Sold 2022 Momose Korina Explorer

[currypowder]

I am the original owner of this gorgeous Japanese Korina Explorer. I have said many times that while these are probably not completely on par with a Hamer Korina Standard, they are damn close. The biggest difference is a 2 piece body on the Momose. It has a good size neck (0.90" at the 1st fret, 0.95" at the 12th) and has a nice weight at 8.1 pounds. I played it out once at a low key gig, but otherwise it has been at my smoke-free house. It is in very good to excellent shape.

I've helped a couple of members acquire one of these, hopefully they can chime in on their experience.

If anyone has been hoping for a Korina Standard to pop up for a good price, this could be a good placeholder. But I predict it would become much more than that.

$2,300 shipped

Edited January 26 by currypowder

[lang]

My momose strat is an exceptional guitar. 

Huge fan of Momose stuff (even if they can go a bit overboard for me on some of their tops, sometimes.)

This looks amazing.

 

[atomicwash]

.90" is a great feeling neck. GLWTS!

[currypowder]

After further reflection, I feel I priced this one a little too high. Changed to $2,300 shipped.

[DaveL]

Oh that’s nice.   

[mirrorimij]

FWIW…most USA Korina Standards have a two piece body.  I have a one piece body from the original run and there were only 3 or 4 that were one piece.  
 

One piece mahogany  is typical for Standards and Standard Customs.

[currypowder]

47 minutes ago, mirrorimij said:

FWIW…most USA Korina Standards have a two piece body.  I have a one piece body from the original run and there were only 3 or 4 that were one piece.  
 

One piece mahogany  is typical for Standards and Standard Customs.

Thanks, I did not know that little tidbit. 

[currypowder]

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