edpirie Posted January 8, 2016 Posted January 8, 2016 Hi there Does anyone know how one would go about checking out a Moollon P-Bass in the UK? The only UK supplier listed on their website is Sounds Great in Cheshire, but they only seem to do the pedals. I've seen a few references to them here including Paul Turner - just wondering how people have come across them - abroad or have they just ordered blind? Thanks! Quote
leroybasslines Posted January 9, 2016 Posted January 9, 2016 I'm interested in these basses too. Tim Lefebvre raves about his, would love to be able to have a play with one... Quote
edpirie Posted January 11, 2016 Author Posted January 11, 2016 (edited) For anyone else interested - reply from Moollon below (very quick to get back to me): Thank you so much for your inquiry regarding the Moollon P-Classic IV. All Moollon P-Classic basses are built to order by Moollon president Young Joon "YJ" Park and shipped directly from our shop here in Seoul, and we'd be more than happy to do the same for you in the UK as well. Please note that due to NAMM Show [i]YJ will not be able to begin work on any new orders until mid-to-late February[/i], but the good news is that if you choose a color from a P-Classic body in stock, then full assembly, setup, and preparations for packing will be completed in under 4 weeks, so we can expect a delivery by sometime in March 2016. As for availability, here's what we presently have to choose from: • P-Classic IV Standard Alder finishes [b]USD$1990[/b]: Desert Sand, Vintage White, Dakota Red, Fiesta Red, Daphne Blue, Sonic Blue (Same as Tim Lefebvre's No.1 P-Classic, lacquer now almost faded to "Light Surf Green") • P-Classic IV Metallic Alder finishes [b]USD$2090[/b]: Green Metallic, Candy Apple Red, Copper Gold • P-Classic IV Sparkle Alder finishes [b]USD$2190[/b]: Gold Sparkle, Silver Sparkle Also... - Above prices include (1) choice of a Gator GC-Bass or Reunion Blues RBX case, and (2) free shipping to your door. - Payment can be made either by PayPal or by bank wire transfer (your choice). - Shipping to the UK via EMS requires about 6 to 8 days, and we'll provide you with tracking information when the bass leaves the shop. - If you have a favorite vintage Fender finish you'd like to see, [i]YJ could probably have it done in about 3 months[/i] PS: Please feel free to look over the P-Classic IV's specifications for your own reference... • 42.5mm nut width (38mm J-neck width also available), with a 1st fret neck thickness of about 20mm to 21mm, and 24mm at the 12th fret. • Standard 34" scale, 7.25" fretboard radius, Makassar Ebony on one-piece quartersawn maple neck, although one-piece maple board/neck is also available at no extra cost. • 2-piece select alder body (ash available in 2TS and Blonde Transparent with special order, +$100) • 20 very thin layers of nitrocellulose lacquer • Custom designed, tested, and built Pre-CBS-spec (higher zinc content than current MIA Fender) tuners • Vintage-spec steel bridge plate and threaded saddles, 100% in-house design and fabrication by YJ himself • Pickup based on Young Joon's 1959 and 1960 Fender Precision Basses, rated at approx. 10.5k ohms • Average weight: 4.0kg Edited January 21, 2016 by edpirie Quote
CamdenRob Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 (edited) I assume there would be VAT and import duty to consider if ordering direct? Edited January 11, 2016 by CamdenRob Quote
edpirie Posted January 12, 2016 Author Posted January 12, 2016 (edited) I'm tempted, as some respected players rate them highly, but then there has been the odd report on TB of basses arriving in poor condition needing fretwork etc. The toughest part is not being able to try one and get a feel for the neck. I suspect many who have bought them have been to NAMM where he seems to go each year. Now there's a thought... Edited January 21, 2016 by edpirie Quote
CamdenRob Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 (edited) In their message copied above, All in, the standard P should then be c. £1,400 delivered to the UK. I'm tempted, as some respected players rate them highly, but then there has been the odd report on TB of basses arriving in poor condition needing fretwork etc. The toughest part is not being able to try one and get a feel for the neck. I suspect many who have bought them have been to NAMM where he seems to go each year. Now there's a thought... They look fantastic... I have permanent GAS for a P with flats. I'd like to get one from a UK builder really, but there don't seem to be any around doing fender shapes... (Limelight only do relic finishes). Going a bit further afield, I've been tempted by Maruszczyk as they seem to represent astonishing value for a custom build, but they don't seem to offer a straight P. Edited July 22, 2019 by Sibob Quote
Bigwan Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1452584468' post='2951280'] Going a bit further afield, I've been tempted by Maruszczyk as they seem to represent astonishing value for a custom build, but they don't seem to offer a straight P. [/quote] I think Adrian will build you whatever you want! Quote
CamdenRob Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 [quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1452587507' post='2951304'] I think Adrian will build you whatever you want! [/quote] ah fair enough I was just looking through the models on their website the other day and couldn't see a standard P. Quote
Bigwan Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1452588385' post='2951312'] ah fair enough I was just looking through the models on their website the other day and couldn't see a standard P. [/quote] http://www.public-peace.de/index.php/bass-guitars/maruszczyk/jake/4-string Quote
CamdenRob Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1452589276' post='2951318'] [url="http://www.public-peace.de/index.php/bass-guitars/maruszczyk/jake/4-string"]http://www.public-pe...k/jake/4-string[/url] [/quote] That's more like it all the ones I could find yesterday had a massive great humbucker in the bridge position.... I'd have to order a custom one though because that has a tort pickguard and tort makes me feel sick... Edited January 12, 2016 by CamdenRob Quote
