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davidak said:
It is pre-owned 2012 model.

There is one thing which is very interesting on Moollons. All used moollons I had were already quite aged (both finish and hardware). I know they are thin nitro etc, but they seem to age much faster then another basses Fender AV for instance (nitro, similar hw).
Do you have the same experience? In fact, I love this on Moollons.

Some examples, not typical on other 8 years old basses:

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I have a 62 P-Bass that the tuners have a very similar patina to your photo. I must admit I am a little surprised at the "wear" on your neck. Looks really old. I ordered mine with the finish knocked down [sanded to satin]. I'll be interested to see how it ages along with the OLY white nitro. would be cool if it went to yellowish even sooner. I'd like to live long enough to see that look.
 
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The finish on my 3 yr old PV is delicate, and you will get player wear - just like an old Fender! I like it because I stopped worrying about the small wear spots early on. They just get better. On the other hand, I’m puzzled by the aged-looking hardware in that photo. Where does it live, at the beach? Mine is still pretty shiny - of course it’s 5 yrs younger too.
 
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TomB said:
The finish on my 3 yr old PV is delicate, and you will get player wear - just like an old Fender! I like it because I stopped worrying about the small wear spots early on. They just get better. On the other hand, I’m puzzled by the aged-looking hardware in that photo. Where does it live, at the beach? Mine is still pretty shiny - of course it’s 5 yrs younger too.
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A guy I used to know would purposefully put a small dent in the door of his new cars. Did this 3 times I know of. His explanation? It reduced parking lot anxiety and reminded him a car is something to move you from here to there and not something to be "worshipped". One of Andi's first warnings when I ordered this bass was the easily damaged nitro finish. Once you accept that incidental damage is a byproduct of love, you move on and play the thing.
 
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davidak said:
It is pre-owned 2012 model.

There is one thing which is very interesting on Moollons. All used moollons I had were already quite aged (both finish and hardware). I know they are thin nitro etc, but they seem to age much faster then another basses Fender AV for instance (nitro, similar hw).
Do you have the same experience? In fact, I love this on Moollons.

Some examples, not typical on other 8 years old basses:

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I've wondered the same thing in terms of wear over a few years compared to vintage basses. I absolutely didn't hesitate ordering a P IV a couple weeks ago, I can't wait for it to age in my hands over time. This will be my first all nitro finish bass (I have/had nitro necks).

On another note I opted for the pick guard and body route for the truss rod. YJ is going to do a nitro red on the body to match the tort. The less I have to mess with the bass over the years the better for me, I don't like taking basses apart.
 
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davidak said:
It is pre-owned 2012 model.

There is one thing which is very interesting on Moollons. All used moollons I had were already quite aged (both finish and hardware). I know they are thin nitro etc, but they seem to age much faster then another basses Fender AV for instance (nitro, similar hw).
Do you have the same experience? In fact, I love this on Moollons.

Some examples, not typical on other 8 years old basses:

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From what i've read the recent Fender "nitro" finishes are more in name only. They have a couple different sealers underneath and then a nitro layer on top. Something to do with they only put them through 1 drying stage as opposed to the moollon that has 20 coats applied 5 coats at a time and 4 drying stages. Read that from Andi somewhere on here I think.

So I'd say that's pretty normal because they are built both in process and parts like their vintage counterparts and will show signs of aging accordingly. Mine is 8 months old and has some light checking that is showing in a few spots. Kind of excited for some wood to start showing etc. Always liked the relic look but could never allow myself to buy a relic'd bass. The way the Moollon's are set up will allow me to do it myself naturally
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Weird that this didn't post correctly. Posted as part of what I was replying to. Anyway...regarding the aging of Moollon's:

From what i've read the recent Fender "nitro" finishes are more in name only. They have a couple different sealers underneath and then a nitro layer on top. Something to do with they only put them through 1 drying stage as opposed to the moollon that has 20 coats applied 5 coats at a time and 4 drying stages. Read that from Andi somewhere on here I think.

So I'd say that's pretty normal because they are built both in process and parts like their vintage counterparts and will show signs of aging accordingly. Mine is 8 months old and has some light checking that is showing in a few spots. Kind of excited for some wood to start showing etc. Always liked the relic look but could never allow myself to buy a relic'd bass. The way the Moollon's are set up will allow me to do it myself naturally.
 
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uwrossl said:
Weird that this didn't post correctly. Posted as part of what I was replying to. Anyway...regarding the aging of Moollon's:

From what i've read the recent Fender "nitro" finishes are more in name only. They have a couple different sealers underneath and then a nitro layer on top. Something to do with they only put them through 1 drying stage as opposed to the moollon that has 20 coats applied 5 coats at a time and 4 drying stages. Read that from Andi somewhere on here I think.

So I'd say that's pretty normal because they are built both in process and parts like their vintage counterparts and will show signs of aging accordingly. Mine is 8 months old and has some light checking that is showing in a few spots. Kind of excited for some wood to start showing etc. Always liked the relic look but could never allow myself to buy a relic'd bass. The way the Moollon's are set up will allow me to do it myself naturally.
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Completely agree. I have seen such a thin nitro on CS basses only. See the change of colour? :) Also answer to whether is it possible to set the truss with pickguad off.


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uwrossl said:
Weird that this didn't post correctly. Posted as part of what I was replying to. Anyway...regarding the aging of Moollon's:

From what i've read the recent Fender "nitro" finishes are more in name only. They have a couple different sealers underneath and then a nitro layer on top. Something to do with they only put them through 1 drying stage as opposed to the moollon that has 20 coats applied 5 coats at a time and 4 drying stages. Read that from Andi somewhere on here I think.

So I'd say that's pretty normal because they are built both in process and parts like their vintage counterparts and will show signs of aging accordingly. Mine is 8 months old and has some light checking that is showing in a few spots. Kind of excited for some wood to start showing etc. Always liked the relic look but could never allow myself to buy a relic'd bass. The way the Moollon's are set up will allow me to do it myself naturally.
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Actually. Since 1963 Fender used "fullerplast" coating previous to painting, nitro.

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Having said that. Nitro looks very cool and shows scars, history, etc.
 
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franklindayala said:
Actually. Since 1963 Fender used "fullerplast" coating previous to painting, nitro.

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Having said that. Nitro looks very cool and shows scars, history, etc.
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Correct...But Fender's process is much different than it was in 63' in how they apply the nitro and how many coats/drying cycles it goes through which is what I was referring to. Whether it's any better or worse would be a never ending discussion or debate. I read one of Andi's posts on here awhile back that called it a Nitro Finish sealed in a Poly coffin. LOL For me I've seen plenty of Custom Shops and AVRI's and I prefer the Moollon in every aspect....other than having to wait 6-8 months for it when I order one! :laugh:
 
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Haha...Ouch! Apparently the word is further circulating on Moollon. But fully agree that it was worth every second of the wait. Thankfully when I get to order my J Classic IV I already have a Moollon to occupy myself with during the waiting period.
 
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uwrossl said:
Haha...Ouch! Apparently the word is further circulating on Moollon. But fully agree that it was worth every second of the wait. Thankfully when I get to order my J Classic IV I already have a Moollon to occupy myself with during the waiting period.
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I was scouring the used market for a bit and decided to build one but now I wish I had one during the wait. I'm looking around, I learned Moollon's go super quick at a respectable price.
 
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