds on, but still in my favoured ash and maple combination. Without a doubt, the new one is the better one in terms of hi fi sound. It's got a Bartolini preamp and Nordstrand pickups, the weight, punch and clarity of tone is superb, or 'exceptional' as Mark from Bass Direct said this morning when I emailed to say thanks. The blue one also has Nordstands as well, but a dual coil bridge pickup which gives it a very honky and mid ranged tone, which I love. The blue one is more 'me', but the new green one is right behind and fills the gaps that the blue one can't do. They are a perfect compliment to each other, just what I was hoping for and am now completely over the moon about. One is a touch under 8lbs, one a touch over, but they feel the same and have the weight, balance and feel that is ideal for me, a big reason I got two of the same model. If it ain't broke, don't fix it! Thanks to Bass Direct and Mike Lull, I can't imagine having another better suited bass to my needs. [URL=http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/chiliwailer/media/image.jpg1_zpsrjwupag8.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah227/chiliwailer/image.jpg1_zpsrjwupag8.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/chiliwailer/media/image.jpg2_zps3zf6qwws.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah227/chiliwailer/image.jpg2_zps3zf6qwws.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/chiliwailer/media/image.jpg3_zpsegxodpm3.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah227/chiliwailer/image.jpg3_zpsegxodpm3.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/chiliwailer/media/image.jpg1_zpsr4wc56ts.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah227/chiliwailer/image.jpg1_zpsr4wc56ts.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Congratulations... Another Lull in the proceedings, arf arf. You've got to love an ash/maple combo and thank god you weren't tempted to fit a tort guard. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Bleurrgh! Horrible; just plain nasty looking! Look, don't fret, I'll drive over and remove it from your sight and dispose of it in a suitable fashion (see, add to the quiver at Ez Towers). Congrats, nice one. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 That is a looker Dan, enjoy mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1436615584' post='2819532'] Congratulations... Another Lull in the proceedings, arf arf. You've got to love an ash/maple combo and thank god you weren't tempted to fit a tort guard. Enjoy. [/quote] Oh mate, I almost brought up my lunch when you mentioned tort on that [quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1436615806' post='2819534'] Bleurrgh! Horrible; just plain nasty looking! Look, don't fret, I'll drive over and remove it from your sight and dispose of it in a suitable fashion (see, add to the quiver at Ez Towers). Congrats, nice one. Enjoy. [/quote] Cheers Pal, that's a very thoughtful and kind offer, but if the worst comes to the worst there is always a respray option... Dare I say it! (Hopefully not though) [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1436616561' post='2819542'] That is a looker Dan, enjoy mate. [/quote] Cheers Gary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 [quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1436617011' post='2819546'] Cheers Pal, that's a very thoughtful and kind offer, but if the worst comes to the worst there is always a respray option... Dare I say it! (Hopefully not though) [/quote]Don't you dare! I love that colour. Damn! I seem to have shown my hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 [quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1436621631' post='2819606'] Don't you dare! I love that colour. Damn! I seem to have shown my hand. [/quote] Haha Right you are though, I think it'd be a crime to cover that up. I think it's my guilty pleasure..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Could you not just wear tinted glasses if the colour bothers you Congrats on the new Lull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1436615584' post='2819532'] Congratulations... Another Lull in the proceedings, arf arf. You've got to love an ash/maple combo and thank god you weren't tempted to fit a tort guard. Enjoy. [/quote] Not fitting a tort guard to that green one is heresy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 [quote name='kodiakblair' timestamp='1436622667' post='2819615'] Could you not just wear tinted glasses if the colour bothers you Congrats on the new Lull [/quote] Good call, rose tinted glasses should do the trick.... [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1436623490' post='2819623'] Not fitting a tort guard to that green one is heresy. [/quote] Rebel green it is then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 That surf green colour is perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Lovely basses you have there Chiliwailer. Cheers, Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1436640831' post='2819745'] That surf green colour is perfect. [/quote] Thank you, it's one of those colours that changes in the light quite a bit. It's actually a Sea Foam Green Metaliic, the Metaliic element is pretty cool close up. [quote name='Noisyjon' timestamp='1436641868' post='2819758'] Lovely basses you have there Chiliwailer. Cheers, Jon [/quote] Cheers Jon, im really chuffed to have them. I've been selling off a lot of basses that are either too heavy or ergonomically uncomfortable for me so these two have been well worth the wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subbeh Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Wow, the new Lull is lovely! but your other one is one of the nicest basses I've ever seen, absolutely adore the finish, they make a stunning pair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 [quote name='Subbeh' timestamp='1436644500' post='2819773'] Wow, the new Lull is lovely! but your other one is one of the nicest basses I've ever seen, absolutely adore the finish, they make a stunning pair [/quote] Thanks man, really glad you like it. Bass Direct have a gorgeous Lull Jazz 5 string in the same colour. Luckily the blue one is my number 1 because I much prefer that colour too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1436623490' post='2819623'] Not fitting a tort guard to that green one is heresy. [/quote] No way, all 'custom colours' should have white/mint scratch plates apart from Oly White Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 [quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1436613130' post='2819501'] [url="http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/chiliwailer/media/image.jpg3_zpsegxodpm3.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] It's only green until you put it next to something blue. So what happens when you put it next to Candy Apple Red? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted July 12, 2015 Author Share Posted July 12, 2015 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1436695586' post='2819946'] So what happens when you put it next to Candy Apple Red? [/quote] Then I'm only one away from a traffic light set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_Guardian Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Loving that! Lovely pair congrats on the new sibling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madshadows Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Lovely looking bass, love the colour, congrats John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted July 12, 2015 Author Share Posted July 12, 2015 [quote name='Bass_Guardian' timestamp='1436705743' post='2820040'] Loving that! Lovely pair congrats on the new sibling! [/quote] [quote name='spongebob' timestamp='1436713497' post='2820121'] Like! [/quote] [quote name='madshadows' timestamp='1436719420' post='2820181'] Lovely looking bass, love the colour, congrats John [/quote] Thanks fella"s, I'm still buzzing. Mrs Chiliwailer is finally happy too, she's been giving me tons of grief for selling my blue Jazz Bass and purple Modulus purely as she loves the colours. She's not into the trans blue of my other Lull so finally there's a colour she likes in the green one. She came pretty close to buying the Jazz Bass just to keep it hanging on the wall! Who'd have thought, a Mrs giving grief for SELLING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauBass Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Wow, stunning basses you have there! After having bought mine and seeing how good they are, no wonder you have ordered a second one Congratulations, enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share Posted July 15, 2015 [quote name='PauBass' timestamp='1436898750' post='2821900'] Wow, stunning basses you have there! After having bought mine and seeing how good they are, no wonder you have ordered a second one Congratulations, enjoy it! [/quote] Cheers pal. I'm so glad I did order another. I can't believe how different they sound yet how perfectly the same they feel and react to the way I dig in and play. I'm one very happy bunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammers Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 What a beaut, love the colour! Being a P, what's the neck like? Jazz-esque or a bit chunkier like a modern P? If I had the chance to get another I would in a heartbeat, I got quite lucky picking up a used 1.. especially being a lefty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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