The beginning of a new DUKE

To utilize the natural beauty and natural tone of the selected wood.
And to create guitars that allow players to express themselves as they wish, with confidence, using the solid woodworking techniques we have built up since our founding in 1977.

With these ideals in mind, the flagship line of the Bacchus brand, the Handmade Series, was launched in 2000.
The first set-neck model to emerge from these models was the “DUKE” model, which has been a long-time best seller to this day.

The new DUKE for the Bacchus Global Series is now available.
Please hold it in your hand and see its true value.

To utilize the natural beauty and natural tone of the selected wood. And to create guitars that allow players to express themselves as they wish, with confidence, using the solid woodworking techniques we have built up since our founding in 1977. With these ideals in mind, the flagship line of the Bacchus brand, the Handmade Series, was launched in 2000. The first set-neck model to emerge from these models was the “DUKE” model, which has been a long-time best seller to this day. The new DUKE for the Bacchus Global Series is now available. Please hold it in your hand and see its true value.

Model Lineup

DUKE-STD Product Page

DUKE-CTM Product Page

MARQUIS-STD Product Page

Features

Arch shape inherited from the Handmade Series

This model follows the arch shape of the original Japan-made Handmade Series DUKE model produced at the Aska factory. The curves of the arches add definition to the top of the body, which is the face of the guitar, and the reflections of the polished paint give it a beautiful, tight look.
*The MARQUIS model only has a flat top

A finish that accentuate the appeal of the wood

An -Antique Finish- that values the natural texture of the wood used as the material.
Because this is a guitar that you want to touch every day, we have created a color scheme that is soothing and never gets old, just like an exquisite piece of furniture.
*Lustrous color only in the DUKE-CTM

Neck preparation angle for optimal playability

The set neck model’s playability and sound are affected by the angle of the neck. While reproducing the arch shape and neck angle of the Handmade Series DUKE model made in Japan, we fine-tuned it to match the material and design of the instrument. This has resulted in the best balance between the nice attack produced by the moderate tension and the rich body tone.

Deep joints for efficient vibration transmission

A deep-joint system is used, which has a large bonding area with the body and transmits vibration firmly. The wide ground contact width also has the advantage of making it easier to achieve accuracy in preparation angles and woodworking.

Adjusted body thickness

The thickness of the body has been adjusted and brought down to a range that doesn’t compromise the balance of the DUKE’s unique appearance while retaining all of the goodness in the sound profile. With this reduction in the body’s width, we succeeded in reducing the overall weight of the body, making it easier for even relatively small players to carry and maneuver.

Slim Neck

This model features our Slim U-shaped neck grip. Even players with relatively small hands can easily press down on the strings and concentrate on playing while your left hand can always easily change positions.

Pickups

Equipped with an original humbucker using a ferrite magnet with stable quality. It has a fatness and sweetness suitable for single-note riffs and solos, but also has a brightness that is easy to use for clean tones, making it useful in a variety of genres.

Quality Control

All instruments are inspected and set up by a specialized inspection team at the Deviser headquarters in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, before being shipped. By identifying individual differences in the material wood, we adjust and finish each instrument evenly to provide players with a solid playing experience that feels great and is ready to go right out of the box.