1989–1991 Moon J-J WAL-B-ACT — photograph in the Gruuvik Chamber collection
Moon · J-J WAL-B-ACT

1989–1991 Moon J-J WAL-B-ACT

Estimated 1989–1991 · most likely 1990 · Japan

Weight · 4.5 kg

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The one-liner

Built by P.G.M. for Moon, this J-J WAL-B-ACT pairs a figured walnut body and bound ebony fingerboard with Bartolini pickups and an active TCT preamp. Matching factory stamps and “Custom Built by P.G.M.” labels remain, while the serial-based date is estimated at 1989–1991, most likely 1990.

The story

Moon J-J WAL-B-ACT is a Japanese four-string bass custom built by P.G.M. (Professional Guitar Manufacture), the workshop identified by matching stamps and original “Custom Built by P.G.M.” labels on the instrument. Its serial number is 20491. The available dating places it around 1989–1991, most likely 1990; the year should be read as an estimate rather than a confirmed date.

The walnut body has natural birdseye-like figuring and an oil / wax-style finish. Cream binding follows both the body and the ebony fingerboard, an unusually extensive combination for a Moon bass. A maple neck, metal nut and gold hardware complete the construction. Available documentation describes the small birdseye-like marks on the back as natural wood grain, not dents.

Bartolini pickups feed an active Bartolini TCT preamp, controlled by a four-knob layout with an internal trim adjustment in the electronics cavity. Its sound is warm, articulate and clearly defined, with a controlled low end. At 4.5 kg, the bass comes with its original Moon soft case and new Pyramid Gold Flatwound 040–105 strings.

The bass is exceptionally well cared for and in excellent condition, with no notable dents, dings or other cosmetic damage found. All functions work as they should. Its matching workshop marks and P.G.M. labels provide a direct connection to the builder, while the exact production year remains an informed estimate.

Inspection & research notes

Inspection notes record that the bass is fully functional and everything works as it should. Condition notes record no notable dents, dings or other cosmetic damage; minor setup adjustments may be useful after shipping and climate adaptation.

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Manufacturer
Moon · custom built by P.G.M.
Model
J-J WAL-B-ACT
Year
Estimated 1989–1991 · most likely 1990
Country
Japan
Type
4-string · right-handed · J-style
Serial
20491
Body
Walnut · natural birdseye-like figuring
Body finish
Oil / wax-style
Neck
Maple · bolt-on
Fingerboard
Ebony · cream binding
Body binding
Cream
Nut
Metal · 38 mm
Pickups
Bartolini
Electronics
Active Bartolini TCT preamp · 4-knob layout · internal cavity trim
Hardware
Gold
Weight
4.5 kg
Strings
New Pyramid Gold Flatwound 040–105
Factory marks
Matching neck/body stamps · original “Custom Built by P.G.M.” labels
Included
Original Moon soft case
Signs of life

The bass is in excellent condition and very well cared for, with no notable dents, dings or other cosmetic damage found. The small birdseye-like marks on the back of the walnut body are part of its natural figuring, not dents. See the photographs for the exact surface condition.

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