(SOLD) Bacchus BJB-118 J-Style Seafoam Green 2000
Bacchus BJB-118, seafoam green, made in Japan 2000. Bacchus came out in the 90s and quickly gained a reputation for outstanding quality. Founding luthier Sensei Momose trained the small crew of factory workers and was famously picky with wood: only the absolute best would do. This bass is truly hand made: no CNC machines are used to cut the bodies and they even make their own pickups in house. It's a very saucy machine in the hands, it just feels amazing. The neck is made from gorgeous quarter-sawn maple and features some pretty grain on the back. It's arrow straight with perfect frets and a comfy slim U shape. The ash body is a nice light example, which makes it easy on the shoulders and adds a heap of natural resonance to the feel and tone. Plugged in, this has that 70s JB grind: heaps of attack and clarity, but it's balanced but a thick, hefty low end with a very satisfying immediate punch. It sounds amazing, frankly. The finish was possibly sonic blue at birth, but it's firmly in the minty seafoam camp now and it looks delightful. Especially paired with the maple board and block inlays... yum yum yum. Join 'those in the know' and nab yourself a Bacchus, you'll surely thank us later!
Model: Bacchus BJB-118
Made: Nagano Japan, Diviser workshop, 2000 approx (serial 007092)
Finish: seafoam green, thin gloss poly
Body:
Neck: maple with maple board, 34" scale, 7825" radius, U profile, 38mm nut
Mods: none
Weight: 4.270kg
Pickup: Momose JB single coil x2
Case: none
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. Headstock has some minor marks on the end and bottom edge; no major marks. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, no major marks. The back has widespread light dimples and scuffs, no major marks. The sides have a couple of dimples on both horns, some scuffs near the jack and some dimples in the elbow area. The front has a few minuscule dimples near the controls and bridge as well as some play wear on the guard. Overall: very good condition (8/10).
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Frets look great, 9/10 for fret life left. Set up with fresh 45/105 Moonshiners strings.