Thoughts on Momose “Handmade in Japan” Jazzmasters and Jaguars

[Kyon]

I really liked it but I needed to get some cash for something else and also owned three identical teles with more vintage and sentimental value. I didn’t gig this tele at all but it did get more finish checking just within the year I had it. Of the exposed areas I did see the finish was extremely thin which while I don’t believe it truly matters I just like thin lacquered guitars for how they look with that wear.

With the current exchange rate for me I’m always digging around digimart for interesting guitars and I will say I’ve spotted a few Momose for very good value.

[hydra19]

I have a Momose Tele and P Bass, they're very nice with great playability and you can get them for good prices in Japan. They're not up to Navigator standards, but they're aiming for different things. Navigators feel really vintage whereas Momose appear more like a new or modern vintage. I would love to try one of thir offsets