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Hand-built Baritones & Basses From Renowned Tuscan Luthier Bruno Bacci!

Aimed at inspiring musicians to broaden their musical and creative horizons, Bacci baritone guitars and basses are hand-crafted in Tuscany by skilled artisans. Each guitar is expertly assembled by luthier Bruno Bacci, who adjusts the tension and intonation to ensure maximum vibration and sound definition before hand-finishing each instrument, making every Bacci instrument truly one-of-a-kind!

After getting our own hands on a Bacci Leonardo Funk Machine, Chicago Music Exchange met up with Bruno Bacci and Mark Lettieri at The NAMM Show 2022. Now, as a result of our growing partnership with the luthier, CME is proud to be the ONLY destination for Bacci Guitars in the United States!

C&C Drum Kit
C&C Drum Kit Badge Detail
C&C Drum Kit Badge Detail

Handmade in the Heart of Tuscany

With a diverse range of expertise developed while working in a variety of professional fields, both in Italy and abroad, early on in his career—from metallurgy to marketing, carpentry, and graphic design—luthier Bruno Bacci brought a wide set of skills and a unique perspective to his passion for creating musical instruments to become a master of his craft.

After years of repairing instruments and setting up countless guitars and basses for professional musicians, Bacci found his center of gravity by starting with the voice of the wood, then working towards creating what he calls a “harmonic chorus” among all the parts of his instruments. Naturally, he began to apply his knowledge to creating musical instruments that integrate his artistic sensibilities and design skills, so that all aspects of Bacci baritone guitars and basses have been given careful consideration, with attention to every detail.

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Leonardo Funk Machine

If you’ve heard Mark Lettieri, Cory Wong, and their uber-funky joint endeavor, The Fearless Flyers, then you’ve undoubtedly heard this guitar in action!

The Leonardo Funk Machine Dual Output is the result of a study to maximize the potential of baritone guitars in contemporary music. Created to inspire unconventional tones and creativity, the Leonardo offers baritone players both comfort and playability, plus an innovative second output, dedicated to the bass pickup and positioned under the baritone’s three bass strings for a sound that’s richer and deeper, opening up new ideas and playing techniques.

C&C Drum Kit Black Sparkle
C&C Drum Kit Black Sparkle
C&C Drum Kit Black Sparkle

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Bridge

  • Original Bacci T-Style brass bridge gives a distinctive element
  • The strings pass over the bridge, then through holes in the body, and are anchored in place by a metal peg inserted into the body that holds the ball end of the string firmly
  • Features a unique concentric inlay, three compensated brass saddles

Pickups

  • Designed by Bruno Bacci in collaboration with Dreamsongs Pickups
  • Second output bass pickup captures the sound of the fourth, fifth and sixth strings for the instrument's second output

Dual Output

  • Connecting the second output to a bass amp gives a depth by increasing volume and amplitude of the low strings

Headstock

  • An originally asymmetrical shape that perfectly matches the line of the body
  • Features a 9-degree angle specifically crafted to give the instrument just the right amount of tension and vibration

Amrita IV Woodworm

For Bruno Bacci, a lover of Tuscan woodworking art, there is a very strong connection between the porous alder body of the Amrita IV and its percussive, warm, and airy sound. Crafted from an apparently solid piece of wood, if you look closely at its alder body, you’ll see that it has tiny tonal chambers made by the insect larvae of woodboring beetle, which give the Amrita IV a punchy, airy sound that has made bassists like Michael League—composer, producer, and founder of Snarky Puppy—fall in love with it.

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Feel the Power

  • Raw-looking bass that packs a punch
  • Effortless dynamic control and presence in the mix
  • Sound goes from flat to loud, and from sweet to mean, by modulating finger strength

Finishing

  • Nitrocellulose lacquer on body and neck allows maximum vibration of the woods
Bacci Amrita IV Bass Woodworm Bass Guitars / 4-String
Bacci Amrita IV Bass Woodworm Bass Guitars / 4-String
Bacci Amrita IV Bass Woodworm Bass Guitars / 4-String
Bacci Amrita IV Bass Woodworm Bass Guitars / 4-String
Bacci Amrita IV Bass Woodworm Bass Guitars / 4-String
Bacci Amrita IV Bass Woodworm Bass Guitars / 4-String
Bacci Amrita IV Bass Woodworm Bass Guitars / 4-String
Bacci Amrita IV Bass Woodworm Bass Guitars / 4-String
Bacci Amrita IV Bass Woodworm Bass Guitars / 4-String
Bacci Amrita IV Bass Woodworm Bass Guitars / 4-String
Bacci Amrita IV Bass Woodworm Bass Guitars / 4-String

Bacci Amrita IV Bass Woodworm

$7,995.00
Why a moth-eaten body of alder? It might seem like a purely aesthetic question, but actually for guitar builder Bruno Bacci, a lover of Tuscan woodworking art, there is a very strong connection between this porous body and the extremely percussive, warm and airy sound of the Amrita IV. An apparently solid-body but with tiny tonal chambers naturally built from the woodworms. Along with other professionals, Amrita has made Michael League, bassist, composer, producer, and founder of Snarky Puppy, fall in love with it.

