Reverend Gallery

[Crazyquilt]

Originally Posted by A42

I looked *very* seriously at the AST before I bought the Z. I really dig the feel of 6V6-based amps. How's a Tele through that baby?

Fantastic. Thicker than a blackface Fender, like my PR (actually, SF, but cosmetically only) with a lovely complex sound. I like playing Teles through both amps -- equally great, just different. But what really shines through the AST are P-90s -- my Slingshot sounds incredible. As much as I love the SFPR & Supro, the AST is my favorite amp, ever, bar none.

[A42]

After yesterday's discussion I did a quick setup check on my Jr.

The neck relief was a little high, but close enough. Most of my guitars are set up with a little extra relief, so no big deal. String action was pretty much right on spec. I'll probably raise it up a little next time I change strings.

There's no listing on the Rev. site for pup height for the Jr, but I assume it should be the same as the Slingshot bridge pup? Mine was a bit off. 8/64 on the bass side which is a little high, but about 4/64 on the treble side which is way too high. I lowered both sides to around 10-11/64 and it's definitely an improvement.

[Jon Silberman]

In my old age when I set my PUP heights I go strictly by ear (the manufacturer's suggestions are just that).

[A42]

Originally Posted by Jon Silberman

In my old age when I set my PUP heights I go strictly by ear (the manufacturer's suggestions are just that).

I can get behind that, but it's good to know where to start from.

[Jon Silberman]

That's true.

[Glenn_K]

I have to admit to not straying much here. I like Joe's recommended settings. I just leave them there. At least so far. Now watch, next week, I'll be changing them all over the place.

[Jon Silberman]

If you just leave them there how can you know what you might be missing?

[Mike Duncan]

Well after two failed attempts at selling off my Wolfman, I'd say that the Gods are trying to tell me something...

First go 'round, it just didn't sell. Attempt number two appears to have netted me a dead-beat buyer. Looks like me and the Wolfman will not be separated...some kind of "Twilight Zone" type of thing going on.

[john1056]

Is it just me, or have the recent price increases translated to higher starting bids on Ebay?

[portsider]

Hey Martyn, look what just showed up on Ebay! If the bidding doesn't go nuts I may have to bite on that one. Isn't jackthecat one of "us".

John1056, I would say you are correct. Higher selling prices too.

[A42]

Originally Posted by john1056

Is it just me, or have the recent price increases translated to higher starting bids on Ebay?

I noticed the same thing. Earlier this month a Jr. sold for $691.

[A42]

Originally Posted by Mike Duncan

Well after two failed attempts at selling off my Wolfman, I'd say that the Gods are trying to tell me something...

First go 'round, it just didn't sell. Attempt number two appears to have netted me a dead-beat buyer. Looks like me and the Wolfman will not be separated...some kind of "Twilight Zone" type of thing going on.

Sorry to hear you got stiffed... but glad to know you'll be keeping that axe. Love that orange rockhide.

[martyncrew]

Portsider et al - those Blackcats are VERY nice straight ahead rock'n'roll animals. Avenger/SRV type neck pup tone, great middle position and that KA bridge humbucker really crunches. Also, the neck (pre-Eastpointe) is as good as any Reverend neck I've played. It doesn't have the vintage tint but it's very similar to the Eastpointe profile, has a semi-matte finish and a beautiful dense rosewood fretboard.

[Jon Silberman]

Mike, while your new Gretsch is truly in a class of its own, your Wolfman is a damn good playing and sounding axe, too. Keep it for those locales where you don't want a $2K+ axe weighing on your mind! P.S. I am NOT referring now to my own basement.

[jackthecat37]

Yes, the Blackcat's on ebay. It was that or the yellow Slingshot, which I use alot more. I've been getting a bit of GAS lately and I'm trying to downsize. As far as the GAS, I'm not sure what will cure it at this point.