Thanks for your review of it. I've got a Mercalli 5 on its way to me right now. It'll be my first Reverend. What kind of strap locks will fit without modifying the existing strap posts? I'm thinking about going with rubber washers.
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Thanks for your review of it. I've got a Mercalli 5 on its way to me right now. It'll be my first Reverend. What kind of strap locks will fit without modifying the existing strap posts? I'm thinking about going with rubber washers.
Yeah I popped those little rubber washers on mine without issue. I've never had a problem with those rubber washers, and the bass is pretty light so it shouldn't be a problem.
Yay, she's here! I think they make a good match. I strung her up with some Sunbeams and played around a bit. I only tried soloing the Thick Brick pickup so far, and am super impressed. This is such an awesome tone -- It's thick, but with an aggressive bite. I'll play the snot out of these strings the next few days to get the 'zing' out, and then properly assess, but I really think this is exactly the tone I was hunting.
I am curious though, as the Raymond almost seems to be manufactured with installation of a pre-amp in mind (I don't think any of the other bolt-on series are routed with access like this; correct me if I am wrong) if any other Raymond owners in here have installed one, and which? If I do install one, I want an active/passive switch, and it will have to be one that will allow me to use the Revered knobs, because they are the best! Not sure if the JOhn East I was thinking about will allow me to do that or not, I shall have to investigate
I am curious though, as the Raymond almost seems to be manufactured with installation of a pre-amp in mind (I don't think any of the other bolt-on series are routed with access like this; correct me if I am wrong) if any other Raymond owners in here have installed one, and which? If I do install one, I want an active/passive switch, and it will have to be one that will allow me to use the Revered knobs, because they are the best! Not sure if the JOhn East I was thinking about will allow me to do that or not, I shall have to investigate
Congrats,Yay, she's here! I think they make a good match. I strung her up with some Sunbeams and played around a bit. I only tried soloing the Thick Brick pickup so far, and am super impressed. This is such an awesome tone -- It's thick, but with an aggressive bite. I'll play the snot out of these strings the next few days to get the 'zing' out, and then properly assess, but I really think this is exactly the tone I was hunting.
I am curious though, as the Raymond almost seems to be manufactured with installation of a pre-amp in mind (I don't think any of the other bolt-on series are routed with access like this; correct me if I am wrong) if any other Raymond owners in here have installed one, and which? If I do install one, I want an active/passive switch, and it will have to be one that will allow me to use the Revered knobs, because they are the best! Not sure if the JOhn East I was thinking about will allow me to do that or not, I shall have to investigate
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Wonderful basses you have there.
Enjoy.
Personally, I prefer preamps on my pedalboard or as a standalone pedal. I can choose whatever preamp I want without ever modifying the beloved bass
.But that's just me.
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Yay, she's here! I think they make a good match. I strung her up with some Sunbeams and played around a bit. I only tried soloing the Thick Brick pickup so far, and am super impressed. This is such an awesome tone -- It's thick, but with an aggressive bite. I'll play the snot out of these strings the next few days to get the 'zing' out, and then properly assess, but I really think this is exactly the tone I was hunting.
I am curious though, as the Raymond almost seems to be manufactured with installation of a pre-amp in mind (I don't think any of the other bolt-on series are routed with access like this; correct me if I am wrong) if any other Raymond owners in here have installed one, and which? If I do install one, I want an active/passive switch, and it will have to be one that will allow me to use the Revered knobs, because they are the best! Not sure if the JOhn East I was thinking about will allow me to do that or not, I shall have to investigate
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a couple of very nice basses there!
Looks like the B string on the JF345 set is huge, and might require the nut to be filed.
I used the JF345 ti flats on my mercalli 5 and the nut was fine. Your mileage may vary of course. I put the TI flats on as soon I got the bass, so I never heard it in the mix without them. Hopefully your able to lock in the sound.
Thanks for the info. Did you string them through the body or top load? Did you have to make any other adjustments?
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I did through body, and I didn't have to adjust anything. The action feels good, and the intonation was fine.
Chef
In Memoriam
Every bass player should be able to do a basic setup on their instrument. Not fretwork or repair stuff, just basic playability stuff...
It's not hard!
Any time you change string gauge or tension you need to do all this to have you bass perform and play it's best, andhere in MO when we have big humidity changes, most of my basses need some tiny tweaks.
Here's a good guide, both video and written to get you started.
G&L and Fender have good written guides you can find via google, and there are bunches of other diy videos out there.
https://www.sadowsky.com/setup/
It's not hard!
Any time you change string gauge or tension you need to do all this to have you bass perform and play it's best, andhere in MO when we have big humidity changes, most of my basses need some tiny tweaks.
