anyone play a Reverend?

apacheplayr

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Posted on Jun 07 2009 08:58 AM

The local music shop has a Reverend Club King RT, and it looks great. They are rated really good on Harmony-Central. Anyone play one for surf?

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TyPierce

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Posted on Jun 07 2009 08:21 PM

I recently picked up a Daredevil 290 as a backup, but have yet to really run it through the wringer. First impressions are very favorable - nice construction and playability, and the tone was just what I was hoping from P90s.

Granted - we're not playing straight trad stuff, which the Daredevil would probably not get on with, but it's showing a lot of promise for us.

For the money, Reverends are great guitars, so it's more a question of if the tones you get out of it are surfy enough for you.

Also, I Bigsbyfied mine with a B5/Vibramate kit, and it really is a great piece of equipment. Dead simple to install, and while the B5 feels stiffer than the B6 on my Gretsch, I still like it better than most other vibratos out there.

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Mel

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Posted on Jun 08 2009 01:41 AM

I got a Reverend Club King 290 that I added a Bigsby/Vibramate to. I found it as comfortable to play as my MIA Tele and it has a great sound with the 11-50 flats I put on it.

Not sure if I'd label it surfy in the traditional sense but if that's not critical to you, I'd have to say Reverend is one fine instrument.

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Posted on Jun 08 2009 02:11 AM

I have played a few of em. Great guitars! Cool tone.

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Voodoo_Idol

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Posted on Jun 08 2009 04:45 AM

I have a rock orange CKRT with the factory les trem installed. It is a very well made guitar, and plays great. I don't use it for surf though. I bought it more for rockabilly as an alternative to Gretsch's Electromatic models, as I think it is better constructed. The only thing I haven't bonded with is the 25.6 scale which I find a little too snappy for the rockabilly sound I want. (Plus I have a Tele and Strat).

As much as I like it, I have decided to sell it soon to go after a 24.6 scale Gretsch or Gibson hollowbody. It is in flawless condition if you or anybody else is interested. I was going to put it on ebay hoping for $525-$550 based on the desirable color, les trem and case and recent sales I've seen.

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scotstandard

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Posted on Jun 08 2009 12:55 PM

put some pics up lets take a look. I may be intrested in the rev or the harmony

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topsail

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Posted on Jun 10 2009 08:59 AM

Great bang for the buck imo and the Club Kings were my favorites.

I checked one out last year but didn't purchase it, things are kind of tight financially.

Good Rock-a-Billy guitar imo.

Unknown Hinson was using them a while back along with Vox amps which produced and incredible tone!

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Samurai

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Posted on Jun 12 2009 02:07 AM

Voodoo_Idol

could you tell a little bit more of cool old Mosrite-shaped Teisco? I heard a little of them...is it playable at all? how old is it?

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srmfer

Joined: Apr 24, 2006
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New Jersey

Posted on Jul 13 2009 07:20 AM

I have a Reverend Jetstream 390 (with Bigsby vibrato attached witha vibramate). This is a great guitar!

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apacheplayr Joined: May 13, 2009 Posts: 10	Posted on Jun 07 2009 08:58 AM The local music shop has a Reverend Club King RT, and it looks great. They are rated really good on Harmony-Central. Anyone play one for surf? Top
TyPierce Joined: Oct 26, 2007 Posts: 542	Posted on Jun 07 2009 08:21 PM I recently picked up a Daredevil 290 as a backup, but have yet to really run it through the wringer. First impressions are very favorable - nice construction and playability, and the tone was just what I was hoping from P90s. Granted - we're not playing straight trad stuff, which the Daredevil would probably not get on with, but it's showing a lot of promise for us. For the money, Reverends are great guitars, so it's more a question of if the tones you get out of it are surfy enough for you. Also, I Bigsbyfied mine with a B5/Vibramate kit, and it really is a great piece of equipment. Dead simple to install, and while the B5 feels stiffer than the B6 on my Gretsch, I still like it better than most other vibratos out there. — Join Australosurfecus on: The Web \| Facebook Top
Mel Joined: Feb 25, 2008 Posts: 321 Canada's Wet Coast	Posted on Jun 08 2009 01:41 AM I got a Reverend Club King 290 that I added a Bigsby/Vibramate to. I found it as comfortable to play as my MIA Tele and it has a great sound with the 11-50 flats I put on it. Not sure if I'd label it surfy in the traditional sense but if that's not critical to you, I'd have to say Reverend is one fine instrument. — Mel Top
scotstandard Joined: Nov 09, 2008 Posts: 1140 Davenport Iowa	Posted on Jun 08 2009 02:11 AM I have played a few of em. Great guitars! Cool tone. — Give me reverb or give me death! facebook.com/onenightstandards https://www.youtube.com/scotstandard scotstandard@yahoo.com Top
Voodoo_Idol Joined: Jul 30, 2008 Posts: 94 Pasadena, CA	Posted on Jun 08 2009 04:45 AM I have a rock orange CKRT with the factory les trem installed. It is a very well made guitar, and plays great. I don't use it for surf though. I bought it more for rockabilly as an alternative to Gretsch's Electromatic models, as I think it is better constructed. The only thing I haven't bonded with is the 25.6 scale which I find a little too snappy for the rockabilly sound I want. (Plus I have a Tele and Strat). As much as I like it, I have decided to sell it soon to go after a 24.6 scale Gretsch or Gibson hollowbody. It is in flawless condition if you or anybody else is interested. I was going to put it on ebay hoping for $525-$550 based on the desirable color, les trem and case and recent sales I've seen. Top
scotstandard Joined: Nov 09, 2008 Posts: 1140 Davenport Iowa	Posted on Jun 08 2009 12:55 PM put some pics up lets take a look. I may be intrested in the rev or the harmony — Give me reverb or give me death! facebook.com/onenightstandards https://www.youtube.com/scotstandard scotstandard@yahoo.com Top
topsail Joined: Jun 10, 2009 Posts: 317	Posted on Jun 10 2009 08:59 AM Great bang for the buck imo and the Club Kings were my favorites. I checked one out last year but didn't purchase it, things are kind of tight financially. Good Rock-a-Billy guitar imo. Unknown Hinson was using them a while back along with Vox amps which produced and incredible tone! Top
Samurai Joined: Mar 14, 2006 Posts: 2283 Kiev, Ukraine	Posted on Jun 12 2009 02:07 AM Voodoo_Idol could you tell a little bit more of cool old Mosrite-shaped Teisco? I heard a little of them...is it playable at all? how old is it? — Waikiki Makaki surf-rock band from Ukraine https://linktr.ee/waikikimakaki Lost Diver https://lostdiver.bandcamp.com https://soundcloud.com/vitaly-yakushin Top
srmfer Joined: Apr 24, 2006 Posts: 5 New Jersey	Posted on Jul 13 2009 07:20 AM I have a Reverend Jetstream 390 (with Bigsby vibrato attached witha vibramate). This is a great guitar! Top

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