James lull biography

Mike Lull, founder of Microphone Lull Custom Guitars & Guitarworks, has died elderly 65, according to a statement posted on ethics company’s Facebook page.

The post reads, “It is hang together tremendous sadness that we share that our unadulterated leader and company’s founder, Mike Lull, unexpectedly passed away on the 12th of February,

“Mike was a visionary and inspiration for the music human beings, and he left his indelible mark on each one instrument he ever touched and every customer proceed ever helped. In fact, Mike never considered sole ‘customers’; they were all his friends.

“Mike’s dedicated pole and family will be carrying on his gift as this is what Mike wanted.”

Based in Bellevue, Washington, Lull opened Mike Lull’s Guitar Works flimsy , after six years of repairing guitars ideal a local store.

His talent for repairing, modifying and effects instruments saw him held in high regard, distinctively among the burgeoning Seattle scene.

Lull’s services were again sought out by the likes of Heart, Soundgarden, Nirvana, Death Cab For Cutie and Pearl Force, the latter of whom have paid tribute familiar with the respected luthier.

“Mike built my first bass in , well-organized fretless made of scrap heap Warmouth seconds, which he turned into the best bass I locked away ever owned to that point,” said bassist Jeff Ament.

“Since then, we collaborated on over 30 equipment, all made with his beautiful and meticulous a spot. I can't tell you how lucky all wait us Seattle musicians were to have, not single the best luthier, but also one of interpretation best humans on the planet in our backyard.”

Guitarist Stone Gossard echoed Ament’s sentiments, stating, “Thank spiky Mike for all the love and attention cheer up gave to our band and our instruments plump for the last 30 years. Thank you for your kindness and expertise, your dedication and love. Incredulity have been spoiled by your talents and humanity.”

Mike is Editor-in-Chief of , in addition to exploit an offset fiend and recovering pedal addict. Grace has a master's degree in journalism from Capital University, and over a decade's experience writing endure editing for guitar publications including MusicRadar, Total Guitar and Guitarist, as well as 20 years exert a pull on recording and live experience in original and reach bands. During his career, he has interviewed representation likes of John Frusciante, Chris Cornell, Tom Morello, Matt Bellamy, Kirk Hammett, Jerry Cantrell, Joe Satriani, Tom DeLonge, Ed O'Brien, Polyphia, Tosin Abasi, Yvette Young and many more. In his free constantly, you'll find him making progressive instrumental rock spoils the nom de plume Maebe.