Reverend CHARGER 290 Electric Guitar (Fireburst Sparkle)

Reverend CHARGER 290 Electric Guitar (Fireburst Sparkle)Road tested and artist approved, the Reverend Charger 290 comes outfitted with top notch tonewoods, custom electronics, andeverything needed for premium studio to stage performances. The Charger 290s sonic profile and robust build start with its lightweight korina body. As a tonewood, korin delivers full bodied resonance with noticeable mahogany like warmth, perfectly complementing its maple neck, roasted for stability and outstanding vintage looks,

Road tested and artist approved, the Reverend Charger 290 comes outfitted with top-notch tonewoods, custom electronics, andeverything needed for premium studio-to-stage performances. The Charger 290’s sonic profile and robust build start with its lightweight korina body. As a tonewood, korin delivers full-bodied resonance with noticeable mahogany-like warmth, perfectly complementing its maple neck, roasted for stability and outstanding vintage looks, capped with a sonorous and harmonic-rich rosewood fretboard. Dual in-house Reverend 9A5 pickups deliver supercharged P-90 single-coil definition with brawny output and bell-like clarity. 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 that’s beyond reliable. When you need a stage-grade axe that’s fit for the long haul, the Reverend Charger 290 might be the perfect fit.

High-performance tonewoods

Reverend’s consistency in quality and incredible tone is a hallmark of its 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 290’s roasted maple neck feels sturdy in the hands, holding up to humidity changes while out on the road and delivering that beloved “snap.” A rosewood fretboard completes this Charger’s tonewood trio, celebrated for its crystalline depth and shimmering presence that never trades precision for power.

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. Our players are quick to point out the clarity of the 9A5 in the neck position: it’s cleaner than your standard P-90 while possessing all of the smoothness and prominent mids of its inspiration. When you’re in need of a versatile workhorse, this impressive set of pickups is sure to give you a standout sound.

Boutique build quality for all

One strum is all it takes to experience the exquisite quality of Reverend’s 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. 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 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. Let’s not forget the treble bleed circuit for retaining your high end when rolling back the volume, which is enhanced via ±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 working musicians
• Korina body pumps out seriously full-bodied warmth and resonance
• Roasted maple neck supplies full-spectrum warmth and excellent note-separating articulation
• Rosewood fretboard adds crystalline presence to your sound without compromising definition
• Custom-voiced 9A5 single-coil pickups deliver that familiar P-90 sound with increased output and clarity
• Use of roasted maple provides superior dimensional stability for a road-grade guitar with increased resistance to twisting and warping
• Modern Oval-shaped neck profile blends in-hand heft with speed and control, accommodating virtually every player with satisfying tactility
• Bass Contour knob tightens the 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 Boneite nut reduces friction and improves tuning stability; pin-lock tuners make string changes a breeze

Specifications

• General
• Number of Strings6
• Left-/Right-handedRight-handed
• Body
• Body TypeSolidbody
• Body ShapeCharger 290
• Body MaterialKorina
• Body FinishGloss Polyurethane
• ColorFireburst Sparkle
• Neck
• Neck MaterialRoasted Maple
• Neck ShapeMedium Oval
• Neck Joint6-way Bolt-on
• Radius12"
• Fingerboard MaterialRosewood
• Fingerboard InlayDots
• Number of Frets22
• Fret MaterialNickel Alloy
• Scale Length25.5"
• Scale Length TypeStandard-scale
• Nut Width1.692"
• Nut MaterialBoneite
• Hardware
• Bridge/TailpieceTune-O-Matic Bridge with Stopbar Tailpiece
• TunersPin-Lock
• Electronics
• Neck Pickup9A5 Single-coil
• Bridge Pickup9A5 Single-coil
• Controls1 x master volume, 1 x master tone, 1 x bass contour
• Switching3-way toggle pickup switch
• Miscellaneous
• Strings.010-.046
• Case/Gig BagSold Separately
• Manufacturer Part Number:CH290-G-fbsp-RW-9090-PT-HT