BACCHUS WOODLINE 517 AC BGP

Handmade Series – Japan

A bass with character, crafted for discerning musicians

The Bacchus Woodline 517 AC BGP is one of those instruments that leaves nothing to chance. Part of Bacchus' Handmade Series, it perfectly embodies the Japanese approach to instrument making: precision, respect for wood and the search for the right sound.

From the moment you pick it up, you understand why the Woodline has become a benchmark. Its slightly downsized body ensures remarkable comfort, whether on stage or in the studio, while maintaining an impressive sonic presence. It is a bass designed to be played for long periods of time, with pleasure and without compromise.

Carefully selected woods for a balanced and lively sound

The ash body provides attack, clarity and dynamics. This wood is renowned for its ability to let the sound breathe, with well-defined bass and open treble, ideal for cutting through a mix without forcing.

The one-piece maple neck offers stability and responsiveness. It transmits the energy of your playing with great precision, while providing that characteristic snap that modern bassists seek.

The dense, smooth ebony fingerboard adds quick response and excellent note definition. It promotes precise, articulate playing, equally at home with fingerstyle and slap techniques.

An oil finish that enhances the wood... and the sound

The Oil Finish Black & Gold (BGP) finish is one of Bacchus' signature features. Unlike thick varnishes, the oil penetrates directly into the wood, allowing it to vibrate freely. The result?

A natural feel, an elegant aesthetic and, above all, an instrument that resonates fully, with an organic feel that is difficult to find elsewhere.

This finish requires impeccable woodworking, carried out by hand by Bacchus luthiers. Every detail counts, and you can feel it immediately.

High-end, versatile and musical electronics

Equipped with a set of Bacchus JB-ALV II-5 pickups, the Woodline 517 delivers a precise, balanced and highly musical tone.

The Aguilar OBP-2 preamp, the global benchmark in active electronics, offers effective and intuitive equalisation: Volume, Balance, Bass, Treble, Active/Passive Switch.

Whether you're looking for a warm vintage sound or a well-defined modern attack, this bass instantly adapts to your playing style and musical universe.

GOTOH hardware: Japanese reliability and precision

The GOTOH 404SJ-5B bridge allows for either through-body or top-load string mounting, depending on your preference. The result is better tuning stability, enhanced sustain and a controlled playing feel.

GOTOH GB11WB tuners ensure exemplary stability, even under intensive playing conditions.

Fitted with Elixir Nanoweb strings (45-130) as standard, the bass is ready to play straight out of the case.

Delivery & services

- Free delivery in France and throughout the European Union

- Payment in instalments at no extra cost