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So...
By my calculations-
We have the fatfish, a 3 single coiler and a reverse p remodel all coming down the line.
By my calculations-
We have the fatfish, a 3 single coiler and a reverse p remodel all coming down the line.
- Sep 14, 2012
- 1,561
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- Disclosures
- Reverend Guitars ; SIT Strings ; Trickfish Amplifiers ; LK Straps ; Rattlesnake Cables
- Sep 14, 2012
- 1,561
- 1,210
- 40
- Disclosures
- Reverend Guitars ; SIT Strings ; Trickfish Amplifiers ; LK Straps ; Rattlesnake Cables
What are the triple single and reverse p basses like? I've only seen the ad for the fatfish.
Ha ha I don't know. The reverse p was from a zoomed in still from a YouTube clip that someone here took. The triple single coil was earlier in this thread. Just a teaser pic
I'm really interested in the new watt bass. And the new colors they seem to be exploring are right up my alley.
Thought I would share this here as it was recorded playing one of my Reverend Mercalli 5's. This is an original tune from our worship team at one of our Christmas Eve Services this year.
Beautiful!
Well done- what an awesome track!
My Mercalli 5 and I hve been getting ready for our first festival gig ever tomorrow. While over the first year of owning it I have almost exclusively just used its P sound, for this gig I am rolling the blend back to slightly favour the bridge.
Sounds like a passive stingray.
Only fatter.
Love that he's still finding what works for him, the three P pickups would be dang punchy
Thank you!
This was mostly the P pickup, dimed the blend knob towards the P and then backed it off ever so slightly.
Oh yip- it is a warm powerful sound aye. The last week I have been enjoying the slightly leaner and more aggressive rear pickup in my context.
The Mercalli is a wonderful instrument.
What a cool thread and a source of information. I've already got 2 jazz basses and I'm planning to change the other one so I can access more sounds. I'm interested in buying a Mercalli myself. I had a change to try the Dub King at a nearby store and was amazed how it played. I have a few questions concerning the bass if you guys can share some input.
I noticed that many people here mainly prefer the P-pickup and I was wondering is the bridge pickup lacking in some way? Any swaps you guys recommend? Also, I noticed that the blend function eats up a lot of volume and some people here have wired the knobs to V/V/T. Are there any samples you guys could share of this setup?
I like a gritty tone that stands out in the mix and I also play metal occasionally. Can the Mercalli get gnarly if needed? Which pickup do you guys prefer for heavier music?
I live way up in the north where the temperature and humidity change drastically. I've heard good things about the necks of these instruments. Do you guys think the 5 part neck can withstand these kinds of circumstances? Wood is wood, I know, but some constructions do better than others.
Thanks for reading.
I noticed that many people here mainly prefer the P-pickup and I was wondering is the bridge pickup lacking in some way? Any swaps you guys recommend? Also, I noticed that the blend function eats up a lot of volume and some people here have wired the knobs to V/V/T. Are there any samples you guys could share of this setup?
I like a gritty tone that stands out in the mix and I also play metal occasionally. Can the Mercalli get gnarly if needed? Which pickup do you guys prefer for heavier music?
I live way up in the north where the temperature and humidity change drastically. I've heard good things about the necks of these instruments. Do you guys think the 5 part neck can withstand these kinds of circumstances? Wood is wood, I know, but some constructions do better than others.
Thanks for reading.
I didn't find the rear pick up to be lacking in any way. It certainly does have an aggressive sounded if soloed and I thought one of the best things about the Mercalli was the pickups and how versatile they are even for not having a preamp. They have an organic tone that's hard to describe, but unique and better sounding to me than even the best of standard pickup replacement brands. I never really felt a great volume loss between pickups but perhaps others have.
As for the neck I understand on the newer models that they roast the wood and then put it together with the 5-piece neck. The roasting should remove all the moisture and the 5-piece neck should add quite a bit of stability. Short of having Graphite Rods I don't see how you could build a more stable neck.
I had the building of my Mercalli on par with the best of the USA Fender Instruments, and I'd have no hesitation to get another.
- Sep 14, 2012
- 1,561
- 1,210
- 40
- Disclosures
- Reverend Guitars ; SIT Strings ; Trickfish Amplifiers ; LK Straps ; Rattlesnake Cables
I would wait until NAMM to buy anything. Reverend is coming out with some new basses, and you may find something you want more.
That sounds stable alright.
Thanks for the heads up. The thing is, we only have one retailer where I live. I don't know if they are going to expand their selection any time soon.
I would like to see them come out with a Thundergun in Rock Orange, Sky Blue Flame, Silver Metal Flake or some other wild color.
Joining (late) ... My Mercalli 5 has been my #1 for the last few years. Best passive 5 string I've found...Always sounds great, very versatile, very high quality craftsmanship.
There is a slight drop in the exact middle position- but I consider that to be more of the function of a mid scoop that occurs when doing a 50% blend of the two pickups
I play regularly where I will use three settings: P solo, Bridge solo, and just favouring the bridge
Without a hitch volume wise
I really like the bridge pickup on these
I was at a concert in Gilroy, CA a month or so ago and a young lady was playing a Reverend Dub King in Seafoam Green. It's not my color choice, but it looked terrific and sounded excellent. I now want one (sunburst).