Woodworm
An insect larva, woodboring beetle which helps to lighten this beautiful alder body where the holes are transformed into tiny tonal chambers, giving the Amrita an extremely airy sound.

Finishing
The finish on both the body and the neck is Nitrocellulose (a really thin skin) to allow maximum vibration of the woods.
All this gives the Amrita a truly natural look as if the instrument predates us from the distant past.

Fine-Tuning
Each instrument is expertly assembled by the hands of Bruno Bacci, who adjusts its tension and intonation, perfecting even the smallest detail to ensure maximum vibration and definition of the sound.

Bridge
The Amrita bridge is a 4 String Vintage by Hipshot.
This bridge gives you the vibe of the classic bent-plate design with much needed improvements where it counts. The use of premium materials and precision laser and CNC production techniques ensure that you’ll have a lifetime of stable, buzz free tone.

Pickups
To make the electrical part of Amrita consistent with the design of this instrument, we selected a 4P-HOT from Aguilar

Amplification
Larger 6mm magnets and over-wound design give this pickup big personality – with an edge. Thick lows and a growly midrange character define the sound of the HOT series, all while capturing the dynamics and nuances of your playing.

Case
All Bacci cases are custom-made for various instruments and feature a boutique look with retro coloring and steel logo application. The look is sturdy and comfortable with an interior woven textile that accommodates the instrument while protecting against scratches and temperature changes.

Serial#: 110BAW00003
Weight: 8lbs 13oz
Model: Amrita IV Woodworm
Color: Natural
Body wood: Worm-Eaten Alder
Finish: Nitrocellulose
Neck wood: Maple
Fingerboard wood: Maple
Number of frets: 20
Radius: 9,5"
Scale length: 34" (863,6mm)
Neck finish: Nitrocellulose Aged Tone

Tuners: Hipshot Ultralite Chrome Mini Clover
Bridge: Hipshot Vintage Bass Bridge
Pickguard: Shaped Alluminium
Bass pickup: Aguilar AG 4 P-Hot
Controls: Volume & Tone
Knobs: Chrome
Case: Bacci Custom Logo Hardshell
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Marleo V

As the newest instrument design from Bruno Bacci, the Marleo V was designed to feature extremely well-balanced weight distribution. Boasting Bacci’s construction standards, the Marleo V offers basissts a lightweight, comfortable instrument with pristine intonation and sonic versatility made even more vast with a Norstrand Audio active three-band preamp, which further increases the Marleo’s tone-shaping capabilities.

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Versatility & Balance

  • Modern design that brings with it a wealth of sounds

Active Preamp

  • Push-Pull knob for switching the 800/400hz mid frequency, bass and treble
  • Blend knob for mixing pickups and a tone for the passive part

Bridge

  • Original Bacci Marleo Bridge, made from a whole piece of brass,
  • Designed to have a dynamic response full of sustain with perfect pitch retention
Bacci Marleo V Active Bass Sea Frost Green Bass Guitars / 4-String
Bacci Marleo V Active Bass Sea Frost Green Bass Guitars / 4-String
Bacci Marleo V Active Bass Sea Frost Green Bass Guitars / 4-String
Bacci Marleo V Active Bass Sea Frost Green Bass Guitars / 4-String
Bacci Marleo V Active Bass Sea Frost Green Bass Guitars / 4-String
Bacci Marleo V Active Bass Sea Frost Green Bass Guitars / 4-String
Bacci Marleo V Active Bass Sea Frost Green Bass Guitars / 4-String
Bacci Marleo V Active Bass Sea Frost Green Bass Guitars / 4-String
Bacci Marleo V Active Bass Sea Frost Green Bass Guitars / 4-String
Bacci Marleo V Active Bass Sea Frost Green Bass Guitars / 4-String
Bacci Marleo V Active Bass Sea Frost Green Bass Guitars / 4-String

Bacci Marleo V Active Bass Sea Frost Green

$5,495.00
Marleo is the new bass guitar designed by Tuscan luthier Bruno Bacci. An instrument so extremely well designed that it remains completely balanced on the lap without the need of hands (hard to believe, but true!). All the construction standards of the Bacci brand are present in this new instrument: lightness, comfort, intonation and vast sound versatility. Also, Nordstrand's active 3 Band Preamp increases the Marleo's tone shaping possibilities

Model: Marleo V
Serial Number: 110BM500007
Weight: 8 lbs 4 oz

Color: Sea Frost Green
Body Wood: Alder
Neck Wood: Figured Flame Maple
Fingerboard Wood: Roasted Figured Flame Maple
Fingerboard Binding:
Number of Frets: 22
Radius: 12"
Scale Length: 34"
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Diamonds
Tuners: Hipshot Ultralite Combined Chrome
Bridge: Original Bacci Marleo Bass Bridge
Knobs: Nickel

Pickguard: White
Neck Pickup: Nordstrand NP5V
Bridge Pickup: Nordstrand NJ5S
Preamp: Nordstrand 3 Band
Controls: Volume Active/Passive Push-Pull, Blend, Tone, 3 Band Active EQ, Mid 800/400hz Push-Pull

Case: Bacci Hardshell
 
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CONTACT US TODAY!

