Reverend Guitars

[Double]

I am new here at The Fret and I thought I would show you what I use REVERENDS (bolt-ons). I was a long time Fender Man (over 30 years) but Reverend converted me after I bought my first a Club King HB model (no longer made) and since then it has been Reverends only. I am now the proud owner of a Club King HB, Gil Parris Model and a Buckshot now with these three models I can cover any type of music with monster tone. If you are looking for something different with great workmanship and tone at a unreal real price I urge you to try one out for yourself you will not be disappointed.:bravo:

[Robert]

Welcome Double! I am Reverend fan too. I don't have one right now, but I will get one eventually. I also gig regularly with a good ole Reverend Hellhound tube amp.

The Club King 290 is probably the one I will get.

[Double]

Welcome Double! I am Reverend fan too. I don't have one right now, but I will get one eventually. I also gig regularly with a good ole Reverend Hellhound tube amp.

The Club King 290 is probably the one I will get.

I would love to find a Reverend Amp, I have never heard one but from what I have read they are great. The Guitars are fantanstic.

[Ro3b]

I love my Reverend Daredevil HB. Just a killer guitar, and the fact that the company is so cool and engaged is icing on the cake. Joe Naylor said in an interview that his instruments are the "muscle cars of the guitar world."

[Revfan]

I own a few... All USA Models though...

Guitars and Basses
http://www.revfan.com/images/Reverendwheel.jpg

[tot_Ou_tard]

I've often drooled over the CK 290 and the Manta Ray 290

Man those look sweet Revfan!!

I live the swirly one for looks, but I am not really found of HSS guitars.

The 3 lipstick pup one certainly looks like it has mojo.

Which is your favorite?

[duhvoodooman]

I picked up a Jetstream 390 a couple of months back and love it. As you say, great workmanship, tone & playability at a great price. Super value guitars! Here's mine:

http://duhvoodooman.com/miscimages/musical/Reverend/Jetstrm390_full_front.jpg http://duhvoodooman.com/miscimages/musical/Reverend/Jetstrm390_body_front.jpg

[Robert]

Vood, what does that guitar sound like? Is it describable? More like Tele, Strat or LP tone?

[marnold]

I've really got to track down a Reverend dealer and try out a Volcano and/or a Ron Asheton signature.

[duhvoodooman]

Vood, what does that guitar sound like? Is it describable? More like Tele, Strat or LP tone?
Sounds like a cross between a P90 LP and a Strat. Definitely has that characteristic P90 snarl & bite, but the 5-way selector on the 3 pickups gives it the Strat-iness. You get a noticeable quack at positions 2 and 4 and a stronger single coil character than you hear in a LP or an SG with P90s. At the same time, it's a much beefier tone than a Strat and the bass contour control lets you ladle on the fat if you want even more. You have to be careful with that when using the middle and neck pickups, though, because you can overdo it and muddy up the tone. Overall, a very versatile instrument with a boatload of available tones....

[tot_Ou_tard]

Man Vood,

I didn't know that you had a Jetstream 390.

I guess that I was out of the loop for longer than I thought.

Congrats!

[DamnYankee]

I had a Reverend Jetstream HB but traded it away for a Hwy 1 Strat. I wish I still had it.

[Revfan]

Trying to keep the Thread alive...

Any other Reverend Love out there?
http://www.revfan.com/images/RF-SB-1130-09.jpg

[Radioboy950]

Sweet collection, Rev.
Marnold, I forget where you're located, (Michigan?) If you're around metro Detroit, Joe's Music in Eastpointe is a Rev dealer, and I went in one day to test a few. At the time, the Manta Ray was my fav. But they have since released many other new models I'd like to check out.

[Tig]

Trying to keep the Thread alive...

Any other Reverend Love out there?


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[marnold]

Marnold, I forget where you're located, (Michigan?) If you're around metro Detroit, Joe's Music in Eastpointe is a Rev dealer, and I went in one day to test a few. At the time, the Manta Ray was my fav. But they have since released many other new models I'd like to check out.
Former Michigander from Bay City. Now living north of Green Bay, WI. I know that there's a place in Iron Mountain and one more towards the Fox Valley that sells Reverends. I'm just afraid I'd REALLY want a Volcano then.

