Reverend Guitars

[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.

[Tig***]

Welcome to The Fret, Kestrel. That is a beautiful Warhawk!
Drop in to The Fret Players 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!

[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).

[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?

[sumitomo]

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

[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.

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.

[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.

[Katastrophe]

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

I offer applause for your fine work!

[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...



(But thank you for the kind words).

[J_48_Johnson]

Keeping it alive.....bump