Help us, help you! Call us at (773) 525-7773 or chat us on our website and we can help find the right Bacci Guitar for you to add to your own collection!

Whether you’re interested in any of the instruments we have in stock, or you’d like to choose from among the custom options available for order, call, chat us, or visit CME’s Lincoln Avenue showroom to learn more about Bacci baritone guitars and basses!

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Bacci Leonardo Funk Machine Dual Output Baritone Lavender Flakes Electric Guitars / Baritone
Bacci Leonardo Funk Machine Dual Output Baritone Lavender Flakes Electric Guitars / Baritone
Bacci Leonardo Funk Machine Dual Output Baritone Lavender Flakes Electric Guitars / Baritone
Bacci Leonardo Funk Machine Dual Output Baritone Lavender Flakes Electric Guitars / Baritone
Bacci Leonardo Funk Machine Dual Output Baritone Lavender Flakes Electric Guitars / Baritone
Bacci Leonardo Funk Machine Dual Output Baritone Lavender Flakes Electric Guitars / Baritone
Bacci Leonardo Funk Machine Dual Output Baritone Lavender Flakes Electric Guitars / Baritone
Bacci Leonardo Funk Machine Dual Output Baritone Lavender Flakes Electric Guitars / Baritone
Bacci Leonardo Funk Machine Dual Output Baritone Lavender Flakes Electric Guitars / Baritone
Bacci Leonardo Funk Machine Dual Output Baritone Lavender Flakes Electric Guitars / Baritone
Bacci Leonardo Funk Machine Dual Output Baritone Lavender Flakes Electric Guitars / Baritone

Bacci Leonardo Dual Output Baritone Lavender Flakes

$5,295.00
Bacci Marleo V Active Bass Sea Frost Green Bass Guitars / 4-String
Bacci Marleo V Active Bass Sea Frost Green Bass Guitars / 4-String
Bacci Marleo V Active Bass Sea Frost Green Bass Guitars / 4-String
Bacci Marleo V Active Bass Sea Frost Green Bass Guitars / 4-String
Bacci Marleo V Active Bass Sea Frost Green Bass Guitars / 4-String
Bacci Marleo V Active Bass Sea Frost Green Bass Guitars / 4-String
Bacci Marleo V Active Bass Sea Frost Green Bass Guitars / 4-String
Bacci Marleo V Active Bass Sea Frost Green Bass Guitars / 4-String
Bacci Marleo V Active Bass Sea Frost Green Bass Guitars / 4-String
Bacci Marleo V Active Bass Sea Frost Green Bass Guitars / 4-String
Bacci Marleo V Active Bass Sea Frost Green Bass Guitars / 4-String

Bacci Marleo V Active Bass Sea Frost Green

$5,495.00
Bacci Marleo V Active Bass Gold Leaf Bass Guitars / 4-String
Bacci Marleo V Active Bass Gold Leaf Bass Guitars / 4-String
Bacci Marleo V Active Bass Gold Leaf Bass Guitars / 4-String
Bacci Marleo V Active Bass Gold Leaf Bass Guitars / 4-String
Bacci Marleo V Active Bass Gold Leaf Bass Guitars / 4-String
Bacci Marleo V Active Bass Gold Leaf Bass Guitars / 4-String
Bacci Marleo V Active Bass Gold Leaf Bass Guitars / 4-String
Bacci Marleo V Active Bass Gold Leaf Bass Guitars / 4-String
Bacci Marleo V Active Bass Gold Leaf Bass Guitars / 4-String
Bacci Marleo V Active Bass Gold Leaf Bass Guitars / 4-String
Bacci Marleo V Active Bass Gold Leaf Bass Guitars / 4-String

Bacci Marleo V Active Bass Gold Leaf

$5,995.00
Bacci Leonardo Funk Machine Dual Output Baritone Sunset Red Electric Guitars / Baritone
Bacci Leonardo Funk Machine Dual Output Baritone Sunset Red Electric Guitars / Baritone
Bacci Leonardo Funk Machine Dual Output Baritone Sunset Red Electric Guitars / Baritone
Bacci Leonardo Funk Machine Dual Output Baritone Sunset Red Electric Guitars / Baritone
Bacci Leonardo Funk Machine Dual Output Baritone Sunset Red Electric Guitars / Baritone
Bacci Leonardo Funk Machine Dual Output Baritone Sunset Red Electric Guitars / Baritone
Bacci Leonardo Funk Machine Dual Output Baritone Sunset Red Electric Guitars / Baritone
Bacci Leonardo Funk Machine Dual Output Baritone Sunset Red Electric Guitars / Baritone
Bacci Leonardo Funk Machine Dual Output Baritone Sunset Red Electric Guitars / Baritone
Bacci Leonardo Funk Machine Dual Output Baritone Sunset Red Electric Guitars / Baritone

Bacci Leonardo Dual Output Baritone Sunset Red

$4,995.00

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