currypowder Posted December 2, 2024 Posted December 2, 2024 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
lang Posted December 2, 2024 Posted December 2, 2024 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.
currypowder Posted December 3, 2024 Author Posted December 3, 2024 After further reflection, I feel I priced this one a little too high. Changed to $2,300 shipped.
mirrorimij Posted December 9, 2024 Posted December 9, 2024 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 Posted December 9, 2024 Author Posted December 9, 2024 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.
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