(SOLD) Bacchus Classic Series BLP-CTM Black Oil 2014
Bacchus BLP-CTM, black oil, made in Japan 2014. Bacchus launched in the 90s, under the very well regarded Deviser umbrella of brands. This is a great example of what they're capable of: it's very dialed indeed. It's a limited run take on the iconic Les Paul Custom, so you get the cool seven ply binding, split diamond headstock, gold hardware... it's the biz. This body and neck are made from tightly grained, super consistent African mahogany, on show underneath the cool open-pore oil finish. Being a satin finish, it catches the light in an alluring manner, and paired with the binding, gold, and super dark rosewood board, this really does look classy. The neck is a comfy, slim 60s style C shape, which is very agreeable, and the body is nicely balanced and not unreasonably heavy. The sound on offer is great: full and thick, but clear and expansive. The neck pickup is glassy and bell-like, while the bridge is creamy and wide with heaps of harmonics. This is a very high quality instrument, it really is frightfully good. Spooky!
Model: Bacchus Classic Series BLP-CTM
Made: Japan, Deviser workshop, 2014 (serial C30091)
Finish: black, satin oil
Body: African mahoagny, inc carved top
Neck: African mahogany, rosewood board, 24.75" scale, 12" radius, '60 style C shape
Weight:
Mods: minor neck repair (photos show repair)
Pickup: Bacchus BHV-A5 (neck) and BHH (bridge) humbuckers
Case: basic Bacchus gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some minor dimples on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor scuffs and dimples on the back only. The back has some surface scratches and dimples in the middle of the body and near the electronics cavity, as well as some minor rub wear on the back edge and elbow area. The sides have minor dimples on both horns and the elbow area, and some dimples and minor surface scratches near the jack. The front has dimples around the knobs, pickups and tailpiece, rub wear on the elbow area and some play wear on the horns. Overall: very good condition (8/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electrics tested and working properly. The frets have minor wear only, 8/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 10/52 Moonshiners strings.