$900 P Bass Vs $2400 P Bass - Precision Bass Shootout

[@TheloniousBosch]

Video advertised in description actually begins at 7:45

[@benjaminmiramontes3693]

Oqsy God bless you

[@jakublistwon]

Oh hell, somebody call the police! We have to arrest Scott for that!

[@letmeooze]

Does the fender have older strings? Usually that makes your bass sound darker.

[@devinebass]

The strings on both basses are brand new Nolan - although they are different brands (I almost got it right, lol!)

[@arnlmndza]

hi Scott. thanks for the vid and all your lessons. on a neck to neck comp, shouldn't there be two same brand/type strings?

[@martosbasslines1984]

Nolan G I'd wondered the same thing. Definitely preferred the sound of the Moolon though, it's got some bite to it. I bought a 1980 aria pbass 18 mths ago. $700 AUD. It's got some serious growl.

[@coZyLos]

Nolan G I have flatwound strings or whatever u call it

[@jamessakimae9655]

Nolan G I've had experience with that one muted string compared to the rest and I've found it wasa problem the string Everytime

[@WoutervanTiel]

Don't you love that moment when you get that long box with the nice new bass inside?

[@aligogusoglu4762]

that s great! You should do this a lot! Since most the followers are amateur musicians and do not have high budget, this kind of videos helps us a lot! Thanks again Scott!

[@devinebass]

Ahhhh thanks - great to know you enjoyed it, I enjoyed making it too!

[@daviderwin1204]

Congratulations on the new studio, Scott! There are few things more exciting in life that creating a new space custom to the needs of your creative expressions. I'm buzzing on your excitement and looking forward to following your adventures here!

[@tedkaczynski3126]

Nigga balls

[@dubswarner]

The Moollon is beautiful. Love that 'dolphin' gray with the brown pickguard.

[@ll-sz9fl]

What you like more, youtuber?? Jazz Bass or Precission Bass?? The Fender sound or the Moollon sound?? Personal opinion right down her!!

[@CommanderSp00ky]

I prefer the Jazz Bass because i'm more of a metalhead, i really don't like precision basses but in this video i prefer the Moollon over the Fender

[@IceNein763]

It's funny that you say that because my understanding is that a P-Bass is the preferred Bass for metal (if you were choosing from Jazz or P). I think most metal players nowadays use active basses. Play what makes you happy though, no reason you can't rock out on a J-Bass.

[@CommanderSp00ky]

Oh, i didn't know that. I just looked up my favourite metal bassists and none of them were using P-Basses :DD

[@CommanderSp00ky]

Idk, i just thought the Jazz one was more suitable for metal than Precision just because none of my favourite bassists are using Precision but you're right, the P-Bass sound sounds a bit heavier indeed, i still prefer the Jazz though, it just sounds better in general in my opinion

[@wa1ufo]

Either one is fine with me. The two basses that everyone copies sooner or later.

[@AndrewRodden]

But in all honesty Scott, thanks for your lessons. ive become that much more of a bassist thanks to a lot of the information you share with us fellow bassists. so, thanks, a lot

[@devinebass]

My pleasure Andrew! Keep groovin man :)

[@GarrisonDigital]

Scott, have you ever played the Marcus Miller Sire Bass?

[@gebe9027]

I've the same question... there's a bit of a hype around Sire

[@GarrisonDigital]

I have inexpensive basses under $400, Squire PBass, SX Fretless Jazz, Fender Blacktop Jazz. All serve me well. I back many different artists from Country, Rock, Reggie, Folk, Standard Jazz, Smooth Jazz, and Contemporary Worship music. I love playing all kinds of music. I also play guitar, which is really my main instrument, I got more gigs playing bass (go figure). I have joined a few FB groups to follow the responses on the Sire Bass. Most notably what modifications are necessary if any and if people are disappointed in their purchase. I can honestly say I don't hear much bad and very rarely do I see used ones for sale. If I do they are almost at full price. I played the M3 $299 model not plugged in and fit and finish was nice and it sounded pretty good with good sustain. Just as Scott demonstrates in the video. Unfortunately I wasn't able to plug into amp at the time. I'm thinking about buying three Sires. Just can't make up my mind on colors. Hahahahaha!

