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The Reverend Club (part 8)

#161
Just the pickups and the concentric volume/tone knob. She was thinking about a short scale for awhile, but she decided on a standard. When we first asked her, she said her Decision was perfect. We had to pick her mind a little!
 
#162
chris4001asat said:
Just the pickups and the concentric volume/tone knob. She was thinking about a short scale for awhile, but she decided on a standard. When we first asked her, she said her Decision was perfect. We had to pick her mind a little!
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I know how much she loves her standard Decision, so I was curious what changes she would opt for.
 
#163
HelpImaRock said:
Speaking of short horns, is the Dub King unbalanced?


Help!I'maniPhone!
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I found it to be, but others did not so much.

I attached the Naylor-designed weight, changed the tuners to Hipshot Ultralights and got a leather/suede clingy strap, and the neck-dive disappeared.

It is a sweet-sounding, easy-playing axe - and whenever I'm out with it, it gets compliments on its look and sound (I have an Orange one, and live in Syracuse. Go figure).
 
#164
I'll tell you all one thing for sure, I have not had the distinct pleasure of working with many companies that give the same caliber of customer service as Reverend. I had a minor issue with a neck which turned out to be just a REALLY poor truss rod adjustment. and they were ready to do anything in they could to make it right... Since then, I've been championing them to anyone who'll listen. I also just bought my first Reverend guitar (even though I'm a miserable guitar player) and I can't wait to get it. I really want a Dub King as well, but the wife would probably clothesline me if I spend any more money.
 
#165
cv115505 said:
I'll tell you all one thing for sure, I have not had the distinct pleasure of working with many companies that give the same caliber of customer service as Reverend. I had a minor issue with a neck which turned out to be just a REALLY poor truss rod adjustment. and they were ready to do anything in they could to make it right... Since then, I've been championing them to anyone who'll listen. I also just bought my first Reverend guitar (even though I'm a miserable guitar player) and I can't wait to get it. I really want a Dub King as well, but the wife would probably clothesline me if I spend any more money.
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My experience as well. I bought my first Reverend in 2000. Joe took my order himself over the phone even though he was clearly quite busy at NAMM.
 
#170
wighat said:
Just got another BH5 from that I know has been in the hands of at least two fellow TB members (thanks, guys). One of mine has a Hipshot Type A bridge, the other a Type B. Anybody got the scoop on this?
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Ya, the move from "A" to "B" bridge was to reduce cost. Not sure exactly when they changed, but I think the bridge change accompanied the pickup change, which was likely a cost cutting measure as well. It follows that the 1st gen BH would be the more valuable and desirable version.

Presumably your new type B Houser also has the pickups without exposed pole pieces? If so, is there any difference in sound between the two?
 
#171
I've had both models at the same time.
They did not sound notably different; keeping in mind that I've never, ever, heard two of the same thing sound exactly the same.
If you follow ;)
 
#173
Templar said:
Ya, the move from "A" to "B" bridge was to reduce cost. Not sure exactly when they changed, but I think the bridge change accompanied the pickup change, which was likely a cost cutting measure as well. It follows that the 1st gen BH would be the more valuable and desirable version.

Presumably your new type B Houser also has the pickups without exposed pole pieces? If so, is there any difference in sound between the two?
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Really? Minor cost-cutting on a on a run of 79 $1,000+ basses? Aren't the pickups identical other than the covers? Would love to hear more lore....

My later one with the B bridge does not have exposed pole pieces. The pickups are further apart and it does not have the arm rest. Got rounds on it and flats one the older one so I can't make a comparison at this moment but will eventually and post my observations here, but I'm kinda in Chef's camp already.
 
#174
wighat said:
Really? Minor cost-cutting on a on a run of 79 $1,000+ basses? Aren't the pickups identical other than the covers? Would love to hear more lore....
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Of course. One of Naylor's early cost cutting moves was switching from Kent Armstrong pickups on the Rumblefish, to less expensive units.

I read it in an interview, he said due to a price increase by KA, he switched suppliers. In the interview he declined to name the new pickup supplier. Mystery pickups, apparently.

The Hipshot type A is their top of the line bridge, and costs significantly more than the type B. Both retail and wholesale, so no surprise there.

No clue on the BH "covered" pickups, which is why I'm asking about them.
 
#176
Funny. I've had many basses with both the hipshot A & B style bridges. The B style scores points with me for both looks and simplicity. I don't really care for the A in comparison. Also, I tend to like my pups covered, as I dig in pretty hard... although, I would gladly rock those exposed pole given the chance.

The covered stacked singles that came in my bh5, were really heavy solidly built pups. They have large metal plates under the coils... Never really heard or seen others like them.
They are destined to be in the in unofficial #80 bh5 now:)
 
#177
Chef said:
This is long ago, and I'm old and my memory ain't great, but I thought Joe told me the BH pickups were same, covered or not.
Could be wrong tho.
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I have heard this before as I mentioned earlier, but don't remember where or from whom. I know one thing for sure: there is none other that share their exact dimensions and ear size, shape and placement. Maybe Mr. Houser will chime-in.
 
#179
Greetings from the North,

I have a Tuxedo BH5 (Black & White) B series and a Gold Top BH5 A series. I've had a different sonic experience with both of mine.

The Gold top, with the exposed pickups, is louder and more aggressive sounding at an equivalent amp volume setting than the Tuxedo. I believe the pickups on mine are wound a bit hotter. The aluminum top, bridge type & pickup placement factor a bit into it too. With round wounds on it this bass is awesome for hard driving Rock n Roll (JPJ, early Who Yes Rush). It's also great for chording.

The Tuxedo with the covered pickups isn't quite as loud or aggressive. But.... it makes it perfect for booty bouncing R&B, Finger Funk, and any dance floor shaking Rock n Roll. It is smooth defined and Bootifull in a way that no active bass can touch. And that's not meant as an insult to the active types but it's just the way it is. I tend to play more on this one.

Well this is a take on the 2 BH5's that are in my possession.

And there's even snow on the Sphinx

Rezdog
 

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