Classically Retro Solidbody with Premium Appointments

Reverend's Contender RB is a flat-top solidbody electric guitar that leverages a stunning mix of retro design and modern reliability. Boasting a single-cut korina body and a pau ferro fingerboard, this guitar is a true head turner, from the 6-in-line headstock right down to the custom low-profile dome knobs. The Contender RB sounds stellar as well, thanks to two Reverend Retroblast mini-humbuckers and a bass roll-off knob, a treble bleed, and a resonant chamber beneath the pickguard. You'll benefit from the ability to contour the low end of the Contender RB's tone with ease while maintaining a clear, bright treble when adjusting the volume. A Boneite nut and Pin-Lock tuners will keep you in tune, and an easily accessible dual-action truss rod lets you adjust the neck's bow. Upgraded internal electronics like ±10% pots and caps and a Pure Tone cable jack give you high-end consistency and reliability while playing.

Quality craftsmanship and hardware

The Contender RB's carefully crafted offset body is made from korina, a lighter wood with beautiful consistency and tonal qualities. Premium appointments encompass the Contender RB, including the custom engraved and reinforced steel jack plate, a Boneite nut for reduced friction and tuning stability, and custom low-profile dome knobs for easier maneuverability across the top of the guitar. One of the Contender RB's main attractions is its Bigsby tremolo system, finely designed for great intonation return with a custom Soft Touch spring for easy, smooth action. Reverend also armed the Contender RB with an easy-to-access dual-action truss rod for bow adjustment to combat the harsh effects of climate conditions and aging. The headstock boasts a classic 6-in-line tuner layout, helping you to stay in tune thanks to its thumbwheel-driven pin locks. Initialed and numbered by one of Reverend's top-notch technicians, the Contender RB is not only an eye catcher — it exudes quality craftsmanship at every turn.

Custom pickup voicing and tone preservation

The Contender RB will positively knock you out with its tone. It features Reverend's custom Retroblast mini-humbuckers at the bridge and the neck, delivering a classic crunch with a powerful midrange, vibrant highs, and vivid string-to-string definition that mini-humbuckers are known so well for. Designed separately for each position, you'll love how the Retroblasts facilitate solid volume and tone balance without losing any edge when you switch between the two. An added chamber beneath the pickguard increases resonance, while also reducing weight. Contour as much or as little low-end tone as you want with the bass roll-off knob, which revokes your pickups to enhance the full presence of your humbuckers, or achieve the twang of a single coil. Additionally, the Contender RB is wired with a treble bleed circuit that helps to maintain your bright tones when you lower the volume.

Reliable high-end electronics

You'll find just as much quality in the internal electronics as you'll find from an outside glance of the Contender RB. Reverend's rule of thumb is ±10% when it comes to their polyester caps and alpha control pots. This level of engineering is normally found on boutique guitars, but it's a standard for every Reverend guitar, including the Contender RB. Another Reverend staple is an upgraded jack by Pure Tone Technologies, built dependably with two contacts that provide a better overall grip and a reliable signal.

• GENERAL
• Number of Strings6
• Left-/Right-handedRight-handed
• BODY
• Body TypeSolidbody
• Body ShapeContender RB
• Body MaterialKorina
• Body FinishGloss Polyurethane
• ColorRock Orange
• NECK
• Neck Material3-Piece Korina
• Neck ShapeMedium Oval
• Neck JointSet Neck
• Radius12"
• Fingerboard MaterialPau Ferro
• Fingerboard InlayPearloid Blocks
• Number of Frets22, Nickel Alloy
• Scale Length24.75"
• Nut Width1.692"
• Nut MaterialBoneite
• HARDWARE
• Bridge/TailpieceRoller Bridge with Bigsby B-50 Vibrato
• TunersPin-Lock
• ELECTRONICS
• Neck PickupReverend Retroblast Humbucker
• Bridge PickupReverend Retroblast Humbucker
• Controls1 x master volume, 1 x master tone, 1 x bass contour
• Switching3-way toggle pickup switch
• MISCELLANEOUS
• Strings.010-.046
• Case/Gig BagSold Separately
• Manufacturer Part Number:CTRB-G-roog-PF-RBRB-PT-B

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