That could be someone's bass that works for absolutely everything bass. That is amazing!!!!
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Srsly though, I would love to pick that up, but I just don't have the scratch for it.
Ultradust
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Haha...that was fast!
BTW apologies and condolences to original intended buyer (and fellow TB forumite) for the swift posting of the completed instrument, especially since it was a pleasure speak with him by phone and work out the specs and we were looking forward to having it put in his hands.
So....YJ gave the go ahead last night to publicly announce the rare availability of a completed instrument kept here at the shop, and since we do have a few reserve black P-V bodies in stock we hope there's no long-term harm done, if an order of the same is placed later on
BTW apologies and condolences to original intended buyer (and fellow TB forumite) for the swift posting of the completed instrument, especially since it was a pleasure speak with him by phone and work out the specs and we were looking forward to having it put in his hands.
So....YJ gave the go ahead last night to publicly announce the rare availability of a completed instrument kept here at the shop, and since we do have a few reserve black P-V bodies in stock we hope there's no long-term harm done, if an order of the same is placed later on
I love my PV! It doesn't do everything, but it does what it does extremely well!
Hey guys! So I'm just beginning to think about starting to save up some money for one of these sweet basses. I've been gassing for one since I saw/heard Rufus Philpot playing one of his in LA this year. Was just wondering how much one of their Precision types will run me(approximately) if I get just the basic options without any extra bells and whistles. Thanks in advance!
Ultradust
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The P-Classic IV is USD$2299 with hardshell case and shipping included, for standard finishes. 2-piece alder & Makassar ebony fretboard on 1-piece quartersawn maple neck (choice of 1960-spec 43mm nut width P-neck, or 1962-spec 38mm nut width J-neck). PayPal and bank wire transfer accepted. And although there are so very few out there, by all means when possible we strongly recommend trying another player's Moollon of choice out before considering a purchase.
Feel free to PM me if you have any questions. Cheers!
Feel free to PM me if you have any questions. Cheers!
Ultradust
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- May 19, 2007
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And the biggest news of the summer for us...
Although quite a bit later than expected, the culmination of YJ's metallurgical R&D + pretty much the final frontier as far as reproducing the oldest of the oldies for him is concerned is finally here, and with all components now in place he hopes to do upwards of 10 - 12 total builds of 1951 and 1956 P-Classic IV models per year, the only limitations being his work load and finding enough decent swamp ash blanks that he approves of for builds.*
Getting the stamped steel alloy bridge plate just right was surprisingly the tough part and the reason for us being a good 6 months behind schedule, but just the same having it coupled with a tasty pair of compensated brass saddles for a simple modern convenience touch means that all the work gone into the flat-pole single coil has the full suite of elements to finally become the total 1950s package as YJ intended.
Be it the chunky 51 (Butterscotch) or contoured 56 (initially 2TS, but Transparent Blonde and Red Transparent are in the works), both will have a soft V neck modeled after YJ's own vintage 1956, and identical hardware/electronics on both models.
With the swamp ash body and 1-piece quartersawn maple board/neck it brings the USD$2299 standard 1960s-style P-Classic price up to USD$2499, but next year after the first dozen or so are completed, YJ says he'll be open to doing classic opaque finishes on 2-piece alder + Makassar ebony fretboards (albeit still with squared-off neck pocket and little headstock) for some lovely "hybrid model" fun in familiar 1960s finishes, which will retain the $2299 base price for standard finishes.
Good to go. A fine artist in North America is set to receive his first of three Moollon purchases, this 1956 P-Classic IV model #1 with all the finalized hardware.
Butterscotch 1951 P-Classic IV
*Due to the lack of suitable blanks and YJ's focus on the 51 and 56, swamp ash body "Virtual 1959" P-Classics like Kevin Scott's lovely Blonde P-IV will likely be on the fritz for the next year or so.
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Although quite a bit later than expected, the culmination of YJ's metallurgical R&D + pretty much the final frontier as far as reproducing the oldest of the oldies for him is concerned is finally here, and with all components now in place he hopes to do upwards of 10 - 12 total builds of 1951 and 1956 P-Classic IV models per year, the only limitations being his work load and finding enough decent swamp ash blanks that he approves of for builds.*
Getting the stamped steel alloy bridge plate just right was surprisingly the tough part and the reason for us being a good 6 months behind schedule, but just the same having it coupled with a tasty pair of compensated brass saddles for a simple modern convenience touch means that all the work gone into the flat-pole single coil has the full suite of elements to finally become the total 1950s package as YJ intended.
Be it the chunky 51 (Butterscotch) or contoured 56 (initially 2TS, but Transparent Blonde and Red Transparent are in the works), both will have a soft V neck modeled after YJ's own vintage 1956, and identical hardware/electronics on both models.
With the swamp ash body and 1-piece quartersawn maple board/neck it brings the USD$2299 standard 1960s-style P-Classic price up to USD$2499, but next year after the first dozen or so are completed, YJ says he'll be open to doing classic opaque finishes on 2-piece alder + Makassar ebony fretboards (albeit still with squared-off neck pocket and little headstock) for some lovely "hybrid model" fun in familiar 1960s finishes, which will retain the $2299 base price for standard finishes.
Good to go. A fine artist in North America is set to receive his first of three Moollon purchases, this 1956 P-Classic IV model #1 with all the finalized hardware.
Butterscotch 1951 P-Classic IV
*Due to the lack of suitable blanks and YJ's focus on the 51 and 56, swamp ash body "Virtual 1959" P-Classics like Kevin Scott's lovely Blonde P-IV will likely be on the fritz for the next year or so.
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I just saw a picture yesterday of Tim Lefebvre playing one of these with Tedeschi Trucks Band at Red Rocks Amphitheater. My initial reaction was "Hey that's not a Moollon!", but then I noticed the distinctive headstock curve and smiled.
Very nice looking instruments, though I'd personally prefer a 4-saddle bridge design.
Very nice looking instruments, though I'd personally prefer a 4-saddle bridge design.
Ultradust
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Aye, and we imagine that many might have that preference in mind 
YJ is open to having the standard steel-spiral 4-saddle P-Classic bridge as an option after the first 6 are shipped (two 51s and four 56s), so we're looking at November/December.
YJ is open to having the standard steel-spiral 4-saddle P-Classic bridge as an option after the first 6 are shipped (two 51s and four 56s), so we're looking at November/December.
HEY BUDDY. GO TO THE BACK OF THE LINE!
What's the best way to buy one of these in the US right now? Looks like there aren't any US dealers...
Contact Andi Roselund (Ultradust is his username here on TB), or he is also on Facebook under his name.
He is the person taking care of orders for Moollon and is great to deal with.
Finally got to play a Moollon. It was a P Bass with a J neck. Silver with black guard. It was not only gorgeous but it played like a dream, and sounded like everything one would want from a P bass. I was totally floored. These are everything that they claim to be. Totally incredible.
Hey guys! Wondering if any of the P Classic IV players here have any direct comparison to Nash's PB63 basses? I'm super torn. I'm flipping my Sadowsky MV5 (active electronics just aren't for me) and using the funds and possibly more cash on my end in case I go Moollon, to get a P Bass. Ideally, I'd find a refin Pre CBS Fender but that's probably not in the cards right now. I've narrowed it down between a Nash or Moollon. I've never touched a Moollon in my life, but I've played several Nash ahem guitars... And the quality was always super consistent. HALP!
