{"product_id":"03-1mbjfrz3j-0711","title":"[SN 0711] KIKUCHI GUITARS \/ Hermes Series RV5 5-String Vintage Natural [03]","description":"The “Hermes,” crafted to make Kikuchi’s masterful craftsmanship accessible to as many players as possible\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nYoshiyuki Kikuchi, who served as Chief Luthier at the Sadowsky Tokyo branch and recently launched Three Dots Guitars.\u003cbr\u003e \nCombining a wealth of ideas—including know-how gained through years of instrument making and collaborations with numerous musicians—Mr. Kikuchi has created “Kikuchi Guitars,” a brand that represents the culmination of his career.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \n“Hermes” is a series crafted to be accessible to a wider range of players.\u003cbr\u003e \nWhile maintaining its proven quality, the series offers affordable prices by limiting certain specifications and color options.\u003cbr\u003e \nKey Features\u003cbr\u003e \n・Neck\u003cbr\u003e \nTo produce optimal tone and weight balance during play, the neck has been reinforced and the headstock made thicker.\u003cbr\u003e \nWith a nut width narrower than that of a standard J-style guitar and a neck grip that retains just the right amount of thickness for durability and playability while remaining easy to grip, you can play smoothly from the low to the high positions.\u003cbr\u003e \nSince the string action is set uniformly across all fret positions, the guitar delivers a powerful tone for vigorous picking and a warm, enveloping tone for gentle, stroking fingerstyle playing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \n・Body\u003cbr\u003e \nIt features a redesigned Dinky shape, tailored for stress-free playing even for those with a Japanese physique. Beyond its maneuverability for producing modern tones, the two-piece solid alder body—which offers just the right amount of weight—delivers a well-defined tone and rich, resilient mid-to-low frequencies.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \n・Pickup \u0026amp; Preamp\u003cbr\u003e \nEquipped with a DiMarzio custom model (hum-canceling specification)—also used in the Custom Series—it delivers a sharp, punchy sound with low noise.\u003cbr\u003e \nIt also features an original preamp co-developed with one of the world’s leading design firms. When boosted, the low and high frequencies rise clearly and naturally, and this practical design minimizes the perceptible difference in volume and tone quality when switching between passive and active modes.\u003cbr\u003e \nS\/N: 711\u003cbr\u003e \nWeight: 3.94 kg\u003cbr\u003e \nJAN: 4570241480047\u003cbr\u003e \nAccessories: Original semi-hard case, adjustment wrench\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nBrand: Kikuchi Guitars\u003cbr\u003e \nSeries: Hermes Series (5-String)\u003cbr\u003e \nBody Material: 2-Piece Alder (Solid)\u003cbr\u003e \nBody Finish: Poly\u003cbr\u003e \nNeck Material: Maple\u003cbr\u003e \nNeck Finish: Thin Matte Nitro\u003cbr\u003e \nScale Length: 34\" (864 mm)\u003cbr\u003e \nFingerboard Material: Rosewood\u003cbr\u003e \nFingerboard Radius: 12\" (305R)\u003cbr\u003e \nNumber of Frets: 22, DHP24H\u003cbr\u003e \nNut Material\/Width: Tusq \/ 46 mm\u003cbr\u003e \nBridge: Hipshot (19 mm Spacing)\u003cbr\u003e \nTuning Machines: Hipshot License Ultra-Light\u003cbr\u003e \nPickups: DiMarzio 5HC (in '60s positions)\u003cbr\u003e \nPreamp: Kikuchi Guitars Original Preamp\u003cbr\u003e \nControls: Master Volume, Pickup Balancer, Passive Roll-Off Tone (with pull switch for preamp bypass), Treble\/Bass Boost\u003cbr\u003e \nHardware Finish: Chrome\u003cbr\u003e \nStrings: D’Addario Nickel (.045–.130T)\u003cbr\u003e \nCase\/Gig Bag: Original Semi-Hard Case\u003cbr\u003e \nCountry of Origin: Japan\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \n* This is a one-of-a-kind item that is listed simultaneously on multiple marketplaces, including our in-store display. We strive to promptly remove product listings upon sale, but updates may not always be in real time.\u003cbr\u003e \nWe sincerely apologize in advance if the item happens to be sold out after you place your order.","brand":"KIKUCHI GUITARS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51323432239356,"sku":"03-1mbjfrz3j-0711","price":408000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/2247\/6028\/files\/e4213e243da9497baffb3e0db8a3f167_202609157524968.jpg?v=1789448689","url":"https:\/\/intl.ishibashi.co.jp\/products\/03-1mbjfrz3j-0711","provider":"Ishibashi Music Corporation. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}