Sibob Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 (edited) So after ordering 11months ago (almost to the day), my Moollon P-Classic IV has arrived. It got delayed by about a month due to Covid-related logistics issues, but other than that, it was a smooth ride from start to finish. I primarily went with Moollon because I don’t believe that there’s anyone hand-building instruments from scratch (Including hardware) to this level of ‘vintage Fender’ for this kinda price. Plus Tim Lefebvre and Kevin Scott rock my world lol. Had it strung with La Bella 760FS from factory, because that’s what will live on it for long-term I imagine. And with my 1971 Precision (because why not): Cheers Si Edited July 3, 2020 by Sibob 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 That's a lovely dark looking fretboard Si. What is the wood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Great spec choices, what a beauty. Be interested to hear how it stacks up next to your '71.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 3 minutes ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said: That's a lovely dark looking fretboard Si. What is the wood? Just answered my own question I think. Macassar Ebony? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 6 hours ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said: Just answered my own question I think. Macassar Ebony? Indeed ☺️ 6 hours ago, Drax said: Great spec choices, what a beauty. Be interested to hear how it stacks up next to your '71.. Yeah I’ll do a quick little audio comparison with my ‘71 just for fun. Si 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevsy71 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 What a beauty Si! What are your thoughts on the neck playabaility? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 2 hours ago, Kevsy71 said: What a beauty Si! What are your thoughts on the neck playabaility? So far I love it, I know the C-width Precision neck is a bit love/hate with bassists, but I’ve had it before and kinda miss it on my ‘71 (B-width). But yes, very playable! Si 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burno70 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Congrats on the new bass - looks lovely. I've got to get me oly white with a tort guard one of these days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 OOF. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybassdoyle Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Very tasty mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Riva Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 That looks lovely, Si. I’m a big fan of the Olympic White/tort guard/dark wood neck. Enjoy it, sir! (and if you’re ever over this way feel free to drop in with it for a cuppa!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Very nice indeed, congrats! Don't even want to ask how much.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 2 hours ago, TRBboy said: Very nice indeed, congrats! Don't even want to ask how much.... You’d be surprised (although “a lot” is of course subjective), but worked out to about £1900 inc import/vat costs etc Si 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 7 hours ago, Sibob said: You’d be surprised (although “a lot” is of course subjective), but worked out to about £1900 inc import/vat costs etc Si Wow, that's certainly less than I would've guessed having read about the work that goes into these basses. And less than an actual vintage fender! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazWills Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 13 hours ago, Sibob said: You’d be surprised (although “a lot” is of course subjective), but worked out to about £1900 inc import/vat costs etc Si Fantastic looking bass - and as for the price that is pleasantly surprising. How much choice do you have on the neck width and profile?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, GazWills said: Fantastic looking bass - and as for the price that is pleasantly surprising. How much choice do you have on the neck width and profile?? Not much at all, by design. Moollon have their P-Classic, and their J-Classic, they have their specs based on the builder's old Fenders, and they don't deviate from them. They are meant to be vintage correct instruments, not a custom spec build. They have a full FAQ on their Facebook where they openly say 'if you're looking for a customisable spec, go to another fantastic builder like Sadowsky or Lull etc, but if you're looking for a vintage spec P or J, that's what Moollon do. However, they do let you chop them about, so if you wanted a J-Classic neck on a P-Classic, totally fine. Si Edited July 2, 2020 by Sibob 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 7 minutes ago, Sibob said: Not much at all, by design. Moollon have their P-Classic, and their J-Classic, they have their specs based on the builder's old Fenders, and they don't deviate from them. They are meant to be vintage correct instruments, not a custom spec build. They have a full FAQ on their Facebook where they openly say 'if you're looking for a customisable spec, go to another fantastic builder like Sadowsky or Lull etc, but if you're looking for a vintage spec P or J, that's what Moollon do. Si Good question and a great answer. I shall be investigating. Thanks to you both 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baceface Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 That's beautiful. There's something Zen-like about a classic P in a classic colour done so nicely. I like the simplicity of their approach too. Classic designs done really well with limited options. The options that they do offer being completely worthwhile (e.g. J neck on a P). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicVibes Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 3 hours ago, Sibob said: Not much at all, by design. Moollon have their P-Classic, and their J-Classic, they have their specs based on the builder's old Fenders, and they don't deviate from them. They are meant to be vintage correct instruments, not a custom spec build. They have a full FAQ on their Facebook where they openly say 'if you're looking for a customisable spec, go to another fantastic builder like Sadowsky or Lull etc, but if you're looking for a vintage spec P or J, that's what Moollon do. However, they do let you chop them about, so if you wanted a J-Classic neck on a P-Classic, totally fine. Si I hate to nitpick but how can they be vintage correct if they use ebony instead of Brazilian rosewood? Lovely looking bass btw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 37 minutes ago, ClassicVibes said: I hate to nitpick but how can they be vintage correct if they use ebony instead of Brazilian rosewood? Lovely looking bass btw! Quite right, but Brazilian Rosewood would be incredibly restrictive from a shipping point of view, as well as increasing the price a lot. So YJ chose ebony for its darkness (very similar to BR), and stability. If someone wanted to be truer to the ‘vintage’, they obviously offer maple too. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 I really like the look of the ebony fingerboard. It looks really classy and I’m sure it sounds fab too. I was thinking about ordering something like Andrea’s P bass, but that ebony board looks lush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 14 minutes ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said: I really like the look of the ebony fingerboard. It looks really classy and I’m sure it sounds fab too. I was thinking about ordering something like Andrea’s P bass, but that ebony board looks lush. Yeah I mean that spec is basically Kevin Scott’s Moollon, although I can’t see if Andrea’s Fender is OW or ‘Blonde’. Si 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 2 minutes ago, Sibob said: Yeah I mean that spec is basically Kevin Scott’s Moollon, although I can’t see if Andrea’s Fender is OW or ‘Blonde’. Si Yes, you would probably have to see it in good natural light to tell one way or the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted July 3, 2020 Author Share Posted July 3, 2020 (edited) -*Headphones Needed*- Quick comparison between my 1971 Fender Precision (3yr old La Bella 760FL strings) and my 2020 Moollon P-Classic (new La Bella 760FS strings). '71 is first, goes through both sections (16bars), then starts again with the Moollon through both sections again (another 16 bars). Tone fully ON: Tone fully OFF: Cheers Si Edited July 3, 2020 by Sibob 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 9 minutes ago, Sibob said: -*Headphones Needed*- Quick comparison between my 1971 Fender Precision (3yr old La Bella 760FL strings) and my 2020 Moollon P-Classic (new La Bella 760FS strings). '71 is first, goes through both sections (16bars), then starts again with the Moollon through both sections again (another 16 bars). Tone fully ON: Tone fully OFF: Cheers Si Oo oo oo - rushes to find headphones........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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