Description
Road tested and artist approved, the Reverend Guitars Charger RA electric guitar is outfitted with top-notch woods and electronics for an unquestionably custom-shop look and feel. This rock-solid 6-string embodies all the sonic excellence of a premium instrument at a price that works for bedroom producers, gigging guitarists, and all musicians in between. Its maple-capped korina body delivers a cutting sound with far-reaching resonance; it’s perfectly paired with a snappy roasted maple neck and silky rosewood fretboard. The Charger RA is equipped with two searing Railhammer pickups: a Hyper Vintage bridge and Nuevo 90 in the neck. This pairing gives you the sweet warmth of a vintage PAF combined with crispy, crunchy P-90-esque tones, made even better with a Bass Contour knob for additional fine-tuning. Pin-lock tuners make for lightning-quick string changes while keeping everything in tune. Finally, boutique accents like a Pure Tone jack, 10% pots and poly caps, and a treble bleed circuit add to the prestige of this showstopper.
Sturdy, lightweight woods deliver exceptional warmth and balance
Reverend’s consistency in quality and incredible tone is a hallmark 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 flame maple top only builds on the korina’s tonal base, adding welcome bite and brightness to your playing. The Charger RA’s roasted maple neck feels sturdy in the hands, holding up to humidity changes while out on the road and delivering that beloved “snap.”
Fly off the “rails” with hard-hitting Railhammer pickups
Rather than rely on third-party pickups to get the job done, Reverend looked toward founder Joe Naylor’s ultra-modern Railhammer pickups. The Charger RA comes loaded with a pair of these fire-breathers, with the Hyper Vintage in the bridge and the Nuevo 90 in the neck delivering original takes on vintage PAF and P-90 tones, respectively. Whether you’re playing unrelentingly aggressive metal or slightly overdriven blues licks, Hyper Vintage pickups boast plenty of power and clarity to handle all of your needs. The Nuevo 90 is the perfect counterpart to the Hyper Vintage its unmistakeable P-90 flavoring is improved upon with a better sonic balance and response. When you’re in need of a versatile workhorse, we are sure you’ll be pleased with this impressive set of pickups.
Elite-level appointments from head to heel
One strum is all it takes to experience the exquisite quality of Reverend’s guitars. The Charger RA 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. It’s 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 Reverend’s other offerings, the Charger RA 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. Let’s 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 globe’s 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 today’s most influential players, including Billy Corgan, Reeves Gabrels, Meshell Ndegeocello, Matt West, and many others. Now based in Toledo, Ohio, Reverend’s 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 musician’s budget
- Korina body pumps out plenty of warmth and resonance
- Punchy flame maple top adds sonic bite and visual beauty
- Sturdy roasted maple neck feels robust in your hands
- Ultra-modern Railhammer Hyper Vintage and Nuevo 90 pickups deliver that familiar PAF and 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
- Body MaterialKorina
- Top MaterialFlamed Maple veneer
- Body FinishGloss Polyurethane
- ColorWine Red
Neck
- Neck MaterialRoasted Maple
- Neck ShapeMedium Oval
- Neck JointBolt-on
- Radius12″
- Fingerboard MaterialRosewood
- Fingerboard InlayDots
- Number of Frets22, Nickel Alloy
- Scale Length25.5″
- Nut Width1.653″
- Nut MaterialBoneite
Hardware
- Bridge/TailpieceTune-O-Matic Bridge with Stopbar Tailpiece
- TunersPin-Lock
Electronics
- Neck PickupRailhammer Nuevo 90 Dual-coil Pickup
- Bridge PickupRailhammer Hyper Vintage Humbucker
- Controls1 x volume, 1 x tone, 1 x bass contour
- Switching3-way blade pickup switch
Miscellaneous
- StringsD’Addario, .010-.046
- Case/Gig BagSold Separately
- Manufacturer Part Number:CHRA-GFM-wnrd-DR-RAHC-X-HT
