Bacchus Universe BTE-3-RSM/M CAR

Universe: The Bacchus Spirit in a Modern Interpretation of the "TYPE T" Format

The Bacchus Universe BTE-3-RSM/M belongs to the Universe range with a clear approach: offering a guitar with a timeless "TYPE T" look while integrating technical choices aimed at modern playing. Here, the torrefied maple (neck and fingerboard) provides true added stability and consistency, while the dual humbucker configuration deliberately departs from more traditional architectures to target a more muscular register. The whole is enhanced by a striking Candy Apple Red (CAR) finish, perfect for a confident stage presence.

A Right-Handed Electric Guitar Tailored for Modern Rock, Metal, and Saturated Chords

With its H-H configuration and 3-position selector, the BTE-3-RSM/M CAR is aimed at guitarists seeking an effective foundation for dense sounds: contemporary rock, punk, modern metal, moderate drop tunings, and sharp rhythms. The bridge humbucker placement, positioned closer, promotes a more direct attack and a "biting" feel very useful for palm muting and riffing. The controls-1 volume and 1 tone-remain simple and quick to use: you can switch from a rounder clean to a tight saturation without getting lost in complex electronics.

The playing profile suits both an intermediate player looking for a stable instrument ready for fine adjustments and a motivated beginner who wants to start on a guitar oriented toward modern tones with appreciable setup comfort (individual saddles, 22 frets). The 22 frets allow frustration-free access to current lead lines while maintaining familiar "T" format ergonomics.

Sound Character: Aggressive Humbuckers, Precise Attack, and Separation Under Distortion

The heart of the BTE-3-RSM/M CAR is its pair of Bacchus humbuckers. A dual pickup naturally tends to offer more density and output level than a single coil, with a response that better supports high gain. Bacchus emphasizes the bridge humbucker here: positioned closer, it delivers a more incisive, tighter, and punchier sound, particularly effective for modern rhythms and artificial harmonies. The key point highlighted by the brand is the separation that remains present under distortion: chords retain useful clarity for extended voicings and fast riffs.

The craftsmanship also contributes to the response: the hardwood body provides a balanced foundation, while the torrefied maple neck and fingerboard contribute to a more immediate playing feel, often perceived as a sharper attack and increased stability over time. The 400R radius (relatively flat) favors bends and modern playing, limiting the "fretting out" sensation during pull-offs, especially when the action is set low. Finally, the TE Type bridge with 6 saddles allows fine string-by-string adjustment: practical for optimizing comfort, intonation, and dynamic balance, especially if you play tight alternate picking or use alternative tunings.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

As the guitar is a 6-string electric with a standard scale length, you can safely use a set of electric guitar strings (nickel or steel) suited to your playing style. To protect the instrument daily, a gig bag is already included, and a set of picks will be perfect to explore different attacks (flexible for comfort, stiffer for riff precision).

Technical specifications

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

Type	Electric guitar	Fret material	nickel silver
Shape	TYPE T	Nut width	1.65" / 42.0 mm
Body	hardwood	Nut material	ABS
Finish / Color	Candy Apple Red (CAR)	Bridge	TE Type Bridge (6 individual saddles)
Finish coating	polyurethane or polyester	Tuners	Rotomatic Type
Orientation	right-handed	Pickups	Original H-H set (Bacchus humbuckers)
Neck	torrefied maple	Controls	1 volume, 1 tone
Fingerboard	torrefied maple	Selector	3-position switch
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Number of strings	6
Radius	15.75" / 400 mm (400R)	Country of origin	China
Number of frets	22	Included accessories	gig bag, adjustment wrench