{"product_id":"new-kikuchi-guitars-hermes-mv5-brg-4-005kg-252-gib-yokohama","title":"【new】Kikuchi Guitars \/ Hermes MV5 BRG 4.005kg #252【GIB Yokohama】","description":"\u003cp\u003eKikuchi Guitars is a new high-brand by Yoshiyuki Kikuchi (and Ocata International), who has earned the trust of many professional bassists, especially for his work with Sadowsky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first products were all one-off custom models, whereas the Hermes series is a mass-produced model with fixed specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may be a bit misleading to say this, but the Sadowsky Metroline from the era of Japanese manufacture is the Hermes series, while the TYO is the Custom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is based on the JB, which has a particularly strong reputation among the many basses designed by Kikuchi-san.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKikuchi Guitars' products are a refinement of his work to date, and are more contemporary basses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is ash and the fingerboard is maple, a classic choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany Custom models have chambered bodies, but the Hermes Series are all solid bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome people prefer a solid body (personally, I preferred the solid body). (Personally, I preferred the solid body.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shape is dinky, not full-size.\u003cbr\u003eThis is one of the differences between this and the Three Dots that the company produces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PU is a split coil type, manufactured by DiMarzio.\u003cbr\u003eThis is also similar to the Sadowsky Metroline when it was made in Japan.\u003cbr\u003eWhat makes it unique is that it is low noise and trebly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePassive pickups for 5-string JBs often do not have the treble of a 4-string JB.\u003cbr\u003eYou won't find a shortage of such points here. Attractive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe preamp is a custom type designed by EMG especially for this model.\u003cbr\u003eIt has a simple specification, boosting bass and treble only.\u003cbr\u003eThis fits perfectly as it should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen boosted, the peak of the mid-range dip is exquisite and the bass seems to tighten up in a stylish way.\u003cbr\u003eYet, it does not lose its bass-like character and retains a beautiful overtone feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an eloquent example of what it means to boost with a two-band EQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControls are volume, balancer, tone (preamp bypass with push\/pull SW) and treble\/bass.\u003cbr\u003eFor this model, there is no control plate to make the most of the beautiful top wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe string height at shipping is low, but not as low as the Custom model, and its playing comfort is very good.\u003cbr\u003eIt is also comfortable for those who usually play Fender-style basses with a Fender-like setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe precision around the neck, which has always been particularly appreciated, is excellent and its quality is well demonstrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck shape is a little flat and thin.\u003cbr\u003eIt feels like a trendy shape for a 5-string JB in recent years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the factors that makes the difference between a 4-string and a 5-string is the difference in neck mass.\u003cbr\u003eThe neck is thinner and narrower, and this kind of design makes it feel less like a 5-string bass, in a good way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is characterised by an extremely fast, speedy playing feel.\u003cbr\u003eYet it has a sufficient amount of bass and a treble-rich, trebly sound with plenty of overtones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a supreme piece of bass guitar that was only possible because Mr Kikuchi makes basses in the modern age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel : 4st or 5st\u003cbr\u003eBody : Ash 2-Piece (Solid) or Alder 2-Piece (Solid)\u003cbr\u003eNeck : Maple, Thin Matte Nitro\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard : Maple or Rosewood\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard Radius : 12″ (305R)\u003cbr\u003eNut Material: Tusq\u003cbr\u003eNut Width: 4st: 37mm, 5st: 46mm\u003cbr\u003eFret: 22F\u003cbr\u003eScale: 864mm (34″)\u003cbr\u003eBridge: 4st: Hipshot 20mm spacing, 5st: Hipshot 19mm spacing\u003cbr\u003eTuner: Hipshot License Ultra-Light\u003cbr\u003ePickups: 4st: DiMarzio 4HC in 60's Locations, 5st: DiMarzio 5HC in 60's Locations\u003cbr\u003ePreamp: Kikuchi Guitars Original Preamp\u003cbr\u003eControls: Master Volume, Pickup Balancer, Passive Roll Off Tone (w\/Pull Switch for Preamp Bypass), Treble\/Bass Boost\u003cbr\u003eBody Finish: Polyester\u003cbr\u003eString: 4st: D'Addario .045 - .105, 5st: D'Addario .045 - .130T\u003cbr\u003eCase: Original Semi Hardcase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: Original semi-hardcase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eText : Shunsuke Saga\u003cbr\u003eInspection : Wakatsuki\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith manufacturer's guarantee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips in a sturdy cardboard box.\u003cbr\u003eItem will be packed with a hard cardboard box.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContact Info\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLINE : vwj2699r\u003cbr\u003eemail : info@bassick.jp\u003cbr\u003etel : 045 594 7308\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kikuchi Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42026024992877,"sku":"184599798","price":4038.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/5625\/1510\/files\/ki9244-1-1.jpg?v=1737887126","url":"https:\/\/bassshop-gib.com\/zh-hans\/products\/new-kikuchi-guitars-hermes-mv5-brg-4-005kg-252-gib-yokohama","provider":"Bass Shop Geek IN Box","version":"1.0","type":"link"}