Johnteckel

On 08/05/2020 at 11:25, ped said:

Be careful with the 'free shipping' bit because there's always duty to pay. In the past I have a feeling Japan Direct have undervalued items in order to avoid taxes which is risky at best.

I've had two Bacchus basses that I imported myself from Japan. With wonderful. The Jazz had no forearm cutaway so was a bit uncomfortable to play seated but the TwentyFour I had next was just sublime in every way. It had the 'Smith' sound in spades and was just great to play. I sold both when I rationalised my collection down to four strings, then one four string.

I have some recordings made with both basses I'll dig out.

Cheers

ped

 

 

About the duty: in your case it was a Japan-UK delivery so yes, duty around 20%. Those guys are in France so no duty (until december i guess...)

1 hour ago, Doctor J said:

This is the Ray-type. I can’t remember the model name... Anyway, it has been abused, note the bbot bridge atrocity, but it sounds and plays like a total beast and I am in the process of restoring it. I’m gonna fix it real good 😁
 

the one who did that bridge thing should be boiled.

2 hours ago, Doctor J said:

Another Bacchus fan here. Actually, Ead’s former Woodline P Classic above started life with me, sold very reluctantly. I have a 24 and a 04 Standard 5. I love them both. The 24 is scaled down body, light and really comfortable. Their pickups, particularly the ones with the Handmade logo, are excellent. I have a Stingray type I’m in the middle of restoring too, plus some nice 6 strings. I love them all. I got most of mine second hand from Japan, but bought the P and the LP new. Keep an eye on Ishibashi u-box, sometimes there are deals there which negate the shipping and import duty woe.

 

Holy mackerel,  this 5 strings ! Is that 6 a "Duke" model? Thanx very much for your feedback about size/PU.

For the record i had a little tchat with a guy from https://japanguitar-handmade.com/fr/ , he said free shipping for the UK, basses are both in their french stock or japanese stock. Shipping from France is about 3 days, japan 15 to 30 days. Any one had any experience with those peoples ? This burled top is quiet lovely.

😍

16 minutes ago, fleabag said:

Thats looking better, but i found more than one bass with mismatching tops

True but if this guy is using one of them it may worth a try...

2 hours ago, fleabag said:

I checked their website and had a look at some in detail.

If this is the level of their tops, then they need to rethink .  I've seen better 2 piece matching on basses half the price

 

yeah that's odd...they're supposed to be 100% handmade. May be tru when you look at this : 

update about https://japanguitar-handmade.com/fr/ it's a French company but they do ship to UK for free. Looks trustworthy.

I mean, this is stunning !

8 minutes ago, haruki said:

I bought it off somebody on basschat a few years back - forget who - I think he may have been in Ireland. but not sure where he got it from

Ok thanks for the infos ! Looks like now the only way to get your hands on those basses is to order one from there: https://japanguitar-handmade.com/fr/

I'll keep diggin...

1 hour ago, haruki said:

Yes Ive got an older that I got s/h on here.  It looks a bit like this https://bacchus-guitar.com/node/3421  but with Bartolini pickups. I've got it strung with TI flats and use in either nig band/jazz trio and odd musical. 

I love it - its my goto 4 string - build quality is great and the feel is just spot on for me.

 

Ok,, seems like they're using their own PU nowaday...  Where did you get yours ?

1 hour ago, BassApprentice said:

Some very nice looking basses in there! 

But my favourite was the way they displayed these left handed models 😅

😂 

Hey, anyone recently tried on of these Bacchus basses (https://bacchus-guitar.com/bacchus-eb-search) ? Seems like nice instruments.  Any advice about built quality/sound ?  

MIJ Bacchus maybe. Add one, sound awesome and play like butter. 1500£ is what they asked for their high-end  models.