Reverend Gallery

[Glenn_K]

My pedal board has been consistent too, although I'm looking for some additions. The other thing is that although I have a bunch of guitars (mostly Reverends, thank you) I tend to favor just one when actually rehearsing. It's just to much of a pain to have to become re-aquanted with the way pedals and amps react to different guitars. Jamming is different. In a jam situation, experimenting is fun. Grab a pedal, grab a guitar--whatever.

[martyncrew]

That was a rather inauspicious 5,000th posting on this thread! Kudos to Jon for starting and maintaining this high value and independent resource.

C-dub, you have a PM.


Jon, the same thing happened to me with Firefox on one of my three computers (don't ask!) the others were fine. It happened pretty close to the start of the RDP and stopped happening after a while. I suggest using IE7 to post and try FF every now and then.

[Jon Silberman]

Kudos to Jon for starting and maintaining this high value and independent resource.
If only my boss would post something like that! :p

[portsider]

Martyn, I can't believe you called my post inauspicious! That is three more syllables than I care to be associated with.:nono

Kudos indeed to Jon for his vision in creating a unique forum for the guitars (and amps, pedals and basses... RIP) we love.:AOK

John, I have a pretty stable pedal board, but I seem to be in a revolving guitar phase. I am trying to find out if there is another guitar that covers the ground of my Retro Pro SSC.:o

[Jon Silberman]

FWIW, albeit with some bumps on the way, the Rev Gallery has, I believe, shifted successfully into the new import highway though back-country US detours remain plentiful (and I hope they always will!).

[c-dub]

Question for the group; how often do you change what you're playing through? I'm not talking about selling things necessarily, just switching amps, pedals, guitars in your rig. Why do you do it? Dissatisfaction? Restlessness?

Which answer do you want - - my highly logical and well-thought out reasoning or my wife's diagnosis?

;)

[Lobstapickin]

FWIW, albeit with some bumps on the way, the Rev Gallery has, I believe, shifted successfully into the new import highway though back-country US detours remain plentiful (and I hope they always will!).


Seemless! :BEER

[Jon Silberman]

Seamless, maybe. Seemless, no. :p

[john1056]

My pedalboard rarely changes - guess I've found what I like - but I own 9 electrics and 5 amps and rotate amongst them daily. I find it keeps me fresh. :)



My pedal board has been consistent too, although I'm looking for some additions. The other thing is that although I have a bunch of guitars (mostly Reverends, thank you) I tend to favor just one when actually rehearsing. It's just to much of a pain to have to become re-aquanted with the way pedals and amps react to different guitars. Jamming is different. In a jam situation, experimenting is fun. Grab a pedal, grab a guitar--whatever.

I'm the same way, I wonder why... I've been really enjoying picking up a random guitar and playing it through a random amp lately. I feel like I've been discovering new things about them (not always good) in the process. Its very instructive for example to hear a strat vs a SG through the KS on the same setting. For some reason many times I find my self wanting something in between.

[john1056]

Martyn, I can't believe you called my post inauspicious! That is three more syllables than I care to be associated with.:nono

Kudos indeed to Jon for his vision in creating a unique forum for the guitars (and amps, pedals and basses... RIP) we love.:AOK

John, I have a pretty stable pedal board, but I seem to be in a revolving guitar phase. I am trying to find out if there is another guitar that covers the ground of my Retro Pro SSC.:o

Thinking about parting with your SSC?

[martyncrew]

Martyn, I can't believe you called my post inauspicious! That is three more syllables than I care to be associated with.:nono

Sorry, I can't help it - blame it on my classically grounded English education! I went to a school that taught Greek and Latin and then studied Medieval History at university so I'm prone to the occasional multi-syllabic utterance :crazy

[davefj40]

hey guys, been lurking on this site for awhile. have a gil parris and a Volcano (honey). been thinking of getting rid of the volcano to help buy some other stuff. PM me if anybody is interested.

dave

[portsider]

Thinking about parting with your SSC?
You bet, when pigs fly. (Wasn't that a Prince song?)
The combination of the BCC with three P90's is absolute perfection. It handled my one complaint about the SSC, the sometimes excessive bass.

[john1056]

You bet, when pigs fly. (Wasn't that a Prince song?)
The combination of the BCC with three P90's is absolute perfection. It handled my one complaint about the SSC, the sometimes excessive bass.

pigs.. doves... something like that. I can't believe Weird Al missed that one!

[portsider]

I love it when someone gets my humor!

[Rod]

Ever since they started building 243/4" scale, set neck guitars, [the only scale length I can play]I have a WarhawkII, HB, and want a 390 as well...fabulous instruments...puts my Gibsons' to shame....

[Glenn_K]

Foxrox Electronics - Octron
http://www.foxroxelectronics.com/

http://www.foxroxelectronics.com/Resources/OCTRON%202%20pic.JPG

Thanks for the recommendation on this. I ordered an Octron today. Although I just noticed this is an Octron 2. Hmm. Didn't see any info on that version.

[Jon Silberman]

I ran into Ken Moss at work yesterday, Glenn. You'll laugh at this, when I told him, "Yeah, that Glenn has a really interesting indie kind of style to his playing," Ken replied with a smile, "Bit of punk in the guy." It was obviously meant as a compliment! He also spoke very highly of your songwriting (something I have not yet experienced personally). Be sure to invite me to your gigs when they develop! :)

[john1056]

Any body have a set they want to part with?

[Jon Silberman]

Set of what?

[john1056]

Set of what?

Sorry Revtrons :) I'd like to build up a Wolfman pickguard. New or Used I don't care. I should have picked up a set from Reverend when I had the chance.

[Glenn_K]

I ran into Ken Moss at work yesterday, Glenn. You'll laugh at this, when I told him, "Yeah, that Glenn has a really interesting indie kind of style to his playing," Ken replied with a smile, "Bit of punk in the guy." It was obviously meant as a compliment! He also spoke very highly of your songwriting (something I have not yet experienced personally). Be sure to invite me to your gigs when they develop! :)

Ken is a great (and modest) guitar player. We'll see how it develops. This is all leading up to a potential 930 club gig--that's how I roped a bunch of guys into joining the band.

I used my Slingshot the other day (to keep on Reverend topic.) Sounded great. To compare the Slingshot to the Avenger TL--it was meatier, fuzzier, but didn't have as nice of a "jangle" nor was it as "biting." But I need to get off the tone wagon just a bit and start working on riffs, melodies and singing/playing simultaneously.

[Avenger]

Ken is a great (and modest) guitar player. We'll see how it develops. This is all leading up to a potential 930 club gig--that's how I roped a bunch of guys into joining the band.

I used my Slingshot the other day (to keep on Reverend topic.) Sounded great. To compare the Slingshot to the Avenger TL--it was meatier, fuzzier, but didn't have as nice of a "jangle" nor was it as "biting." But I need to get off the tone wagon just a bit and start working on riffs, melodies and singing/playing simultaneously.

Sounds cool, Glenn. Keep us up to date on the gig. If I'm in DC for work I will definitely come.

[john1056]

I felt like testifying this morning. I was playing my Kingsnake really loud last night through my Drivetrain II with my Slingshot. It felt wonderful. Is there another amp that can do what a Kingsnake can do? There are so many good sounds in there.

[Glenn_K]

Great amp no doubt. Hard to understand why it isn't in production any more.

[Jon Silberman]

A.
1. General insufficient demand.
2. Lack of appropriate features for amp in given price point.
3. Ineffective marketing/advertising.
4. Lack of patience on part of builder to grow the market.
5. Distracted small staff from primary guitar business.
6. All of the above.

Beats me! All I know is "Poor quality" and "Poor tone" cannot be on the list because the amps are of good quality and sound awesome.

[martyncrew]

Yes, Jon nails it

6. All of the above

[Jon Silberman]

In the same vein, I am so thoroughly enjoying my Hellhound these days. It's exactly what I want out of a small footprint/great sounding 40 watt amp. I like my lead tones to be just on edge of breakup in a tweed-like way, not way overdriven, so having made the Schizo function footswitchable, the amp is a "plug directly in and play" amp for me. The Schizo function should really have been footswitchable from the outset along with a trim pot (as I also have on my 'Hound) to vary the amount of mid-boost. Then the amp could have competed realistically with amps like the Fender Blues Junior that can't touch the Hellhound in clean tone.

[Avenger]

:(

You guys are making me miss my Hellhound. I'm working in Seattle for a few months. I've had no guitar or amp for the past couple of weeks. The only bright spot is that my wife will be shipping me my Hotshot Jr. for the duration of my stay here. My little Fender Mini Twin amp is a far cry from the Hellhound though.

FWIW, I usually use a pedal for overdrive. I like the overdriven sounds of the Hellhound, but I'm more likely to use the clean sounds (US or UK depending on the guitar) from the amp and the Drivetrain II for any type of dirt that works.

[martyncrew]

Terry - drop $120 on a Vox DA5 or Roland Minicube - both are great little amps.

[Crazyquilt]

Terry - drop $120 on a Vox DA5 or Roland Minicube - both are great little amps.

+1. Remarkable tone from such little boxes.

Or, you could slip me $75 & I'll ship you whichever you like -- I have both, thanks to an unexpectedly long stay away from home last fall. I haven't touched either in ages, either.

[Avenger]

+1. Remarkable tone from such little boxes.

Or, you could slip me $75 & I'll ship you whichever you like -- I have both, thanks to an unexpectedly long stay away from home last fall. I haven't touched either in ages, either.

Thanks for the great offer. I will think about it and let you know. I'm being a bit miserly with the extra money I'm earning due to some tuition expenses for my wife's Masters Degree.

I have thought about getting the mini-cube. I've heard great things about it. The Mini Twin actually sounds pretty cool with the Hotshot, which is why I chose to have the Hotshot sent rather than the Avenger. The combination does a pretty good grungy classic rock thing. Fits my mood in Seattle well :RoCkIn

[Glenn_K]

I've got the Roland Microcube (same thing?) I take it on every vacation I can. Sounds about as good as I could ever expect for the size. And I can't believe how long a bunch of AA batteries can last, although I tend to plug it in the wall wherever possible.

But on the Hellhound subject--in our band, mine has been put to use by the other guitar player. My Hellhound has an Eminance Private Jack in it. At some point I would be willing to "re-listen" to the Alltone 12 inch, but I have to say that this amp sounds fantastic this way. Ken is playing an ES-335 through it and it rocks. He's becoming a Reverend amp convert and asking why he can't buy new.

[martyncrew]

mini = micro, my bad...

[c-dub]

I'd just like to mention I'm looking to trade my mint tobacco burst Manta Ray 290 with Les Trem for a Manta Ray HB or Warhawk II HB, with Les trem.

