Thoughts on Reverend Mercalli 5?

[lomo]

I have been curious about this one for a while, as it checks so many of my preferred boxes (5er, 34'/19mm, 21 frets, passive, maple board, not sunburst/tort) and I love the retro-nouveau style thing.....I just bought a used one off eBay that is reportedly (and seemingly reliably) well under 9 lbs and am eager to try it. After being a J5 guy for a long time I drunk from the P cup over the past year and would love to have 1 bass with both flavours (or close variants thereof) on tap. The stuff I have found on line is minimal....any thoughts on the sound of the Reverend take on the reverse P or MM pups or sound clips appreciated The P(ish) sound I have been mainly digging over the past year is coming from the Delano split coil Xtender, which goes both lower and higher than the classic Fender P sound, but with the same inherent mid grunt. I'm not sure exactly what to expect from the Reverend reverse P beast.

Purple Haze?

 

[LowEndLobster]

Absolutely worth it. Reverend's are some of the best passive basses for the money. Excellent build quality, playability, and killer tones.

 

[jd56hawk]

I have been curious about this one for a while, as it checks so many of my preferred boxes (5er, 34'/19mm, 21 frets, passive, maple board, not sunburst/tort) and I love the retro-nouveau style thing.....I just bought a used one off eBay that is reportedly (and seemingly reliably) well under 9 lbs and am eager to try it. After being a J5 guy for a long time I drunk from the P cup over the past year and would love to have 1 bass with both flavours (or close variants thereof) on tap. The stuff I have found on line is minimal....any thoughts on the sound of the Reverend take on the reverse P or MM pups or sound clips appreciated The P(ish) sound I have been mainly digging over the past yers is coming from the Delano split coil Xtender, which goes both lower and higher than the classic Fender P sound, but with the same inherent mid grunt. I'm not sure exactly what to expect from the Reverend reverse P beast.

Purple Haze?
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I have a Thundergun...same pickups and electronics...and it's right up there with my G&L L2000s. Plus, it only weighs 7.9 lbs!
Had this, too.
Selling it was a big mistake.

Andy made five or six Thundergun videos...check them out, too.

 

[Lesfunk]

They are very good basses. You’re going to like it!

 

[lomo]

I have a Thundergun...same pickups and electronics...
Andy made five or six Thundergun videos...check them out, too.

Thanks! I didn't realize the T-Gun uses the identical 'lektronix.......I have some listening' ta do

 

[jd56hawk]

Thanks! I didn't realize the T-Gun uses the identical 'tektronix.......I have some listening' ta do

You're welcome.
Truth is, I bought my first Reverend pretty much because of this.

 

[Yogi Bear]

Another great video from the folks at Andertons. I have to say... the bass sounds great!

 

[lomo]

Another great video from the folks at Andertons. I have to say... the bass sounds great!

The vid makes me wish the Dub King came in a 5er

 

[chriss]

I like mine a lot. I have posted this video before when folks ask about the Mercalli 5.

 

[Real Soon]

I don't know much about 'em...just that they sound killer and seem to be versatile, and of course they're some gorgeous instruments.

I've got a full stable now, but Reverends are some of the few instruments I'd clear wall space for if one fell in my lap.

 

[Wfrance3]

You’ve been drinking from a P cup?….

seriously tho , I played with one about a year ago at a music store. They seem super nice. Neck was very comfortable.

 

[smeet]

Those look really cool. It looks like only the Mercalli is available as a 5 string? Too bad!

 

[bobbybass85]

What’s the overall size of these like? I know they’re 34” scales, but I mean like actual size? Compared to say a thunderbird bass?

I’m a small guy (5’6”, 120lbs) and my lakland 55-01 almost looks too big to be normal on me. lol

 

[lomo]

You’ve been drinking from a P cup?….

seriously tho ......

Pun intended, LOL.

 

[tommyr01]

I absolutely LOVE mine !!!!!.... sounds great in the mix with my band. Hangs great on a strap and it is great build quality IMO.....couldn't be happier with it.

 

[Smallmouth_Bass]

I like mine a lot. I have posted this video before when folks ask about the Mercalli 5.

Wait, you what!??

I've often looked at these and thought they looked like cool solid basses. This video actually solidified the tonal aspects of it. Purple is cool, although I did like the orange ones a bit better.

I need to see it and try it when you get it!

 

[Killing Floor]

The Rev makes great basses.

 

[SgtHulka]

Those look really cool. It looks like only the Mercalli is available as a 5 string? Too bad!

Naw, there are four strings out there too.

 

[ComeHomeShane]

The vid makes me wish the Dub King came in a 5er

I'M ALL OVER THAT when it happens.

 

[ComeHomeShane]

@op

I love Reverend basses. The only one I own is a dub king, but if money wasn't a factor I would want one of almost every model. The mercalli and fish are both super solid.

While each pick up solo'd sounds good, I think they really shine best with both pick ups blended. It's a tone unique to Reverend.

check out this video of one of my friends bands, The Holophonics... the bass was recorded with a Mercalli and you can hear the tone really well!