{"product_id":"new-kikuchi-guitars-hermes-mv5-nat-031-4-205kg-gib-yokohama","title":"【new】Kikuchi Guitars \/ Hermes MV5 NAT #031 4.205kg【GIB Yokohama】","description":"Kikuchi 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.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe first products were all one-of-a-kind custom models, whereas the Hermes series is a mass-produced model with fixed specifications.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt may be a bit of a misnomer, but the Sadowsky Metroline of the Japanese-made era is the Hermes series, while the TYO is the custom model.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis design is based on the JB, which has a particularly strong reputation among the many basses designed by Mr. Kikuchi.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is a refinement of his work to date, and has been put together to look more like a modern bass.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe body is made of alder and the fingerboard is rosewood, a classic choice.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile many custom models have a chambered body, the Hermes Series has a solid body.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSome people prefer a solid body (I personally prefer a solid body). (Personally, I preferred the solid body.) The shape is dinky.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe shape is dinky, not full-size.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is one of the differences from the Three Dots that the company produces.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe PU is a split coil type, manufactured by DiMarzio.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is similar to the Sadowsky Metroline when it was made in Japan.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat makes it unique is that it is low noise and trebly.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePassive pickups for 5-string JBs often do not have the treble of 4-string JBs.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSuch a point is not felt to be lacking here. It is attractive.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe preamp is a custom type designed by EMG especially for this model.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is a simple spec that boosts bass and treble only.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis fits perfectly as it should.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen boosted, the peak of the mid-range concave is exquisite, and the bass seems to tighten up in a stylish manner.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYet, it does not lose its bass-like character and retains a beautiful overtone feel.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is an eloquent example of what boosting with a 2-band EQ can do.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eControls are volume, balancer, tone (preamp bypass with push\/pull SW), treble\/bass.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor this model, there is no control plate to take advantage of the beautiful top wood.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe string height at shipping is low, but not as low as the custom model, and its playing comfort is very good.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is comfortable for those who usually play Fender type basses with Fender-like settings.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe precision around the neck, which has always been especially highly regarded, is excellent and its quality is well demonstrated.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe neck shape is a little flat and thin.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt seems to be a trendy shape for 5-string JBs in recent years.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne of the factors that makes the difference between 4-string and 5-string JBs is the difference in neck mass.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe neck is thinner and narrower, and this design makes it feel less like a 5-string bass in a good way.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is characterized by an extremely fast speedy playing feel.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYet, it also has a sufficient amount of bass, and is finished with a trebly sound rich in overtones.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a supreme bass made possible only by Mr. Kikuchi's modern bass production.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eModel : 4st or 5st\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBody : Ash 2-Piece (Solid) or Alder 2-Piece (Solid)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeck : Maple, Thin Matte Nitro\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFingerboard : Maple or Rosewood\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFingerboard Radius : 12″ (305R)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNut Material：Tusq\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNut Width：4th: 37mm, 5th: 46mm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFret: 22F\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScale：864mm (34″)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBridge：4st：Hipshot 20mm Spacing, 5th：Hipshot 19mm Spacing\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTuner: Hipshot License Ultra-Light\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePickups：4st：DiMarzio 4HC in 60's Locations, 5thst：DiMarzio 5HC in 60's Locations\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePreamp: Kikuchi Guitars Original Preamp\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eControls: Master Volume, Pickup Balancer, Passive Roll Off Tone (w\/Pull Switch for Preamp Bypass), Treble\/Bass Boost\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBody Finish: Polyester\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eString: 4st: D'Addario .045 - .105, 5st: D'Addario .045 - .130T\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCase：Original Semi Hardcase\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAccessories: Original gig bag\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eText : Shunsuke Saga\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInspection charge : Oshima\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComes with manufacturer's warranty\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShips in a sturdy cardboard box.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe can also ship to overseas.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eitem will be packed with a hard cardboard box.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe do ship internationally.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eContact Info\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eContact Info\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLINE : vwj2699r\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eemail : info@bassick.jp\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etel : 045 534 7133","brand":"Kikuchi Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40945612324973,"sku":null,"price":4100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/5625\/1510\/files\/Ki4635-1-1.jpg?v=1703149253","url":"https:\/\/bassshop-gib.com\/zh-hans\/products\/new-kikuchi-guitars-hermes-mv5-nat-031-4-205kg-gib-yokohama","provider":"Bass Shop Geek IN Box","version":"1.0","type":"link"}