[Bonehead]

Okay, after a year and 3 months of having my Warhawk HB I, I can finally say we've bonded. She played a 6 night set in a house full of buzzy power supplies (they have florescent lights running on the same circuit as the stage, which caused me to leave my agile p90 paul and Spy at home). I couldn't have been happier. The bass contour really shone through in the band setting. One guitarist was on a tele, the other a les paul. From covers to originals, I could cut though the mix. I had been on the fence about whether or not I was really a humbucker person (only one i have--everything else is lipsticks or 90s). But this little gig made me realize this guitar is my workhorse. Bridge with bass rolled off and a little overdrive made me very happy, neck with bass full on and i was playing nice and smooth.....next stop...flatrock...or CKRT....

On a side note, can I cause any damage to my amp by unplugging and removing the reverb tank? It's a fender stage 100 that I use as a back up, but the reverb tank makes a horrible rattling sound like metal on metal whenever the volume goes above 1. Thanks. --Bone

[john1056]

Okay, after a year and 3 months of having my Warhawk HB I, I can finally say we've bonded. She played a 6 night set in a house full of buzzy power supplies (they have florescent lights running on the same circuit as the stage, which caused me to leave my agile p90 paul and Spy at home). I couldn't have been happier. The bass contour really shone through in the band setting. One guitarist was on a tele, the other a les paul. From covers to originals, I could cut though the mix. I had been on the fence about whether or not I was really a humbucker person (only one i have--everything else is lipsticks or 90s). But this little gig made me realize this guitar is my workhorse. Bridge with bass rolled off and a little overdrive made me very happy, neck with bass full on and i was playing nice and smooth.....next stop...flatrock...or CKRT....

On a side note, can I cause any damage to my amp by unplugging and removing the reverb tank? It's a fender stage 100 that I use as a back up, but the reverb tank makes a horrible rattling sound like metal on metal whenever the volume goes above 1. Thanks. --Bone

I *think* you will be ok if you remove the reverb driver tube, then you can just leave the tank in. I would confirm this with somebody who really knows though. - nevermind I guess that amps solid state

[thesooze]

just ordered a cream flatroc w/ les trem. should be ready to pick up in early nov.

so. stoked.

[BlueVeins]

If it's the actual reverb tank that's rattling you could try stabilizing it with the ever magical duct tape. If it's something internal however you would need someone to open it up an fix it.

[Jon Silberman]

Welcome, BlueVeins! Where in VA are you?

Personally, although I'm a fan generally of fixing broken stuff, if the problem is internal to the reverb tank, if it were me, I'd simply replace it.

[voojo]

Last night I tried out a few Reverends, to see what the hype was all about. Needless to say I have a wine red Daredevil HB on order, and as soon as I can sell one of my other guitars, a rock orange Flatroc will be on order!

I was able to try a Roundhouse HB, Warhawk II HB, and a creme Flatroc. What great guitars at the price, I tried a few $1000.00+ guitars and would go with the Reverends if they were a lot more money!

A few questions for you Reverend owners: How are Reverend's hardshell cases? The dealer didn't have any in stock but he said he would try to get one in the next shipment with the Daredevil in it.

Second, how do the pots hold up? I had a guitar with cheap pots in it and it gave me a bad taste, so I am suspicious of pots that spin without much resistance. Any concerns with the Reverend's pots? Thanks in advance!

Seth

[john1056]

L

Second, how do the pots hold up? I had a guitar with cheap pots in it and it gave me a bad taste, so I am suspicious of pots that spin without much resistance. Any concerns with the Reverend's pots? Thanks in advance!

Seth

My Charger 290 has pots that spin easy, and they're fine after a year or so of use.

[Glenn_K]

Regarding the Reverend cases, I think they are ok. Nice slim, lightweight design, but I don't find the one I have to fit very nicely together when closed (maybe I got a dud) and it doesn't seem to be super-sturdy. I have 2 Revs on order, so I'll see if the next ones are better. Despite the odd shape, I really liked the old tuxedo cases. I realize stylistically, they don't go with the import line.

[c-dub]

Regarding the Reverend cases, I think they are ok. Nice slim, lightweight design, but I don't find the one I have to fit very nicely together when closed (maybe I got a dud) and it doesn't seem to be super-sturdy. I have 2 Revs on order, so I'll see if the next ones are better. Despite the odd shape, I really liked the old tuxedo cases. I realize stylistically, they don't go with the import line.

A Jetstream will fit nicely in a teardrop. So too would my Warhawk II, but the les trem mechanism sticks up too far to close it without depressing the spring.

[MartinPiana]

I have the same question about the pots, because of the "easy spin," and would be interested in other comments of veteran users. ... I have to say, all the parts seem first class on my new Manta Ray (altho those two-hole tuning machines may take some getting used to). The near-religious fervor of some Rev fans makes my eyes roll on occasion, but I have to say this instrument is a delight in terms of tone and, especially, playability. The neck, frets, and action are dreamy. The range of useable tones is also impressive.

My Rev case seems solid, adequate. Good fit. Haven't banged it around at all yet, though.

[Glenn_K]

c-dub, the Les Trem sticks up too much to close in the new cases too. You have to compress the spring. That's all there is to it. I wasn't crazy about the idea. You can remove the arm if you want, but you still need to depress, just not as much.

[Glenn_K]

I've never had trouble with the pots.

[c-dub]

c-dub, the Les Trem sticks up too much to close in the new cases too. You have to compress the spring. That's all there is to it. I wasn't crazy about the idea. You can remove the arm if you want, but you still need to depress, just not as much.


Hmmm, I dont believe the LTrem on my MR290 is depressed in the hardshell if you spin the bar around towards the back so it takes a down angle. I'll have to take a closer look when I get home.

[Jon Silberman]

The near-religious fervor of some Rev fans makes my eyes roll on occasion
Whaddaya mean by "near?!" :mad:

:D

[MartinPiana]

Whaddaya mean by "near?!" :mad:

:D

Well, I was trying to be polite. :rolleyes:

[Jon Silberman]

:munch

[portsider]

Hey Martyn (and anyone else who is interested), I finally broke down and got a Club King. It is not here yet, the auction just closed. I can't believe it went so cheap. :D

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320153190483&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=011

[carson072]

Hey Martyn (and anyone else who is interested), I finally broke down and got a Club King. It is not here yet, the auction just closed. I can't believe it went so cheap. :D

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320153190483&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=011

Sweet, got the bigsby too. Nice. I love my CK with P90s that I got over the summer, great guitars for the price.:BEER

[Jon Silberman]

Nice score! Post a review when you get it!

[portsider]

Nice score! Post a review when you get it!
I will.
If anyone is interested I posted a long series of clips of my Flatroc (also with Bigsby) on the RDP in the Reverend Guitar clips section.

[Lobstapickin]

Hey Martyn (and anyone else who is interested), I finally broke down and got a Club King. It is not here yet, the auction just closed. I can't believe it went so cheap. :D

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320153190483&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=011

Still doesn't top the one you stole earlier this year!

I'm beginning to think the Revs aren't the only thing that's cheap 'round your parts, Bob...:D

[portsider]

Still doesn't top the one you stole earlier this year!

I'm beginning to think the Revs aren't the only thing that's cheap 'round your parts, Bob...:D
Right on both counts.
I couldn't pass it up. P90's, trem, script logo, it is the whole package.

[martyncrew]

Right on both counts.
I couldn't pass it up. P90's, trem, script logo, it is the whole package.

Very nice - I'm not a goldtop kinda guy but that was a steal.

[Glenn_K]

Just came back from band practice. Surprisingly, I think my Slingshot is going to be my "go to" guitar in that band. I thought it would be the Avenger, but it turns out to sound just a bit too thin. The Slingshot sounds great though. We'll see what happens when I eventually get a Jetstream 390 (on order).

[Jon Silberman]

Well, I'm not surprised at your choice - the P90 tones on the slingshot have the elusive "zip" that only Rev's original design guitar bodies can provide, they're really somewhere between your classic Strat and P90 tones.

Glenn, when you get your first gig, you must let us know!

[Glenn_K]

I'll let you know, although you know how first gigs go... hopefully we can just keep it together!

[martyncrew]

Well, I'm not surprised at your choice - the P90 tones on the slingshot have the elusive "zip" that only Rev's original design guitar bodies can provide, they're really somewhere between your classic Strat and P90 tones.

I totally agree - the Slingshot is a uniquely playable and versatile instrument. With the P90s out of phase, you also get a very passable Strat tone which is nice for jangly/funky rhythm playing. I've been really digging my EPN "tuxedo" SS thru my old Vox Pacemaker, very groovy...

[martyncrew]

If anyone is interested, there's a nice hunter green/pearloid pg Spy in the Emporium...

[nsriley]

If anyone is interested, there's a nice hunter green/pearloid pg Spy in the Emporium...

Yup that's mine. Hate to sell it, but other purchases have kinda forced it. :Spank

[Mike Duncan]

Nice picture of Joe and Pete Anderson in the new Vintage Guitar....that sounds like a good combo - Pete and Reverend.

[john1056]

Yup that's mine. Hate to sell it, but other purchases have kinda forced it. :Spank

That's a nice guitar, there was one just like in on gbase a few months ago and I think it was priced at A$850 too. It disappeared so I guess it sold, best of luck with yours :) A top loader Slingshot sold for over a $1000 not too long ago on Ebay.

[Jon Silberman]

Nice picture of Joe and Pete Anderson in the new Vintage Guitar....that sounds like a good combo - Pete and Reverend.
I don't recall that pic - what issue and page, Mike?

[martyncrew]

time for a BTT bump...

[c-dub]

Just got me a Gobby and KS head to go along with my HH.

BTW, I am selling my Guytron GT-20, GREAT amp, but as with guitars, I've decided to end the constant deliberation and ABing, and just go Reverend only and be done with it (with the exception of one Carvin for my "shredder" guitar).

[martyncrew]

Nice price on the Goblin. Where did you find the KS head?

[Jon Silberman]

Pic of the day. :)

http://www.reverendguitars.com/reverend/images/media/chick.jpg

[c-dub]

Nice price on the Goblin. Where did you find the KS head?


Here with a WTB thread. Got a line on another KS head, though, if anyone is looking. Looking for a Rev 2x12 cab if anyone wants to move one.

Oh, and *right click, save* on Jon's pic. ;)

[c-dub]

Has nobody noticed that awesome fish on the bay? It is a little hidden, shows its worth the .50 for a gallery pic. If I didnt prefer Carvins (24 fret neck thru body) for bass I'd be all over it. Somebody buy it so I can stop thinking about it.

[Glenn_K]

c-dub, can you give me the contact info for the KS head person?

[Glenn_K]

I took my Daredevil to rehearsal yesterday to compare it to my Slingshot. Quite a difference. It held up great and sounded quite nice. Much stronger mids and an overall "tight" sounding. It was not as good when I wanted to get fuzzy and funky but very nice for some tight sparkle and solid punch that cut through.

