HEX Guitars is a Korea-based brand specializing in products in the entry- to mid-range price range.
The company has its own factory in Indonesia, where the president himself lives there to ensure a high level of quality control.
Rather than leaving it to other factories, the president himself is on-site, which is why they are so passionate about manufacturing guitars of a level of quality that is unimaginable given the price.
This is their newly launched headless-style series.
The N700 is their top-of-the-line model, featuring a flame maple body, custom tremolo bridge, Fishman pickups, ebony fingerboard, and laminated neck.
The sophisticated body shape is crafted from flame maple and mahogany.
Two rubber feet are attached to the end of the body, allowing you to prop the guitar upright even without a guitar stand.
The neck features a roasted maple and walnut laminate design.
Roasted wood, also known as thermo wood, is a new material popularized by Japan's Sago new material guitar manufacturer. This Finnish technique was originally developed as wood for sauna construction.
Treating the wood at high temperatures evaporates the moisture and oils inside, resulting in high stability even in hot and humid conditions.
The sound is more refined and rich.
By gluing several pieces of wood together to form the neck, the difference between the left and right sides is reduced, resulting in high stability and durability.
The fingerboard is made of ebony and has a compound radius of 12-16 inches.
The compound radius is rounded in the low positions and flatter in the high positions.
Generally, a rounded fingerboard radius provides good playability, but is prone to choking in the high positions.
The compound radius solves this problem.
This technique is used by high-end brands such as Suhr Guitars and Tom Anderson.
The frets are made of stainless steel.
Stainless steel is characterized by its anti-tarnish nature and high hardness.
Stainless steel frets maintain their shine forever and are extremely resistant to wear, making them popular with high-end guitar brands in recent years.
The neck shape is slim, with a simple C-shape.
The pickups are two FISHMAN Fluence Modern Humbuckers.
This pickup is a very expensive item, selling for over 40,000 yen each.
Its special coil-less design minimizes coil-related noise and electrical issues.
As a result, it produces incredibly low noise, on par with or even superior to EMG pickups.
The sound is characterized by surprisingly fast response, moderate compression, and a rich low end.
It is thick from the low to high frets, with a fresh overtone that is somewhat unusual for an active pickup.
This pickup also has a function to switch between voice characters called VOICE1 and VOICE2.
Pulling up the volume knob to activate VOICE 2 changes the sound to something clearer and more treble-heavy at the neck end, while the bridge end is slightly warmer and has a fuller mid-range.
Additionally, pulling up the tone knob enables coil tapping, allowing you to create sounds more like a Stratocaster or Telecaster.
This guitar is perfect for guitarists who require lower noise than EMGs, but still want the response of a passive pickup and flexible sound creation.
The balance in the hand is excellent, and even those who normally play Fenders or Gibsons will find the HEX N easy to play.
There is no need for strings specifically for headless guitars; the same strings as for regular guitars (Stratocasters and Les Pauls) can be used.
The sound is clear, as you'd expect from a headless guitar, but without losing any musical overtones or rich bass.
The basic quality around the neck is extremely high, making it highly playable, and it's hard to argue that it's inferior to instruments costing around 200,000 yen.
Overall, it's a great product with high quality looks, playability, and sound.
It's definitely a great first guitar, and a great choice for anyone who wants to try out a headless guitar.
●SPECS
BODY
MATERIAL: Indonesian Mahogany
SHAPE: HEX® NEXT
NECK
MATERIAL: 5 Piece Roasted Maple / Walnut
FINISH: Light Matte
SHAPE: Slim "C"
SCALE: 648mm (25.5")
TRUSS ROD: Spoke Nut Type Double Action
ASSEMBLY: 4 Bolt
FRET BOARD
MATERIAL: Ebony
FINISH: Light Matte
FRETS: 24, Stainless Steel Medium Jumbo
RADIUS: Compound Radius (12"-16")
NUT: Tusq
INLAY: Abalone Dot, 4mm
HEAD
HEADPIECE: Titanium Locking
COLOR: Natural
FINISH: Matte
PICKUPS
CONFIGURATION: HH
CONTROLS: 1-Volume (Push/Pull), 1-Tone (Push/Pull), 3-Way Toggle
BRIDGE PICKUP: FISHMAN® Fluence Modern Humbucker (Alnico)
NECK PICKUP: FISHMAN® Fluence Modern Humbucker (Ceramic)
HARDWARES
BRIDGE: Alchemy® Tremolo
STRING: D'Addario® EXL110 (.010-.046)
CASE: Deluxe Gig Bag
As an aside, I met them at Sound Messe in Osaka in 2024.
