{"product_id":"new-kikuchi-guitars-hermes-mv5-dlpb-3-91kg-312-gib-yokohama","title":"【new】Kikuchi Guitars \/ Hermes MV5 DLPB 3.91kg #312【GIB Seoul】","description":"\u003cdl class=\"sell-form-key-value-list sell-form-key-value-list--margin-top\"\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"sell-form-key-value-list__definition sell-form-key-value-list__definition--single-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sell-form-review-section__description-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKikuchi Guitars is a new high-end brand created by Yoshiyuki Kikuchi (and Okada 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-of-a-kind custom models, but the Hermes series is a mass-produced model with fixed specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis may be a bit misleading, but the Sadowsky Metroline from the Japan-made era is like the Hermes series, and the TYO is like a custom model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design is based on the JB, which is particularly well-known among the many basses designed by Kikuchi.\u003cbr\u003eIt has refined his work to date and is more like a modern bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is made of ash and the fingerboard is made of maple, a classic choice.\u003cbr\u003eThere are many chambered bodies in the custom models, but all the Hermes Series models are solid bodies.\u003cbr\u003eSome people may prefer solid bodies. (Personally, I prefer solid bodies.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shape is Dinky, not full size.\u003cbr\u003eThis is one of the differences from the Three Dots, which the company also makes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pickup is a split coil type manufactured by DiMarzio.\u003cbr\u003eThis is similar to the one used when Sadowsky Metroline was made in Japan.\u003cbr\u003eIts characteristics are low noise and treble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePassive pickups for 5-string JBs often do not have the treble of 4-string JBs.\u003cbr\u003eThere is no lack of this in this model. It is attractive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe preamp is a custom type specially designed by EMG for this model.\u003cbr\u003eIt has a simple specification that only boosts the bass and treble.\u003cbr\u003eNaturally, it fits perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen boosting, the peak of the recess in the mid-range is exquisite, and the bass tightens up stylishly.\u003cbr\u003eAt the same time, it does not lose its bass-like quality and maintains a beautiful overtone.\u003cbr\u003eIt speaks eloquently of the meaning of boosting with a 2-band EQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControls are volume, balancer, tone (preamp bypass with push\/pull SW), treble\/bass.\u003cbr\u003eThis model does not have a control plate to take advantage of the beautiful top material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the string height is low at the time of shipment, it is not as high as a custom model, and the playing feel is very good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI think it will be comfortable even for those who usually play Fender basses with Fender-like settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe precision around the neck, which has been particularly highly praised since long ago, is excellent, and its quality is fully demonstrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck shape is a little flat and thin.\u003cbr\u003eIt also feels like a trendy shape for 5-string JBs in recent years.\u003cbr\u003eOne of the factors that creates the difference between 4-string and 5-string is the difference in neck mass.\u003cbr\u003eThe neck is thin and thin, and this design makes it feel less like a 5-string bass in a good way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is characterized by an extremely fast and speedy playing feel.\u003cbr\u003eAnd yet it has a sufficient amount of bass, and is finished with a rich overtone and treble sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a supreme guitar that could only be realized because Mr. Kikuchi makes basses in the modern era.\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\u003eStrings: 4th: D’Addario .045 – .105, 5th: D’Addario .045 – .130T\u003cbr\u003eCase: Original Semi Hardcase\u003cbr\u003eAccessories: Original gig bag\u003cbr\u003eText: Saga Shunsuke\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"Kikuchi Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42463108333677,"sku":"186862262","price":3437.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/5625\/1510\/files\/2964ki-11-1.jpg?v=1748494973","url":"https:\/\/bassshop-gib.com\/zh-hans\/products\/new-kikuchi-guitars-hermes-mv5-dlpb-3-91kg-312-gib-yokohama","provider":"Bass Shop Geek IN Box","version":"1.0","type":"link"}