Got some good reactions from the guys too. They thought it was a cool looking guitar when I pulled it out.

[Sir Duke]

Here with a WTB thread. Got a line on another KS head, though, if anyone is looking. Looking for a Rev 2x12 cab if anyone wants to move one.

Oh, and *right click, save* on Jon's pic. ;)

Just bought one the other week on the 'bay to match my Kingsnake combo. Should get to play through it soon...
Only 35 were made!!!

[voojo]

Glenn, thanks for the Daredevil info! I have a Daredevil HB on order, should be here soon! Can't wait, first Reverend, and after playing them at my local dealer it won't be my last. I can see a Flatroc in my near future~!

Seth

I took my Daredevil to rehearsal yesterday to compare it to my Slingshot. Quite a difference. It held up great and sounded quite nice. Much stronger mids and an overall "tight" sounding. It was not as good when I wanted to get fuzzy and funky but very nice for some tight sparkle and solid punch that cut through.

Got some good reactions from the guys too. They thought it was a cool looking guitar when I pulled it out.

[Glenn_K]

Glenn, thanks for the Daredevil info! I have a Daredevil HB on order, should be here soon! Can't wait, first Reverend, and after playing them at my local dealer it won't be my last. I can see a Flatroc in my near future~!

Seth

FYI, mine is a Humbucker as well. My only solidbody humbucker guitar. (I have an ES-335 and Rocco.)

[chewynodoubt]

Just arrived! Roundhouse 290 sunburst.

Ok. So I kicked Reverend's tires for the past 7 years. Going back and forth from their early start american made retail from their switch to direct ordering to the import line..yadda yadda yadda. I have had an artist discount with them since 2004 but had yet to take advantage until now. I was not disappointed. This guitar lives up to its claim and praises! Fit and finish are flawless. (I also own a Suhr classic T and a LP custom shop elegant) This instrument takes its inspiration from the 60's les paul special I believe. It has great p-90 tones and a balance and fell like a much higher priced guitar. The sunburst finish is rather stunning and understated at the same time. I will be happy to answer as many specifics as I can.

I will be honest, there were two things out of the box that were a little different for me. the heads of the tuning keys seem to be a little on the large side for me, but they do have more beef than I'm used too making tuning more controlled. the other being the shortened pickguard with the controls scooted forward more than i am used to, but this does make volume swells more easily doable.

Here's the pic...I know you want it. (BTW I had originally bought this for my wife to learn to play, she's a singer, but she may have more trouble prying it away from me!)

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s158/chewynodoubt/IMG_0128.jpg

[Kalalau Hiker]

that's a beauty - congrats- thanks for the report!

[vpich]

head's up. there's a blue club king going for pretty cheap at the moment on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Reverend-Club-King-HH_W0QQitemZ280152706220QQihZ018QQcategoryZ2384QQs sPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[strattitude]

Just arrived! Roundhouse 290 sunburst.

Ok. So I kicked Reverend's tires for the past 7 years. Going back and forth from their early start american made retail from their switch to direct ordering to the import line..yadda yadda yadda. I have had an artist discount with them since 2004 but had yet to take advantage until now. I was not disappointed. This guitar lives up to its claim and praises! Fit and finish are flawless. (I also own a Suhr classic T and a LP custom shop elegant) This instrument takes its inspiration from the 60's les paul special I believe. It has great p-90 tones and a balance and fell like a much higher priced guitar. The sunburst finish is rather stunning and understated at the same time. I will be happy to answer as many specifics as I can.

I will be honest, there were two things out of the box that were a little different for me. the heads of the tuning keys seem to be a little on the large side for me, but they do have more beef than I'm used too making tuning more controlled. the other being the shortened pickguard with the controls scooted forward more than i am used to, but this does make volume swells more easily doable.

Here's the pic...I know you want it. (BTW I had originally bought this for my wife to learn to play, she's a singer, but she may have more trouble prying it away from me!)

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s158/chewynodoubt/IMG_0128.jpg

That is really one of the coolest looking of the set neck Revs! Congrats!

I've been considering that model too! What are the tones like compared to your Suhr tele (is that the one with a P-90 in the neck pos?) and your LP custom. I expect the Rev to have more mids and maybe not as open as the Suhr. Of course the Suhr and the LP are very expensive guitars compared to this Rev.
How are the clean tones? Will it do for clean funky rhythm playing? I bet it will do crunch tones very nicely.

[Jon Silberman]

Coming up on 200,000 views. Amazing! Long live Rev.

[chewynodoubt]

strattitude,
to answer your question my Suhr T has two humbuckers with coil tap in 2+4th positions. You are correct, more mids in the Rev., I think that's to be expected with the P-90's. The clean tone is not clear and even, not very spanky...it's no strat.(Maybe not the best choice for funky stuff) When you add some drive they react like classic p-90's. the coolest thing is when you use the bass countour with some overdrive...a good range of sounds. I was less impressed by the bass countour with a clean amp unless you are going for a real thin tele sound.

[portsider]

I have been playing this baby for a couple of days now at low volume through my Princeton Reverb. I really like it.
The timbre has more character than my Flatroc which hangs mostly in the high mids. The CK seems to fill the sound spectrum more if that makes any sense. I guess it is more like an amplified acoustic than a plank with pickups.
It is more versatile than the Flatroc which is good for me since I play differently from song to song. I was able to go from a very Jazzy sound to almost acoustic. In between it is bluesy and can morph easily into rock. A lot of my early influences played semis or acoustics so this guitar is a good fit for my style. The neck pickup is very middy and expressive, the bridge pickup has a nice biting edge.:RoCkIn
I was thrilled to find it had Sperzels instead of Wilkinson tuners, much easier to use in my book.
The Bigsby is a better fit in the CK's layout. On the Flatroc it bumps the pickup selector if I have it where I want it. The arm is a little longer on the Club King too, which gives it more leverage for easier nuances.
My only complaint is changing the strings with the Bigsby. I would hate to have to change a broken string mid set! I finally figured out that curling the string at the ball end makes it easier to get on the little pin. Jon S. if you have any other Bigsby stringing tips, I am all ears.

[BlueHeaven]

voojo,
What color did you order for the Daredevil HB? I got mine in wine red and it sure looks purty. I can also vouch for it's tone. My other Reverend is a Rocco and there's a HUGE difference (to my ears) between the two. The Rocco has some humbucker meat but is also spanky and articulate. The Daredevil cures my Gibson lust by being very fat and warm with just enough bite to cut. It easily ventures into Gov't Mule, Cream, Humble Pie, AC/DC territory. The quality of workmanship is superb also.
Greg

[martyncrew]

Hey Greg - very happy with the SS. I left the tuxedo cosmetics alone except for adding black Strat vol/tone knobs. Thanks again!

[voojo]

BlueHeaven, thanks for the info on the tones, exactly what I was looking for! Yes I got mine in Wine Red, should be here soon. This is my "Gibson" style as well. I think next up when I get the funds is a Flatroc in Rock Orange. Tried a cream one when I was ordering up my Daredevil, what a unique sound, nice and clean, plus I like the feel of the longer scale.

Seth

voojo,
What color did you order for the Daredevil HB? I got mine in wine red and it sure looks purty. I can also vouch for it's tone. My other Reverend is a Rocco and there's a HUGE difference (to my ears) between the two. The Rocco has some humbucker meat but is also spanky and articulate. The Daredevil cures my Gibson lust by being very fat and warm with just enough bite to cut. It easily ventures into Gov't Mule, Cream, Humble Pie, AC/DC territory. The quality of workmanship is superb also.
Greg

[BlueHeaven]

Martyn,
Hey, I'm just glad she went to a good home. I'll bet those black knobs really add to the tuxedo look!
voojo,
Have you seen the Mini Plex MK2 vid on youtube with a Flatroc driving it? I see you have the Fargen on order...just wondering if that's fueling the Flatrock gas. It sure sounds like a good combination to these ears!
Greg

[voojo]

voojo,
Have you seen the Mini Plex MK2 vid on youtube with a Flatroc driving it? I see you have the Fargen on order...just wondering if that's fueling the Flatrock gas. It sure sounds like a good combination to these ears!
Greg


You got it BlueHeaven! I had planned on checking out some Reverends, but not specifically the Flatroc. When I was gearing up to pull the trigger on the Mini Plex MK2 I asked Ben what the heck kind of guitar was that on the clean/rhythm clips, and he said the Flatroc, "amazing guitar for the price." I checked one out at the local Reverend dealer and I was impressed, so it's on my list! It has a very unique clean tone, and overdriven.

[BlueHeaven]

voojo,
Sweet! Of course a couple of clips with both the Daredevil and the Flatroc will be expected when you get the Fargen (and the Flatroc)!
Greg

[martyncrew]

KS combo in the Emporium if anyone is looking...

[Jon Silberman]

The seller is a nice guy, too. Note the replacement MESA Black Shadow. I'll bet that speaker sounds wonderful in the 'Snake though it's gonna add at least 5-6 pounds over the stock Jensen Neo.

Hey, anyone want HH #4? http://cgi.ebay.com/Reverend-Hellhound-all-tube-guitar-amp-serial-00004_W0QQitemZ230172922287QQihZ013QQcategoryZ1017 1QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Jon Silberman]

Interesting post from the RDP:

I owned a Hellhound Combo and currently own a Kingsnake Combo. The thing I notice most between the Kingsnake and the Hellhound was warmth. My Kingsnake does not have the warmth that my Hellhound did. In fact, I regret selling my Hellhound for the Kingsnake. I miss the warmth and rounder sound of the Hellhound dearly.

I don't particularily care for that bright and "focused" sound the Kingsnake has. Just personal taste.

I am not too sure if that bright "focused" tone has to do with the NEO speaker, or if the amp is just voiced that way. The Hellhound just sounded thicker to my ears than the Kingsnake. I have disconnected the feedback loop and clipped the bright cap in the Kingsnake and it has helped warm the amp up a bit.

A thing that bothered me a bit about the Hellhound was that it was a little more "boxy" sounding than the Kingsnake. I am not too sure if that was speaker or cabinet size related as I am talking about the combo formats here. I also noticed that lower notes farted out a little more on the Hellhound than the Kingsnake, where the Kingsnake is a little tighter sounding. I have been considering possibly getting rid of my Kingsnake and going back to the Hellhound. I am just worried that the Kingsnake will be worth more than the Hellhound some day as there are fewer. You simply cannot beat Reverend amps for their portability and versatility on the gig. My main amp is a Dr. Z MAZ 18 2x12. and it is loud and big as hell, however not all stage space allows me to use an amp this large. ENTER THE REVEREND AMPS. Hope that helps a bit. >> lower notes farted out a little more on the Hellhound than the Kingsnake, where the Kingsnake is a little tighter sounding.