[@Soft_as_chalk]

I have a Marcus Miller V7 jazz bass (5 strings) and a Lakland Skyline Duck Dunn Signature, also played a lot of american Fenders (Deluxe, Custom Shop, etc). The Lakland is lighter and more confortable, it's easier to adjust and stuff, but the Marcus Miller has an ASTONISHING sound and the finish is very nice. Ridiculous quality for that money, really. Buy a dozen.

[@GarrisonDigital]

Time to buy one in every color to go with wardrobe. Thanks Borja!

[@jacksonwrightmusic6805]

I've got a Sire V7 and looove it. If you don't want to spend over $1000 on a nice jazz the Sire has got it all and more. The passive tones on it are even enough for me but the preamp is ridiculous and provides so much versatility.

[@johnnyzmusic]

How about any of the Bill Nash relic basses? I've heard great stuff about em

[@perryzimmerman9940]

I've got a Nash 63 P Bass and I love it. I ordered a Moollon bass but ran across the Nash bass and bought it before the Moollon arrived. Now I play the Nash all the time and the Moolon is almost untouched ( I like the Moollon, don't get me wrong). The Nash immediately feels worn in and comfortable AND you don't have to worry about banging up or dinging the finish. I got two nicks on the Moollon because the Nitro finish is so sensitive. The Nash is definitely worth checking out and comes in under the Moollon price.

[@MrFingers127]

www.offsetguitars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=47291 nuff said.

[@tminus1019]

Just go to All Parts and assemble it yourself and put a Lollar PU in it. That's what Nash does. EXACT same thing for far less.

[@michibassdeva]

Keep in mind that the Moollon has a Macassar Ebony fretboard, not rosewood, like the Fender.

[@EricNeuls]

and that none of their basses cost 900$....

[@JustinWilson01]

Today Im gonna compare a bass you can't afford and another bass you really really can't afford.

[@cracgor]

I think this is a perfect review of the difference between a cheaper bass and a more expensive bass. I have two Warwicks (a p/j combo pro series and a custom neck thru $$) and an active j-style Rockbass by Warwick. The difference in sound is in the variety of sound. The expensive ones have active/passive switches and better tone controls. The biggest reason to have a more expensive instrument is for the musician, not the audience. The finishes are just nicer and it makes the instrument a little more playable. Like smoother fret ends, a faster neck, more comfortable body, or glow in the dark side dots. You can definitely gig a cheaper instrument, you will just enjoy the ride more with a more finished instrument.

[@DavidRosario69]

The Moollon kills it. I wasn't a P-bass fan until I heard it.

[@slimriddim4145]

Same

[@perryzimmerman9940]

I bought a Moollon bass because I had played one from my teacher here in LA and I liked the feel and vibe. My complaint is that for that price point it was lacking a bit. After a while I took it to my "guy" Mo here in LA who works with high end basses because the humidity finally did a number which was to be expected. The problem that the tech pointed out was for that price the frets needed to "be dressed" (smoothed and rounded), which he expected to be done during production so that it was smooth and easy to play. He also pointed out a number of flaws in the finish and said that it had not been treated long enough and it resulted in flaws. So of course it made me think that paying that much you would expect not to have those kinds of issue. It sounds great and has some great qualities but I wanted to put in my two cents worth. In fact, I'm selling it for a great price.

[@rquance1]

A very big difference in the sound and I agree with your choice since you can always adjust the tone to match the Nate.

[@WagnerFelix]

I like the "darker" vibe on red one. :D It's more "wooden", I guess...

[@alexanderlyon]

Does anybody know where the Nate Mendel P Bass is manufactured? Made in USA or somewhere else? I'm trying to gauge the relative quality of the build.

