Brian by Bacchus BJB-380, Fiesta Red, made in Taiwan 1998. He's not the messiah, he's a very naughty boy. Fellow MIJ-enthusiasts will likely be familiar with Bacchus guitars, the Deviser-imprint with a long history of finely crafted guitars from Aska in Japan. In 1998, Bacchus launched an offshoot called Brian, which was their first attempt to replicate their stringent quality standards at facilities outside Japan. They made some excellent instruments, although the brand was done within a year or two, replaced in due course by the Global and Universe series. This is a Jazz Bass style offering, and it's pretty great: slim fast neck, tight and tidy build, good fret and finish work. The sound is snappy and clear with plenty of low end thump and a snarly midrange. The red is great too, it's vibrant and optimistic. And, it says 'Brian' in giant gold letters on the headstock... perfect, surely?

Model: Brian by Bacchus BJB-380
Made: Taiwan, 1998
Serial: N/A
Finish: Fiesta Red, gloss poly
Body: alder
Neck: maple, maple cap fretboard, 34" scale. 12" radius, 38mm nut, slim C shape
Weight: 4.320kg
Mods: none
Pickups: single coil x2
Accessories: none

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on the end and scuffs on the edges. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor rub wear on the back only. The back has a chip on the top horn, dents in the belly carve and elbow area, scratches and scuffs along the back edge and some hairline cracks in the clear  coat near the rear strap pin. The sides have minor scuffs and dimples around the whole body and some dents near the jack. The front has dimples around the bridge and elbow area and some play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: very good condition (8/10)

Playing Condition Notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 45/105 Moonshiners strings.
Fret Life: 8/10, minor wear only