Five Strings with a Big Attitude

 Mercalli 5 FM from Reverend's Bolt-On series. Influenced by the classics and enthused by innovation, this beautifully designed bass features custom-crafted Thick Brick 5 and Split Brick 5 pickups as well as a sturdy, lightweight construction and a richly resonant korina body. High-end appointments abound, including a high-mass bridge for clarity and sustain, a Pure Tone jack for a reliable signal, and aircraft-grade aluminum Hipshot Ultralite tuners. Lay your fingers (or pick, if you will) on the Mercalli 5 FM and you’ll never know what hit you. In other words: expect seismic low-end decadence for days.

Custom pickups yield versatile tonal options

At Reverend, all pickups are custom crafted to ensure the best tonal complement to their respective instrument. In the case of the Mercalli 5 FM, the Split Brick 5 in the neck position enhances the output of highs and lows — like a P Bass pickup but cleaner and beefier. Conversely, the Thick Brick 5 in the bridge position produces warm mids with a sharp attack much like an active pickup but more organic. Both pickups work exceptionally well together — and with a pickup pan control, forming the right balance for any musical situation comes easy.

Rich tonewoods

Like every Reverend instrument, the Mercalli 5 FM features a korina body that produces warm lively tones and rich harmonics. The 5-piece roasted maple neck means lightweight functionality and a stunning vintage appearance. Tie it all together with a 6-bolt neck plate and you’re ready to log some serious gigging hours or stroll into your next studio session with full confidence.

Meticulous attention to detail

With the Reverend Mercalli 5 FM's 3-string tree, Pure Tone jack, and high-mass bridge, you’ll soon realize that the devil is truly in the details. Take an even closer look and you’ll notice leading technician Zack Green’s handwritten serial number and initialed seal of approval that's stamped every Reverend instrument that's left their doors since 1998. 

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

  • Number of Strings:5
  • Left-/Right-handed:Right-handed
  • Body Shape:Mercalli 5
  • Body Material:Korina with Maple top
  • Body Finish:Gloss Polyurethane
  • Color:Transparent Violin Brown
  • Neck Material:5-piece Roasted Maple/Walnut
  • Neck Shape:Medium Oval
  • Neck Joint:6-way Bolt-on
  • Radius:12"
  • Fingerboard Material:Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Inlay:Pearloid Dots
  • Number of Frets:21, Nickel Alloy
  • Scale Length:34"
  • Nut Width:1.653"
  • Nut Material:Boneite
  • Bridge/Tailpiece:String-through Body or Top Load
  • Tuners:Hipshot Ultralights
  • Neck Pickup:Reverend Split Brick Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup:Reverend Thick Brick Humbucker
  • Controls:1 x master volume, 1 x master tone, 1 x pan
  • Strings:.045-.125
  • Case/Gig Bag:Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number:MRC5FM-VBFM

 

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SKU Mercalli-5FM-VIBR
Barcode # 810183035849
Brand REVEREND
Unit Of Measure ea

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