Thanks for the tip; I'll be contacting them today. It's not a huge huge deal, but it's noticeable at least visually. No other complaints about this bass though; already been through a band practice and it's phenomenal.
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the pickup height struck me also when I got mine, so I lowered them until it felt like they bottomed out. i think they need another 1/4" of material removed to give folks some wiggle room.
Yeah, one of my favorite parts of my Triad -- all those convenient thumb anchors. I find myself anchoring more on the middle and bridge pickups these days, even though I used to play exclusively Geezer style....
Hello, the pick-up height is important for both the sound, the output and the proper balance of the pickups. Please talk with Ken @ Reverend, I have purchased several basses that didn't sound very good until I reset the pick-up height, then they sounded balanced, even and punchy. Please do what ever you like, it is your bass, but this is what I have learned in my past 55 years of playing. I am only trying to help anyone to enjoy their bass to the fullest extent. AND THIS IS ONLY MY OPINION.
Make no mistake: the pickups sound incredible. It's just either a design foible or an odd aesthetic choice that I hadn't encountered, but don't really consider a demerit.
Thanks for the input though!
The output was actually rather pronounced (quite hot), and I play somewhat aggressively. Combined, those were causing loud string noise occasionally, and at times the string would physically contact the pickup (very bad issue at higher volume). After lowering them as much as possible, much of that went away without losing definition. The magnetic field of every pickup style, and more specific, every pickup, has a sweet spot area that works optimally at a certain distance (like a focal point). I assume that is what you are referring to, and my adjustment is still within that area. I appreciate the input though
This is very good to know. I tend to play a bit aggressively at times as well, and while I'm trying to reign that in a bit (would probably be better for my technique in the long run), it's good to know that lowering the pickups didn't affect tone or definition.
Primarily the triad, mercalli 4 and decision p. They're all beautiful though.
Seems like it! Playability on them is great too. Just solid instruments all around. Eventually a green one has to come up for sale on here right??
I have owned this ax since 2017. I ordered it the day I saw it on the rev website. And I don't do that sort of thing.
It has taken 4 years, but it has won the battle against my stingray. So the stingray (5) is on the block.
Despite its active circuitry and incredible build quality, there is very little the stingray can do that the mercalli can't.
The mercalli on the other hand has that P pickup that is just soooooo good. For rock, the P pickup (neck) is solo'd. For gospel/worship, center position all the way.
I do need a 4 string, and at the moment I'm leaning towards another mercalli (probably natural), but am open to suggestions from the club!
The 4 banger would handle cheesy rock and alternative stuff- lots of drop d Tool, soundgarden etc. You guys know the drill!
Almost too nice to play.
I had the 4-string version but financial difficulties forced me to sell it.
Still regret it.
I do have this, though.
I've seen you post before about your thunder gun- that bass is schweet
I've never played a TG but the Decision P is absolute beast for rock music. I think you'd notice the blade pickups are hotter than what you're used to on the Merc. Don't think you can wrong with any of these.