Easily corrected, of course, by replacing one cap in the Hound with its Kingsnake equivalent as I've done it to mine.

[martyncrew]

The seller is a nice guy, too. Note the replacement MESA Black Shadow. I'll bet that speaker sounds wonderful in the 'Snake though it's gonna add at least 5-6 pounds over the stock Jensen Neo.

Hey, anyone want HH #4? http://cgi.ebay.com/Reverend-Hellhound-all-tube-guitar-amp-serial-00004_W0QQitemZ230172922287QQihZ013QQcategoryZ1017 1QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

;) check out bidder #2...

the seller says that he knows nothing about the amp btw

[Glenn_K]

Jon,

I'm trying to get Ken to get one of these amps. It's a tough job even though he loves my HellHound.

I can see what that person is saying about the warmth of the Hellhound possibly not present in the Kingsnake. It maybe warmth vs articulate.

--Glenn

[c-dub]

Got my Goblin but I dont think the reverb is working. Any ideas what I should check bnefore complaining to the seller?

[martyncrew]

Got my Goblin but I dont think the reverb is working. Any ideas what I should check bnefore complaining to the seller?

They are pretty fragile - I shipped one down to LA and the reverb was DOA. It was a problem in the reverb pan. New pans are about $30 but are a pain in the butt to install due to the small cab and speaker location.

[c-dub]

Where do I get another pan?

[john1056]

Got my Goblin but I dont think the reverb is working. Any ideas what I should check bnefore complaining to the seller?

Make sure the connections are in tight, and swap the tube, its the one that's back from the rest.

[c-dub]

Swapped tube, checked and flipped cables, no dice. Where can I get a tank?

Other than that the little amp is awesome. I'm on baby duty tonight while the wife is out, and my 14 month old was sleeping peacefully downstairs while I got some decent funnin' in with the gobby and a looper.

Also got my KS head, to complete the trifecta. Havent tried it yet with my 4x10 Rev cab.

[Sir Duke]

Hey guys,
just bought my first reverend guitar on the 'bay. I am a kingsnake combo owner and also have the reverend 212 cab. I think it's one of the best looking reverends out there. Check it,
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/jbrooksben/594b_3.jpg

[BlueHeaven]

If Joe had made the 'bucker version in that color I'd have been ALL over it!
Greg

[strattitude]

You got it BlueHeaven! I had planned on checking out some Reverends, but not specifically the Flatroc. When I was gearing up to pull the trigger on the Mini Plex MK2 I asked Ben what the heck kind of guitar was that on the clean/rhythm clips, and he said the Flatroc, "amazing guitar for the price." I checked one out at the local Reverend dealer and I was impressed, so it's on my list! It has a very unique clean tone, and overdriven.

I loved that clip of the Flatroc into the fargen too! It sounded so great! Nice chiming highs! It is the first clip of the flatroc that really has impressed me and mad me want one!

[Crazyquilt]

c-dub: Google for "accutronics reverb pan." I seem to recall that Antique Electronics carries them, though -- you'll need to make sure you get the same size/number of springs.

But...

The most common place I've had reverb pans fail (and this has happened several times to me as a result of shipping, regardless of quality of packing) is inside the pan. If you look inside, you'll see that there are some really tiny wires going from the input/output jacks to the transducers at the ends of the springs. The wires are tiny, and they're held by rather sharp clips. Kind of a stupid design, from a durability POV, but I digress...

You can strip the ends of the wires & poke them back into the clips. Problem solved. This can be a PITA, and, sometimes, it's easier to solder them rather than using the original tension fitting.

But, if it's not a tube, I'd be willing to wager that's what happened. Now, pans aren't too pricey -- I think they run about $30-40 -- but it could save you time & that $30-40.

Sir Duke -- that's lovely. If I wasn't awash in P-90 guitars, I'd be pretty tempted by a WH290, preferably the older 25.5" scale length ones like that. I've got a WH HB Mk 1 (my last Rev...) and it's a really nice guitar. For a guitar with humbuckers, that is. ;)

[Sir Duke]

yeah, this is my first guitar with P-90's. Can't wait to play it.

[Joe Naylor]

Swapped tube, checked and flipped cables, no dice. Where can I get a tank?

Other than that the little amp is awesome. I'm on baby duty tonight while the wife is out, and my 14 month old was sleeping peacefully downstairs while I got some decent funnin' in with the gobby and a looper.

Also got my KS head, to complete the trifecta. Havent tried it yet with my 4x10 Rev cab.

Here ya go, from our Discontinued FAQ:

32. What model reverb tank should be used as a replacement in Reverend amps?
Accutronics model #8AB2A1B, as used in all Goblins, Kingsnakes, and later Hellhounds. This is a common tank that can be ordered from most amp parts suppliers.

Please note: when replacing an early Hellhound reverb tank (these have black sides) with the Accutronics tank, the ground braid for ONE of the leads should be lifted at the PCB to minimize hum potential from ground loop. This should be performed by an experienced tech.

[Jon Silberman]

Thanks, Joe. :)

[majorledhead]

My Volcano is so hot that it has Lava coming out of it.http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o247/majorledhead/volcano001.jpg
.................................................. .................................................. .....................
A orange curlyque LAVA CABLE that is. It's only fitting..... Highly recommended

[portsider]

Hey guys,
just bought my first reverend guitar on the 'bay. I am a kingsnake combo owner and also have the reverend 212 cab. I think it's one of the best looking reverends out there.
That Warhawk in red is most shaggalicious (sp). It rivals the Rock Orange Flatroc in the looks department. Nice score.

[Glenn_K]

Just got delivery on my Buckshot. This is a wild and crazy guitar. I got the rosewood fretboard/3-tone burst version. The Tele pickup sounds much like the Avenger TL (not surprising since it's the same pickup I believe) although I think it sounds tougher since there is a solidbody behind it now. The mix of the Revtron pickup is just wild. Overall, with distortion, this thing is just out of control!

This is my first experience with an import bolt-on. The neck definitely seems thicker. You Eastpointers would probably like it. The 3-tone burst has more red in it than I expected. Nice. It also feels like a very small guitar overall.

And of course I had to get it with Les Trem.

[Jon Silberman]

My Volcano is so hot that it has Lava coming out of it.http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o247/majorledhead/volcano001.jpg
.................................................. .................................................. .....................
A orange curlyque LAVA CABLE that is. It's only fitting..... Highly recommended
What is that cool amp?!

[martyncrew]

c-dub - dude...

[Jon Silberman]

:confused: Is that supposed to be a brand name (Google reveals nothing)?

[c-dub]

c-dub - dude...

What?

[majorledhead]

The amp pictured with the volcano is a custom built, 5 watt screamer that started life as a Valve Jr, but only uses the stock chassis,cabinet and PT. Big heyboer tranny, zoso's,german filter caps and other premium parts used throughout. The face plate is a laser ingraved creation of my own design. The vertical 2x12 is another custom build that Ted at lopoline put together ( after much begging ) and its loaded with (2) scumbacks. ( 55 and 75 ) There isn't much clean in it, more of a crunch box. Almost gets in SLO100 land when pushed with the pedal board shown. ( thorizine shuffle tone ) Basically a product of having to much time and money on hand this past spring.

[Lobstapickin]

:confused: Is that supposed to be a brand name (Google reveals nothing)?

That head looks suspiciously like a Valve Jr, no? Cab has to be homemade...we'll see.

[Lobstapickin]

Oops! A minute too late. I was half right :-)

[martyncrew]

What?

Another SS?

[Glenn_K]

wow. That one went for a chunk. C-dub, were you into the hipshot?

[portsider]

wow. That one went for a chunk. C-dub, were you into the hipshot?
I believe he still is.
I was planning on listing something, but I held up when I saw that up there. Talk about Holy Grail!

[c-dub]

I know I know. First metal topped Hipshot I'd seen in the 8 months I've been looking. Heck, I've seen toploaders go for more. Anyway, it'll be converted to either a SSC or Rocco, or black Bigsby SS #3800 will. Martyn, I've got the tortoise rocco assembly you had on the black cat, which would look great on either the black 3800 or the gold SS. And, I have banked a black SSC pickguard and 3 black vito P-90s, which would also would look good on either the gold or the black.

P.S. I didnt think I paid THAT much over for it.

[Glenn_K]

Guess it just seemed more than usual for a Slingshot, but not too bad considering metal top.

[daphil]

I know I know. First metal topped Hipshot I'd seen in the 8 months I've been looking. Heck, I've seen toploaders go for more. Anyway, it'll be converted to either a SSC or Rocco, or black Bigsby SS #3800 will. Martyn, I've got the tortoise rocco assembly you had on the black cat, which would look great on either the black 3800 or the gold SS. And, I have banked a black SSC pickguard and 3 black vito P-90s, which would also would look good on either the gold or the black.

P.S. I didnt think I paid THAT much over for it.

c-dub, you're the one who owns black Bigsby SS #3800 now? It used to be mine. I was the original owner. I miss it somehow. Killer jazz guitar...

Would you have a pic? I don't have any and would like to, just for memories.

[c-dub]

Sure thing, pic coming. Evidently #3800 has been on the move, through you, martyn, Crazyquilt, some other guy who bought in on ebay from CQ, and me who bought it on ebay from that guy after I regretted not buying it when CQ had it listed here. In a moment of weakness I offered it to someone, and I've already had someone else on here offer to buy it.

But now I find I reach for it more than my others. The pearloid looks great with the black and Bigs, and it has a GREAT neck. The guy before me had it laid down flat with absolutely NO relief, but once I let the truss rod out (a LOT), it feels great.

[c-dub]

Guess it just seemed more than usual for a Slingshot, but not too bad considering metal top.

Well, it was really the metal top PLUS Hipshot that made me do what it took to get it. I have no intention of leaving it a Slingshot (although I will always retain the original assembly intact).

I forgot that the tortoise rocco assembly that was in the Black Cat I sold to Irreverent was old style, it won't work. So I have a tortoise shell rocco guard if anyone is interested.

So here are my choices, let me know what y'all think (my gold wolf with Bigs will not be modded).

(1) Black Bigs SS (white pearloid) becomes:

(a) Rocco with black guard and chrome covers
(b) Rocco with white guard and zebras
(c) SSC with black guard and black PUs
(d) SSC with white guard and white PUs
(e) SSC with black on white, or vice versa, or mixed
(f) SS with tortoise shell PG.
(g) Commando GT with white guard.
(h) leave it alone you ninny

(2) gold Hipshot SS becomes:

(a) Rocco with black guard
(b) Rocco with cream guard and chrome covers
(c) SS with tortoise guard.

Keep in mind one needs to end up a P-90 guitar and one needs to be a HB guitar.

Whaddya think? Anyone tried any nice splittable HBs in a USA Rev? What kinds?

