leprechaun Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 (edited) Hi all,[s][/s] The model is a Bacchus Venus 5 from 2002, it's in fantastic condition and looks as good as new. There are some very minor marks on the back but they are very hard to see (if you hold it up to the light they are just visible..) It has a 34" scale, a swamp ash body with maple neck and rosewood fingerboard. I've just had the scales out and it weighs in at 9lbs (maybe just a tad over). The pups and preamp are Bacchus own designs, it's configured with vol/blend/treble/bass both the treble and the bass are cut and boost type with a centre detent. The string spacing at the bridge is 18.5mm. The sound is very Marcus with plenty lows and clear highs. It also comes with a hiscox liteflite. I'm looking for [s]£800[/s] £699 [attachment=75462:IMG_0970.jpg][attachment=75463:IMG_0971.jpg][attachment=75464:IMG_0973.jpg][attach ment=75461:IMG_0969.jpg] [attachment=75460:IMG_0968.jpg][attachment=75459:IMG_0967.jpg][attachment=75450:IMG_0956.jpg][attach ment=75451:IMG_0957.jpg] [attachment=75452:IMG_0958.jpg][attachment=75453:IMG_0960.jpg][attachment=75454:IMG_0961.jpg][attach ment=75455:IMG_0962.jpg] [attachment=75456:IMG_0964.jpg][attachment=75457:IMG_0965.jpg][attachment=75458:IMG_0966.jpg] Edited August 1, 2011 by leprechaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Still lookin' good I see. Thumbs up from me for leprechaun - he sent me his Overwater before I could post this to him . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leprechaun Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 [quote name='Machines' post='1172000' date='Mar 22 2011, 12:41 PM']Still lookin' good I see. Thumbs up from me for leprechaun - he sent me his Overwater before I could post this to him .[/quote] Cheers Machines, it's barely been out of the case to be honest! Hope you're diggin' the Overwater still... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Yes, I nearly stupidly sold it though ! Common sense has now prevailed. As for this one - it's construction is flawless and it is a definite super-jazz. It'd wipe the floor with a US Fender and needs a permanent home ! Tone and playability are top notch, I only passed it on as a Jazz bass wasn't what I was looking for tonally in the long term. The price is very fair also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leprechaun Posted April 5, 2011 Author Share Posted April 5, 2011 Just put a new set of Overwater nickel lights on, will include schaller strap locks with this too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumble Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Would a standard Fender (5 string) scratchplate fit on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leprechaun Posted April 5, 2011 Author Share Posted April 5, 2011 [quote name='Rumble' post='1189737' date='Apr 5 2011, 09:32 PM']Would a standard Fender (5 string) scratchplate fit on this?[/quote] I'm not sure, I'll see if I can get my hands on the dimensions to compare. You could always get someone to copy the existing one if it's not to your liking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leprechaun Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Okay, I've just printed out an American Jazz 5 string pickguard to scale from [url="http://www.terrapinguitars.com/pdfFiles.html"]this[/url] great website.....very handy... It's similar and could possibly be made to fit but it's different in two areas, firstly the size of the pickup is different and secondly the area where it meets the fingerboard is curved on the template whereas the fingerboard actually has straight edges. Here's a quick photo which will explain it better: [attachment=76808:Pickguard.jpg] The screws are mostly in the same place but some aren't quite, I think it would probably be easier to just get one made than to alter an existing one. Hope this helps... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 This is such a beautiful looking bass, I'm really surprised it hasn't been snapped up at this price! Especially when you consider that another Bacchus 5 on here has just sold for more.. So a free BUMP for a great bass and a top Basschatter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 [quote name='Rumble' post='1189737' date='Apr 5 2011, 09:32 PM']Would a standard Fender (5 string) scratchplate fit on this?[/quote] Mike Walsh of Zoot/Purple Chilli would make one to fit. [url="http://www.purple-chili.com/iceni-zoot/services/custom-scratch-plates.htm"]http://www.purple-chili.com/iceni-zoot/ser...atch-plates.htm[/url] That said I used to own the Bacchus Impression that has just sold and now have a Bacchus Standard, (which looks virtually the same as this). Both had clear scratchplates that I didn't think I would like, but in the flesh you realise it would be a sin to cover up such a fantastic piece of wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leprechaun Posted April 9, 2011 Author Share Posted April 9, 2011 [quote name='BassBunny' post='1193717' date='Apr 9 2011, 12:41 PM']Mike Walsh of Zoot/Purple Chilli would make one to fit. [url="http://www.purple-chili.com/iceni-zoot/services/custom-scratch-plates.htm"]http://www.purple-chili.com/iceni-zoot/ser...atch-plates.htm[/url] That said I used to own the Bacchus Impression that has just sold and now have a Bacchus Standard, (which looks virtually the same as this). Both had clear scratchplates that I didn't think I would like, but in the flesh you realise it would be a sin to cover up such a fantastic piece of wood.[/quote] I agree, personally I wouldn't touch it, it's a beautiful piece of wood. I can't really find any differences between this and the Bacchus Standard, not sure what makes it a Venus?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 [quote name='leprechaun' post='1193729' date='Apr 9 2011, 12:51 PM']I agree, personally I wouldn't touch it, it's a beautiful piece of wood. I can't really find any differences between this and the Bacchus Standard, not sure what makes it a Venus??[/quote] Me neither. The only difference that is immediately obvious is that mine has Bartolini P/U's and had a Bart pre-amp until I swopped it for an East. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 You have no idea how much I want this. The binding's both sexy and sophisticated, the wood looks fantastic and it's Bacchus quality for a great price. Unfortunately though, just out of my reach. Truckstop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 [quote name='Rumble' post='1189737' date='Apr 5 2011, 09:32 PM']Would a standard Fender (5 string) scratchplate fit on this?[/quote] Get The Bass Doc to make a custom one... he even lives fairly local to the seller! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AREA Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 PM Sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumour6 Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 (edited) Don;'t suppose you fancy a Strat? US '62 Vintage re-issue 3 tone burst, Rosewood, 'C' profile neck, Partchment plates... Ok it's not a bass... I admit it; or maybe a Trace AH350SMX and either a 2x15 or 810 (both Trace) and some pennies??? The Bacchus is too pretty not to ask... as you're in Northumberland I may be able to deliver... (the cabs especially the 810 are not on the little side...) Andy Edited July 18, 2011 by rumour6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leprechaun Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 [quote name='rumour6' post='1307734' date='Jul 18 2011, 12:50 PM']Don;'t suppose you fancy a Strat? US '62 Vintage re-issue 3 tone burst, Rosewood, 'C' profile neck, Partchment plates... Ok it's not a bass... I admit it; or maybe a Trace AH350SMX and either a 2x15 or 810 (both Trace) and some pennies??? The Bacchus is too pretty not to ask... as you're in Northumberland I may be able to deliver... (the cabs especially the 810 are not on the little side...) Andy [/quote] Hi Andy, Sorry, neither of those things tempt me, although that Strat looks pretty...the only thing that might interest me for a part exchange are studio microphones or maybe a g&l tribute 2500... Thanks anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumour6 Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Oh well.. if you're after a G&L 2500 I think Thornybank still has his US one which is up for grabs... Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leprechaun Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 Bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 If I were after a super jazz I'd be buying this, what with it being just up the road and all! I can vouch for the vendor too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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