Outstanding tonewoods shaped to perfection
Reverend’s consistency in quality and incredible tone is a hallmark of their brand, and it all starts with the woods. The company focuses on a no-compromise standard — their meticulously chosen woods combine long-lasting durability with room-filling resonance. Korina bodies are well known for their presence in boutique and custom-shop instruments, exuding velvety warmth while balancing lows, mids, and highs exceptionally well. The Charger HB’s roasted maple neck feels sturdy in the hands, holding up to humidity changes while out on the road and delivering that beloved “snap.” The roasted maple fingerboard feels just as exceptional as it looks, highly lauded for its smooth-as-glass texture and effortless playability in all positions.
Custom PAF-style humbuckers
Rather than rely on third-party pickups to get the job done, Reverend took it upon themselves to craft their own for the Charger HB. Loaded in both positions is a pair of custom-voiced humbuckers, akin to vintage PAFs with slight tweaks to deliver a distinct sound. The HA5 in the bridge packs a punch just like a roaring humbucker should, wound slightly hotter than comparable pickups for added thickness and warmth that works exceptionally well for modern genres and playing styles.
Fabulous appointments — no sticker shock
One strum is all it takes to experience the exquisite quality of Reverend’s guitars. The Charger HB comes stock with several enhancements typically reserved for instruments more than double the cost. The result? A 6-string with an elite, pro-quality feel. The Bass Contour knob is a handy tool for tone shaping. It’s capable of tightening up flub and even changing the characteristics of your pickups — humbuckers can quickly morph into single-coils with this awesome mod! Like all of Reverend’s other offerings, the Charger HB comes equipped with an upgraded jack courtesy of Pure Tone Technologies. Rather than employ the standard single contact, Pure Tone jacks use a pair of contacts for a tighter connection and a more consistent signal. Let’s not forget the treble bleed circuit for retaining your high end when rolling back the volume, which is made even better with 10% poly caps and pots for much more consistent performance. With a Reverend in your hands, you can rest assured that only the best components are under the hood.
Reverend Guitars: expertly crafted and designed with the player in mind
From humble beginnings working out of a Detroit-area garage to worldwide praise and presence on the globe’s biggest stages, Reverend Guitars has solidified its place as a reliable source of exquisite guitars and basses. The brainchild of designer and luthier Joe Naylor, Reverend instruments are found accompanying many of today’s most influential players, including Billy Corgan, Reeves Gabrels, Meshell Ndegeocello, Matt West, and many others. Now based in Toledo, Ohio, Reverend’s firm commitment to quality and exceptional tone is found in every instrument, each donning custom-shop components to deliver the purest sound possible.
Tech Specs
- General
- Number of Strings6
- Left-/Right-handedRight-handed
- Body
- Body TypeSolidbody
- Body ShapeCharger HB
- Body MaterialKorina
- Body FinishGloss Polyurethane
- ColorMidnight Black
- Neck
- Neck MaterialRoasted Maple
- Neck ShapeMedium Oval
- Neck JointBolt-on
- Radius12"
- Fingerboard MaterialRoasted Maple
- Fingerboard InlayBlack Dots
- Number of Frets22, 0.110 x 0.050", Nickel Alloy
- Scale Length25.5"
- Nut Width1.692"
- Nut MaterialBoneite
- Hardware
- Bridge/TailpieceTune-O-Matic with Stop Tail
- TunersPin-Lock, 20:1
- Electronics
- Neck PickupReverend HA5 Humbucker
- Bridge PickupReverend HA5 Humbucker
- Controls1 x volume, 1 x tone, 1 x bass contour
- Miscellaneous
- StringsD'Addario, .010-.046
- Case/Gig BagSold Separately