Bryan Beller BBMF5 Signature Model

It's no small accomplishment to make great-playing, great-sounding instruments that simultaneously honor the designs that gave birth to the electric bass in the first place and introduce crucial improvements for refinements in both playability and tone-shaping inside that "classic bass design" world. This is exactly what Mike Lull Custom Guitars has done since they started making basses in the late 1990s, offering player-perfect necks in both 4- and 5-string models, and employing customized split coil and dual-single-coil pickup configurations with specifically appropriate electronics to create a unique experience for the discriminating player. 

But for the bassist who wants a complete tonal arsenal, the world of "modern" basses is a separate, serious consideration. These instruments often employ non-standard neck sizes, unique combinations of body wood and fingerboard materials, and humbucking pickups coupled with "hotter" electronics. The result is often a more focused midrange and crystal-bright attack and serves as a potent and effective way to cut through denser mixes, especially in hard rock and metal, though its use certainly isn't limited to those styles. 

This was the journey that Mike Lull endorsing artist Bryan Beller (Joe Satriani, The Aristocrats, Dethklok, Steve Vai) found himself on when most of his instruments were stolen in a horrific burglary in late 2016. Reconstituting his collection from scratch, he sought to rebuild his classic Mike Lull instruments - a Modern 5, a P/J 5, his own signature model - while also expanding his tonal palette by seeking out other "modern" options from his many contacts in the bass world. Once his arsenal was rebuilt, Beller began using both model types on his various tours. Never one to back away from a challenge, Mike Lull offered to work with Bryan to try and create a "Lull" version of this more midrange-focused instrument.

The result: The Mike Lull BBMF5, “Bryan Beller Modern Focus 5”. A punchy, midrange-y, tight and bright 5-string with a uniquely dimensioned, slightly reduced string spacing for easier playing at higher velocity. Equipped with EMG electronics, and constructed with an alder body, AAAAA maple top, and an ebony fingerboard (unique in the Mike Lull product line), this is a Lull model that focuses Mike's renowned design DNA on speed, focus, and clarity, and provides a playing experience unlike any other. Come by our shop or check with one of our authorized dealers and see for yourself!

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BBMF5 Info

» AAAAA Flamed Maple Top
» Asymmetrical Neck Carve
» Diamond Control Layout
» Signature Card Included