Description
Road tested and artist approved, the Reverend Charger 290 comes outfitted with top-notch tonewoods, custom electronics, and more. Its a custom-shop experience at a jaw-dropping price! The Charger 290s sonic personality and reliable build are more than capable of getting the goods for studio pros, bedroom producers, and gigging artists alike. A lightweight korina body delivers full-bodied resonance with noticeable mahogany-like warmth; korina perfectly pairs with a rosewood fingerboard and a maple neck, roasted for stability and outstanding vintage looks. Tone-wise, two in-house Reverend 9A5 pickups deliver supercharged P-90 single-coil definition with brawny output and clarity. These arent your grandparents P-90s theyre Reverend pickups! Moreover, numerous high-end appointments deliver versatile tone-tweaking options matched with reliable, gig-worthy hardware. Locking tuners, an innovative Bass Contour, a treble bleed circuit, premium pots and caps, and a Pure Tone jack merge to form a mechanically and electronically sound guitar thats beyond reliable. If youre looking for a rockin guitar thats fit for the long haul, the Reverend Charger 290 might be the perfect fit.
High-performance tonewoods optimized for musicians
Reverends consistency in quality and incredible tone are hallmarks of their brand, and it all starts with the woods. The company focuses on a no-compromise standard their meticulously chosen woods combine long-lasting durability with room-filling resonance. Korina bodies are well known for their presence in boutique and custom-shop instruments, exuding velvety warmth while balancing lows, mids, and highs exceptionally well. The Charger 290s roasted maple neck feels sturdy in the hands, holding up to humidity changes while out on the road and delivering that beloved snap. The warm rosewood fingerboard feels just as exceptional as it looks, highly lauded for its distinctive tone and effortless playability in all positions.
Distinguished Reverend P-90s
Rather than rely on third-party pickups to get the job done, Reverend took it upon themselves to craft their own for the Charger 290. Loaded in both positions is a pair of custom-voiced single-coils, akin to vintage P-90s, with slight tweaks to deliver a distinct sound. The 9A5 in the bridge bites just like a P-90 should, with added thickness and heat that works exceptionally well for modern genres and playing styles. Many players are quick to point out the clarity of the 9A5 in the neck position: its cleaner than your standard P-90 while possessing all of the smoothness and prominent mids of its inspiration. When youre in need of a versatile workhorse, this impressive set of pickups is sure to give you a standout sound.
Boutique quality no sticker shock
One strum is all it takes to experience the exquisite quality of Reverends guitars. The Charger 290 comes stock with several enhancements typically reserved for instruments more than double the cost. The result? A 6-string with an elite, pro-quality feel. The Bass Contour knob is a handy tool for tone shaping. Its capable of tightening up flub and even changing the characteristics of your pickups humbuckers can quickly morph into single-coils with this awesome mod! Like all of Reverends other offerings, the Charger 290 comes equipped with an upgraded jack courtesy of Pure Tone Technologies. Rather than employ the standard single contact, Pure Tone jacks use a pair of contacts for a tighter connection and a more consistent signal. Lets not forget the treble bleed circuit for retaining your high end when rolling back the volume, which is made even better with 10% poly caps and pots for much more consistent performance. With a Reverend in your hands, you can rest assured that only the best components are under the hood.
Reverend Guitars: expertly crafted and designed with the player in mind
From humble beginnings working out of a Detroit-area garage to worldwide praise and presence on the globes biggest stages, Reverend Guitars has solidified its place as a reliable source of exquisite guitars and basses. The brainchild of designer and luthier Joe Naylor, Reverend instruments are found accompanying many of todays most influential players, including Billy Corgan, Reeves Gabrels, Meshell Ndegeocello, Matt West, and many others. Now based in Toledo, Ohio, Reverends firm commitment to quality and exceptional tone is found in every instrument, each donning custom-shop components to deliver the purest sound possible.
Features
- Boutique-quality instrument for a working musicians budget
- Korina body pumps out plenty of warmth and resonance
- Sturdy roasted maple neck feels robust in your hands
- Custom-voiced 9A5 single-coil pickups deliver that familiar P-90 sound with increased output and clarity
- Bass Contour knob tightens low end and allows for substantial tonal tweakage
- Treble bleed circuit retains high end when rolling back volume
- Pure Tone jack and 10% pots and poly caps deliver a consistent, professional performance
- Custom low-profile dome knobs and jack plate stand out while adding practicality
- Synthetic bone nut reduces friction and improves tuning stability; pin-lock tuners make string changes a breeze
Specifications
- Number of Strings6
- Left-/Right-handedRight-handed
Body
- Body TypeSolidbody
- Body ShapeCharger 290
- Body MaterialKorina
- Body FinishGloss Polyurethane
- ColorPeriwinkle
Neck
- Neck MaterialRoasted Maple
- Neck ShapeMedium Oval
- Neck JointBolt-on
- Radius12″
- Fingerboard MaterialRosewood
- Fingerboard InlayDots
- Number of Frets22, Nickel Alloy
- Scale Length25.5″
- Nut Width1.692″
- Nut MaterialBoneite
Hardware
- Bridge/TailpieceTune-O-Matic Bridge with Stopbar Tailpiece
- TunersPin-Lock
Electronics
- Neck PickupReverend 9A5 Single-coil
- Bridge PickupReverend 9A5 Single-coil
- Controls1 x volume, 1 x tone, 1 x bass contour
- Switching3-way blade pickup switch
Miscellaneous
- Strings.010-.046
- Case/Gig BagSold Separately
- Manufacturer Part Number:CH290-G-peri-RW-9090-PL-HT
