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Baccus Jazz

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by kenjikun, Jun 24, 2008.

  1. Jun 24, 2008 #1
    kenjikun

    kenjikun

    Apr 27, 2008
    Japan
    This is a Bacchus Jazz in sonic blue with Fender headstock. (Bacchus is no longer selling bass with Fender headstock design). Selling for $150 at auction Japan. What are your thoughts? I wanted a P-bass but this one drools me:help:

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  2. Jun 24, 2008 #2
    allexcosta

    allexcosta

    Apr 7, 2004
    Stunning, go for it!!
     
  3. Jun 24, 2008 #3
    DanielleMuscato

    DanielleMuscato

    Jun 19, 2004
    Columbia, Missouri, USA
    Endorsing Artist, Schroeder Cabinets
    Dude, Bacchus basses are great! That's a steal - go for it! Pick me up one while you're at it!
     
  4. Jun 24, 2008 #4
    kenjikun

    kenjikun

    Apr 27, 2008
    Japan

    OK!OK! I got it! I won it!:hyper: Will post the pics after I receive it:D
     
  5. Jun 24, 2008 #5
    savit260

    savit260

    Mar 6, 2006
    Boston
    Is that one of the Universe Series basses?

    I think those may be built somewhere other than Japan, and are Bacchus' less expensive range.

    I have no experience with the Universe Series, but $150 would be a very good price for one of those. I think they typicaly sell for more like $400 ish.
     
  6. Jun 24, 2008 #6
    kenjikun

    kenjikun

    Apr 27, 2008
    Japan
    Yes you're right savit260. This is Universe Series but what caught my attention was the Fender headstock. This is no longer used by Bacchus due to copyright issues with Fender. Anyway, I still have to see it to judge it. When it plays good, I'll keep it. If not, I can always sell it again. The new models in these series sell from $350-500;)

    http://www.guitarsjapan.com/bacchusinfopage.html
     
  7. Jun 24, 2008 #7
    savit260

    savit260

    Mar 6, 2006
    Boston
    I'm pretty familiar with them. No idea what the Universe series are like, but the Japan built ones are outstanding.

    Here's mine.
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  8. Jun 25, 2008 #8
    FL Knifemaker

    FL Knifemaker

    Apr 9, 2006
    Lakeland, FL
    The Universe series was made in China. I've never seen one in person. Both "Headway" Bacchus' I've owned were fantastic basses.
     
  9. Jun 25, 2008 #9
    lonote

    lonote

    May 1, 2002
    Cottage Grove, St. Paul suburb
    I have a "Universe Series" Jazz Bass and it is a good (but not great) instrument...I would rate it somewhere between a MIM and a MIJ Fender. It is light and has a very narrow neck but it has been very stable. I'm sure you'll be happy with it.
     
  10. Jun 25, 2008 #10
    FL Knifemaker

    FL Knifemaker

    Apr 9, 2006
    Lakeland, FL
    I would rate my 80's MIJ Fender right up there with the MIJ Bacchus. WAY above and beyond a MIM Fender :eek:
     
  11. Jun 25, 2008 #11
    dvh

    dvh

    Sep 1, 2006
    Halifax, Nova Scotia
    MIJ Fenders are outstanding
     
  12. Jun 25, 2008 #12
    savit260

    savit260

    Mar 6, 2006
    Boston
    As nice as the 80's MIJ Fenders can be, MIJ Bacchus' are in a league well above those IMO.
     
  13. Jun 25, 2008 #13
    lonote

    lonote

    May 1, 2002
    Cottage Grove, St. Paul suburb
    What I'm saying is that the quality of the Universe Series IS NOT as good as a MIJ Fender but IS better than a MIM Fender. Like I said, it is a good but not great bass.
     
  14. Jun 26, 2008 #14
    kenjikun

    kenjikun

    Apr 27, 2008
    Japan
    Finally it arrived after 24 hours!

    The GOOD: Craftmanship is superb:hyper: Truss-rod is easily accessible, no need to remove the pickguard. So far it is the most effortless truss-rod I have adjusted. NO resistance at all when adjusting, in fact I only used my index and middle finger to rotate the allen wrench. P/U and control cavities were fully shielded. It's LIGHT! very comfortable. Alder body, maple neck in a very thin satin finish and rosewood fingerboard has thin vintage style fretwire. The sonic blue finish is flawless. Overall, solidly built.

    The BAD: The two J pickups are garbage:scowl: I don"t need to elaborate. It makes me upset. DiMarzio Model J replacement PU is on the way.

    UPDATE: I spoke too soon about the pickups. Well its not the culprit, the strings were. After replacing the strings with Dean Markley Nickels, this bass now sings!
     
  15. Mar 1, 2014 #15
    guitfrank

    guitfrank

    Apr 24, 2010
    indeed, the pickups are good even onboard a Universe!