Momose, based in Matsumoto, Nagano, produces high quality basses and guitars.
Momose basses and guitars are known for their beautiful looks and excellent sound.
Momose basses are popular among professionals and are used by top musicians such as Kazuki Isogai and Kyohei Ariga.
The MJ Five is an ambitious work based on the traditional JB style, incorporating unique design details.
When we used it this time, there was a problem around the frets.
We decided to make it fretless in order to match the sound character of the instrument.
In addition, the PU was replaced with a German Delano JC 5 AL imported by GIB.
This PU is made in a very classic configuration, but with Delano's typical neatness.
The result of these mods is a great solution.
The tightness typical of Momose matches perfectly with the warm nuances of the fretless.
The body is ash and the fingerboard is Madagascar rosewood.
The sound is pleasantly clean and clear as ash, and the result is a very modern fretless JB that is beautiful and neat.
Thankfully, GIB's fretless process has been very well received.
I think that this case is a wonderful one that makes full use of the high quality of GIB's fretless processing.
Please try it for yourself.
Naturally, the condition around the neck is superbly prepared by GIB standards.
The truss rod operation and the neck are in good condition.
There are a few 1~2mm dents on the tip of the head.
The condition of the body and painted surfaces is scattered with some hardly noticeable scratches and small dings.
There is a green stain on the body end that may have been caused by contact with something.
The electrical system is in good condition.
Controls : Neck volume, bridge volume, master tone
Nut width : 45.0mm
Pitch between strings at bridge : 18.0mm
Year of manufacture : unknown
Country of manufacture : Japan
Accessories : None
D'addario EXL, which is trusted by professional musicians, is used in the setup.
Characterized by a powerful attack and rich overtones, this performance is truly worthy of being called a standard.
Please enjoy these high-quality strings that bring out the performance and character of the instrument to the fullest, so please enjoy them as well.
GIB's craftsmen will adjust the strings to make them easy to play before delivery.
serial number: #12149
Weight: 4.31kg
Fret: % remaining
Truss rod: tight a little, but can work roughly 90° at least
Neck condition: Good. There are several dents of about 1-2mm at the tip of the head.
Controls: Neck volume, bridge volume, master tone
body condition: Scratch scratches and small dents are scattered. There is a green dirt that would have adhered in contact with something in the body end.
electrical：Good.
nut width：45.0mm
string spacing：18.0mm
custom: The fret floating was scattered at the time of arrival, so we repaired fretless with GIB. Nuts are also replaced by this process. Nuts are also replaced by this process. Since the neck pickup was broken, the rear pickup was also replaced with Delano JC 5 Al.
accessories：none
year：manufacturing date unknown
country of origin：Japan
Text: Shunsuke Saga
Inspection by : Wakatsuki
GIB 3-month warranty included
We ship in a sturdy cardboard box.
We can also ship to overseas destinations.