Bacchus Universe Series BPB-1R bass, burnt orange metallic, made in China 2010 approx. The Universe Series is the entry-level offering from one of Japan's favourite bands, Bacchus. These do extremely well in Japan, but no effort is made to market them internationally, so the rest of us just miss out generally. This here is a take on the classic '62 Precision Bass, but with a modern flatter 12" radius board. These previous-generation examples have a nice vintage tinted gloss finish neck, so that feels great in the hands and looks very classy. The stock pickup punches well, so there's heaps of hefty low end punch and growly mids on tap. The finish looks terrific, there's a lovely depth to it and the bright gaudy orange is balanced nicely by the trad white guard and rosewood board. These compete very well with stuff that's a lot pricier, so nab yourself a nasty orange delight. Fanta for your earholes.

Model: Bacchus Universe Series BPB-1R
Made: China, 2010 approx (no serial on these)
Finish: burnt orange metallic, 3-ply white guard
Body: poplar
Weight: 4.2kg approx
Neck: maple with rosewood board, dot inlays, 12" radius, 34" scale
Mods: none
Pickups: Bacchus P-style split single coil
Case: none

Cosmetic condition notes: mild finish wear. Headstock has minor marks on the end. Neck is pretty clean, no major marks. The back and front of the body have some checking/hairline splits in the finish and some light scuffs, no major marks. 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. Frets have basically no wear, 9/10 for fret life left. Set up with fresh 45/105 strings.