For your consideration I present you my Mike Lull V4 Jazz Bass. This bass has a bit of a story, if you care to catch a glimpse of my demented mind (although I know some of you suffer just like I do). I ordered this bass new from Lull about two years ago. Had a really nice experience with Bass NW and the Lull shop. At the time, I had "decided for good" that I wanted to stick with just one bass type, that being a 4-string Jazz. This really is home for me, both in ergonomics and sound, BUT, time and time again I'm "forced" to play a 5-string, mostly because my band's material really benefits with the use of a 5-string, and I kind of hate using an octave pedal. So, by the time I received this bass, I had already changed my mind and really wanted a 5-string Jazz instead. Plus I had one of those guilty moments when you realize you really have more basses than you need. Oh well, timing. . . This bass is fantastic in every way, but reality/G.A.S./buyer's remorse sat in and I decided to offer it for sale. I sold it for $2000 to a fellow forum member. But because G.A.S is permanent and cyclical, after playing my P-Bass a lot, and my StingRay 5 a lot, I pulled my '82 Jazz from the case and just for the fun of it brought it to a gig, and OMG, it just felt so right. I was in love again (schizophrenic G.A.S thinking . . . ). I did another gig, and still in Jazz-bass loving mode I remembered the Lull and how nice it played, with its perfect PLEK fretboard and super light weight. So, although all along what I really "needed" was a 5-string Jazz to complete the collection, which meant ordering one from either Lull or Roscoe (my top choices) G.A.S. took over and I contacted the owner of the Lull and offered to buy it back. He happened to be willing, and the bass was back in my hands in no time. I have a hard time ordering basses and waiting months, so an available bass is always more appealing to me (especially to the evil consumer inside of me), even if it's not what I need/want.
So, here it is, again. I hope somebody will fall in love with it. I paid $2700+ for it, and sold it the first time for $2000. I'd love to get $2700, but, I'll take $1950 shipped and Paypaled. International shipping is no problems. Please PM me or email me at kakoguzman@hotmail.com
Bass is in mint condition. The previous owner played it very lightly. There are very slight signs of wear on the pickguard, and there is a small chip of clear coat on the headstock. More pics on request. Comes with original super deluxe case.
Very open to trades, especially if you have a 5-string, lightweight bass.
Specs:
V4, fullsize Jazz body shape
Ash body, ultra light at 7.6 lb
Maple neck with birdseye maple fretboard
7-1/4" fretboard radius (special request)
Hipshot D-tuner (an option)
'70s pickup spacing (special request)
Lindy Fralin single coils with staggered pole pieces to match the radius of the fretboard
PLEK'ed frets = ultra low action
Aztec gold color it's a treat to the eyes, and it changes a bit depending on the lighting, but it's a very intense gold color, more than, say, shoreline gold.
Now for the subjective specs: it's super resonant with lots of sustain, and it balances perfectly. Nice and tight '70s type Jazz Bass sound, but still with a modern touch and consistency across the fretboard. The neck shape is one of the best I've played, not too thin, not too thick. And for those wondering about Lull quality, I'd say is on par with Sadowsky and US Lakland.
Don't hesitate to contact me with any questions. Excuse me now, I have to go take my medicine.
