{"product_id":"momose-mj2-ph-jazz-bass-purpleheart-neck-burner-ash-mij-copy","title":"Momose MJ2-PH Jazz Bass – Purpleheart Neck – Burner Ash MIJ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMomose MJ2\/PH Custom – Burner Red Ash with Purpleheart Neck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🚚 FAST SHIPPING from Phoenix, AZ!\u003cbr\u003e🎸 Local demo available by appointment in Phoenix, AZ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA custom-order Momose J-style bass with a burner ash body, purpleheart neck and fingerboard, excellent passive VJ-1 pickups, and a focused, mid-clear voice that feels immediately at home in a real track. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bass is in \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent \u003c\/strong\u003eoverall condition with minimal signs of use. Additional photos available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a very shallow dent on the front of the lower bout near the bridge, as pictured. There are also some shallow marks on the rear of the lower bout, as pictured. The pickguard and body show fine scratches and general minor surface signs of normal use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no noticeable signs that the electronics have been modified. The frets show minimal signs of wear. The neck is healthy, with no signs of warping or waviness. The truss rod is smooth and in good working order, with plenty of adjustment left in both directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bass has received a thorough multi-point inspection and has been professionally set up with DR Sunbeam 45–105 roundwound strings, medium action, optimally adjusted relief, accurate intonation up and down the neck, and properly adjusted pickup height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Momose semi-hard lined and padded gig bag\/case with excellent neck support is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 9.7 lbs\u003cbr\u003eAccessories: Momose semi-hard gig bag\/case - lined and padded with neck support\u003cbr\u003eNut Width: 1.48 in\u003cbr\u003e12th Fret Width: 2.20 in\u003cbr\u003e1st Fret Depth: 0.81 in\u003cbr\u003e12th Fret Depth: 0.91 in\u003cbr\u003eNeck Profile: C\u003cbr\u003eBody: 2-piece ash\u003cbr\u003eNeck: 2-piece purpleheart\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard: Purpleheart\u003cbr\u003eScale: 34 in \/ 864mm\u003cbr\u003eFrets: 21\u003cbr\u003eNut: Oiled bone\u003cbr\u003eNut Width: 1.5 in \/ 38mm\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard Radius: 7.25 in\u003cbr\u003eBridge: Badass II\u003cbr\u003eTuners: GOTOH GB11WC\u003cbr\u003eControls: Neck volume, bridge volume, master tone\u003cbr\u003ePickups: Momose VJ-1 x2\u003cbr\u003eCountry of Manufacture: Japan\u003cbr\u003eSerial Number: 11976\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessor’s Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the J-bass tone we keep wishing more J-basses had: familiar passive J-style articulation, but with stronger fundamentals, clearer mids, and less glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck pickup is especially good — warm and full, but with more center and authority than the overly round or hollow neck position found on many vintage-style J-basses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot bright, not sizzly, not “modern” for the sake of it — just a seriously good passive J-style bass that feels focused, musical, and easy to place in a real track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MJ2\/PH is a custom-order version of Momose’s already outstanding MJ2-STD J-style bass, built in Japan by Deviser’s Aska factory. Momose instruments are known for exceptionally clean woodworking, precise fretwork, and a level of build consistency that makes the instrument feel resolved rather than merely spec’d-out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example features a 2-piece ash body with a subtle burner finish under transparent red, highlighting the figure and movement of the grain. The matching transparent red pickguard gives the bass a striking look without pushing it into novelty territory. Unusual for Momose, this custom-order build uses a gloss polyurethane finish, which suits the transparent red aesthetic beautifully. The recessed Momose neck plate sits level with the back of the body for a clean, smooth feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe all-purpleheart neck and fingerboard are a major part of this bass’s identity, but not just visually. The feel is immediate, stable, and precise, with a focused attack and strong note center. The C-profile neck is comfortably slim without feeling insubstantial, with a 1.5-inch nut width, moderate taper, and a 7.25-inch radius fingerboard. The purpleheart binding is exceptionally clean and nearly seamless, hiding the fret and nut ends while keeping the look minimal and refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardware is high quality throughout, including GOTOH GB11WC lightweight tuners and a Badass II bridge. The result is a passive J-style bass that feels familiar under the hands, but more grounded and more present than many traditional examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectronics and Tone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics are simple and traditional: neck pickup volume, bridge pickup volume, and master tone. The Momose VJ-1 pickups pair well with the ash body, purpleheart neck, and Badass II bridge, producing a tone that is clear, focused, and musically mid-forward without becoming sharp or glassy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith DR Sunbeams currently installed, the top end stays warm and musical rather than sizzly. The bass has plenty of Jazz Bass articulation, but the overall voice is more about midrange clarity and fundamental weight than scooped sparkle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck pickup has a stronger center than many vintage-style J-basses, making it unusually useful on its own. The bridge pickup adds definition and growl without harshness, while the blended setting gives you the classic J-style balance with a more confident, track-ready feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an excellent bass for players who like the flexibility of a Jazz Bass but want more presence, more note shape, and less of the overly glassy or polite quality that can make some J-style basses harder to place in a mix. 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