[Glenn_K]

Love the Hipshot... have 2 Revs with them.

None of the above. Make it an Avenger or Avenger TL. :-)

[martyncrew]

I agree - the Hipshot screams Avenger TL...

BTW, it's a real shame that #3800 hasn't found a home. It's a really nice SS with a beautiful neck and fabulous rw slab fingerboard. The only reason I passed on it is that I really didn't like the Bigsby/tune-a-matic bridge set up. As it turns out, I now have a SS with almost identical cosmetics and it looks great.

[Glenn_K]

C-dub, actually I do have a Rocco with hipshot and it's nice although I find the Roccos to be the US Revs most difficult for me to get into. There are some people that love them though. I don't sell mine because the green is so groovy and it's got the hipshot. How could I let that go?

[c-dub]

I agree - the Hipshot screams Avenger TL...

BTW, it's a real shame that #3800 hasn't found a home. It's a really nice SS with a beautiful neck and fabulous rw slab fingerboard. The only reason I passed on it is that I really didn't like the Bigsby/tune-a-matic bridge set up. As it turns out, I now have a SS with almost identical cosmetics and it looks great.


It has found a home -- mine. Like I was saying, I reach for it now more than my others. The only reason I might mod it is I need/want one Rocco config, and given the available PGs left black is the easiest to color match. Or, mod it to a SSC. But I dont think it is going anywhere anytime soon.

I'll have:

gold wolf w/ bigs
gold hipshot (SS or roc?)
black #3800 with bigs (SS or Roc or SSC?)

Unfortunately, the available Avenger PG (gold) doesnt really go with what I have. I'd rather go C GT, anyway.

I think I'm leaning to making the gold Hip a Rocco with a cream guard and chrome covers.

[johnnySRZ]

Hey guys,
just bought my first reverend guitar on the 'bay. I am a kingsnake combo owner and also have the reverend 212 cab. I think it's one of the best looking reverends out there. Check it,
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/jbrooksben/594b_3.jpg

Sweet guitar bud. I've got the same one. So many sounds in there. I'm a huge fan of p90's now.

[Phillip_H]

I'm thinking about selling my blue JS390. I've got a pretty nice (non-Rev) HSC for it, and I'm not sure how much to ask for it. Several of these have been listed on eBay for over $500, but that seems excessive. Any suggestions? Feel free to PM me so as not to clog the thread.

[Lamont]

Jon-- how do you like the new wiring? The bass cut, or whatever it's called? Would it work in other guitars, you think? Also, how do the new Filtertron looking pups sound? I've been interested in the Reverends for a long time, but I've never played one plugged in!
Had to bump in on this ---in a word the filtrons as exceptional!! Joe sent me two guitars ,im sorry but the name escapes me at the moment ,, but its the bound ones w/ the sound hole ( f-hole ) on the top.Got a black w/ creme binding w/ creme P-90s. KILLER !!
And the same w/ 6120 Gretch orange w/ the filtron type pups.Over the top killer.These guitars come set up perfectly and i have to say that they are both just amazing. How Joe can do these at the price ill never know.But i have a hunch..Great factory in Korea(i think) C&C machines that do the job perfectly..Great wood !! and then each guitar once Stateside set up to perfection by Joe or someone trained to the exacts by Joe ...Now this is what quality is all about .CUDOS JOE.. GREAT < GREAT JOB.:dude

[Lobstapickin]

Those are Club Kings...nice, huh? The control is the Bass Contour or BCC. I use the control backed off just a little. Cleans the bass right up on the P90's and Revtrons, where I feel it's needed in the neck position. I feel it has the most effect on the HB's though; Thins them out to an almost single coil sound. Quality so far has been superb.

[Sir Duke]

Do any people prefer Reverends 2 P-90's versus 3? I already have a great sounding strat and want to cover some different tonal territory. The wine red Warhawk above is mine, btw.

[Jon Silberman]

As long as you can live with the neck and bridge PUP combination not being hum-cancelling, you're just two mini-toggles and few wires away from adding that combination in both parallel and series to your 3-P90 Rev. I know 'cause I've done it. :)

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1600/682310/2949318/107114758.jpg

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1600/682310/2949318/107114784.jpg

[martyncrew]

Do any people prefer Reverends 2 P-90's versus 3? I already have a great sounding strat and want to cover some different tonal territory. The wine red Warhawk above is mine, btw.

After 6 years of playing SSs, I think I've finally decided that I prefer 2 pups vs 3. My present SS has a phase switch which gives me a nice quack/funky tone when engaged (disengaged?). There's nothing about the SSC config or tonal pallette that I miss with my present SS.

[c-dub]

I prefer 3, although I dont have any 3s right now (sold 'em) but do have 2 SSs. The phase switch on a 2 is nice, but I prefer the fuller yet still quacky sound of the neck and middle PU on a 3 to the phased middle position on a 2. Plus, the in betweens on a 3 just to me seem to have more of a complex sound.

That being said, I love a 2 just fine, and the phase switch does a great job of giving you funky on the fly with the quick throw of a mini.

[Glenn_K]

Interesting timing on these posts. This summer when Reverend stopped selling direct, I ordered a Jetstream and it just arrived. This is my first experience with the 3 P90s and its pretty cool.

[Jon Silberman]

If you find positions 2 and 4 somewhat dark for your tastes, Glenn, a trick that I find pretty cool is to replace one of the pots with a dual push/pull pot wired as a blower switch (volume and tone pots bypass). When you engage the switch in those positions, seemingly magically, the highs and sparkle return!

[portsider]

Interesting timing on these posts. This summer when Reverend stopped selling direct, I ordered a Jetstream and it just arrived. This is my first experience with the 3 P90s and its pretty cool.
I love my SSC. I play in the neck/middle position around 75% of the time. Same with my Spy.

[c-dub]

If anyone has one, I'm looking for a new style tortoise shell Rocco or SSC pickguard; or a cream SSC pickguard.

Or white pearloid in Rocco or SSC.

[Jon Silberman]

I just happen to know someone who has a white pearloid Rocco pickguard. Also a gold one. And also a silver one already completely wired up with a pair of GFS Mean 90s, a 4-way switch to add both PUPs in series (for a super fat 'buckerish tone) and a pair of minitoggles. If I'm remembering correctly (it gets harder and harder all the time!), one is a blower switch (especially awesome with both PUPs in series to add back the extra highs, see my earlier post on this page), the other a phase switch. I just can't figure out what to do with all this stuff. ;)

[martyncrew]

...he sounds like a good person to know...

[martyncrew]

...and while we're talking pickguards, does anyone have a silver or tortoise SS guard and 2 x white P90 covers sat around?

[portsider]

...and while we're talking pickguards, does anyone have a silver or tortoise SS guard and 2 x white P90 covers sat around?
I still have your old style tort SS guard. Reverend still has white P90 covers.

[c-dub]

I just happen to know someone who has a white pearloid Rocco pickguard. Also a gold one. And also a silver one already completely wired up with a pair of GFS Mean 90s, a 4-way switch to add both PUPs in series (for a super fat 'buckerish tone) and a pair of minitoggles. If I'm remembering correctly (it gets harder and harder all the time!), one is a blower switch (especially awesome with both PUPs in series to add back the extra highs, see my earlier post on this page), the other a phase switch. I just can't figure out what to do with all this stuff. ;)


Sell me the white rocco!

I have a old style tortoise shell rocco PG wired with GFS P-90s (Martyn used to have it in the Black Cat) if anyone is interested.

[martyncrew]

I still have your old style tort SS guard. Reverend still has white P90 covers.

Sorry, Bob, I should have specified new style

[c-dub]

I think Rev still has new style tort SS guards.

[Jon Silberman]

Calling Glenn_K especially: check out this thread!

http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?t=298878

[Glenn_K]

Calling Glenn_K especially: check out this thread!

http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?t=298878

You'll never convince me. Check my reply.

[Tycho]

I think I'm going to take the plunge tomorrow on a Club King RT, to keep my old Rocco and Spy company.

[john1056]

Is there much aftermarket pup swapping out there on the import Revs? I've got a Manta Ray with humbuckers. I'd like more volume on the 5 and 6 strings when using the neck pup only (I've jacked up the bass end of the pup, have the amp's bass EQ at 8, BCC at 10, tone at 5 -- still not enough). Also, I wouldn't mind a cleaner neck pup sound. Yes, I'm trying to use this for jazz, among other things. ... Sustain is incredible though. I'd really like to keep that part of the setup.

Anybody have similar feelings about the neck pup? If so, anybody done anything about it?

You should try messing with the poles before you decide to switch. If you bring the poles out you will emphasize one coil over the other and get a more zingy, less round sound, more like a single coil. If that doesn't do it for you Lindy Fralin pickups are very clear (no mud) which makes them work great for the neck, they are expensive though.

[JMC]

Why don't you guys open your own Reverend Forum and ditch this 200K view thread... 340 pages, 200K views.... nutz...

[john1056]

Why don't you guys open your own Reverend Forum and ditch this 200K view thread... 340 pages, 200K views.... nutz...

Sounds like Thread envy to me ;) We can't help it its long you know?

[Jon Silberman]

Why don't you guys open your own Reverend Forum and ditch this 200K view thread... 340 pages, 200K views.... nutz...
Now I've heard it all! How about you simply avoid those threads that, in your supreme judgement, are too long rather than not only opening and even posting in them? Sorry, bub, that's just flat out weird. This is obviously more than just a thread - it's a community. Best of luck finding your own.

[JMC]

Sounds like Thread envy to me ;) We can't help it its long you know?

No envy - but I assure you I am not going to wade through 340 pages trying to find some useful information... although I might if it were properly organized in a forum... no one is going to read through that mess. I don't even know why this forum would allow a single thread that large.

[john1056]

Now I've heard it all! How about you simply avoid those threads that, in your supreme judgement, are too long rather than not only opening and even posting in them? Sorry, bub, that's just flat out weird. This is obviously more than just a thread - it's a community. Best of luck finding your own.

Not only that, but making the matter worse by posting here!

[Jon Silberman]

Thanks so much, JMC, for your helpful clarification and welcome to my Ignore List. :)

[Jon Silberman]

To everyone else, just a reminder from my very post post in this thread:

YOU WILL FIND MANY REVEREND OWNERS AND FANS HERE. DON'T BE INTIMIDATED BY THE THREAD LENGTH, NEW REV FANS AND REPEAT QUESTIONS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME! :)
Emphasis in original! :BEER

[Rod]

Why don't you guys open your own Reverend Forum and ditch this 200K view thread... 340 pages, 200K views.... nutz...
Now you're gonna piss everyone off!!!!!!

[JMC]

Thanks so much, JMC, for your helpful clarification and welcome to my Ignore List. :)





I'm just suggesting that despite your opening post... no one wants to wade through 5000 replies on 350 pages...

