Reverend CONTENDER 290 Electric Guitar (Natural)

Description

Reverends Contender 290 is a flat-top solidbody electric guitar that leverages a stunning mix of retro design and modern reliability. Boasting a single-cut korina body and a pau ferro fingerboard, this guitar is a true head turner, from the 6-in-line headstock right down to the custom low-profile dome knobs. The Contender 290 sounds stellar, as well, thanks to two Reverend 9A5 pickups and a bass roll-off knob, a treble bleed, and a resonant chamber beneath the pickguard. Youll benefit from the ability to contour the low end of the Contender 290s tone with ease while maintaining a clear, bright treble when adjusting the volume. A Boneite nut and pin-lock tuners will keep you in tune, and an easily accessible dual-action truss rod lets you adjust the necks bow. Upgraded internal electronics like 10% pots and caps and a Pure Tone cable jack give you high-end consistency and reliability while playing. Built like a champion, the Reverend Contender 290 is one axe guitarists just cant get enough of!

Quality craftsmanship and hardware

The Contender 290s carefully crafted offset body is made from korina, a lighter wood with beautiful consistency and tonal qualities. Premium appointments encompass the Contender 290, including the custom-engraved and reinforced steel jack plate, a Boneite nut for reduced friction and tuning stability, and custom, low-profile dome knobs for easier maneuverability across the top of the guitar. Reverend armed the Contender 290 with an easy-to-access dual-action truss rod for bow adjustment to combat the harsh effects of climate conditions and aging. The headstock boasts a classic 6-in-line tuner layout, helping you to stay in tune thanks to its thumbwheel-driven pin locks. Initialed and numbered by one of Reverends top-notch technicians, the Contender 290 is not only an eye catcher but it also exudes quality craftsmanship at every turn.

Custom pickup voicing and tone preservation

The Contender 290 will positively knock you out with its tone. It features Reverends custom 9A5 pickups at the bridge and the neck, delivering a striking midrange sound with all the adjustability you could ask for. Designed separately for each position, youll love how the 9A5s facilitate solid volume and tone balance without losing any edge when you switch between the two. An added chamber beneath the pickguard increases resonance, while also reducing weight. Contour as much or as little low-end tone as you want with the bass roll-off knob, which revokes your pickups to exude the full presence of a humbucker or the twang of a single-coil. Additionally, the Contender 290 is wired with a treble bleed circuit that helps to maintain your bright tones when you lower the volume.

Reliable high-end electronics

Youll find just as much quality in the internal electronics as youll find from an outside glance of the Contender 290. Reverends rule of thumb is 10% when it comes to their polyester caps and alpha control pots. This level of engineering is normally found on boutique guitars, but its a standard for every Reverend guitar, including the Contender 290. Another Reverend staple is an upgraded jack by Pure Tone Technologies, built dependably with two contacts that provide a better overall grip and a reliable signal.\

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.

Specifications

• Offset korina body offers a lighter weight and great tonal consistency
• Strategic chamber beneath pickguard to increase resonance and reduce weight
• Custom 9A5 neck and bridge pickups, providing quality volume and tone balance
• Bass Contour knob and treble bleed circuit for pickup voicing and bright tone preservation when reducing volume
• Boneite nut and pin-lock tuners to increase tuning stability
• Custom low-profile dome knobs allow for more maneuverability across the top
• Easily accessible dual-action truss rod enables simple bow adjustment
• Custom laser-engraved and reinforced jack plate to reduce tear from body
• Standard 10% poly caps and control pots for high-end consistency
• Upgraded Pure Tone jack offers better overall grip and a reliable signal