Bigwan Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 (edited) [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1452589401' post='2951320'] That's more like it all the ones I could find yesterday had a massive great humbucker in the bridge position.... I'd have to order a custom one though because that has a tort pickguard and tort makes me feel sick... [/quote] Scroll down that page, there's a few to choose from. If memory serves I think Adrian can change out pickguards too! I had planned on sneaking a Maruszczyk into the collection before the end of the year, but then Beedster waved a YOB Yamaha about the place and now it's sneaking in instead!!! EDIT: One of these with 33" scale was the plan: http://www.public-peace.de/index.php/bass-guitars/maruszczyk/jake/4-string/1119-jake-4p-human-nature-classic140230 Edited January 12, 2016 by Bigwan Quote
lawriemacmillan Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 I ordered my Moollon J-Classic 5 string (sonic blue, alder body) around September and received it early December. There was a slight delay as they only had ash sonic blue bodies in stock, plus the I wanted a neck with their old 47mm nut width, which has recently changed to 45mm. Ordering 'blind' always has its risks, but I wasn't disappointed. What an inspiring instrument!! The import duties set me back around £110, which I was happy to pay given that Moollon included a nice gig bag and shipping. Photo in my 'For Bass Players - The Gear Album' on Facebook, which is set to public. Quote
lawriemacmillan Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 Here's a link. Sorry, I know this isn't a P Bass, but check it out if you like Moollon's sonic blue finish: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153060853871353&set=a.10150344501571353.337918.715026352&type=3&theater Quote
CamdenRob Posted January 14, 2016 Posted January 14, 2016 [quote name='lawriemacmillan' timestamp='1452723941' post='2952970'] Here's a link. Sorry, I know this isn't a P Bass, but check it out if you like Moollon's sonic blue finish: [url="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153060853871353&set=a.10150344501571353.337918.715026352&type=3&theater"]https://www.facebook...&type=3[/url] [/quote] Lovely I am very tempted by the P bass I posted earlier in this thread.... very, very tempted Quote
edpirie Posted January 14, 2016 Author Posted January 14, 2016 [color="#000000"]Hmm, interesting. I’m seriously considering the same thing (P bass classic in sonic blue with ebony board), and also in Central London. Let’s keep in touch – if one of us takes the plunge the other could try it out, and if the plunger doesn’t like it then the ditherer might take it off his hands.[/color] Quote
CamdenRob Posted January 14, 2016 Posted January 14, 2016 [quote name='edpirie' timestamp='1452770079' post='2953222'] [color=#000000]Hmm, interesting. I’m seriously considering the same thing (P bass classic in sonic blue with ebony board), and also in Central London. Let’s keep in touch – if one of us takes the plunge the other could try it out, and if the plunger doesn’t like it then the ditherer might take it off his hands.[/color] [/quote] Yes I think if my Roscoe sells, it'll be this or a new cab I've been thinking about... I'd be going for this exact one Quote
Srwu Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 This is interesting as I'm in the market for a (lefty) precision. It looks as though some of the options based on this thread, assuming they are all available as leftys are: Maruszczyk c£650 Fender Us Standard c £1200 Moollon c£1400 My question is whether there's a material improvement in quality or sound that would justify paying more than for the Maruszczyk? What does the jury think? Quote
pineweasel Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 (edited) Don't get your hopes up for a lefty Moollon. I emailed them recently and they replied, very politely and reasonably, explaining why they don't do left handers and have no plans to do so! Edited January 15, 2016 by pineweasel Quote
Srwu Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 Well that's fair enough. I suppose my question really though was whether, branding and resale value aside, there was any discernible difference between these three basses. Quote
Emanew Posted January 20, 2016 Posted January 20, 2016 [quote name='edpirie' timestamp='1452498142' post='2950383'] For anyone else interested - reply from Moollon below (very quick to get back to me): Thank you so much for your inquiry regarding the Moollon P-Classic IV [i](...)[/i] [/quote] The Molloon's guy sent you a PRIVATE email. I don't think it is wise to post it here, a PUBLIC forum. Customers services will know it and will watch at Moolon shipping closely. We will all lose Could you all edit your post ? Quote
edpirie Posted January 21, 2016 Author Posted January 21, 2016 (edited) [color=#000000]Thanks for the input Emanew – edited.[/color] Edited January 21, 2016 by edpirie Quote
edpirie Posted January 21, 2016 Author Posted January 21, 2016 [color="#000000"]Thanks for the input – I have asked one of the moderators to take a look, as it honestly hadn’t occurred to me that this might be a problem and it would not be within my power anyway to remove the thread.[/color] Quote
Sibob Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 Hi guys, as per above, I've just done some clearing up, I'll message you individually if your post is affected Cheers Si Quote
Emanew Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 Great ! Everyone understood. Thanks for editing. Moolon basses deserve it Let's keep on talking about these serious instruments ! A gorgeous White J-Classic https://youtu.be/QI4cQh5FeZU Quote
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