[SN 0817] KIKUCHI GUITARS / Hermes MV5 Trans Sonic Blue [03]

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Hermes Series Yoshiyuki Kikuchi, who served as Chief Luthier at the Sadowsky Tokyo branch and recently launched Three Dots Guitars. Combining a wealth of ideas—including the know-how gained from years of instrument-making and collaborations with numerous musicians—Mr. Kikuchi has created “Kikuchi Guitars,” a brand that represents the culmination of his career. The “Hermes” series is designed to be accessible to a wider range of players. While maintaining its proven quality, the series offers affordable prices by limiting certain specifications and color options. Key Features ・Neck To produce optimal tone and weight balance during play, the neck has been reinforced for strength, and the headstock has been made thicker. With a nut width narrower than that of a standard J-style guitar and a neck grip that retains just enough thickness for durability and playability while remaining easy to grip, you can play smoothly from low to high positions, as well as mute the wide 5th string. Since the string action is uniformly set up across all fret positions, the instrument faithfully conveys the player’s expression—from powerful picking to delicate fingering. ・Body It features a redesigned Dinky shape tailored for Japanese body types, ensuring stress-free playing. The solid body not only offers excellent maneuverability but also provides a moderate weight that produces a resonant tone and a wide range of expressive capabilities. The MV model is crafted from ash, featuring a dry, punchy tone in addition to the light, crisp sound of the maple fingerboard. ・Pickup & Preamp Equipped with a DiMarzio custom model (hum-canceling specification)—also used in the Custom Series—to deliver a sharp, punchy sound with low noise. Furthermore, it features an original preamp developed in collaboration 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 any perceptible difference in