carlsim Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Hi all... I'm being offered a Bacchus WL-533 (Phillipine model) being offered as a partial trade on a bass but I have no idea of the value of these basses. It sounds good, looks good, right scale length and measurements all look good so it will be a bit of a punt... What's the value? Anyone bought one recently? Anyone have one which they can share some info on? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMoon Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Global series Bacchus basses retail new around the £750 - 900 range in Europe. S/H values according to condition, age, active/passive etc. Ballpark £400 to 600, I'd guess. link for reference (new basses): https://japanguitar-handmade.com/gb/33-global Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsim Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 Just now, BlueMoon said: Global series Bacchus basses retail new around the £750 - 900 range in Europe. S/H values according to condition, age, active/passive etc. Ballpark £400 to 600, I'd guess. link for reference (new basses): https://japanguitar-handmade.com/gb/33-global Hope this helps. Top job - thanks for that. Any personal experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMoon Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 I have a 4 string passive Bacchus from the Craft series, which is constructed in Japan from parts maybe made in the Phillipines. I got it s/h quite recently. Positives: Nice resonant, fairly light body. Plays easily and the neck is fast. Has a push/pull tone switch, which I think switches the pu's from series to parallel. Adds to the classic jazz sound. Negatives: Oiled finish looks nice but dings quite easily. I don't care much for the neck binding (a bit gaudy on this paricular bass). Tuners are a bit cheap.......one developed a rattle where the clover leaf rivet has come loose.....fixed with superglue. May replace with Gotohs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 I bought a WL534 a few weeks back for £400. It's a stunner. I've had 2 full fat Japanese ones in the past and the workmanship is every bit as good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achavarin Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Hi, Bacchus basses, I currently own TWO, one is Global Series and the other is a WL Handcrafted fiver, 2020 limited edition (anniversary or something), both have active electronics. Craftmanship on both is great, nice jazz sound with an active preamp. I have rather small hands and pay a lot of attention to nut width, these guys have great nut width and are very comfortable to play. Unlike some LowEnd I have played that I am sure you can land a small aircraft on the fingerboard . Price wise, well The HandCrafted ones retail at about 2700GBP, and the Globals around 1100GBP. If you have any specific questions feel free to ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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