Here's a good guide, both video and written to get you started.
G&L and Fender have good written guides you can find via google, and there are bunches of other diy videos out there.
https://www.sadowsky.com/setup/
Chef you are so spot on. Being a fellow Midwesterner, I'm right across the river. Being able to do setups makes me want to play more. Comfort level goes way up when you know what to do when needed
Chef
In Memoriam
Srsly: basic stuff isn't hard. Really all you need is proper screwdrivers and allen wrenches.
Shops around here charge $50-75 for a basic setup, so once you know how to do it?
Strings free for life and little profit, basically.
Shops around here charge $50-75 for a basic setup, so once you know how to do it?
Strings free for life and little profit, basically.
Not sure who this was aimed at, but I know how to do a basic setup. I've seen that video before.
Yeah I do all the work on most of my stuff myself. Recently I've been helping my friends out and setting up their guitars for them too. When I swapped strings on the reverend, I was lucky that it didn't need any adjustments, which in my experience is not the norm. I just think these Reverend's are super stable. I usually check my intonation every week or so just to be safe. Luckily where I live their aren't too many humidity changes.
One of the benefits of lockdown is having a bass rumble on a Saturday afternoon 
One of the benefits of lockdown is having a bass rumble on a Saturday afternoon
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Nice collection you have here my friend.
Could you tell your experience with the Sentinel (balance, sound, body dimensions)? this one intrigues me.
I'm looking for a Short scale P bass (already have a Jazz) and this one teases me real hard.
Thanks
Thanks raphaeld.
I bought the Sentinel last March after having considered a short scale for some time. I was just curious what a SS would feel and sound like. Originally I was looking at the JMJ Mustang but found after buying the Mercalli and then the Decision, that I have pretty much moved on from the 'Fender tone'. The American Std Jazz in my photo hasn't been played in anger in about two years and I can see me moving it on.
I first learned of the Sentinel from one of Ken's FB Live videos. I liked the idea of the three-way switch and the body shape appealed to me over the likes of the Wattplower or the Dub King.
In a nutshell, the Sentinel has exceeded my expectations.
It is light, at around 7lbs and is an absolute joy to play. At 5'9, I find the body size and balance is perfect for me. There is no neck dive and ergonomically, comfortable to play with the string spacing, forearm contour & belly cut. Fit and finish are excellent as we have come to expect from Reverend. It doesn't feel, play or sound like a toy, which are some of the criticisms I have seen that are often leveled at Reverend guitars.
The pickups are surprisingly versatile and LOUD!
This has been my #1 since I got it.
Can it do the P bass tone? That is a matter of some debate. Personally, having owned several P basses over the years and sold them all, I don't really care for the P bass + flats (and tort!) paradigm. To me the Sentinel will give you a full sounding, functional and lively tone. To me, it doesn't have that baked in P bass tone and to be honest, I haven't missed it or really gone looking. When I'm gigging and whether we are doing a rock set or a wedding set, I always set my rig up so that my tone is big, beefy and has bite. If that is what you are after the Sentinel will deliver!
Hope this is of some help.
I bought the Sentinel last March after having considered a short scale for some time. I was just curious what a SS would feel and sound like. Originally I was looking at the JMJ Mustang but found after buying the Mercalli and then the Decision, that I have pretty much moved on from the 'Fender tone'. The American Std Jazz in my photo hasn't been played in anger in about two years and I can see me moving it on.
I first learned of the Sentinel from one of Ken's FB Live videos. I liked the idea of the three-way switch and the body shape appealed to me over the likes of the Wattplower or the Dub King.
In a nutshell, the Sentinel has exceeded my expectations.
It is light, at around 7lbs and is an absolute joy to play. At 5'9, I find the body size and balance is perfect for me. There is no neck dive and ergonomically, comfortable to play with the string spacing, forearm contour & belly cut. Fit and finish are excellent as we have come to expect from Reverend. It doesn't feel, play or sound like a toy, which are some of the criticisms I have seen that are often leveled at Reverend guitars.
The pickups are surprisingly versatile and LOUD!
This has been my #1 since I got it.
Can it do the P bass tone? That is a matter of some debate. Personally, having owned several P basses over the years and sold them all, I don't really care for the P bass + flats (and tort!) paradigm. To me the Sentinel will give you a full sounding, functional and lively tone. To me, it doesn't have that baked in P bass tone and to be honest, I haven't missed it or really gone looking. When I'm gigging and whether we are doing a rock set or a wedding set, I always set my rig up so that my tone is big, beefy and has bite. If that is what you are after the Sentinel will deliver!
Hope this is of some help.