[@JohnAldenDavis]

That BMW estate is the best bass player/family man car I have ever seen. #loveit

[@devinebass]

Boom! ;)

[@Tone_Jammer]

Player makes the instrument and not the other way around... I used to be a real snob when it came to guitars now I just follow my gut. I'm learning to appreciate imperfections in instruments these days; they force you to play differently in order to adapt to a instruments short comings and it can really add to your individual style. Anyway... enjoy your new bass scott, sounds awesome!

[@metallutca]

I think the Moollon has a Macassar ebony fingerboard, but tailored to sound like a pre-CBS Fender

[@xavierfally2650]

Thanks Scott for that. It is nice to really hear the diffrences between those two one.

[@bdubya7646]

That Moolon was made to wear a set of Labella medium gauge flats!

[@peterbrooke7146]

the nate mendell sounds so big and deep, love the red as well. The moollon sounds super punchy and and all around solid though, they are both great in my op.

[@williamrgrant]

Loving the new vlog style Scott!

[@Balto443]

YES finally got a current vid...love u bro...since I've found ur vids I've really started fixing my foundation. ..too bad I can't afford the school

[@devinebass]

Keep groovin' J, thanks for the support! :)

[@hancyber]

Wow Prof X Men playing superb Bass Lines.

[@bluesguy47]

a proper comparison would be to make sure they both had the exact same set of new strings on them...

[@darthchop697]

I'm a regular 6-stringer, only really "messed around" with the bass... but recently I've really started taking it seriously and really enjoying it (mostly because I bought a brand new Epiphone Tobias IV, absolute beauty). And you've become my go-to guy for anything bass, from beginner stuff to the stuff I'm hearing you say now (about the resonance in the wood, and I agree). It's an honour and a privilege to have a bass pro as my tutor, available 24/7 (it's 1:44am right now. lol). Thank you for what you do. I'm certain I'm not the only one who appreciates your videos. Please keep it up. And P.S. I recently watched the movie Split with James McAvoy, and you guys are like twins. lol

[@darthchop697]

Oh, and the Moollon sounds seriously tasty. It sounds more "alive". The Fender sounds a bit (dare I say) generic.

[@carstuff9422]

Awesome new studio. We should all make a bet about how many times your going to crack your head on those beams!! haha! I would have loved to hear your Fender Custom Relic thrown into the mix. How do you find that bass compares to the other two?

[@devinebass]

Great idea... I've actually just been getting it set up and I'm picking it up in the next few days - I'll make a vid on it when I get it back :)

[@rolandedrummer9723]

I agree that thing sounds amazing. Sadly I'm more of a $200 MIM pawn shop bass.

[@Francois15031967]

$300 on a good squier and the remaining $2100 on lessons would be, for 99.9% of us, the best way to achieve something.

[@jmongmon1100]

Heck no. Train yourself on you tube.

[@Francois15031967]

@@jmongmon1100 Lesson have one great advantage: they give you a deadline.

[@jmongmon1100]

@@Francois15031967 we can put deadlines on ourselves too if we have enough resolve.

[@stevesf28]

When I saw the 900 vs 2400 title, I thought of a few basses Scott might be comparing, but I immediately thought, "When is he going to check out a Moollon?" Lo and behold!

[@kroshotnickneosun1421]

When you cant afford either of these...

[@EricNeuls]

thats okay because the 900$ bass isnt actually 900$ its 2400-2700$

[@grandmapussydestoryer6669]

FatGreySquirrel oh good. i guess i better stick to my air guitar. thanks for the offer tho...

[@Midemabass]

squier p vintage modified and MAYBE new p.u....

[@JPuckett89]

@@EricNeuls the nate mendel is 924 dollars on sweet water right now..not sure where you're getting 2400 dollars. The moolon is that price.

