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Reverend Warhawk 390 Chronic Blue WH390-G-crbl-PF-909090-PT-HT https://www.guitar.co.uk/media/catalog/product/r/e/reverend_warhawk_390_chronic_blue_front.jpeg 810183035283 Reverend

Reverend Warhawk 390 Chronic Blue

£799.00

Reverend Warhawk 390 Chronic Blue Front

Out of stock - Unavailable to order

SKU: WH390-G-crbl-PF-909090-PT-HT

The Reverend Warhawk 390 has been comprehensively upgraded for 2020, here coming in a Chronic Blue colour scheme complemented by a three-ply parchment pickguard. Three Reverend Alnico P90 pickups provide an intoxicating mix of clean and distorted tones, while substantial improvements have been made to the guitar’s body and electronics. The korina body has new thinner wings - flanking a thicker centre ridge - resulting in perceptibly fuller tone. The electronics and hardware are all to Reverend’s very latest standards, resulting in a guitar which punches well above its price bracket.

Here at Merchant City Music we are extremely proud to have been a specialist Reverend dealer for many years. It’s been really exciting to have been a part of this plucky little Ohio company’s story, one which has taken the sometimes-stuffy guitar world by storm. We stock a huge range of Reverend’s, making us a go-to shop for Reverend fans worldwide. Each one is given a comprehensive check over and professional set up before it goes out the door. If you have an address - virtually anywhere in the world - we can ship one to you, fast!

THE REVEREND WARHAWK 390 Chronic Blue FEATURES A 24 3/4 INCH SCALE SET NECK

In-keeping with Reverend’s policy of constant improvement, spearheaded by their chief instrument designer, Joe Naylor, the Warhawk model has been thoroughly reworked for 2020. The basic ingredients are still there: highly resonant Korina is used for the solid body, to which is set a 24 3/4” scale three-piece neck, also made from Korina. The Warhawk always featured a raised centre block, but this feature is now even more pronounced, with the centre block protruding above the wings on both the front and back of the body. Reverend aficionados will note the parallels with the groundbreaking Airsonic, and the effect is similar: the tone has been thickened up for a fat sound which really complements the shorter scale length.

For this Warhawk 390 model, Reverend have used three of their own Alnico 5 magnet P90 pickups. The bridge pickup is slightly hotter than a vintage P90, offing raw, classic tone with less hum than most other P90's. The middle and neck pickups are cleaner than vintage P90's. They give you a clear, open tone and less hum. The middle pickup is Reverse Wind Reverse Polarity for hum-cancelling when used with bridge or neck pickups. Positions 2 and 4 on the pickup selector deliver classic "quack" but with a thicker tonality.

BASS CONTOUR CONTROL, KORINA BODY AND TOP QUALITY COMPONENTS

In addition to the obligatory five-way switch you also get Reverend’s secret weapon: the Bass Contour control. This passive bass roll-off is great for tightening up the low end, or re-voicing the pickups. Used in conjunction with the Warhawk 390’s P-90 pickups, you can dial in a much greater level of classic single-coil twang. Variable pickup voicing at your fingertips!

The Warhawk 390 in Chronic Blue comes with a 12” radius Pau Ferro fretboard, resulting in a modern feel. The 22 medium jumbo frets are beautifully finished, allowing the action to go nice and low without buzz. Reverend have obviously put a lot of thought into the ergonomics and balance of the guitar, because it is a joy to hold and play. The other benefit of Korina, apart from its brilliant acoustic properties, is that it is also much lighter than a traditional wood such as mahogany. This makes the Warhawk 390 a great working instrument, perfect for hours on stage or in the studio.

In terms of components, Reverend uses top shelf hardware and electronics. The pure tone jack socket features dual contacts for much improved reliability compared to standard sockets, which only have a single contact. A treble bleed circuit is used for the volume control, preserving the trebles when you roll back the volume. Reverend also uses 10% Alpha control pots and 10% polyester capacitors. The tighter tolerances (most pots and caps only have a 20% rating), result in much improved consistency and reliability. Reverend’s outstanding locking machine heads are a joy to use and virtually eliminate string slippage, as well as making string changes a cinch.

The overall result is that the Warhawk 390 in Chronic Blue punches significantly above its price bracket, both in terms of tone and usability. This guitar is designed to service a heavy gigging schedule with peerless reliability, fantastic looks and world class tone.

Product Details

  • FINISH: Chronic Blue
  • BODY: Korina
  • PICKUPS: 9A5 Bridge, 9A5 Middle/Neck
  • BRIDGE: TOM with Stop Tail
  • NECK: three-piece korina
  • SCALE: 24-3/4 Inches
  • NECK PROFILE: medium oval
  • FINGERBOARD: Pau Ferro, 12" radius
  • FRETS: 22 medium jumbo
  • TRUSS ROD: dual action, headstock access
  • TUNERS: Reverend pin-lock
  • NUT: 1-11/16" (43mm) width, Boneite
  • CONTROLS: volume, tone, bass contour, 5-way
  • STRINGS: 10-46