At first, I misheard them saying they were priced at $6,000, and put the deal on hold, thinking, "The quality is high, but the price is high, too."
However, I later realized I'd misheard and that it was actually $600, so I contacted them right away. It was only natural, considering that the price was actually $600, which seemed reasonable at $6,000.
A few days later, we met again in Seoul and agreed that GIB and TONIQ would handle distribution of HEX instruments in the Japanese market.
Since then, we've held frequent meetings with them, and finally reached the launch of this product.
We've uploaded detailed instructional videos to YouTube, so please check them out.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Accessories: HEX Deluxe Gig Bag
[The image is a sample. Please note that due to the nature of the product, the actual item you receive may not look exactly the same.]
[Detailed specifications and design may change without notice.]
Text: Shunsuke Saga
Manufacturer's warranty included
◯ About the GIB and TONIQ Warranty
● Lifetime free maintenance
Instruments purchased from our store qualify for lifetime free "string vibration setup" (normally ¥4,400). (Reservation required)
- Please present your signed warranty card.
- Offer valid only to the original purchaser at a GIB or TONIQ store or online shop.
・Please bear all shipping and other expenses.
●Repurchase Price Guarantee
If you sell your purchased item within six months of purchase, we guarantee the purchase price. This guarantee is 50% for new items and 70% for used items.
●Defect Guarantee
All products sold by Basic Co., Ltd. are guaranteed against defects. With the exception of some consignment items, we will repair any malfunctions that occur under normal use within the warranty period from the date of purchase free of charge (returns and refunds will only be accepted if repairs are not possible).
The warranty period is three months for used items and one year for new items.
Please note that even within the warranty period, repairs will be charged in the following cases:
・Failure or damage caused by transportation, moving, dropping, etc.
・Replacement of consumables.
・Failure or damage caused by fire, earthquake, salt damage, gas damage, or abnormal voltage.
・Failure or damage caused by handling that violates the precautions in the instruction manual.
・Failure or damage to parts repaired or modified by someone other than our company.
- If the name, model name, serial number, etc. are not written on the warranty card, or if the wording has been altered.
- If the warranty card is not presented or is lost.
(Warranty is only available for purchases made in Japan.)
The product will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box.
International shipping is also available.
item will be packed with a hard cardboard box.
we do ship internationally.
Contact information
Contact Info
LINE: vwj2699r
email :gib.hyogo@gmail.com
TEL: 050-7127-1046
The company has its own factory in Indonesia, where the president himself lives there to ensure a high level of quality control.
Rather than leaving it to other factories, the president himself is on-site, which is why they are so passionate about manufacturing guitars of a level of quality that is unimaginable given the price.
This is their newly launched headless-style series.
The N700 is their top-of-the-line model, featuring a flame maple body, custom tremolo bridge, Fishman pickups, ebony fingerboard, and laminated neck.
The sophisticated body shape is crafted from flame maple and mahogany.
Two rubber feet are attached to the end of the body, allowing you to prop the guitar upright even without a guitar stand.
The neck features a roasted maple and walnut laminate design.
Roasted wood, also known as thermo wood, is a new material popularized by Japan's Sago new material guitar manufacturer. This Finnish technique was originally developed as wood for sauna construction.
Treating the wood at high temperatures evaporates the moisture and oils inside, resulting in high stability even in hot and humid conditions.
The sound is more refined and rich.
By gluing several pieces of wood together to form the neck, the difference between the left and right sides is reduced, resulting in high stability and durability.
The fingerboard is made of ebony and has a compound radius of 12-16 inches.
The compound radius is rounded in the low positions and flatter in the high positions.
Generally, a rounded fingerboard radius provides good playability, but is prone to choking in the high positions.
The compound radius solves this problem.
This technique is used by high-end brands such as Suhr Guitars and Tom Anderson.
The frets are made of stainless steel.
Stainless steel is characterized by its anti-tarnish nature and high hardness.
Stainless steel frets maintain their shine forever and are extremely resistant to wear, making them popular with high-end guitar brands in recent years.
The neck shape is slim, with a simple C-shape.
The pickups are two FISHMAN Fluence Modern Humbuckers.
This pickup is a very expensive item, selling for over 40,000 yen each.
Its special coil-less design minimizes coil-related noise and electrical issues.
As a result, it produces incredibly low noise, on par with or even superior to EMG pickups.
The sound is characterized by surprisingly fast response, moderate compression, and a rich low end.
It is thick from the low to high frets, with a fresh overtone that is somewhat unusual for an active pickup.
This pickup also has a function to switch between voice characters called VOICE1 and VOICE2.
Pulling up the volume knob to activate VOICE 2 changes the sound to something clearer and more treble-heavy at the neck end, while the bridge end is slightly warmer and has a fuller mid-range.
