【new】Kikuchi Guitars / Custom 5st J Bass Trans Red 3.540kg #95【GIB Yokohama】
【new】Kikuchi Guitars / Custom 5st J Bass Trans Red 3.540kg #95【GIB Yokohama】
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Description & Condition
Description & Condition
Kikuchi Guitars is a new high-end brand created by Yoshiyuki Kikuchi (and Okada International), who has earned immense trust from many professional bassists, particularly for his work with Sadowsky.
This model is based on the acclaimed JB style, refining his previous work and bringing it together in a more modern way.
As every model is custom, there are no fixed woods, but weight is a particular priority in the body, and depending on the wood, it may be finished with a chambered body.
This particular instrument features a Flame Maple top and an Ash back.
The chambering process contributes to its lighter weight.
The color is Trans Red, which highlights the wood grain.
It's very cool.
The neck and fingerboard are made of Roasted Flame Maple.
As the wood grain shows, the quality of the wood is top-notch.
The pickups are split-coil type, manufactured by DiMarzio.
This is similar to those used in Sadowsky Metroline basses from the era when they were made in Japan.
Its distinguishing 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, boosting only bass and treble.
This fits perfectly, as expected.
When boosting, the peak of the midrange dip is exquisite, and the sound changes to a clear and stylish one.
Yet, it doesn't lose its bass character, and retains its beautiful harmonic richness.
It eloquently speaks to the meaning of boosting with a 2-band EQ.
It features an extremely fast and responsive playing feel.
Yet, it has ample low-end, and the sound is harmonically rich and trebly finished.
This is a supreme instrument that could only be realized by Mr. Kikuchi's modern approach to bass making.
SPECS
Model: Custom 5st J Bass
Finish: Trans Red
Pickguard: Clear with Standard Control
Body Wood: Ash (Chambered)
Top Wood: Flame Maple
Neck Wood: Roasted Flame Maple
Fingerboard Wood: Roasted Flame Maple
Pickups: Dimarzio 5HC
Hardware Color: Black
Delivered after being adjusted for easy playability by GIB's craftsmen.
Accessories: Semi-hard case, wrench, spec sheet, warranty
Text: Ryoma Terao
Inspection 담당: Higashie
Product Photos: Higashie
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Price includes VAT & Duties & Shipping Fee
Price includes VAT & Duties & Shipping Fee
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