Bacchus Universe BST-1-RSM/M PTL-SOB

An "S-Type" Universe Designed to Combine Accessibility and Modern Feel

The Bacchus BST-1-RSM/M belongs to the Universe series, a range designed to offer a genuine "S-type" electric guitar experience at a controlled budget level. Made in China, it emphasizes a choice of materials focused on consistency and comfort, including torrefied maple for the neck and fingerboard. The Pastel Sonic-Blue finish (reference PTL-SOB) reinforces its visual identity: retro look with a contemporary feel.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

Thanks to its versatile configuration, the BST-1-RSM/M is particularly aimed at beginners who want a stable, pleasant, and inspiring guitar from the first hours of playing, as well as intermediate players looking for an effective "S-type" guitar for rehearsing, home recording, or backing up on stage. The single-coil pickups (S-S-S) excel in pop, funk, blues, indie, rock, and all genres where definition, snap, and clear attack articulation are sought. With more driven saturation, it retains a precise grain, ideal for articulated riffs and dynamic rhythms.

A Clear, Organic, and "Vintage" Tonal Character, Driven by Torrefied Maple and the S-S-S Set

The core identity of this guitar comes from its "S-type" recipe: three single-coil pickups, simple and effective wiring (1 volume, 2 tone controls, 5-position selector), and a vintage vibrato. The single-coils provide bright trebles, clear mids, and firm bass: perfect for percussive clean sounds, crystalline arpeggios, and the scooped character of positions 2 and 4, highly appreciated in rhythm playing.

The torrefied maple neck (and matching fingerboard) adds a sense of immediate response: the attack is sharp, sustain feels more even, and the guitar reacts well to right-hand dynamics. The torrefaction process also aims to improve the stability of the wood (less sensitive to environmental changes), which is a real advantage for maintaining consistent setup. Regarding the body, the Hardwood designation generally provides a versatile tonal balance: enough body in the lows with a neutral base that lets the pickups shape the final character. Finally, the Synchronized Trem allows for expressive vibratos and subtle effects while remaining coherent with the vintage tonal aesthetic.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To complete your setup without error: a guitar stand (universal) to protect the finish daily, and a set of picks in various thicknesses to explore dynamics (thinner for funk/strumming, thicker for rock and precise playing).

Technical specifications

Category	ST	Nbr of strings	6
Left handed	No	Scalloped	Double
Strings	Steel

Shape	TYPE S	Nut Width	1.65" / 42.0 mm
Body	Hardwood	Bridge	Synchronized Trem
Finish / Color	Pastel-Sonic Blue	Tuners	Rotomatic Type
Color (reference table)	PTL-SOB	Pickups	Original S-S-S set
Finish	Polyurethane or Polyester	Controls	1 Volume, 2 Tone
Neck	Torrefied Maple	Selector	5-way PU Selector (5-position switch)
Fingerboard	Torrefied Maple	Series / Range	Universe
Scale Length	25.5" / 648 mm	Orientation	right-handed
Radius	15.75" / 400 mm	Number of Strings	6
Number of Frets	22	Country of Origin	China
Fret Material	Nickel Silver	Included Accessories	gig bag, adjustment wrench
Nut Material	ABS