There is obviously enough interest in Reverend- so start your own forum, make the information that you've compiled here more easily accessed...

not open to new ideas in the reverend camp i guess...

[Glenn_K]

We love a zillion pages. Nobody is supposed to read it all. You have to have been there :)

[Matt Jones]

"Why don't you guys open your own Reverend Forum and ditch this 200K view thread... 340 pages, 200K views.... nutz..."

I, for one, think it has a certain charm.....and says a lot about Reverend guitars.

[malvivant]

... no one wants to wade through 5000 replies on 350 pages...

Well, yes and no. The average (read: relatively sane) person might not wanna wade through 350 pages of mostly extraneous stuff to maybe or maybe not find what they're looking for...but I don't think that's the constituency here. Some of us have read the entire thread, a lot probably haven't. It doesn't much matter; the thread makes as much (or little) sense whether you've read the whole thing or just that day's entries, and if there's something you wanna talk about, you just introduce it into the thread. Bingo.
Besides, it's not like the topic/thread format guarantees much of anything. One might get lucky, and a topic line like "Flat Wounds: Do they sound awful?" will actually deliver a discussion of flat wound strings. But the thread could just as likely contain an extended (and heated) debate on the relative guitar-playing merits of Sheryl Crow vs. Marc Bolan...or sumthin like that. Just because there's a TOPIC is no guarantee anyone's gonna stick to it.
Maybe the so-long-it-disappears-over-the-virual-horizon thread format is clumsy, but this particular forum has always struck me as a kinda unique place.

[A-Bone]

As a non-Reverend-owner posting here on TGP, I am kind of impressed at the longevity of this thread. It almost makes me want to purchase a Reverend so that I can be a part of this dedicated subset.

Don't change a thing. Keep it going.

[martyncrew]

I wish we could at least return to talking about the guitars instead of talking about talking about them. Only one response to my comment (#5157 on this thread's page 344) about the Manta Ray neck humbucker?

Call Pete Biltoft @ Vintage Vibe Guitars, tell him what you need, tell him how and what you play and voila, problem solved. Fralin quality and mere mortal prices.

[Glenn_K]

"Why don't you guys open your own Reverend Forum and ditch this 200K view thread... 340 pages, 200K views.... nutz..."

I, for one, think it has a certain charm.....and says a lot about Reverend guitars.

It definitely has a certain charm, that's why I usually post here instead of on Reverends own forums. And you know, there's something nice about not having to choose a topic. Reverend Gallery....that's it. End of story.

[Rod]

I think that this thread is truly amazing!!! Being the owner of a Set neck WarhawkII, I have to say that my very pricey Gibsons are taking a back seat to this amazing guitar....AND my back loves it...Kudos to Joe Naylor for doing the impossible!!! ,,,,,,producing wonderful instruments at real world prices that have nothing to do with Fender or Gibson!!

[malvivant]

You should try messing with the poles before you decide to switch. If you bring the poles out you will emphasize one coil over the other and get a more zingy, less round sound, more like a single coil. If that doesn't do it for you Lindy Fralin pickups are very clear (no mud) which makes them work great for the neck, they are expensive though.

I've been curious about adjusting the poles to change tone, but a history of inadvertantly wrecking stuff has made me a little dodgy about trying. Will the pole screw only travel out so far and then stop, or will they keep going until they come out?

[mischultz]

As a non-Reverend-owner posting here on TGP, I am kind of impressed at the longevity of this thread. It almost makes me want to purchase a Reverend so that I can be a part of this dedicated subset.

Don't change a thing. Keep it going.

Although I'm sure the current production is lovely in its own right, do yourself a favor and find an original. There's nothing quite like them and I really wish I hadn't let my Eastpoint Rocco go.

Michael

[SFK]

Although I'm sure the current production is lovely in its own right, do yourself a favor and find an original. There's nothing quite like them and I really wish I hadn't let my Eastpoint Rocco go.

Michael

I have 3 guitars I'll never let go of. (Out of 18)

Gibson R7 GT
Gibson Les Paul TV Jr
Eastpoint Rev Slingshot.

[Glenn_K]

I've become a Reverend fanatic. I have quite a few US models and have now aquired 4 imports, including my first Rev by trade from a member of this forum. The longevity of the imports in my collection is yet to be seen. I'll never get rid of the US models. One thing I have to say is try the Buckshot if you can. So far this is the import I'm the most impressed with. Beautifully jangly cleans that shine and a killer with distortion. Odd the Buckshot hasn't received any special press yet when so many of the other models have.

The thing that is absolutely apparent about the difference in sound between US and import is the focus/attack verses the "airy" sound. Import (more focus/attack), US (open/airy). Neither is "better," just different. Actually, it's nice to have both in my arsenal.

While I appreciate the set-neck models, the satin finish neck of the bolt-ons (and US Revs) is a pleasure that is hard for me to go without. So that might be something to consider for someone thinking of buying a new Rev.

[Glenn_K]

Hey Jon, and you No. VA people: looks like a Rev dealer down your way at Bailey's Crossroads.

http://www.crossroadsguitarshop.com/

[Jon Silberman]

Awesome! The guy that runs that shop used to work for Venemans, if I recall correctly. My pal Vic Tynes (in pic with me on the left) shops there now and speaks very highly of the staff. Thanks for the heads up, Glenn!

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1600/682310/1753109/21758829.jpg

[martyncrew]

While I appreciate the set-neck models, the satin finish neck of the bolt-ons (and US Revs) is a pleasure that is hard for me to go without. So that might be something to consider for someone thinking of buying a new Rev.

Glenn, you nailed it. The profile, med/jumbo frets and satin finish of the US and import bolt on necks are what makes Revs such outstanding guitars in my mind.

[martyncrew]

...oh, and the P90s of course!

[Jon Silberman]

Guys, I just got back from a couple of hours at Rev's latest dealer, the Crossroads Guitar Shop at 5610 Scoville St., Bailey's Crossroads, VA; 703-931-2139. I spent a long while speaking with the owner, Vince Nettuno and left with an extremely positive impression of Vince and his shop.

http://www.crossroadsguitarshop.com/Images/LOGOS/Trans-BLUE_LOGO.gif

The three Revs in stock already are a Jetstream 390 in 3-color burst, a blue Warhawk, and a black Club King 290. All were expertly set up and ready to rock as we have become accustomed to expecting from all of Joe Naylor's guitars.

I want to especially note this on the Jetstream 390. If you're local to the DC area and think you want one, get your butt down to Crossroads immediately because the one they have in stock now is a beauty - I went over every aspect of it with a fine-toothed comb, it's absolutely perfect in every respect - and won't last there long.

I also want to modify a couple of prior opinions of mine. One, concerning the current necks. Though the carve seemed to me a bit different on the Club King, the necks on the Jetstream and Warhawk were entirely satisfying to me as an Eastpoint neck afficionado. I especially loved the “gun oil” satin orangeishness (is that a word) on the Jetstream’s neck. Two, although I may never be as crazy about the bass contour control as some of the rest of you guys, it sounded very good to me on these guitars.

Yes, there will be an import Rev in my life at some point! :D

http://www.crossroadsguitarshop.com/

[Glenn_K]

Jon, did you get a chance to crank them up? What did you think of the way they sounded? I had a feeling you Eastpoint guys would like these necks. They're definitely heftier.

[Jon Silberman]

I did crank up the Jetstream through a 40W tweed clone and it screamed. Your prior reviews of the differences between the USAs and the imports tonewise were spot on. In fact, they seem different enough that I've come around to wanting each.

Only niggle on the guitars were the frets, I'd have liked a bit more beefiness to 'em but this is a minor niggle.

I'll probably hold off on purchasing one until after this winter's NAMM show. I recall Joe saying they'll be new stuff coming out then. Personally, I'd like to see a carved top Rev (or at least some carve on one of the bouts) for a few more bucks. As I've written here before, I think putting all of your eggs into entry-level instruments is not the best long-term strategy, if it were me, I'd "stretch" the price line some on the top end.

PRS can do this in Korea for around the same price as an import Rev. The top is basically flat but the carve around the bout makes it appear to be a costlier instrument. Don't see why Rev can't do it, too!

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SECustHlwNAT/

http://www.prsguitars.com/secustomsh/img/front.jpg

[Tycho]

I also want to modify a couple of prior opinions of mine. One, concerning the current necks. Though the carve seemed to me a bit different on the Club King, the necks on the Jetstream and Warhawk were entirely satisfying to me as an Eastpoint neck afficionado. I especially loved the “gun oil” satin orangeishness (is that a word) on the Jetstream’s neck. Two, although I may never be as crazy about the bass contour control as some of the rest of you guys, it sounded very good to me on these guitars.It's interesting to hear you say that, Jon. I've spent the last couple of days going back and forth between a Club King RT, a Manta Ray and a Daredevil at Capsule Music in Toronto. I've decided -- for now, at least -- not to get any of them. But I absolutely love the bass contour control. I think it's one of the coolest things Joe has ever come up with, and I wouldn't be surprised to see it start showing up on other manufacturers' guitars. What I didn't like as much were the necks. My two US Revs are both Eastpointes, and the new ones just feel a bit too clubby to me. I can't justify trading any of my current guitars for them, especially since I'm actually trying to downsize my collection a bit.

But I have to say that if I were going to take the plunge, the Club King RT at Capsule would be the one. The combination of the RT pickups, the bass contour and the Les trem is magic. The Les trem especially is a wonderful improvement on the Bigsby idea (and I say that as the owner of two Bigsby guitars, an LP and a Tele).

[FlyingDutchman]

I recently acquired a Flat-roc from another forum member in the emporium and I think its a great player. The neck is very comfortable and it is such a nice lightweight guitar. It is slowly becoming my everyday player.

[Glenn_K]

I've been finding different models have more use for the bass contour than others. For instance, the Revtron pickups benefit greatly, the humbuckers do well to pull back occasionally on neck pickups, but I don't use it much on P90s.

[Tycho]

That makes a lot of sense.

[portsider]

I've been finding different models have more use for the bass contour than others. For instance, the Revtron pickups benefit greatly, the humbuckers do well to pull back occasionally on neck pickups, but I don't use it much on P90s.
That is funny, I really like it on my SSC, It handles the excessive low end of my earlier SSC. I can just brighten it up enough for certain songs that need it.
I like it a lot on the Flatroc too, but it is not as vital.

[john1056]

I've been curious about adjusting the poles to change tone, but a history of inadvertantly wrecking stuff has made me a little dodgy about trying. Will the pole screw only travel out so far and then stop, or will they keep going until they come out?

The screws aren't going to fall out, they go all the way down into the magnets. You don't have to turn them far either. Just a couple turns counter-clockwise, its about the simplest mod you can do.

[john1056]

That is funny, I really like it on my SSC, It handles the excessive low end of my earlier SSC. I can just brighten it up enough for certain songs that need it.
I like it a lot on the Flatroc too, but it is not as vital.

