{"product_id":"869063","title":"Kikuchi Guitars Hermes Series R70-4 (Dark Lake Placid Blue)","description":"Hermes introduces the long-awaited full-size and 20F \"70\" series!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Kikuchi Guitars was born to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Yoshiyuki Kikuchi, one of Japan's leading luthiers, visiting world-renowned contemporary master craftsman Roger Sadowsky. The \"Hermes\" series, which allows you to fully experience the deepened understanding of instruments while precisely inheriting the Sadowsky spirit, now features the long-awaited \"70 Series.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The 70 Series produces its distinctive tone through the exquisite blend of its full-size body, 20-fret neck, and 70's pickup placement.\u003cbr\u003e Unlike the standard Hermes series, which features versatile specifications, this model incorporates traditional 70's specifications in various parts, resulting in rich bass and crisp treble.\u003cbr\u003e The combination of two volume controls allows for precise control over the volume of each pickup, greatly expanding the range of tonal variations a player can create.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Neck -\u003cbr\u003e The 20-fret fretboard produces a crisp, snappy, and punchy tone when using slap techniques.\u003cbr\u003e The 4-string model, with its slightly more pronounced curved 10-finger fretboard, makes it easier to produce pleasing ghost notes, allowing you to play the powerful \"chopper tone\" that many players envision.\u003cbr\u003e The 5-string model features a familiar 12″ fretboard, enabling smooth and powerful playing. It can produce a distinctive sound across various genres.\u003cbr\u003e To accommodate various playing techniques and musical genres, the string height is set uniformly at every fret position, resulting in a powerful tone for forceful picking and a warm, enveloping tone for gentle fingering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Body -\u003cbr\u003e Featuring a full-size body that can handle sharp and powerful inputs, it produces a dazzling tone. It boasts the boundless richness of bass characteristic of a full-size instrument, creating a thick, warm, and natural woody resonance.\u003cbr\u003e The body is made of ash. The dry, punchy tone blends perfectly with the rich, powerful tone of the full-size shape.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Pickups \u0026amp; Controls -\u003cbr\u003e The bridge pickup utilizes a 70's-style position, which brings it closer to the bridge. When mixed with the neck pickup, it produces a clear and crisp tone.\u003cbr\u003e Furthermore, when fingerpicking with your fingers resting on the bridge pickup, your picking position naturally shifts towards the bridge, allowing you to produce a tight, well-defined tone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Preamp \u0026amp; Hardware -\u003cbr\u003e Instead of a pickup balancer, it employs a classic 2-volume control.\u003cbr\u003e Pulling up the tone knob activates preamp bypass. Lightweight and reliable Hipshot components are used throughout, resulting in a natural sound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModel: R70-4 (4-stroke)\u003cbr\u003e Body: Full Size \/ Ash 2-Piece (Solid)\u003cbr\u003e Neck : Maple, Thin Matte Nitro\u003cbr\u003e Fingerboard: Rosewood\u003cbr\u003e Fingerboard Radius: 10\" (254R)\u003cbr\u003e Nut Material: Tusq\u003cbr\u003e Nut Width: 37mm\u003cbr\u003e Fret: DHP24H, 20F\u003cbr\u003e Scale: 864mm (34)\u003cbr\u003e Body Finish: Poly\u003cbr\u003e Hardware Color: Chrome\u003cbr\u003e Bridge: Hipshot 20mm Spacing\u003cbr\u003e Tuner: Hipshot License Ultra-Light\u003cbr\u003e Pickups : DiMarzio 4HC in 70's Locations\u003cbr\u003e Preamp : Kikuchi Guitars Original Preamp\u003cbr\u003e Controls: Neck Volume, Bridge Volume, Passive Roll Off Tone (w\/ Pull Switch for Preamp Bypass), Treble\/Bass Boost\u003cbr\u003e String : D'Addario Nickel .045 - .105\u003cbr\u003e Body Color: Dark Lake Placid Blue\u003cbr\u003e *Semi-hard case included","brand":"Kikuchi Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67604176404593,"sku":"869063","price":3300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/4173\/0673\/files\/869063_01.jpg?v=1790937888","url":"https:\/\/global.ikebe-gakki.com\/products\/869063","provider":"Ikebe Musical Instruments Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}