Since joining Fu Manchu in 1996, Bob Balch has earned a reputation for dishing out flurries of fuzz. Now, Reverend has teamed with the utmost dealer of distortion himself to bring you the Bob Balch signature guitar. This hot rod of howl puts an elevated sp
Since joining Fu Manchu in 1996, Bob Balch has earned a reputation for dishing out flurries of fuzz. Now, Reverend has teamed with the utmost dealer of distortion himself to bring you the Bob Balch signature guitar. This hot rod of howl puts an elevated spin on Reverends Sensei body-style, with masterful beveling and a finish that looks as tough as Bobs signature pickups sound. The korina neck and body are paired with a rosewood fingerboard, resulting in rich, warm tones. Locking tuners and a Tune-o-matic bridge keep this solidbody firing on all cylinders, just the way its meant to be heard. Finally, each guitar is hand initialed and serial numbered on the back of the headstock. Grab one today and hear what Reverend is preaching with this Bob Balch signature guitar!
Sturdy solidbody tone
For the Bob Balch signature guitar, Reverend used korina liberally and deliberately in both the body and the set-in neck. This tonewood is noted for its sonic similarities to mahogany, in addition to its natural warmth and depth plus a thickness to its midrange. It generally keeps a well-balanced tone while maintaining a substantial heft. The korina bodys naturally rich resonance is complemented by the unique addition of a strategically placed chamber underneath the pickguard. Likewise, the rosewood fingerboard provides a subtle expansion to the korinas sonic profile, as it is known for its fuller low end and brighter trebles. The pairing of these tonewoods results in a sonic profile that emphasizes the midrange, while dishing out a full-bodied low end and crisp, articulate highs.
Signature sound, deliberate design
Its clear that this guitar was designed to sound good, loud,andgood and loud. Interestingly, the onboard Railhammer passive pickups were engineered by the same mind behind the guitar: Joe Naylor, founder of both Reverend and Railhammer. Bob Balch worked alongside Railhammer to produce the ideal pickups that would bring out the tonewoods best natural properties, featuring ceramic magnets and a brass cover for fat lower mids. A standard volume knob, tone controls, and 3-way pickup selector are accompanied by a bass contour knob, letting you control the roll off the low end, giving you variable voicing to tighten up the lows on the fly. Moreover, the sound is captured by an upgraded Pure Tone Technologies jack, which has dual contacts (instead of the standard single), improving grip, audio signal, and reliability.
Consistent tone at any volume
The Bob Balch signature guitar’s set-in, 3-piece korina neck is designed with a 12-inch-radius, 22-fret fingerboard. Plus, a medium oval neck shape ensures smooth, comfortable access thats perfect for chugging away. Inside the neck, youll find a dual-action truss rod with headstock access, making maintenance unobtrusive. Restringing and tuning are a breeze, thanks to the locking tuners and Tune-o-Mmatic bridge and stop-tail combo. A treble bleed circuit is used to preserve the treble qualities when the volume knob is rolled back. Additionally, the neck features a 43mm-wide Boneite nut with synthetic bone properties that reduce friction, improve tuning stability, and produce a resonance more consistent than natural bone. Custom etching on the proprietary jack plate adds a touch of detail while bolstering jack stability, thanks to the two additional mounting screws.
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