Machines Posted October 26, 2010 Posted October 26, 2010 Howdy chaps, a feeler on this at the moment. It's what I believe to be a 2002 Bacchus Venus 5 (hard to confirm year as their website is ever changing and in Japanese). This bass has been to the US, Ireland and now reached the peak of it's fame in Birmingham ! I think GAS might be to blame here and I feel I have a natural cycle where I have a bass for 6 months and want something else ! I could very well put some new strings on it and realise i'm being stupid. It's in near perfect condition with only minor scuffing on the back (not visible unless looking into a reflected light from 6 inches away). I've seen new basses in shops look worse. Swamp ash body (cream pearl binding), 2 band EQ (volume/mix/treble/bass), maple neck with rosewood fingerboard (white pearl binding). Definitely a crisp clear tone from this bass, it's not a classic warm sounding jazz - think more Marcus. Looking for equivalent valued 5 string bass. Anyone got anything tasty ? . I would value this at £800 if that helps with any trade offers.
victor5string Posted October 26, 2010 Posted October 26, 2010 what's the scale length? this really is a nice looking bass
Bass_Guardian Posted October 26, 2010 Posted October 26, 2010 I want it....i cant have it but i want it.....
Machines Posted October 26, 2010 Author Posted October 26, 2010 [quote name='victor5string' post='1000823' date='Oct 26 2010, 09:26 AM']what's the scale length? this really is a nice looking bass[/quote] I'm quite sure it's standard 34".
Machines Posted October 26, 2010 Author Posted October 26, 2010 Oh forgot to add - this is one of the Handmade series Bacchus do which I think if you want new now is about £1500 (plus import costs).
MythSte Posted October 26, 2010 Posted October 26, 2010 Christ I miss my Bacchus This is beautiful man, dont do anything stupid...!
lemmywinks Posted October 26, 2010 Posted October 26, 2010 Very nice! I love the natural finish Bacchus basses Although your G string tuner seems to be looking at me....
Doctor J Posted October 26, 2010 Posted October 26, 2010 Ahhh this is a really, really good bass, still probably my favourite 5 string neck ever.
Machines Posted October 26, 2010 Author Posted October 26, 2010 I should add i'm mostly interested in 5 string, 2 pickup and active EQ instruments. Fussy ? I wouldn't have it any other way !
Machines Posted October 26, 2010 Author Posted October 26, 2010 [quote name='BigJim' post='1001406' date='Oct 26 2010, 05:22 PM']What's the weight on this beaut?[/quote] Swamp ash so not too heavy, i'll take a guess at 10lbs but will see if the bathroom scales want to be more accurate tonight. It's lighter than my MIM Jazz I know that much.
pantherairsoft Posted October 26, 2010 Posted October 26, 2010 Did this used to belong to Dunetune_Jazz? If so i have played it and £800 is a bloody bargain. Serious boutique quality sound and feel.
Machines Posted October 26, 2010 Author Posted October 26, 2010 Yes it did, traded with him about 6 months ago and he only lives round the corner .
pantherairsoft Posted October 26, 2010 Posted October 26, 2010 [quote name='Machines' post='1001426' date='Oct 26 2010, 05:37 PM']Yes it did, traded with him about 6 months ago and he only lives round the corner .[/quote] Yup. Awesome bass. We had a discussion not long back about how much he missed it as well given the quality. Top bloke it Jazz and knows his basses. Bump for an awesome bit of kit!
Machines Posted October 26, 2010 Author Posted October 26, 2010 Couple of PMs so far but nothing solid. Nobody fancy a change of scenery ?
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