Kikuchi Guitarsは特にサドウスキーに関わる仕事において多くのプロベーシストから絶大な信頼を得る菊地嘉幸氏（及びオカタインターナショナル社）が手掛ける新たなハイブランドです。
This model is based on the well-known JB style, and is a refinement of his work to date, but with a more modern bass feel.
As all of the basses are custom models, there are no fixed woods, but the weight of the body is especially important, and some woods are chambered.
In this case, the body is chambered Ash.
It is finished in Trans Sonic Blue.
The neck is Maple and the fingerboard is Indian Rosewood.
Tuners and bridge are HIPSHOT.
The pitch between strings at the bridge is 19mm.
The neck is finished relatively slim, so it does not seem as big as the image, but rather the clean feeling in the right hand is positive, I think.
The PU is a split coil type, manufactured by DiMarzio.
This is also similar to what Sadowsky Metroline used to be made in Japan.
What makes it unique is that it is low noise and trebly.
Passive pickups for 5-string JBs often do not have the treble of 4-string JBs.
Such a point is not felt to be lacking here. It is attractive.
The preamp is a custom type designed by EMG especially for this model.
It is a simple spec that boosts bass and treble only.
This fits perfectly as it should.
When boosted, the peak of the mid-range concave is exquisite, and the bass seems to tighten up in a stylish manner.
Yet, it does not lose its bass-like character and retains a beautiful overtone feel.
This is an eloquent example of what boosting with a 2-band EQ can do.
Controls are volume, balancer, tone (preamp bypass with push/pull SW), treble/bass.
The string height is extremely low at shipping, and even in that state the strings swing widely, with no odd glitches in all positions.
The precision around the neck, which has always been particularly appreciated, is excellent, and the quality of the neck is well demonstrated.
The neck shape is a little flat and thin.
It feels like a trendy shape for a 5-string JB in recent years.
One of the factors that makes the difference between 4-string and 5-string JBs is the difference in neck mass.
The neck is thinner and narrower, and this design makes it feel less like a 5-string bass in a good way.
It is characterized by an extremely fast speedy playing feel.
Yet it also has a sufficient amount of bass, and is finished with a trebly sound rich in overtones.
This is a supreme bass made possible by Mr. Kikuchi's modern bass production.
SPECS
Serial : 55
Model : Custom 5st J Bass
Finish : Trans Sonic Blue
Pickguard : Parchment
Body wood : Ash (CHambered)
Neck wood : Maple
Fingerboard wood : Indian Rosewood
Pickups : Dimarzio 5HC
Hardware Color : Chrome
Accessories : Semi-hard case, Warranty card
Text : Shunsuke Saga
Inspection charge : Oshima
Comes with manufacturer's warranty
Ships in a sturdy cardboard box.
We can also ship to overseas.
Contact Info
LINE : vwj2699r
email : info@bassick.jp
tel : 045 534 7133