Additionally, pulling up the tone knob enables coil tapping, allowing you to create sounds more like a Stratocaster or Telecaster.
This guitar is perfect for guitarists who require lower noise than EMGs, but still want the response of a passive pickup and flexible sound creation.
The balance in the hand is excellent, and even those who normally play Fenders or Gibsons will find the HEX N easy to play.
There is no need for strings specifically for headless guitars; the same strings as for regular guitars (Stratocasters and Les Pauls) can be used.
The sound is clear, as you'd expect from a headless guitar, but without losing any musical overtones or rich bass.
The basic quality around the neck is extremely high, making it highly playable, and it's hard to argue that it's inferior to instruments costing around 200,000 yen.
Overall, it's a great product with high quality looks, playability, and sound.
It's definitely a great first guitar, and a great choice for anyone who wants to try out a headless guitar.
●SPECS
BODY
MATERIAL: Indonesian Mahogany
SHAPE: HEX® NEXT
NECK
MATERIAL: 5 Piece Roasted Maple / Walnut
FINISH: Light Matte
SHAPE: Slim "C"
SCALE: 648mm (25.5")
TRUSS ROD: Spoke Nut Type Double Action
ASSEMBLY: 4 Bolt
FRET BOARD
MATERIAL: Ebony
FINISH: Light Matte
FRETS: 24, Stainless Steel Medium Jumbo
RADIUS: Compound Radius (12"-16")
NUT: Tusq
INLAY: Abalone Dot, 4mm
HEAD
HEADPIECE: Titanium Locking
COLOR: Natural
FINISH: Matte
PICKUPS
CONFIGURATION: HH
CONTROLS: 1-Volume (Push/Pull), 1-Tone (Push/Pull), 3-Way Toggle
BRIDGE PICKUP: FISHMAN® Fluence Modern Humbucker (Alnico)
NECK PICKUP: FISHMAN® Fluence Modern Humbucker (Ceramic)
HARDWARES
BRIDGE: Alchemy® Tremolo
STRING: D'Addario® EXL110 (.010-.046)
CASE: Deluxe Gig Bag
As an aside, I met them at Sound Messe in Osaka in 2024.
At first, I misheard them saying they were priced at $6,000, and put the deal on hold, thinking, "The quality is high, but the price is high, too."
However, I later realized I'd misheard and that it was actually $600, so I contacted them right away. It was only natural, considering that the price was actually $600, which seemed reasonable at $6,000.
A few days later, we met again in Seoul and agreed that GIB and TONIQ would handle distribution of HEX instruments in the Japanese market.
Since then, we've held frequent meetings with them, and finally reached the launch of this product.
We've uploaded detailed instructional videos to YouTube, so please check them out.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Accessories: HEX Deluxe Gig Bag
[The image is a sample. Please note that due to the nature of the product, the actual item you receive may not look exactly the same.]
[Detailed specifications and design may change without notice.]
Text: Shunsuke Saga
Manufacturer's warranty included
◯ About the GIB and TONIQ Warranty
● Lifetime free maintenance
Instruments purchased from our store qualify for lifetime free "string vibration setup" (normally ¥4,400). (Reservation required)
- Please present your signed warranty card.
- Offer valid only to the original purchaser at a GIB or TONIQ store or online shop.
・Please bear all shipping and other expenses.
●Repurchase Price Guarantee
If you sell your purchased item within six months of purchase, we guarantee the purchase price. This guarantee is 50% for new items and 70% for used items.
●Defect Guarantee
All products sold by Basic Co., Ltd. are guaranteed against defects. With the exception of some consignment items, we will repair any malfunctions that occur under normal use within the warranty period from the date of purchase free of charge (returns and refunds will only be accepted if repairs are not possible).
The warranty period is three months for used items and one year for new items.
Please note that even within the warranty period, repairs will be charged in the following cases:
・Failure or damage caused by transportation, moving, dropping, etc.
・Replacement of consumables.
・Failure or damage caused by fire, earthquake, salt damage, gas damage, or abnormal voltage.
・Failure or damage caused by handling that violates the precautions in the instruction manual.
・Failure or damage to parts repaired or modified by someone other than our company.
- If the name, model name, serial number, etc. are not written on the warranty card, or if the wording has been altered.
- If the warranty card is not presented or is lost.
(Warranty is only available for purchases made in Japan.)
The product will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box.
International shipping is also available.
item will be packed with a hard cardboard box.
we do ship internationally.
Contact information
Contact Info
LINE: vwj2699r
email :gib.hyogo@gmail.com
TEL: 050-7127-1046