Kikuchi Guitars Hermes Series RV5 Alder/Rosewood - Trans Black[GSB019]

Description

Master Craftsmanship by Yoshiyuki Kikuchi Founded by Yoshiyuki Kikuchi—one of Japan’s most revered luthiers with decades of experience in high-end boutique bass building—Kikuchi Guitars presents the Hermes Series RV5. Designed to offer master-level quality and exceptional tone for working musicians, this 5-string J-style bass is presented in a sleek Trans Black finish that subtly reveals the natural grain of the alder body.

Solid Alder Body & Punchy Modern Vintage Sound

Unlike the chambered bodies found in the Custom Series, the Hermes RV5 features a Solid 2-Piece Alder body, delivering a thick, punchy low-end response with rich harmonic detail.

• Solid Alder & Rosewood Fingerboard: Classic tonewood pairing offering warm, focused mid-range dynamics paired with a sweet, articulate top-end.
• Lightweight Solid Performance: Weighing in at only approx. 3.97 kg (8.75 lbs), it offers outstanding physical balance and gig-ready comfort without sacrificing natural body resonance.
• Compact Dinky Body & 22 Frets: Features an ergonomic dinky body shape with 22 frets for improved upper-register access and smooth playability.

Custom Electronics: DiMarzio Pickups & Kikuchi Preamp

• DiMarzio Custom Hum-Canceling Pickups: Equipped with custom DiMarzio 5HC pickups in traditional 60s positioning, providing sharp, punchy J-style attack while completely eliminating 60-cycle hum.
• Proprietary Active/Passive Preamp: Co-developed with a world-class audio designer, this active circuit provides seamless volume parity when toggling between active and passive modes.
• Musical 2-Band Boost EQ: The Treble and Bass boost controls are meticulously tuned around the mid-range center, allowing you to add power and punch without ever sounding harsh or boomy.

Specifications

• Model: Hermes Series RV5
• Body: Alder (2-Piece Solid)
• Body Finish: Poly (Trans Black)
• Neck: Maple (Thin Matte Nitro Finish)
• Fingerboard: Rosewood (12" Radius / 305R)
• Scale Length: 34 inches (864mm)
• Nut: Tusq (46mm width)
• Frets: DHP24H, 22 Frets
• Pickups: DiMarzio 5HC Hum-Canceling Pickups (60s Location)
• Preamp: Kikuchi Guitars Original Preamp
• Controls: Master Volume, Pickup Balancer, Passive Roll-Off Tone (Push/Pull for Preamp Bypass), Treble/Bass Boost
• Bridge: Hipshot (19mm String Spacing)
• Tuning Machines: Hipshot Licensed Ultra-Light
• Hardware: Chrome
• Weight: Approx. 3.97 kg (8.75 lbs)
• Condition: Brand New
• Accessories: Original Kikuchi Semi-Hard Case, Full Manufacturer Warranty