[@haus05]

"when you cant afford either of these " tonnes of music shops offer layaway and or financing .. also getting a better job never hurt anyones pocket book either

[@garywillacey9979]

Hi The problem I have with sound comparisons is that the strings on each guitar tends to be different, also one set tends to be older strings than the other. I wish that people who do comparisons would use fresh new strings of the same brand on both guitars, then a true sound comparison can be made. Anyway, beautiful guitars, beautiful playing, you're a top bloke! Thanks for the video. Bless.

[@sungjin1989]

New bass starts 2:31

[@bramwelbedacht2568]

Great video Scott. Especially cuz I'm looking for a new P-bass myself. Also got here by your instagram vlogs. Keep on going! Cheers.

[@sthengr]

Nice new bass, enjoyed the video for sure!

[@slasher640]

am I the only one that feels like Scott is my friend since a long long time ago ?

[@jvin248]

nice guitars! If you want to brighten up your SD-equiped guitar, put a 0.047uF cap in series with the pickup hot lead. You can also measure the volume pot kohms with a meter and find one in the same target but measures higher kohms (pots have a 20% range), or go up to the next common size 250k->500k->1Meg. I find you can always use the tone knob on a 'bright' guitar but it won't fix muddy. Great studio space.

[@gorandelac]

Scott, hey congrats on Moollon, I knew you gonna get it eventually sounds great and I love the finish!!!! best g

[@devinebass]

Goran, how's it going brother! Yeah the finish rocks... I might get some cream pickup covers too - I reckon it'd look pretty sweet ;)

[@gorandelac]

Scott's Bass Lessons Oh yes, I always forget possibilities on pimping the pickups, man your little girl is growing fast. C ya

[@guitaristforfunn]

*grabs squire bass.... resonates perfectly ;)*

[@brewer9565]

The Moollon resonates much more fully and "piano-like" indeed compared to the Fender Nate, which is not to say that Moollon is superior to Fender. The Nate is one of Fender's lower end import models made in Mexico. Excellent bass for that price point but no comparison to the specs of the Moollon. I have a Fender '63 P-bass vintage reissue with custom vintage split single-coil pickup wound in the same spec from that era and it resonates much the same as you describe the Moollon. Congratulations on your new Moollon - it is a beautiful instrument! SBL has grown remarkably over the past several years and it is indeed an excellent source for all things bass - the courses are awesome. Continued success - well deserved.

[@TheFreebasslessons]

Fun video! thanks Scott!

[@gimmeagig]

The Moulan is it for me too. No question.

[@dumaflotchy13]

Man I love this show …🙂 I would love to see a head to head comparison between a Fender P. and a Stingray in the same price range. Highlight where they excel & how they compare ???

[@brianbaker5640]

Can you speak to the spacing difference between your overwater jazz that is 16.5mm and those P'a are 19 i think? I too have a 16.5mm 4 string Alembic..I think i like that spacing doesn't get so wide when playing near the heal of the neck...What about you? Also does it feel a little or a lot difference on the right hand jumping from string to string? Oh and lastly, do you wish you had a 16.5mm P bass?

[@robertepps2921]

In reference to the two different basses. could it possibly be the size and age of the strings that effects the dynamics of the tones?

[@joseluisorellano69]

Thumbs up for not editing the tumble!!!!

[@Thiagnus]

Awesome! I love Nate Mendel's sound, but your final argument was the same as mine: NM with some compressor can sound pretty similar to Moollon, but you'll never get the Moollon sound with NM. But both are awesome and beautiful!

[@dnadna6917]

I'm playing a Squier P in a big band for swing. (Heavy-gauge flats, tone off). I was wondering, what is your take on basses for big bands? What does the job for you?

[@BlakkHalo]

I'd say the Fender sounds better even with the older set of strings on it.

[@cta.k.a.barrychan2460]

*** A good tip for Opening a package box: Press the box to you chest with the tape going forward in front of you. Put both hands around the box with hands on either side of where the tape ends. Then take you hands and press the box in and you'll see the tape separate from the box. Just pull the tape off and the box should still be in good condition. NOW I should mention this is better with lighter, a little more hollower boxes like amazing packages and boxes of food/snacks. I haven't tried it on large packages like guitars & cases. But still, you should try it.