[Unknown Fan]

Club King RT
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn291/elgob/Reverends/guitarpicskodak038.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn291/elgob/Reverends/guitarpicsfuji011.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn291/elgob/Reverends/guitarpicsfuji015.jpg

[iohanr]

Cool... I'm interested in a Buck Shot. Are these guitars made in Korea or Indonesia?

[Unknown Fan]

Korean built

Then they are set up once in Michigan.

I did not have to do anything to mine except strings and I can be the picky one to say the least, lol....

[iohanr]

I did some more "research" on their website last night and I've settled on a few favorites... The Buckshot, Jetstream, and Sensei models are what I like. I do know of a local dealer so I might try them out sometime soon. My only concern is that they seem to be a little on the "high" side in terms of pricing for an import (quick web search shows Elderly selling these guitars in the $800 - $900 range)... especially since Fender just introduced the American Specials for $799...

[duhvoodooman]

Nah, they're not generally that high. Though there are a couple of pricier signature models, most of the Reverends run $600 - $650 "street price" range.

[lidorit3]

I'm looking to buy a Reverend which will be my first electric guitar.
Do you recommend me to buy a Reverend ? And which model is good for classic/soft rock and heavy rock ? I put my eyes on the Reverend Warhawk II HB, and I wanted to ask- is that a good guitar and does it suitable for what I play ?

[Tig]

I'm looking to buy a Reverend which will be my first electric guitar.
Do you recommend me to buy a Reverend ? And which model is good for classic/soft rock and heavy rock ? I put my eyes on the Reverend Warhawk II HB, and I wanted to ask- is that a good guitar and does it suitable for what I play ?

I really like the Reverend I have, and another one is on my short list for my next HB guitar (Sensei HB). The Reverend neck is incredible and the Bass Contour knob acts like a coil splitter for HB's. With Reverends, you'll not likely need to change anything, unlike some lower cost guitars. The pickups are all great.

The problem is, what to choose? I don't think you can go wrong with any of their models. The quality is of a much more expensive guitar. The Warhawk should be fairly available, too. You could find a well taken care of one on ebay with some patience. It is most like a Gibson Firebird, but a reverse angle body... Really cool to my eyes. You'll be able to to pull off a wide variety of style and tones from any of their double HB guitars.

[lidorit3]

I tried the Warhawk II HB and the WARHAWK II 390 few days ago, and I couldn't decide which one is better for me. Those two guitars are actually the same guitars with different pickups (the HB model has humbuckers and the 390 model has P90).
I play mainly classic rock and heavy rock (like Beatles, Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, AC\DC, Nirvana, Guns N Roses, Metallica, etc.).
Which pickups are better for me ? And are those guitars even good, anyway ?

[Ro3b]

You really can't go wrong, but for most of the bands you've named, you'd probably be happier with the Warhawk II HB. That being said, both models are excellent, versatile guitars. Either one will go with you in just about any stylistic direction you want to go.

Are those guitars even good, you ask? The answer is absolutely yes. Reverends in general are top-notch instruments, and the Warhawk is one of their more badass designs imho.

[lidorit3]

Okey, thank you.
There are other models of Reverend that you recommend me for rock ?

[Kestrel]

I will echo what has been said about Reverend guitars. Top notch instruments in every way. I really love my Reverend Warhawk II HB. Hands down, it's the best mid-priced instrument I've laid my hands on in a long while. Very versatile and ideal for all sorts of rock music from classic rock and hard rock to punk, post-punk, indie rock.. You name it and the Warhawk II can do it.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p202/Apollo3000/DSCN4860.jpg

[Tig]

Welcome to The Fret, Kestrel. That is a beautiful Warhawk!
Drop in to The Fret Players (http://www.thefret.net/forumdisplay.php?f=13) section and introduce yourself to everyone when you get a chance.

Each time I pick up my Reverend after playing other guitars, it feels like going home... As in, the neck is so perfect, fitting my hand and fretting so well.

[kerc]

Here's my baby: Early Club King 290 (2007), only around 12 built with the vintage burst finish, maple fretboard taken from a Buckshot, reversed control plate and different knobs, otherwise bone stock. Planned for it: a Bigsby!

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll236/jkercado/Guitars/DSCN0760.jpg
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll236/jkercado/Guitars/DSCN0768.jpg
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll236/jkercado/Guitars/DSCN0772.jpg

[Kestrel]

Nice!!! The sunburst finish suits the guitar well as do the replacement knobs. Here's my Reverend Club King RT. I also had the controls reversed to match the layout of my Warhawk II and added a Vibramate and Bigsby kit (which has since been removed).

