The Deluxe Jazz Bass® V Kazuki Arai, initially released as a 2021 signature model for Kazuki Arai, bassist of King Gnu and Millennium Parade Edition, now comes in a more user-friendly specification and is part of our regular lineup. Featuring original neck and dinky body shapes, Arai's signature model boasts an Ultra Noiseless™ Vintage Jazz Bass® pickup, maintaining the playability and sound quality of the previous edition. Available in sleek Black, it introduces the return of the gold anodized pickguard and a new addition—a thin 1.0 mm pickguard layered under the 1.2 mm gold anodized pickguard, offering the feel of a 3-ply pickguard while preserving its appearance. The engraved signature on the neck plate and the inclusion of a plain neck plate reflect Arai's dedication to delivering a standout model not only for fans but for all bass players.