[@JazzOcasterCovers]

I have owned and built many basses and never found body wood to affect badly the sound, it always seemed to reside in the neck wood, yet in most cases issues were in the hardware or bolt-on area. Basses have different vibes like a woman, which is why I ain't married! LOL! But my fav over-all go-to bass is a F Jazz I pieced together for about $300 with parts from eBay - go figure.

[@misterrmjdesigns7197]

from the cam mic ,I hear brighter, maybe newer strings though.WOnder what maple fret board would sound like

[@fernandoarchila5218]

so where was the comparison of the $900 vs $2400?

[@clubberdang3966]

Sweet new bass Scott

[@devinebass]

Cheers dude

[@ProgRock_]

Ive noticed on my Fender Mexican Jazz bass the 5th fret on the G string goes dead very quickly and when distortion is on pretty full on its turns into a harmonic.

[@christopherharriott2928]

Great Blog , but you could have said more about the neck. The width of the neck was mentioned, there was also a passing mention on how slim one of the bass necks was, but... Here's the thing, I learned to play on the Hohner The Jack, and ever since i have sought a thicker profiled neck. The trouble is most modern bass are the thin C profiled necks which i find a strain. This could be about muscle memory, or the fact i have big hands and so 'pinching' a thin neck doesn't help me. What i find hard to convey is the size of the neck profile i had on The Jack. Can you help with this area of information. Also is there a 'hack' for increasing the neck profile. I've tried adding layers of gaffer tape, but i can't help wondering if this problem doen't already have a solution which i don't yet know about. Is there something you can add to the backside of the neck to increase its thickness? And yes i am being serious. Also if you could do a blog on the ideal setup of a bass it would help everyone get the most out of their bass.

[@FeldwebelWolfenstool]

I got me 5...2 Mexis and 3 Squires...they all sound different and I like them all...the Squire CV 50's Precision sounds especially good thru a B-Dec 30...why would that be?

[@charlie2namon]

Thanks Scott. I think both basses have their place, but I agree with your comment about darkening a twangy tone. I love to do that myself. I'm curios though, how the basses would sound, if they both had a new set of the same strings. The red bass sounds like it has an old set on it, to my ears.

[@paultraynorbsc627]

nice bass Scott congratulations

[@brettmarlar4154]

When did you last change the strings on the Nate Mandel? The Moolon, does seem to have newer strings on her, which will make it brighter. Of course you know that, but it may have "coloured" (for lack of a better term) the comparison a bit.

[@Mathcartney]

The bridge makes a great part in the tone. Great Bass btw

[@PGeorge61]

There are few things better than opening the box to a new bass!!

[@HabAnagarek]

Love the English semi-detached houses! And the brick and wood in the studio! Oh my God. Anyway, having to choose between one bass and another that is more than 2x the price...

[@Naprauss]

The Moollon sounds brighter to me. I supossed that the strings of the 900$ P bass are older too. Both basses are fine

[@joseortegabeede8233]

Why waste $2,400 on a new P bass when you already have 3 or more p basses, and could just have changed the pickups on your Nate Mendel bass? (Honest Question) I love p basses, but to me, most of them sound almost exactly the same, even cheap chinese copies. The location of the pickup defines almost 80% of the p bass sound, the rest is strings and technique.

[@vincentkoster6291]

José Ortega Beede I can relay agree with you! P basses is mostly pickup placement and the split split coil in contrary to the single coil that give it its signature sound. Of course all pickups sound different but the P bass sweetspot gives it the sound that makes you say "that's a p bass for sure" when you hear it

[@gianniorlati9275]

Aside from the horrible headstock shape (criticising it caused a lot of discomfort at the TalkBass forum although it certainly isn’t a piece of art), is what you hear on the videos really worth a 1500$ price difference? I fully agree with Jose Ortega ... also, where is the Custom Shop Scott ordered from the Fender CS? I believe he didn’t like the chunky 50’s neck ... why he ordered a ‘50s model then? He could have installed a jazz neck on it ... bah ... anyway the F-bass PJ he recently pulled out is probably the best ... in that case I can understand the price difference

[@SamHutchinsonBass]

Scott's box opening lessons.

[@motrukdriver]

Have you ever reviewed the electric/acoustic bass guitars? I've seen a few really cheap ones and I'm wondering if they are worth buying just for futzin around.

[@zabtej1645]

My solid electric guitar has two G notes that are weaker, and when I play those notes, they are actually very loud acoustically and die earlier. So technically they resonate more. Just sharing my experience, being curious about how to solve this thingy.

[@starchildfan83]

I like the sound in both, but I kind of prefer the red one. I don't play bass myself but I'm bass curious 😛. Wold love to try and learn. I play a little guitar and piano but always loved the sound of the bass.Any recommendations for a good bass to start out on for learning?

[@ibzane1]

Same here. I have short, stumpy fingers so the thinner neck basses are easier for me to play.. I Really like the fatter tone of a precision, and the punchiness of a Jazz. (I do own a mid 80's MIM Fender Jazz) so I am wanting to build a P/J bass... would you show us in a later video the sound difference between the P, J and the P/J and explain the differences... From reading thus far I believe a P/J has a Precision body, with a Jazz neck and an added Jazz bass bridge pickup.. Could you maybe show us the physical and the tonal differences before I dump money into one.... I am planning to build one of my own... Thanks..

[@olgoat52]

Cool color too. I was checking out their site and don't even see that color in the samples. Maybe it is your lighting. Sounds "Fantastic" (said in a Scott voice.) :)

[@sarahenyabrazeau59]

I thought I could come here to ask a question... So basically, I don't really know anything about basses but I am looking to buy one. My budget is preferably under CAD300$. I was thinking between the Ibanez TMB-100 or the Squier vintage modified jaguar bass. The thing is that since I don't know anything about basses I don't know which one is better. Could someone help me please?

[@marianogamboggi8034]

Thanks men, bless, and send a big hug.

[@MarcosBanus]

Hey Scott, great comparison! I'm new into this bass guitar thing, I've been playing guitar since the day I born basicly, but recently I got into bass and I'm loving it. I have a question regarding 12'' speakers... Can a 12'' speaker on a nice cabinet, have a great volume output for a small gig... a small venue with 100 to 150 people.

[@pcartisan2721]

I bought a GK Neo 2-12 cab (with a MB Fusion 800) and it gets pretty loud. I think it's rated at about 400 watts, so it matches the 8ohm output of the head. Not my first choice, but I wanted a cab that was light weight for my back (it's only about 50lbs) and one that was loud enough for small gigs. I would have preferred something Ampeg, but ended up with what suits me. One KEY thing is - your drummer MUST know how to control his/her volume! Just pounding hard on drums does not make you a good drummer - that only puts all of the band members at odds with each other. My first band (eons ago) was too loud - I was getting drowned out with my little 150 watt, 1-15" Peavey Combo amp. I hope you find what suits you well and stay in the shed. P.S. The Talkbass.com forum taught me a lot.

[@MarcosBanus]

Michael Scheitlin thanks a lot for the feedback... I tryed a tc electronic 250w head on a 2x10 and did very well, actually it sounded huge, really enjoyed that kit, but I was wondering if a single 12 speaker could handle the job... The cab should be way lighter I guess..

[@pcartisan2721]

As I have read on the TalkBass forum over an over, the output of a single speaker will work, BUT - it all depends on so many things - What music is being played, how loud the drummer & other musicians are and the room itself. If it's a closed bar sound bounces and echos. If it's outside, sound keeps going. I have looked into the Aguilar 1x12's and found that there are different versions. The more expensive ones have better specs - to get louder. But, it's still a single 1x12 and it depends on your band. In the end, it's all about Moving Air. The more speaker area, the more air moved. If you get a good 12" speaker, you can always add another one later; just make sure you know how the wattage of your amp head will match up to it/them.

[@Basil43D]

Interesting point about the body resonance, my father bought a fretless bass a while back and claims that there's a span of 2-3 frets on one of the strings that feels 'dead.' Makes you appreciate the craftsmanship of instruments just that little bit more to know what goes into making them sound full with any frequency! Congrats for the killer new bass and thanks for the video!

[@MMJAZZ1977]

Nice review Scott :) I personally have an Nate Mendel and Swap pickups for a more vintage sound with Seymour Duncan SB1. Still hard to compare instruments with different hardware, strings brand age etc...But in the end is the feel and the vibes that counts...

[@devinebass]

Absolutely - feel and vibe is EVERYTHING! :)

[@EricNeuls]

So do you have to contact them directly to order a bass? since i live in america i dont think have a dealer here

[@williamperry11]

Are the strings new on both basses? I figured the Moolan P-bass sounded brighter because the strings were newer than the ones on the red P-bass.

[@pansj.9949]

I really enjoyed your a/b test. Is the signal chain directly from the Vanderkley to the cam Mic? what would you advise to record a Pbass with ampeg tone ? I read good things about the reddi DI.

[@MThrow]

I owned a '68 P bass I bought when I was 20, back in the early '80's. Unfortunately it was stolen out of a club when we were on break, and yet NO ONE saw who stole it.

[@daynejosephh]

I'd buy the Nate (cheaper one) because the differences in the expensive P aren't worth all that extra money in my opinion. Okay it may sound a bit better but hey, EQ on the amp exists for a reason. Just my thoughts, great video as usual!

[@roaringbasslines6221]

Fender Precision Professional or Moollon P Bass? I'm so stuck guys. What is your experience?

[@kiltworm]

It's so funny how your face totally changes when you start playing Funk. It's a mix between bliss and pain.

[@duncanmathers76]

I always loved the Nate, but you can really hear the difference in quality with the Moollon. Stunning bass.

[@Welcome_To_Life]

that grey bass sounds fantastic

[@kindnick58]

different but both sound great, SBL!

[@kimrunic5874]

Moollon looked nice. Precisions rule.

[@devinebass]

They do Kim

[@bassdroppointsource]

The Nate Mendel has a distinct mid-focus to its sound. I'd wonder how it would do in a band context. It may be a situation where bright rounds on the Mendel and flats on the Moolon would get them closer to each other or even just sound good, irrespective of comparisons.

[@JohnSmith-ij2ic]

The new Bass came tuned up? I didn't see you tune it...

[@mbberry135]

How about a 4 string vs 5 string shoot out? American Fender basses (Jazz and Precision) come in both 4 and 5 strings. I was wondering if you could do a shoot out between am American Elite vs itself and American Pro vs itself?

[@randyclere2330]

Moolon! you dog!! those basses are incredible. Tim Lefebvre uses those! congrats, man!

[@yortukfenstruk]

The Moollon takes it for sure, but they both have their uses. The Nate might be right in a thick mix. However, neither instrument is as beautiful as your daughter. Congratulations!

[@angelaclunn6765]

Hi Scott, love the video, have you got a link to Moulin....?

[@stogiechomper]

Scott, have you ever tried a fretless bass guitar? I just got a Fender Jazz fretless. It is a different trip.

[@NicHasegawa]

Damn that's a beauty Scott! I don't have a good bass since I moved to Japan, so I can't wait till I can buy a proper one :)

[@NotThatOneThisOne]

Moollon completely. Both are lovely, but the Moollon has such a full sound. I always think you get a P because you want to own the bass end of a track, and the Moollon sounds like it would do that. If you wanted to punch through layers of keyboards etc, I may choose the NM, but...nan...I'd pick the Moollon.

[@alvarovallejos8465]

I also prefer the sound of the more expensive bass but I wonder how much of a difference there would be if you swapped the quarter pounders for a proper vintage style pickup like the spb-1