Agreed. I think every U.S. Reverend needs a bass contour because without one there are too many amp/pedal combinations that sound too thick or bassy.

[c-dub]

So, my sister got married this weekend; I was a groomsman in the wedding. As a wedding/birthday present, I gave my bro-in-law my original Reverend, an eastpointe Rocco with zebras and coil splitters. He had always remarked that one of his "greatest regrets" was not buying a USA one at cost when he had the chance (he works in a music store that used to be a Rev dealer). Needless to say, he was blown away. I bought that Rev for $400 on ebay 4 years ago without ever having played one, and it was what converted me to the disciple I am now. I'm glad its staying in the family.

[BlueHeaven]

Wow, got any more sisters?
Greg

[c-dub]

Nope, just the one sister, you guys all missed out -- she's smart, pretty, and comes with a Reverend for a dowry. Can't beat that!

In other news, ran home for lunch and was getting some GREAT raunchy tones through my slingshot and Hellhound in US mode -- and a DTII with everything set at about 50%. For solos, a fulltone OCD powered to 12v and drive set at 1/4; with a keeley modded TS9 with the drive maxed out; and a Keeley modded Ibanez analog delay.

I'm really REALLY happy with this Rev amp. And this is just messing with the combo -- Ive got the 4x10 cab sitting over in the corner.

[vic tynes]

[quote=Jon Silberman;3058303]
http://www.crossroadsguitarshop.com/Images/LOGOS/Trans-BLUE_LOGO.gif

"The three Revs in stock already are a Jetstream 390 in 3-color burst, a blue Warhawk, and a black Club King 290."

Dear Jon (O' Grand High Potentate of the Congregation),

I must update your statement:
I went down to the Crossroads and the Jetstream 390 is now gone.
(Repeat)
I could not resist its fit and finish
And its tone made me take it home.

Now that I have officially become a member of the congregation, I seek the blessings of all my fellow congregants that my Jetstream helps me keep the Hellhounds off my trail (unless they are made by Joe Naylor).

The Warhawk and Club King remain, but only because there are limits to GAS. Can we say "monster tone, great fit and finish, and moderate prices" boys and girls?

Brother Vic

[Jon Silberman]

Holy shit!!! You actually did it! That's totally cool! You truly got yourself a winner there, Vic, I'm so happy this one's yours.

[Not-GC]

John,
Thanks for the Cudos and support!

Vic Tynes just picked up his new Jetstream 390. He digs it. He said that you put the squeeze on him to finally get onboard with a Reverend.

I have four new Reverends coming in this week or early next week. I am getting one each:

Volcano in Honey
Charger in Black w/ maple neck (one off)
Flatrock in Orange
Jetstrean 390 in Black

In stock now:

Warhawk II HB in Blue
Club King 290 in Black

Come See Us!
Thanks,

Vince

[Avenger]

Jon's comments on the import line are high praise indeed. I'm not in a buying mode (though there are a couple of pedals I have my eye on), but I see an import Reverend in my future as well.

FYI - I had a Reverend sighting last night. The Stooges were playing on Henry Rollins' show on the Independent Film Channel last night. Ron Ashton was playing what appeared to be a red Jetstream 390. I think he had a Drivetrain as well. He was playing through a Marshall. I thought he sounded great (no surprises there). It's nice to see a Reverend on the teevee.:D:D

[c-dub]

Looking to buy a Reverend 1x12 extension speaker/cabinet. Cowboy tolex preferred. Cash or trades offered. Pm me!

[Glenn_K]

Really enjoying the Jetstream here too. Mine is the blue/rosewood.

I'm going to have to take back what I said about not using the bass contour much with P90s. It seems to come in handy for a nice clean sound on the neck PU or neck/middle.

[Glenn_K]

Where have all the Hellhound and KS combos gone? Ebay is dry. Anyone have one available?

[Jon Silberman]

Only a limited number were made. Rev fans have been snatching 'em up. This day has been long a-comin'.

[timryan257]

hey kids, just thought I'd share a pic of the two latest additions to the family. Just got the Flatroc yesterday from East Lake Music in New York after a wait of a few weeks. Ah, the anticipation. Anyway, its a beauty, and I can't say enough good things about the neck in particular, really smooth finish, very comfortable shape [for me] and very nice fret work. Still getting used to the pickups, its going to take a few days, the dang thing sounds different every time I pick it up. Also my first Rev with the bass contour, which so far I like. I usually set and forget both the volume and tone on all my guitars, but I may actually use the bass contour on this one. Also pictured, for those who are interested, is my newly acquired Eastwood Airline Tuxedo, which is a really wonderful guitar. Completely hollow [no center block], smallish body, very versatile, sounds great from open chime to gritty growl.

cheers,

tim
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/timryan257/newones.jpg

[Matt Jones]

Only a limited number were made. Rev fans have been snatching 'em up. This day has been long a-comin'.

Agreed. I love my Hellhound.

Jon Silberman - FWIW, I bought my HH on a recommendation from you way back in the days of that long Reverend thread on the Fender Discussion Page.(I think that was the one with the long thread similar to this one). I left that thread when the USA models went away, only to find you several years later in another similar thread! Small virtual world.

Matt

[A42]

It's nice to see a Reverend on the teevee.:D:D
Several Reverends show up in the Nickelback video for "Rock Star" -- courtesy of Kid Rock.

[Jon Silberman]

Agreed. I love my Hellhound.

Jon Silberman - FWIW, I bought my HH on a recommendation from you way back in the days of that long Reverend thread on the Fender Discussion Page.(I think that was the one with the long thread similar to this one). I left that thread when the USA models went away, only to find you several years later in another similar thread! Small virtual world.

Matt
Cool! Great to hear from you again, Matt.

[Jon Silberman]

Also pictured, for those who are interested, is my newly acquired Eastwood Airline Tuxedo, which is a really wonderful guitar. Completely hollow [no center block], smallish body, very versatile, sounds great from open chime to gritty growl.
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/timryan257/newones.jpg
I played one of those small Airlines over the weekend. It had a neck like the hitting side of a baseball bat! Seriously, it was more than I could handle but if you like that sort of thing, it's gotta satisfy.

Congrats on the Flatroc!

[c-dub]

Hmmm, a few weeks ago there were HH combos and Goblins that weren't even selling their first listing. 'Course, there were like 3 of each on at the same time.

I have one of each Rev amp now (including 2 hellhounds, one head and one combo) -- the beauty of it was I sold my Guytron amp and boogie amp which pretty much paid for my nice little Rev collection -- and I like the Rev amps better.

[Not-GC]

http://www.eastwoodguitars.com/GTRs/H44-DLX/images/gtr_blk-h44DLX.jpg
John,
If it was the H44 DLX it does have a huge neck. Good for slide. For such a small piece, it has amazing crunch!

[timryan257]

Thanks for the update on that Vince. I didn't think my Tuxedo felt quite like a baseball bat! I've got smallish hands and i find it quite comfortable.

played the Flatroc again this morning before heading off to work, gets a great Doug Pettibone tone with the Menatone Red Snapper through my Swart AST. Pickups are hot, and for the first time in a while I'm finding the bridge pickup useful -- I usually find them too thin / brittle.

tim

[Jon Silberman]

Yes, it was that one, Vince, sorry for being so confused over the models (not the first time for me!). :o

P.S. Yesterday was crazy but I replied to you by email this morning.

[nsps]

It's possible that this question is answered somewhere in this gargantuan thread, but here it goes: What are people's feelings on the three USA necks? The thicker Eastpointe one seems to be the favorite. Are the earlier and later necks as well crafted?

[c-dub]

They are IMO. The fans of the eastpointes I think are mostly due to the chunkier profile. I prefer the post-eastpointe necks which are a little thinner but still pretty decent sized. The earliest necks are Mity-Mites with jumbo frets and single truss rods adjusted at the base of the neck (under the pickguard) -- at least the ones I played.

EDIT: see http://www.reverendguitars.com/reverend/archive/reverend_necks.html

[Jon Silberman]

It's possible that this question is answered somewhere in this gargantuan thread, but here it goes: What are people's feelings on the three USA necks? The thicker Eastpointe one seems to be the favorite. Are the earlier and later necks as well crafted?
I always like to re-emphasize our motto as noted in the initial post of this thread:

DON'T BE INTIMIDATED BY THE THREAD LENGTH, NEW REV FANS AND REPEAT QUESTIONS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME! :)Personally, I'm a huge fan of the Eastpoint carve. It's just so comfortable, a bit beefier than the other ones but in no way excessive, e.g., it's closer to the D-carve on my '86 PRS Custom than the Fender Nocaster RI carve.

I also have come to dig the necks on the newest Revs as well.

[nsps]

They are IMO. The fans of the eastpointes I think are mostly due to the chunkier profile. I prefer the post-eastpointe necks which are a little thinner but still pretty decent sized. The earliest necks are Mity-Mites with jumbo frets and single truss rods adjusted at the base of the neck (under the pickguard) -- at least the ones I played.

EDIT: see http://www.reverendguitars.com/reverend/archive/reverend_necks.html


Thanks for the info and link, guys! I'd already seen the Reverend page (I'm glad they keep up all that old reference material), but was curious about the hands-on experience.

Jon: When you say "newest Revs," do you mean the Korean ones, or the last batch of USA ones? I thought I remembered reading a post from you saying that you weren't as fond of the Korean models, but I may be mistaken—it's been known to happen on occasion. ;)

[Jon Silberman]

The new Korean imports. I've done something that I - and all of us - probably don't do enough with gear, specifically, and life, in general: revisited my initial reactions. I've decided the import neck carve is actually quite nice, a little less beef than the Eastpoints but still quite comfortable!

[nsps]

Cool—glad to hear that you're digging the new ones too. Hopefully I'll have a chance to try out some of the new ones in the near future (no dealers in my state). I've been trying to select a model to fill my P90 needs.

[portsider]

The new Korean imports. I've done something that I - and all of us - probably don't do enough with gear, specifically, and life, in general: revisited my initial reactions. I've decided the import neck carve is actually quite nice, a little less beef than the Eastpoints but still quite comfortable!
Funny, Jon, I have been more in the "a Reverend neck is a Reverend neck" school for a long time. Then two weeks ago at practice I was not finding the sound I wanted with my Club King. So I grabbed my Eastpointe Rocco and the neck felt soooo good. It was like slipping into a... well, something very feminine.

[Jon Silberman]

Hey, keep it clean - this is a "family-friendly" thread. ;)

:p

[portsider]

Hey, keep it clean - this is a "family-friendly" thread. ;)

:p
Ya had to be there.:drool

[nsps]

Well now I really want one!

[c-dub]

Buy my tobacco burst Manta Ray 290 with Les Trem!

