US Seller! Bacchus Strong 4 Series 02 Handmade Bartolini NTMB Ash Ebony MIJ

Description: Photos are of the actual guitar you will purchase from a US based seller. Know what you are buying before you complete your purchase as many non-US based sellers of Japanese guitars do not actually have the listed item in hand. This guitar is already in the USA, has cleared customs, and will be exceptionally well packed for shipping to ensure safe delivery to you. It has also been thoroughly inspected for cosmetic condition, proper function, and professionally set up. Bacchus Series 02 Strong 4 Handmade Brown Oil Why we love it The Bacchus Strong was a flagship in the Bacchus line prior to being discontinued. Completely handmade at Deviser’s Aska factory with extreme attention to detail and premium wood selection, they are a joy to play, with a comfortable and fast neck, easy action, and fabulous tone. At almost 20 years old, this bass is near-vintage age, but still has many years of great performance left. There weren’t many of these basses when new. Finding a Bacchus Strong in good condition is becoming a rare find. This bass has tons of mojo without feeling beat up or abused during its years of service. Condition This bass is in Very Good overall condition with normal signs of use scattered around the body. The back of the body has buckle rash over a significant area. There are a couple of small dents on the upper horn. The oil finish shows playing wear (this is normal and expected with use). There is a shallow groove around the master volume. None of the scratches or dents are through the finish to the wood. The electronics are in proper working order. Pickup foam has been replaced to ensure correct pickup height and adjustability. Foam to hold the battery in place in the electronics cavity has also been replaced to keep the battery from shifting and making noise while using the bass. There are no noticeable signs the electronics were modified. Pickup covers show minor signs of wear just under the strings. Pots have been cleaned to ensure smooth, noise- free operation. Frets show minor signs of wear and have a lot of life left. The neck shows no signs of warping or waviness. The truss rod is very smooth and in good working order with plenty of adjustment left. New D’Addario EXL 45-105 strings are installed with string height set to medium-low (2mm E) with no significant buzzing. Overview The Strong is roughly based on a Fender Jazz-style design but features a slightly smaller and more contoured body. Beautiful details abound with beautifully executed pearloid binding around the maple neck and ash body, and block inlays on the fretboard. The binding is still firmly in place with no gaps or cracks noted. The modern C-profile neck is slim and fast without feeling cramped. Width at the nut is 1.34 in (34mm), with 1st fret depth of .82 in (20.9mm) and 12th fret depth of .91 in (23.1mm). The real bone nut and fretwork are masterfully executed as would be expected on a flagship build. A lovely jet black slab of Ebony is used for the fretboard. The brown oil finish highlights the striking grain of the ash body and is wonderfully smooth to the touch. High quality hardware is used throughout for tuners, bridge, and electronics. This bass weighs in at 9.77 pounds. Electronics and Tone The Strong features a Bartolini NTMB preamp and great sounding Bacchus original humbuckers. Output from the bass lives up to the model’s name (strong!). Tone from this bass is focused, deep, and detailed. The fundamental is well defined and punchy. Midrange and treble are detailed, smooth and complex without sounding overly processed. This bass is active only as there is no active/passive switching. Controls consist of master volume, pickup balance, and EQ controls for bass, mid, and treble. EQ pots have center detents. The Bacchus Strong 4 is a unique, masterfully crafted, and easy playing instrument that is difficult to put down. It will arrive ready to rock out of the box. It has been inspected and set up, including cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, intonation, and string height adjustment upon arrival here at Professor Nigel’s. A padded gig bag will be included. Specifications Body: Ash Neck: Maple Fingerboard: Ebony Scale: 34 inch (864mm) Frets: 21 Nut: Bone Width at Nut: 1.34 in (34 mm) Fingerboard Radius:12 in / 310R Bridge: Bacchus original Tuners: GOTOH GB11W Preamp: Bartolini NTMB Controls: Vol, Pickup Balance, EQ: Bass, Mid, Treble Pickup: Bacchus Original Humbucker Year of manufacture: late 2005 or early 2006 Country of manufacture: Japan Accessories: Gig bag Serial Number: 131093 Weight: 9.77 lbs / 4.43 kg At Professor Nigel's, we appreciate that you want to get a great product at the best price and want to make your purchase experience an enjoyable one. We make every effort to keep our prices for made in Japan imports as fair as possible while making sure you're getting a quality product that arrives safely to your doorstep. Whether you decide to purchase one of our instruments or choose one from another seller, please keep the following in mind about buying from us: No international shipping or customs headaches for US customers. All of our instruments have already completed international transit, cleared US customs, and are in our possession right here in Phoenix, AZ. All import taxes, duties, or other customs brokerage fees are already paid. Buy with confidence. Professor Nigel's never sells any products we wouldn’t be proud to own. This means no items with significant damage, non-functional components, wonky electronics, dead or worn out frets, warped necks, or truss rods that can't be adjusted, just to name a few. All instruments undergo a thorough inspection and setup process upon arrival. The condition is well documented and included in the listing so there are no surprises upon delivery. We have your back. If for some reason there is an issue, we will be there to help make it right. Have a question? We'd love to help answer it. Quick and secure shipping. We have been shipping guitars, basses, and other music products for many years and do not take shortcuts with packaging for shipping. It is time consuming and costly to do it right for large items. We want to ensure your instrument arrives exactly as expected. As many items we sell are difficult to obtain or may not be able to be replaced, damage in transit due to poor packaging is unacceptable. Ask any questions you may have prior to purchase and we will be happy to provide any additional details available. A great deal of effort and care are put into selection, cleaning, setup, photography, description, packing, and shipping every instrument. We want to ensure you receive the instrument as expected, ready to enjoy for years to come. Please allow 2-3 days for packing and shipping after placing an order.

Price: 949 USD

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

End Time: 2024-11-25T23:52:11.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 USD