Doctor J Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 (edited) Since the last one was so much fun (and you don't get offered junk for good instruments here like a lot of other places ) I've decided to offer up another one of the clan, see if it takes anyone's fancy. This is a hand made Japanese Bacchus Venus 5. It features a stunning bound slab ash body, 34" scale maple neck with a bound rosewood fretboard, no dots. I do believe it's nitro finished. Hardware is made by Gotoh and it's built like a tank. Bacchus pickups and pre, it's active, controls are vol-pan-treble-bass. It's got a modern jazz sound with a nice growl to it. I bought this because I have a Bacchus Standard 5 and the idea was to defret it because I like the Standard so much. However, when it arrived I couldn't do it, to take a pliars to this would be a travesty. Much and all as I love this bass, I don't need two pretty identical 5 string Jazz, so I'm ready to move this one on. Bacchus aren't really a secret anymore, these are the real deal top of the line basses. Their choice of wood is always spot on and everything has that touch of class about it. I'll put up more pics tomorrow. This bass comes with a Liteflight case. I'll ship anywhere, I'm in Ireland, as is the bass. I'm looking to trade - a bass for a bass - rather than sell, ideally something different to a J bass, something along the lines of a 4 string Sterling would be of interest. Any specific pics or information required, just let me know. Cheers, J Edited September 2, 2008 by Doctor J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 Pics added. String spacing at the bridge is 18.5mm, not too wide, not too narrow. This one was built in July 2002, still in great condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinehead Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 That is gorgeous J. Anyone considering buying this can buy with confidence. I've dealt with the good Doctor J and he's a decent bloke. Welcome to basschat !! Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted August 14, 2008 Author Share Posted August 14, 2008 Cheers Frank, shouldn't you be updating that sig? PMs replied to, I'd be looking for about €1100 for a cash deal, for anyone else asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinehead Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Oh yes. Sig updated. Note the Warwick complete and utter impulse buy I've added. Just couldn't resist. I now only have to think of a way to break this to the wife - so much for thinning out the collection, I'm back where I started !! Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPJ Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Beautiful bass, but please please please, get it away from that bloody radiator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted August 14, 2008 Author Share Posted August 14, 2008 (edited) [quote name='JPJ' post='262333' date='Aug 14 2008, 12:21 PM']Beautiful bass, but please please please, get it away from that bloody radiator [/quote] Yeah, not the brightest place to take a picture Don't worry, the radiator hasn't been on for months, this is kept in a case when not being played, it's practically mint! Edited August 14, 2008 by Doctor J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted August 18, 2008 Author Share Posted August 18, 2008 Monday morning bump. This is a boutique bass at a mass produced price. C'mon folks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted August 24, 2008 Author Share Posted August 24, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 interested in a warwick Thumb BO? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aido43 Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Lovely bass--dealt with Dr J before and hes a gent. Good luck with sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeward2004 Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 How about a mint 2000 Stingray? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 Cheers Aido! PMs sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 Trade in progress. Thanks for everyone's interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotnwhy Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 if you don't mind saying, what are you going for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 Look up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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