Vintage Japanese basses have always had a lower profile than their Fender or Gibson peers—but that doesn’t make them any less righteous. Forums are full of players who started on budget MIJ short-scale basses and never let them go
These instruments often came with solid hardwood bodies, rosewood fretboards, and aged like champs. They offered vintage mojo at prices most of us can still afford
Want proof? Bacchus basses—straight-up Fender-style instruments made in Japan—are frequently praised for their build quality, especially when compared to cheaper overseas models
In short: they’re performance-ready, affordable, and born with character.