[nsps]

Buy my tobacco burst Manta Ray 290 with Les Trem!

Only if it feels as good as portsider's description of an Eastpointe neck. :D

[Glenn_K]

I'm here to defend the later US necks. Smaller hands you see... I consider the import Revs to be closer to the Eastpoint necks, which is ok, but don't let it get any bigger!! It's all so personal to the fit of your hand. All the Reverend necks are quality. You can be sure of that.

[carson072]

I really like the feel and the size of my CK290 neck I was worried about that when i ordered it but it feels great. Plays smooth and easy

[Rod]

I used to sell Reverends for a number of years at my old store...The quality throughout was always pretty immpecable...Being a total Gibson scale length player myself, I was always sad that Joe never made any 243/4" scale length guitars....until now with the imports....own a WarkawkII....outrageous guitar...puts my SG to shame....got to get a 3P90 one next...THANKX JOE!!!!!!!!!! what a thread...!! wow

[portsider]

Seriously, all the Reverend necks are really nice and easy to play. The one on my Rocco is just extra special and always puts a smile on my face.:RoCkIn

[Jon Silberman]

What a coincidence - so does the one on my Rocco! ;)

[Tycho]

If any of you happen to be on Facebook, check out the Reverend Guitars group. There's a dealer in (of all places) Tel Aviv who has posted a picture of a wall in his store that features a huge selection of Reverends; about 25 by my count. Here's a link to the picture, but you'll have to be registered on Facebook in order to see it:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=310486&o=all&op=1&view=all&subj=2588143993&aid=-1&id=709526757&oid=2588143993

[Jon Silberman]

Rash Gash has been a Reverend dealer for many years now.

Rash Gash Guitar
21 Haim Vital St.
Tel Aviv, 66088
ph: +972-3-5181828
email: wtf@rashgash.com

http://www.rashgash.com/

For those who dig languages and etymology, the store name actually should be transliterated into English as "Ra-ash Ga-ash." In each case, pronounce "ash" as "ahsh" (not "ash" like the tree). "Ra-ash" means noise. The etymological root of ga-ash is "to agitate violently:--move, shake, toss, trouble." http://jcsm.org/StudyCenter/kjvstrongs/STRHEB16.htm In addition, Mount Gaash was the name of a hill in ancient Israel (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel), in the mountainous region of Ephraim (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ephraim). (Book of Judges (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Judges) 2:9) It is mentioned as a place of torrent valleys, which may refer to ravines in the vicinity. (2 Samuel (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Books_of_Samuel) 23:30) Wikipedia

[c-dub]

Only if it feels as good as portsider's description of an Eastpointe neck. :D

The import set necks are pretty chunky.

[majorledhead]

I agree with c-dub, as my Volcano neck has more heft than the R7 it hangs next to at my house. Also, anyone that plays my Slingshot Custom always, and I mean always, comments on the great feel and playibility of the neck. Both USA and import models are quality, great bang for the buck, instruments. But then again, you all knew that already, didn't ya.

[thermionic5000]

Anybody else notice the setnecks are now korina instead of mahogany? More importantly, anybody get a chance to compare the two yet?

Dan

[Glenn_K]

Anybody else notice the setnecks are now korina instead of mahogany? More importantly, anybody get a chance to compare the two yet?

Dan

They're all Korina now. My Jetstream I just got is Korina (however I don't think my Buckshot is). Ken from Reverend called to tell me before shipping it to me. Said it was pretty much first out of the gate that was Korina. I asked if there was a sound dif and he said little if any. All I can say is it sounds great. He said it might it's a little lighter weight. Also new is a carve to the back of the Jetstream where it rests against your body. I have no idea whether the carve will be pervasive throughout the line.

[Sir Duke]

If any of you happen to be on Facebook, check out the Reverend Guitars group. There's a dealer in (of all places) Tel Aviv who has posted a picture of a wall in his store that features a huge selection of Reverends; about 25 by my count. Here's a link to the picture, but you'll have to be registered on Facebook in order to see it:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=310486&o=all&op=1&view=all&subj=2588143993&aid=-1&id=709526757&oid=2588143993

just joined it!

[trinian1]

Yeah, I was just checking out Rev's website. No more spruce tops, it appears, on anything except the semi-hollows, and no more chambered bodies. I've always liked a well-chambered body--I have a G&L ASAT that's a "semi-hollow with no f-hole" (why can't they call that "chambered"?) and it's fantastic--really punchy, yet still a little thinline chime to it, too.

Oh well. I'll still buy one of the new Rev's as soon as I have the scratch. I love my Rocco.

[daphil]

Special tech question here.

To anyone who owns a Rev with Revtrons. Could someone tell me how the red wire coming from the pickup is installed? Revtrons have 3 wires : Black, white and red. Is it soldered or taped or ???

I'm asking because I have a set that were installed in a guitar and I get REALLY LOW output. Me and my tech are a bit puzzled. The pickups are used with a toggle switch, 2 vol, 2 tone, Gibson styled control layout and wiring.

I got a bit of info from Mr. Naylor but I don't want to bug him for something he has no need to support.

I'll eternally worship the person who would send me a decent picture of a Revtron installation.

Thanks for any input.

[c-dub]

Just got a call from my bro-in-law, saying he's been ABing the Rocco I gave him against his tele and he really cant believe how great the Rev sounds -- and how much he likes the eastpointe neck compared to his tele.

Anyway, another convert.

Or cult member as I hear some say about us.

[Andre LaFosse]

No more chambered imports?! Awwww....! :mad:

[martyncrew]

No more chambered imports?! Awwww....! :mad:

More collectibles...

[photomat]

They're all Korina now. My Jetstream I just got is Korina (however I don't think my Buckshot is). Ken from Reverend called to tell me before shipping it to me. Said it was pretty much first out of the gate that was Korina. I asked if there was a sound dif and he said little if any. All I can say is it sounds great. He said it might it's a little lighter weight. Also new is a carve to the back of the Jetstream where it rests against your body. I have no idea whether the carve will be pervasive throughout the line.

Which Jetstream did you get? I am about to order the JS390 Tri-burst with maple neck. I love my burst buckshot so much, Ihave to have the Jetstream to go with it.

[Glenn_K]

I have the blue/rosewood Jetstream. Probably most of the Jetstreams at dealers now are the chambered mahogany models though. Since mine was coming direct from Reverend, it was the korina. After reading the Reverend forum on their site, I saw a post that Joe put up that says that only the Jetstream will have the contour on the back of the body.

[martyncrew]

Does anyone know anything about the history of the hammered finish Rocco presently on eBay? I don't ever remember seeing a maple board hammered finish combination. Knowledge and/or opinions both welcome...

[Glenn_K]

Martin, there was a time when you could specify maple vs rosewood board regardless of the rest of the guitar.

[c-dub]

Mmmmmmm, nice, to bid or not to bid.

[photomat]

Got my Korina Gil Parris Gold today from Reverend and wow, do I love it. I had some time at work, so i went ahead and photographed it before I even played it. I ahve been playing it through my Goblin all night. Nice pickup combinations and the thing just resonates and sustains for ever!

a few of my Reverend photos can be found here:
http://web.mac.com/wm7n/iWeb/Matt%27s%20Guitars/Reverend%20Gil%20Parris.html

Here are some photos..Pickguard plastic still attached. I hate to take them off until I put it through its paces.

http://web.mac.com/wm7n/iWeb/Matt%27s%20Guitars/Reverend%20Gil%20Parris_files/IMG_1908.jpg
http://web.mac.com/wm7n/iWeb/Matt%27s%20Guitars/Reverend%20Gil%20Parris_files/IMG_1904.jpg
http://web.mac.com/wm7n/iWeb/Matt%27s%20Guitars/Reverend%20Gil%20Parris_files/IMG_1910.jpg
http://web.mac.com/wm7n/iWeb/Matt%27s%20Guitars/Reverend%20Gil%20Parris_files/IMG_1913.jpg
http://web.mac.com/wm7n/iWeb/Matt%27s%20Guitars/Reverend%20Gil%20Parris_files/IMG_1921.jpg

[mattattack]

golly that's nice, but being partial to a good sunburst, I think I like your buckshot better. ;)

[Jon Silberman]

Is that gold sparkle? Very nice!

EDIT: I see now from the website Rev calls it "gold metallic."

[c-dub]

FYI, I have a pristine tobacco burst Manta Ray 290 with les trem that I would be willing to trade (+/- cash) for a USA Reverend, Rumblefish, Parris, JS390 or HB, or a Manta or WHII HB version. I love P-90s but have two slingshots as it is.

Also looking for one of the 1x12 extension cabs, preferably in cowboy tooled tolex.

[Jon Silberman]

Also looking for one of the 1x12 extension cabs, preferably in cowboy tooled tolex.
I'm sorry to say mine ain't goin' nowhere but wish you well in your search (and will keep my eyes open for you on it). :)

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1600/682310/2949318/77692307.jpg

[Andre LaFosse]

Details about the lack of tone chambers from Mr. Naylor himself on the official board:
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"The korina soldibody basically does what the chambered mahogany body did:

The mahogany body was chambered to increase resonance and low end, and the spruce top added high end. Well, korina is very resonant (even in solidbody form), and has a wide frequency range (lots of highs and lows). The end result is it sounds RIGHT.

Folks, no need to panic. We take this stuff very seriously, we've done the testing, and you'll have to trust me... it's all good. If you like the mahogany version, you will like the korina version, and vice-versa."
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When I've compared the solidbody Korean Reverends with the chambered ones, I've noticed (imo, of course) a certain three-dimensional, airy quality to the chambered ones that wasn't there in the pure solidbodies. A little more "solid" sounding than the USA models, but still distinctly different from the mahogany solids. I'm quite curious to see how the Korinas sound once Truetone gets some in.

[Jon Silberman]

Details about the lack of tone chambers from Mr. Naylor himself ...
Thanks so much for reposting that here, Andre. P.S. As PRSH = Paul Reed Smith Himself, perhaps Joe Naylor = JNH! ;)

[kerc]

If any of you happen to be on Facebook, check out the Reverend Guitars group. There's a dealer in (of all places) Tel Aviv who has posted a picture of a wall in his store that features a huge selection of Reverends; about 25 by my count. Here's a link to the picture, but you'll have to be registered on Facebook in order to see it:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=310486&o=all&op=1&view=all&subj=2588143993&aid=-1&id=709526757&oid=2588143993

I created that group! :D The main pic is an artsy shot of my CK290!

[BlueHeaven]

Ok, this thread has got to move back up so let me say that I'm still lovin my wine red Daredevil HB. So fat and creamy it's unbelievable! Ever since I saw that demo though for the Fargen Mini-Plex MKII on YouTube where 2/3 of the way thru he plugged a Flatroc in I've wanted one too (Flatroc). Chime city!
Greg