【outlet】Kikuchi Guitars / Hermes RV4 Ash BRG 3.975kg #331【GIB Hyogo】【Plek-adjusted】

This product has been leveled using PLEK.

The string height at the 12th fret will be 1.5mm for the G string and 2.0mm for the E string (2.3mm for the Low-B string) when shipped.

Kikuchi Guitars is a high-end brand created by Yoshiyuki Kikuchi (and Okada International), who has earned the immense trust of many professional bassists, especially for his work with Sadowsky.

While the initial products were all one-of-a-kind custom models, the Hermes series can be described as a mass-produced model with fixed specifications.

It might be a slight oversimplification, but the Hermes series is like the Sadowsky Metroline from the Japanese-made era, while the TYO is like the custom model.

This design is based on the JB, a bass that is particularly well-regarded among the many basses designed by Mr. Kikuchi.

It refines his previous work and brings together a more modern bass feel.

The body is made of ash, and the fingerboard is rosewood, a classic choice.

While many custom models have chambered bodies, all Hermes Series basses are solid-body. Some people might prefer a solid body. (Personally, I preferred the solid body.)

The shape is a Dinky, not full-size.

This is one of the differences from the company's Three Dots.

The pickups are split-coil type, manufactured by DiMarzio.

This is similar to the pickups used in Sadowsky Metroline guitars when they were made in Japan.

Its distinctive features are its low noise and trebly tone.

The preamp is a custom type specially designed by EMG for this model.

It has a simple specification, only boosting bass and treble.

This fits perfectly, as expected.

When boosting, the peak of the midrange dip is exquisite, making the bass sound stylishly tight.

Yet, it doesn't lose its bass character, and it retains its beautiful harmonics.

It eloquently demonstrates the meaning of boosting with a 2-band EQ.

The controls are volume, balance, tone (push/pull switch bypasses the preamp), and treble/bass.

The string height is relatively low at the factory, but not as low as a custom model, resulting in a very comfortable playability.

Even those accustomed to playing Fender-style basses with Fender-like settings will find it comfortable.

The neck construction, which has long been highly praised, is superb, and its quality is fully demonstrated.

The neck shape is slightly flat and thin.

It features an extremely fast and responsive playing feel.

Yet, it possesses ample bass response, resulting in a rich, harmonically full, and trebly sound.

This is a supreme instrument, made possible only by Mr. Kikuchi's modern approach to bass making.

This product has undergone precise fret leveling using PLEK.

Because all frets are perfectly aligned, it theoretically produces a stable tone without buzz.

Model：4st or 5st
Body: Ash 2-Piece (Solid) or Alder 2-Piece (Solid)
Neck：Maple, Thin Matte Nitro
Fingerboard: Maple or Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 12″ (305R)
Nut Material: Tusq
Nut Width: 4st: 37mm, 5st: 46mm
Fret: 22F
Scale：864mm (34″)
Bridge: 4st: Hipshot 20mm Spacing, 5st: Hipshot 19mm Spacing
Tuner: Hipshot License Ultra-Light
Pickups: 4st: DiMarzio 4HC in 60’s Locations, 5st: DiMarzio 5HC in 60’s Locations
Preamp: Kikuchi Guitars Original Preamp
Controls: Master Volume, Pickup Balancer, Passive Roll Off Tone (with Pull Switch for Preamp Bypass), Treble/Bass Boost
Body Finish: Polyester
Strings: 4st: D’Addario .045 – .105, 5st: D’Addario .045 – .130T
Case: Original Semi Hardcase
Accessories: Semi-hard case, wrench, warranty card
Text: Shunsuke Saga
Inspector: Ryuzaki
Product Photos: Muragishi
Manufacturer's Warranty Included

Sold at a special price due to being a long-term stock item.

A warranty is provided for items other than the exterior, making it like new.

(Warranty is only valid for purchases within Japan)

Shipped in a sturdy cardboard box.

International shipping is available.

item will be packed with a hard cardboard box.
we do ship internationally.


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