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Believe it or not, I finally bought a Bacchus!

#21
Sweeeeet. Gorgeous, Japanese, named after the god of wine (plus, according to Wikipedia, insanity, ritual madness, religious ecstasy, and festivity, among others)... what's not to like, if not love, if not go raving nuts over? Bacchus has long been on my "sure would be nice" list.
 
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jd56hawk said:
I've only been talking about it for five years or so, just didn't like the idea of having one shipped from Japan and spending another $150 or so, not to mention dealing with customs.
I've seen a few nice ones from time to time here in the states, but never one this nice!
Bacchus WL4-FM Custom III Ash Flame Maple Jazz MIJ.

Now for the waiting game.
UPS, supposedly they've stepped up their game as of late. Hey, if I get it by next Friday I'll consider it fast enough.
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Very nice. I’ve been watching these when I went on the Canadian distributor website of Tune basses looking for a HSC.
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That was about 3 years ago and they’re still on my mind. Hope it meets your expectations when it arrives. :bassist:
 
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HardNHeavy said:
beautiful basses..why bother with those clear pickguards tho
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They don't always use pickguards, but not only do they use clear ones, they also use see-through colored pickguards.
Some people just like them, even the clear ones. I always thought basses like the Jaco Jazz bass looked strange with the control plate floating in space.
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View attachment 4036195 this is mine. Woodline fretless.
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Did you have it shipped from Japan?
 
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jd56hawk said:
They don't always use pickguards, but not only do they use clear ones, they also use see-through colored pickguards.
Some people just like them, even the clear ones. I always thought basses like the Jaco Jazz bass looked strange with the control plate floating in space.
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Did you have it shipped from Japan?
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lol yep jaco's disembodied control plate........liking those see-thru colored ones, real cool.
 
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B-Mac said:
Very nice. I’ve been watching these when I went on the Canadian distributor website of Tune basses looking for a HSC.
VSN_Guitars
That was about 3 years ago and they’re still on my mind. Hope it meets your expectations when it arrives. :bassist:
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I think it will.
Now, with one bass for every day of the week, I hope this madness has ended!
Gordo350 said:
I got one too. Heavy ole girl but the tone and feel is incredible. View attachment 4036389
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That's what I've heard. Supposedly the necks are very nice and the turbo switch seems like a no-brainer.
 
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jd56hawk said:
I've only been talking about it for five years or so, just didn't like the idea of having one shipped from Japan and spending another $150 or so, not to mention dealing with customs.
I've seen a few nice ones from time to time here in the states, but never one this nice!
Bacchus WL4-FM Custom III Ash Flame Maple Jazz MIJ.

Now for the waiting game.
UPS, supposedly they've stepped up their game as of late. Hey, if I get it by next Friday I'll consider it fast enough.
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C o n g r a t s ! ! ! !
That Is One Fine Bass,
But Why Are We Shouting?
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jd56hawk said:
I've only been talking about it for five years or so, just didn't like the idea of having one shipped from Japan and spending another $150 or so, not to mention dealing with customs.
I've seen a few nice ones from time to time here in the states, but never one this nice!
Bacchus WL4-FM Custom III Ash Flame Maple Jazz MIJ.

Now for the waiting game.
UPS, supposedly they've stepped up their game as of late. Hey, if I get it by next Friday I'll consider it fast enough.
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That’s an awesome looking bass. Congrats.
 
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jd56hawk said:
I've only been talking about it for five years or so, just didn't like the idea of having one shipped from Japan and spending another $150 or so, not to mention dealing with customs.
I've seen a few nice ones from time to time here in the states, but never one this nice!
Bacchus WL4-FM Custom III Ash Flame Maple Jazz MIJ.

Now for the waiting game.
UPS, supposedly they've stepped up their game as of late. Hey, if I get it by next Friday I'll consider it fast enough.
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That's quite lovely. Speedy delivery!
 
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Very hi quality instruments! There are a number of hi end builders in Japan including but not limited to Providence, Momose, Scoop (killer relic’s), Moon and Freedom Custom Guitar Research. Enjoy that new plank!!!
 
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