Bacchus Global Tactics-ASH/RSM STB

A TACTICS Designed for the Stage: Bacchus DNA in the Global Series

The TACTICS-ASH/RSM STB belongs to Bacchus's Global series, a line designed to offer a reliable and inspiring guitar, with lutherie choices focused on comfort and consistency. Made in Indonesia, it emphasizes features often sought after by demanding guitarists: a live-feeling ash body, and especially a roasted maple neck known for its rigidity and stability against natural variations.

Its See-through Blue (STB) finish highlights the ash grain while maintaining a bold and modern look. Altogether, it forms a guitar with a well-defined character, built to withstand rehearsals, recording sessions, and concerts without sacrificing feel.

Who Is It For, and What Styles? A Versatile Electric with a Distinctive Character

Thanks to its ergonomics and simple yet effective electronics (1 Volume, 1 Tone, 3-position selector switch), this Bacchus is especially suited for intermediate and advanced guitarists seeking an expressive instrument capable of quickly switching between different tonal registers. Motivated beginners will also find a very solid foundation here: reassuring playability, neck stability, and lutherie that highlights right-hand technique.

The P-90 + single coil setup makes it very relevant for rock, blues, pop, indie, funk, and anything that demands nuance. It excels when playing at guitar volume, with varied attack intensity, or when looking for a sound that "lives" under the fingers. Its LP body shape and fixed bridge also promote a direct playing feel, appreciated for tight rhythms and singing leads.

Sound: The Ash + Roasted Maple Duo Serving Punch, and Pickups with Characterful Grit

Ash is a wood valued for its quick response, definition, and often very clear attack, particularly useful when you want chords to remain distinct even with gain. On this TACTICS, the contoured body improves comfort without losing the "solid" feel of an LP-style electric. The result: a guitar that responds quickly, with marked dynamics and a strong presence in the mix.

The roasted maple neck delivers a drier, more reactive feel while increasing stability. Roasting (thermal treatment) tends to reduce sensitivity to natural variations, helping maintain a more consistent setup. The roasted maple fingerboard completes this with a crisp attack, precise high end, and smooth touch-ideal for articulate lines, bends, and percussive rhythms.

On the electronics side, the Original P-90 + single coil pairing offers true complementarity. The P-90 generally provides a thick grain, strong midrange, and bite: perfect for snapping riffs, rich crunch tones, and cutting solos. The single coil adds more clarity and brightness, very useful for arpeggios, chicken picking, and more crystalline sounds. The 3-position selector switch keeps it straightforward: one position for character, one for precision, and one combining both to balance attack and breadth depending on amp and effects.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To preserve the original feel exactly, a 010-046 electric string set (same gauge as the supplied D'Addario set) is the safest choice. For amp use, a good-quality 6.35 mm jack cable is universally compatible with electric guitars and minimizes unwanted noise. A standard guitar stand is also suitable for secure storage at home or in the studio.

Technical specifications

Category	TL	Nbr of strings	6
Left handed	No	Scalloped	Simple
Strings	Steel

Shape	LP	Nut material	Graph Tech TUSQ XL
Body / top	ash	Orientation	right-handed
Contoured body	yes (improved playing comfort)	Bridge	Vintage Fixed Type
Finish / color	See-through Blue	Tuners	Rotomatic Type
Top color	STB	Number of strings	6
Finish type	polyurethane or polyester	Original strings	D'Addario 010-046
Neck	roasted maple	Pickups	Original P-90 + single coil
Fingerboard	roasted maple	Controls	1 Volume, 1 Tone
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Selector	3-way PU Selector Switch
Radius	12" / 305 mm (305R)	Series / range	Global
Number of frets	22	Country of origin	Indonesia
Fret type	nickel silver	Included accessories	gig bag, adjustment wrench
Nut width	42.0 mm / 1.65"	Contents / accessories	gig bag, adjustment wrench