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#301
Joe Clark said:
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!
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I know people say theae things all the time online....but get the Moollon. My buddy Jonathan has a P (I believe he's an endorser). I played it and fell in love as soon as I felt it and played the first note. I still can't believe how incredible that bass feels and sounds. It doesn't seem possible. It plays and sounds as good or better than any vintage Fender that I've ever played, and the build quality is better...and you don't have to worry about taking a vintage bass to gigs. Truly as good as it gets for a vintage type of bass.
 
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#302
emjazz said:
I know people say theae things all the time online....but get the Moollon. My buddy Jonathan has a P (I believe he's an endorser). I played it and fell in love as soon as I felt it and played the first note. I still can't believe how incredible that bass feels and sounds. It doesn't seem possible. It plays and sounds as good or better than any vintage Fender that I've ever played, and the build quality is better...and you don't have to worry about taking a vintage bass to gigs. Truly as good as it gets for a vintage type of bass.
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Thanks for the info! Can anyone weigh in on the weight variances of these? I'm not road cyclist crazy, but I'd like to keep it under 9.5 if possible.
 
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#303
Joe Clark said:
Thanks for the info! Can anyone weigh in on the weight variances of these? I'm not road cyclist crazy, but I'd like to keep it under 9.5 if possible.
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Hey I can chime In on your weight concern! I was offered a 8 lbs or 9lbs option when I had ordered mine. I opted for the lighter on which feels great. There is the slightest bit of neck dive (to be expected when requesting lighter body wood) but it's still very well balanced.
 
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#304
Joe Clark said:
Thanks for the info! Can anyone weigh in on the weight variances of these? I'm not road cyclist crazy, but I'd like to keep it under 9.5 if possible.
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Not sure on weight. But you will want to think of what neck size you like.

Moollon makes awesome basses, I had the J5. Now, I use the Fender AVRI63, which weighs 8 pounds and sounds insanely good. Plays great. I'd suggest playing one since they are not impossible to find. That will give you an idea of the neck size you would want. Moollon, I believe offers a few sizes.
 
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Joe Clark said:
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!
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I've owned both and the Moollon P is hands down a superior instrument. Keep in mind, Moollon uses ebony instead of rosewood fretboards, which to my ears do sound different. Also, the Moollon necks are quartersawn.
 
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#308
Thanks for all the input folks. I got burned 8 or so years ago spec'ing out and ordering a US Lakland Bob Glaub. I can't do THAT again. The Lakland played great and was built really well, but sonically didn't scratch the vintage p-bass itch sound I had in my head. I'm eagerly awaiting a response from Moollon regarding some feeler questions, but know it will probably be tomorrow morning before I hear back given the time zone. Cheers.
 
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Joe Clark said:
Thanks for all the input folks. I got burned 8 or so years ago spec'ing out and ordering a US Lakland Bob Glaub. I can't do THAT again. The Lakland played great and was built really well, but sonically didn't scratch the vintage p-bass itch sound I had in my head. I'm eagerly awaiting a response from Moollon regarding some feeler questions, but know it will probably be tomorrow morning before I hear back given the time zone. Cheers.
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Man i was in the exact same boat as you. Had a US glaub that was great but wasn't vintage enough for me. The Moollon blew it out of the water in that respect
 
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#313
Hey Moollon brethren. I'm getting closer and closer to pulling the trigger. I've been talking back and forth with Andi and he's been super gracious about answering all the questions that come with ordering an instrument sight unseen from 6500 miles across the world. I was concerned that seeing as how winter is starting here in Michigan, that there might be an issue with it adapting to the climate here. Can any Moollon owners shed some light on this? Also, I've never owned a bass with an ebony fretboard and have been reading up on caring for them. Anyone have insights on this?
 
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I have ebony on my Alembics. They recommend pure lemon oil (don't use furniture stuff as it has waxes in it). I buy it at Whole Foods in a little 0.5 oz bottle. I just spread it on the fingerboard with my finger and then let it sit about 30 mins. Wipe any excess with a soft cloth. I do this twice a year. Hope this helps!
 
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I got my Moollon in spring-time this year and there's been no movement / adjustment needed at all after my initial seet-up. YJ seems pretty concerned about this and he allowed some extra time for "seasoning" before shipping. My P5's neck with ebony board has been totally stable since its arrival in the northeast US, despite my concerns. I've also had numerous other ebony boards over the years, and I've never found they needed any treatment different from rosewood. Even my 40 year old ones are quite stable and relatively indifferent to maintenance of any kind.
 
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Thanks for the info, guys. I'm just doing my research before taking a big risk. Obviously all accounts are glowing for the most part, but I've gotten burned twice buying basses sight unseen. No shipping issues or issues with the pieces. Just learning the hard way that they weren't my cup of tea.
 
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#317
Joe Clark said:
Thanks for the info, guys. I'm just doing my research before taking a big risk. Obviously all accounts are glowing for the most part, but I've gotten burned twice buying basses sight unseen. No shipping issues or issues with the pieces. Just learning the hard way that they weren't my cup of tea.
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May need some neck adjustments since the bass is traveling far. Moollon will take care of you if anything is not up to snuff though.

I'd go play an AVRI 63. It will give you a really good idea of what the Moollon is like and also give you an idea of what neck size you want. The AVRI63 is one of the best sounding vintage P's you can buy.
 
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Joe Clark said:
I was concerned that seeing as how winter is starting here in Michigan, that there might be an issue with it adapting to the climate here. Can any Moollon owners shed some light on this? Also, I've never owned a bass with an ebony fretboard and have been reading up on caring for them. Anyone have insights on this?
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My Moollon J-Classic V needed a couple of minor truss rod adjustments in the first few months that I owned it, which I suspect had more to do with using strings with different tension. It's been completely stable in the last year and a half, though. Perfectly normal behavior for Fender-style instruments, at least with the ones I've owned. I live in an area that does have large fluctuations in humidity, but that's more of an issue with acoustic guitars and upright bass, not so much with electric basses in my experience.

I wouldn't worry about the fingerboard - in my experience, treating it with oil every 2-4 years is sufficient (I use Stewart-MacDonald fingerboard oil). The Macassar (sp.?) Ebony used by Moollon seems to be more like rosewood in terms of grain and oil content, as opposed to the typical darker ebony, so I would treat it as such.
 
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Joe Clark said:
Thanks for the info! Can anyone weigh in on the weight variances of these? I'm not road cyclist crazy, but I'd like to keep it under 9.5 if possible.
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The Classic P IV that I picked up here in the classifieds is under 9lbs (8.5lbs roughly). It is a lovely instrument. The body is very light and resonant. The neck is fairly chunky, as to be expected with instruments of this sort... but that means the whole bass is a bit neck heavy. This is true of many vintage (style) P basses and a fair trade off IMHO to get the right aesthetic/feel/tone but it's something to be aware of if you are very sensitive to that sort of thing.
 

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