Bacchus Universe BTE-3-RSM/M BBD

Essential Information About the Bacchus Universe BTE-3-RSM/M BBD Guitar

• Torrefied Maple Neck and Fingerboard: a thermal treatment that improves stability against variations (less risk of warping) and provides a drier, more precise response.


• Original Bacchus H-H Pickup Configuration: two humbuckers designed for a solid attack, good sustain in saturation, and a modern sound.


• TE-type Bridge with 6 Independent Saddles: fine-tuning string-by-string (height and intonation) to adapt the action to your playing style.


• "Type T" Look in Butterscotch Blonde: a classic aesthetic, here revisited in a more robust version oriented towards heavy tones.

A Modern "Type T" in the Universe Range: Bacchus Spirit Within Reach

The Universe series by Bacchus is designed to deliver the brand's DNA in an accessible and straightforward approach: a guitar made for playing, adjusting, recording, and rehearsing without complications. The BTE-3-RSM/M retains the familiar ergonomics of the TYPE T format while steering it towards a more contemporary register thanks to its pair of humbuckers and choice of wood and finish. Made in China, it emphasizes coherent and practical specifications for everyday use, notably with torrefied maple and a bridge with separate saddles.

For Which Guitarist and Styles?

With its H-H configuration and 3-position selector, the Bacchus Universe BTE-3-RSM/M is primarily aimed at beginner to intermediate guitarists seeking a versatile electric guitar capable of covering clean playing to heavy crunch, with real power reserve for distortion. It is especially suited for rock, hard rock, modern metal, punk, and tight rhythm parts requiring a sharp attack.

Its "Type T" format remains excellent for precise licks and riffs, while the simple electronics (1 volume, 1 tone) facilitate control during playing: you quickly find your sound without menus or unnecessary options.

A Denser and More Aggressive Tone: Humbuckers and Torrefied Maple Serving Punch

The core sound of this guitar relies on its Bacchus Original H-H pickup set. A humbucker naturally provides higher output and a thicker signature than a single coil: more body, more present midrange, and more substantial lows, which helps maintain a full sound when going into distortion. Bacchus notes that the bridge humbucker is placed closer to the bridge, a choice that enhances attack, precision, and sharpness: ideal for tight palm mutes, modern riffs, and rhythms that need to stay clear.

In distortion, the goal is clear: to achieve a powerful and aggressive sound while maintaining sufficient string separation. This results in chords that remain defined even with heavy distortion, and a tighter response for standard tunings and fast playing. The 3-position selector allows switching from a cutting bridge pickup to a rounder, thicker neck pickup, with a useful middle position to balance attack and warmth.

The choice of torrefied maple for the neck and fingerboard enhances the feeling of responsiveness under the fingers: it often delivers a more immediate response, a clear attack, and a touch that inspires confidence, particularly appreciated when seeking precision in rhythm playing. Regarding setup, the TE Type bridge with 6 separate saddles is a real advantage: you can fine-tune the action and intonation string by string, which helps stabilize tuning across the neck and adapt the instrument to your string gauge and attack.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To fully exploit the Bacchus Universe BTE-3-RSM/M, a 6-string electric guitar string set is obviously compatible. Its 25.5" / 648 mm scale length accepts standard gauges (according to your comfort and tuning), and you can then refine the setup thanks to the independent saddles. The guitar comes with a gig bag and a adjustment wrench, practical for transport and maintenance.

Technical specifications

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

Shape	TYPE T	Nut Width	1.65" / 42.0 mm
Body	hardwood	Nut Material	ABS
Finish / Color	Butterscotch Blonde	Bridge	TE Type Bridge (6 separate saddles)
Top Color	BBD	Tuners	Rotomatic Type
Finish (varnish)	polyurethane or polyester	Number of Strings	6
Country of Origin	China	Orientation	right-handed
Neck	torrefied maple	Pickups	Original H-H set
Fingerboard	torrefied maple	Controls	1 volume, 1 tone
Scale Length	25.5" / 648 mm	Selector	3-position pickup selector
Radius	15.75" / 400 mm (400R)	Series / Range	Universe
Number of Frets	22	Included Accessories	gig bag, adjustment wrench
Fret Material	nickel silver