Kikuchi Guitars is a new high brand by Yoshiyuki Kikuchi (and Ocata International), who has earned the trust of many professional bassists, especially when it comes to Sadowsky's work.
The first products were all one-of-a-kind custom models, whereas the Hermes series is a mass-produced model with fixed specifications.
It 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.
This design is based on the JB, which has a particularly strong reputation among the many basses designed by Mr. Kikuchi.
It is a refinement of his previous work, and has been put together to look more like a modern bass.
The body is made of Alder and the fingerboard is Rosewood, a classic choice.
While many custom models have a chambered body, all Hermes Series basses have a solid body.
Some people prefer a solid body (I personally prefer a solid body). (Personally, I preferred the solid body.)
The shape is dinky, not full-size.
This is one of the differences from the Three Dots that the company produces.
The tuners and bridge are HIPSHOT.
It has become a worldwide standard.
The PU is a split coil type, manufactured by DiMarzio.
This is also similar to the Sadowsky Metroline when it was made in Japan.
What makes it unique is that it is low noise and trebly.
The preamp is a custom type designed by EMG specifically for this model.
It has a simple specification, boosting bass and treble only.
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：4th: 37mm, 5th: 46mm
Fret: 22F
Scale：864mm (34″)
Bridge：4st：Hipshot 20mm Spacing, 5th：Hipshot 19mm Spacing
Tuner: Hipshot License Ultra-Light
Pickups：4st：DiMarzio 4HC in 60's Locations, 5thst：DiMarzio 5HC in 60's Locations
Preamp: Kikuchi Guitars Original Preamp
Controls: Master Volume, Pickup Balancer, Passive Roll Off Tone (w/Pull Switch for Preamp Bypass), Treble/Bass Boost
Body Finish: Polyester
String: 4st: D'Addario .045 - .105, 5st: D'Addario .045 - .130T
Accessories: Semi-hard case, Warranty card
Text : Shunsuke Saga
Inspection charge : Ito
Comes with manufacturer's warranty
Ships in a sturdy cardboard box.
We can also ship to overseas destinations.