Revelation

Revelation

Also known as: Revelation Guitars

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Revelation is a British guitar brand with roots in the 1990s, when German musical instrument company Hohner first developed the concept for the UK market. British pickup designer and guitar expert Alan Entwistle played a central role in shaping the brand's circuitry, pickup designs, and instrument specifications, working out of Hohner's UK Custom Shop in Bedwas, South Wales. The project was she...

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Revelation is a British guitar brand with roots in the 1990s, when German musical instrument company Hohner first developed the concept for the UK market. British pickup designer and guitar expert Alan Entwistle played a central role in shaping the brand's circuitry, pickup designs, and instrument specifications, working out of Hohner's UK Custom Shop in Bedwas, South Wales. The project was shelved in the mid-1990s when Hohner shifted its global strategy, and the Revelation name lay dormant for over a decade before Sutherland Trading — which had taken over Hohner's UK distribution — revived the brand in 2010 with Entwistle's continued involvement.

Revelation specializes in affordable electric guitars and basses that draw heavily from classic vintage designs while incorporating modern electronics. The lineup includes Jazzmaster-inspired models like the RJT-60 (available in standard and 12-string configurations), the Thinline RFT, Telecaster-style RTE series, Stratocaster-influenced RTS models, the Les Paul-flavored RLP Parisienne, semi-acoustic RT45, and Vox-shaped VX and VTX instruments. On the bass side, the RBJ-67 offers a Jazz Bass-style platform, while the RBN features Entwistle's Neodymium-magnet Neobass pickups. All instruments feature Entwistle-designed pickups and many include his proprietary ATN tone circuitry, which provides expanded tonal versatility through preset switching.

Manufactured in China and typically priced between £100 and £400, Revelation guitars occupy a similar market segment to Squier and the Vintage brand, offering vintage aesthetics and genuine playability at accessible price points. Reviews consistently highlight the quality of construction, finish, and Entwistle's pickup designs as standout features for instruments in this price range. The Guitar Boutique in Ontario, Canada serves as the exclusive North American distributor.

Revelation has 8 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Solid Body Electric Guitars, Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitars, and Electric Basses. Their gear is featured by 2 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock and Pop. Notable users include Dana Margolin and Alice Go.

Artists Who Use Revelation

Dana Margolin uses 1 Revelation product

Dana Margolin

Singer, Guitarist · