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Thoughts on the korina Momose Flying V?
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bursty
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I have owned a ton of Deviser builds, mostly Bacchus but also Momose and Deviser OEMs for shops in Japan.
I haven't had a Momose in my hands yet that was a disappointment.
If you have concerns about anything make sure the seller can offer valid responses but the products are excellent.
EDIT: I see you're in Minnesota; me too.
I haven't had a Momose in my hands yet that was a disappointment.
If you have concerns about anything make sure the seller can offer valid responses but the products are excellent.
EDIT: I see you're in Minnesota; me too.
bursty
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I never played a Banker guitar so, can't say
I appreciate the response
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Not a Momose but a pre-serialized Bacchus BFV-58KV from circa 1997 that Aki Shiokawa (at Deviser) said is from the original run of Korina Vs from Deviser.
I purchased this example in 2010 and it was sold to me as a prototype.
I do know that this is the only BFV-58KV that I have ever seen without (1) a serial number (2) bridge post mounted directly into the body lumber (3) a 2 piece/center line neck. This example has a 1 piece neck.
This Bacchus example pre-dates the original run of Momose Korina MFVs by about 15 years.
The white Limba used for this Bacchus example is also fairly figured which the Momose examples that I have seen never have such figured body lumber.
Momose MFVs do however have Madagascar fingerboards.
Momose Vs have a long neck tenon. They do not have the extended tenon that ends mid way between the two pickup routes, like a 1958 Gibson V.
here, on the far right, with three other Bacchus examples .......
again, on the far right, with three other Bacchus examples
I purchased this example in 2010 and it was sold to me as a prototype.
I do know that this is the only BFV-58KV that I have ever seen without (1) a serial number (2) bridge post mounted directly into the body lumber (3) a 2 piece/center line neck. This example has a 1 piece neck.
This Bacchus example pre-dates the original run of Momose Korina MFVs by about 15 years.
The white Limba used for this Bacchus example is also fairly figured which the Momose examples that I have seen never have such figured body lumber.
Momose MFVs do however have Madagascar fingerboards.
Momose Vs have a long neck tenon. They do not have the extended tenon that ends mid way between the two pickup routes, like a 1958 Gibson V.
here, on the far right, with three other Bacchus examples .......
again, on the far right, with three other Bacchus examples
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bursty
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OH CRAP ....... not my listing, just some random Reverb thing that is what anyone here would likely love to have ...........
splat ............. https://reverb.com/item/80098583-momose-flying-v-quality-costs-but-quality-wastes-korina
splat ............. https://reverb.com/item/80098583-momose-flying-v-quality-costs-but-quality-wastes-korina
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I have a Momose Korina V that is outstanding, I can't recommend it highly enough. I find the quality, playability, feel, tone, etc. second to none. If you can find one, I doubt you would be disappointed.
Here's a pic along with a black Korina Momose V that I sold a while back.
Here's a pic along with a black Korina Momose V that I sold a while back.