steviedee Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 (edited) My vow to not buy any more gear is failing quite spectacularly! With the purchase of a couple of Jazz basses called Brian! I don't know much about these at all so any info much appreciated. They appear to be really well put together! Got some info from the internet Quote Brian by Bacchus Jazz Bass, made in Korea late 90s, teal finish. Surely in all of guitar history, no brand name as ever been as simultaneously daggy and awesome as 'Brian'. Bacchus guitars enjoy a famed reputation for exceptional craftsmanship, attention to detail and wood selection in Japan, so much so that they really haven't bothered marketing their excellent offerings internationally. Brian was Bacchus' first shot at manufacturing outside of Japan, and were made very briefly in the late 90s in Korea. Model: Brian by Bacchus JB-style Made: Korea, late 1990s (no serial on these) Finish: gloss Body: alder (unverified) Weight: 4.475kg Neck: maple, 15" radius, 34" scale Pickups: Bacchus 8-pole single coils They appear to be very similar in colour with one with a blueish green finish which I suppose is teal. The other is green both look very nice and sound great. They are relatively heavy though, they were apparently imported from Japan to the UK. I only wanted one but they were both excellent so I just got them both, Edited February 12 by steviedee 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulstar89 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Really nice. What did you find these? Ive not info on them. Dan from bass japan direct will prob be your beat bet to find out more info tbh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeEvans Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 They look great but that's the strangest name for a bass model.... What's the Precision model called, Geoffrey? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviedee Posted February 12 Author Share Posted February 12 4 minutes ago, soulstar89 said: Really nice. What did you find these? Ive not info on them. Dan from bass japan direct will prob be your beat bet to find out more info tbh. A guy was selling them locally, I just saw them and thought they were cool. The only thing I can find is a few Reverb ads. But they seems very well made. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviedee Posted February 12 Author Share Posted February 12 17 minutes ago, JoeEvans said: They look great but that's the strangest name for a bass model.... What's the Precision model called, Geoffrey? I know! I kind of like it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulstar89 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 (edited) 1 hour ago, steviedee said: A guy was selling them locally, I just saw them and thought they were cool. The only thing I can find is a few Reverb ads. But they seems very well made. Oh nice. from dan a bass japan direct I only know Bacchus as a Japanese instrument company. I didn’t know they had done made outside Japan. Bacchus top end models is considered on par with Atelier, moon, dragonfly and momose. I may have missed some but these are frequently spoken about Edited February 12 by soulstar89 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviedee Posted February 12 Author Share Posted February 12 1 hour ago, soulstar89 said: Oh nice. from dan a bass japan direct I only know Bacchus as a Japanese instrument company. I didn’t know they had done made outside Japan. Bacchus top end models is considered on par with Atelier, moon, dragonfly and momose. I may have missed some but these are frequently spoken about Thanks for contacting Dan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Brian! The most un-rock ‘n’ roll name on the planet! Next they’ll be making a guitar called Cyril. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 5 minutes ago, Grahambythesea said: Brian! The most un-rock ‘n’ roll name on the planet! Next they’ll be making a guitar called Cyril. Oi 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 I wonder if it’s named for Brian Bromberg? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMoon Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Describe its history and you have a snappy title: “The Life of Brian” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviedee Posted February 13 Author Share Posted February 13 I'm reclaiming Brian for rock and roll! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Baloney Balderdash Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Makes you wonder if Wal basses had had the same success had they been named Wally. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinB Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuity Boyle Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 On 12/02/2024 at 12:04, steviedee said: A guy was selling them locally, I just saw them and thought they were cool. The only thing I can find is a few Reverb ads. But they seems very well made. That guy was me. how you finding them? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuity Boyle Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 (edited) Both of stevieDee's are Bacchus's Malaysian copies of the Japanese Bacchus's BJB98 Jiro (Yoshihito Wayama) signature Basses. Basically What Brian is to Bacchus is what Squire or Epiphone is to Fender and Gibson. Their more affordable cousins. I own 3 of the Japanese originals. 2 piece center seam Alder bodies. Maple on Maple Neck and board. Originally done in a blue-tinted clear nitro that can and does change to a sort of sea green over time. Gotoh hardware and Bacchus custom shop pickups. These are high-end guitars. The Fit and finish is superb. Just about everyone of these instruments I've seen has a round sticker or had a round sticker on them. I'm guessing this was something Jiro from the Band Glay had on his bass so everyone wanted to copy him. Here's two of mine. Notice the colour change even though both are around the same age. One obviously played in and been exposed more to beer, sweat and UV Why do I have three, I hear you ask... because I can't find a fourth or a fifth one, at this present time. They are really nice Basses. There's a video or 3 on youtube if anyone wants a demo on what they are about. Edited April 7 by Biscuity Boyle missed a photo out 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviedee Posted April 7 Author Share Posted April 7 3 hours ago, Biscuity Boyle said: That guy was me. how you finding them? Hey nice to hear from you they are both excellent and great to get more information! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merello Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 That's not Brian! That's the Messiah! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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