Saturday, August 31, 2024

Bacchus Woodline517 AC BGP | Part 2

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5 Bone Nut

On an exclusive instrument such as this, a nut fashioned out of some man-made material simply wouldn't be good enough. Although my snapshots do not do it justice, the bone nut installed on this bass is top-notch; and actually gleams when viewed from certain angles. The slots have been carefully shaped and smoothened to minimize snagging, and the overall profile comfortably rounded; with no sharp edges to be felt.



Bone Nut - Headstock Side

Bone Nut - Fretboard Side

Bone Nut - Top View

Bone Nut - Left Side

Bone Nut - Right Side



6 Ash Body

The body of this Woodline517 AC BGP is finished in black oil, and comprises two pieces of ash. This isn't very obvious when viewing the front of the body. However, looking closely at the back, it is possible to make out a line running down the center. That's exactly where the two pieces of ash were glued together. Tell you what, let's enjoy some images of this gorgeous ash body.



Two-Piece Ash Body

Ash Body - Upper Back

Ash Body - Lower Back

Ash Body - Right Side

Ash Body - Belly Cut

Ash Body - Forearm Contour



7 Hybrid Gotoh Bridge

This five-string bridge appears to be a hybrid of sorts, combining the black-coated hard zinc base plate from a Gotoh 404SJ-5, and machined brass saddles from a Gotoh J510BO-5. It offers you two options for stringing, either top load or strings-through-body. Bacchus has pre-installed black strings-through-body ferrules for players who prefer the second option.



Gotoh Bridge - Top View

Gotoh Bridge - Front View

Gotoh Bridge - Rear View

Gotoh Bridge - Left Side

Gotoh Bridge - Right Side

Low B Saddle - Right Side

Low B Saddle - Underside

Strings-Through-Body Ferrules



8 Miscellaneous Hardware

It should be quite obvious by now that most of the hardware on the Woodline517 AC BGP is either black or gold. Let's now proceed with a quick look at hardware that has yet to be highlighted. These include the pickguard, control plate, knobs and switch, control cavity cover, output jack plate; and strap buttons.



Clear Plastic Pickguard - Left Side

Clear Plastic Pickguard - Right Side

Control Plate, Knobs and Switch

Output Jack Plate

Strap Button - Upper Horn

Strap Button - Rear End

Control Cavity Cover


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