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p202/Apollo3000/DSCN4665.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p202/Apollo3000/DSCN4670.jpg

[Revfan]

Resurrecting and old thread...

If you are into the USA Reverends, check out my site!

Of course, I am always interested in buying Reverend USA Stuff (Guitars, Parts, Basses, Amps...) so let me know if you are parting with anything

[J_48_Johnson]

I know this isn't a true Reverend guitar, but my nephew is getting it as a Christmas present. I have made a few guitars now and he wanted me to make him one. The one he wanted was a Reverend Sensei. What do you think?

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o176/J_48_Johnson/Guys%20Guitar/P1040576.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o176/J_48_Johnson/Guys%20Guitar/P1040575.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o176/J_48_Johnson/Guys%20Guitar/P1040572.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o176/J_48_Johnson/Guys%20Guitar/P1040586.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o176/J_48_Johnson/Guys%20Guitar/P1040565.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o176/J_48_Johnson/Guys%20Guitar/P1040582.jpg

[sumitomo]

First of all,you made that Awesome!!! second what a lucky nephew third welcome!! Ilove it that is an Awesome axe.Sumi:D

[Tig]

J_48_Johnson, that appears to be very well made! A Reverend Sensei would be nice, but a custom hand made beauty like this is much better. :AOK

Welcome to The Fret. Do you need any more nephews? Feel free to tell us more about yourself, music and your guitars over at The Fret Players section (http://www.thefret.net/forumdisplay.php?f=13).

[J_48_Johnson]

Sumi & Tig, thanks for the kind words, that means a lot to me. It's kind of hard to show things to people because of the rejection factor or someone digging you about it becuase they don't like it. To each his own but thanks.

Tig, I went over to the Fret Palyers section and posted there. I put up pictures of the other guitars that I've made to this point. Please take a look and post there on what you think about them all.

Hope you all like what you see. :thumbsup

[Katastrophe]

The awesomeness of that guitar is too far off the scale to be measured.

I offer applause for your fine work! :applause

[J_48_Johnson]

I dont know about that. On the awesomeness scale I use it measured 675 the last time I checked it, but it could need recallibrated...

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o176/J_48_Johnson/Meter.jpg

(But thank you for the kind words).

[J_48_Johnson]

Keeping it alive.....bump

[IPLAYLOUD]

Copper / Orange with Gold "Ghost" highlights...CK290::

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll92/IPLAYLOUDGUITARS/DSC00476.jpg

Burgundy Mist Metallic Flatroc. Matching headstock, custom Pickguard:

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll92/IPLAYLOUDGUITARS/DSC00143.jpg

[MAXIFUNK]

Copper / Orange with Gold "Ghost" highlights...CK290::

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll92/IPLAYLOUDGUITARS/DSC00476.jpg

Burgundy Mist Metallic Flatroc. Matching headstock, custom Pickguard:

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll92/IPLAYLOUDGUITARS/DSC00143.jpg

Great axes not sure I would lay them down on the payvers that way still great looking axes

[msteeln]

Burgundy Mist Metallic Flatroc. Matching headstock, custom PickguardOMFG..., be very glad we're thousands of miles apart! Are those TV Jones PUs? What does a beauty just like that run? That trem looks familiar too... Great taste on both counts!

[Tig]

OMFG..., be very glad we're thousands of miles apart! Are those TV Jones PUs? What does a beauty just like that run? That trem looks familiar too... Great taste on both counts!

Those are Reverend's version called "RevTrons". I've read that they sound pretty good. I can easily see a Flatrock as my next Reverend.

IPLAYLOUD, welcome to Th Fret! As a CK290 owner, I really like your Reverend collection. That copper orange is perfect, and the Flatrock is quite a catch.

[Katastrophe]

Those are not stock colors. Who ever did the refins had a great eye for color and did a fantastic job. Welcome, IPL!

[sunvalleylaw]

Reviving this thread, as I am considering one of these:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxJCW7hhZ_c&feature=player_embedded

http://www.reverendguitars.com/reverend/guitars/bolt_on_series/double_agent_III.html

I am interested in the maple top one.

[Radioboy950]

Do yourself a favor, Steve, and get that guitar! I can pitch the virtues of the Reeves all day long, and the basic Double Agent specs are identical (except for the pickups and push/pull tone knob). Plus, they're just damn cool :socool