HEX Guitars is a brand based in Korea that specializes in products in the entry to middle class price range.
We have our own factory in Indonesia, and the president himself lives locally and performs quality control at a high level.
We manufacture guitars with a level of quality that is hard to imagine given the price, because we have such passion that our president personally visits the factory rather than relying on other companies' factories.
NB505 is the base of the newly started "NEXT SERIES".
Equipped with modern and complete specs such as fund frets and active circuits.
The sophisticated body shape uses Mahogany as the material.
The neck uses a Maple and Walnut laminate design.
By gluing several pieces of wood together to form the neck, the difference between the left and right sides is reduced, providing greater stability and robustness.
The fingerboard uses Walnut, and the radius of the fingerboard is 12 inches and flat.
The neck shape is relatively thin and has a slim C shape.
The material of the frets is stainless steel.
Stainless steel has no clouding and is characterized by high hardness.
Stainless steel frets are popular because they continue to shine and are extremely hard to wear.
Also used by high-end guitar brands such as Suhr Guitars.
PU is the original single coil.
They adopt original PU in many models.
This is not because we want to cut costs, but because we are confident in the quality of the PU we design ourselves.
Our staff, who know music and play music on a daily basis, have thoroughly researched many elements such as magnets, wires, bobbins, etc. and designed them.
Equipped with an original preamplifier, 3-band EQ allows for flexible sound creation.
The EQ frequency bands are practical: BASS 50Hz, MIDDLE 1kHz, Treble 6kHz.
Controls are volume (switch active/passive with push-pull switch), balancer, BASS, MIDDLE, and TREBLE. (Preamplifier gain can be adjusted from the back panel)
The balance in the hand is very good, and if you normally play Fender, you won't find it difficult to play even if you pick up the HEX NB.
The sound is clean and headless, but it doesn't lose its rich musical overtones or bass.
The quality of the basic neck area is extremely high, making it highly playable, and it would be difficult to say that it is inferior to instruments costing around 200,000 yen.
Overall, it's a great product with high quality in looks, playability, and sound.
You may be put off by the fact that it's headless, but I'd like you to try it out and try it out.
You may be surprised at the high quality.
●SPECS
BODY
MATERIAL: Indonesian Mahogany
SHAPE: HEX® NEXT BASS
NECK
MATERIAL: 5 Piece Maple / Walnut
FINISH: Satin
SHAPE: "C"
SCALE: Multi-scale 33"-35"
TRUSS ROD: Standard Type
ASSEMBLY: 4 Bolt-On
FRET BOARD
MATERIAL: Walnut
FINISH: Light Matte
FRETS: 24, Stainless Steel
RADIUS: 12"
NUT: Bone
INLAY: Pearloid Dot, 5mm
HEAD
HEADPIECE: Custom Designed by Alchemy®
COLOR: Natural
FINISH: Matte
PICKUPS
CONFIGURATION: SS
CONTROLS: 1-Volume (Active/Passive Push-Pull), 1-Blend, 3-Band-EQ (Treble, Middle, Bass)
BRIDGE PICKUP: Custom Single Coil
NECK PICKUP: Custom Single Coil
As a side note, I met them at Sound Messe in Osaka in 2024.
At first, I misheard it as 6000 USD and put the transaction on hold thinking, ``The quality is high, but the price is also high.''
However, I later realized that I had heard it wrong and that it was actually $600, so I contacted them immediately. It's only natural that something that felt reasonable at 6000 USD turned out to be 600 USD.
A few days later, we had another business meeting in Seoul and agreed that GIB and TONIQ would be responsible for HEX's commercial distribution in the Japanese market.
Since then, we have had frequent meetings with them, and we have finally reached the point where we can start selling this product.
We have uploaded videos with detailed explanations on YouTube, so please check them out.
Approximately 80% of the frets remain.
The truss rod works well.
The neck is in good condition. Since the bridge does not go down completely, it is currently adjusted at 2.5~3.0mm on 12F. It can be played without any problems.
The condition of the body and painted surface is in good condition with no noticeable major scratches.
The electrical system is in good condition.
No obvious modification points were found.
Controls: Volume (push/pull - active/passive), balancer, treble, middle, bass, gain trim (in cavity)
Nut width: 45.0mm
Bridge string pitch: 18.0mm
Scale: 33-35Inch
Year of manufacture: unknown
Country of manufacture: INDONESIA
GIB's craftsmen have adjusted it to make it easier to play and then deliver it to you.
Accessories: gig bag, wrench
Text: Shunsuke Saga
Inspection person: Terao
◯About GIB, TONIQ warranty
●Free maintenance forever
For instruments purchased from our store, you can use the "String Vibration Setup" (normally 4,400 yen) free of charge forever. (Reservation required)
・Please present the warranty card with your name written on it.
・Only applicable to customers who purchased from GIB and TONIQ physical stores and online shops.
・Please pay for shipping costs and other expenses.
●Repurchase price guarantee
If you sell your purchased item within 6 months of purchase, we will guarantee the purchase price. The amount is 50% for new items and 70% for used items.
●Guarantee for defects
Products sold by Basic Co., Ltd. are guaranteed against defects. With the exception of some products such as consignment items, we will repair any malfunctions that occur under normal use within a certain warranty period from purchase (returns/refunds will be provided only if this is not possible).
The warranty period is 3 months for used products and 1 year for new products.
Please note that the following cases will be handled for a fee even within the warranty period.
・In case of failure or damage caused by transportation, movement, falling, etc.
- When replacing consumables.
- In case of failure or damage due to fire, earthquake, salt damage, gas damage, or abnormal voltage.
・In the case of failure or damage caused by handling contrary to the precautions stated in the instruction manual.
- If a part that has been repaired or modified by someone other than our company breaks down or is damaged.
・If your name, model name, serial number, etc. are not written on the warranty card. Or if the words are rewritten.
・If the warranty card is not presented or if it is lost.
(Warranty provided only for purchases within Japan)
Ships in a sturdy cardboard box.
We also support overseas shipping.
item will be packed with a hard cardboard box.
we do ship internationally.
Contact information
Contact Info
LINE: vwj2699r
email: info@bassick.jp
TEL: 045 594 7308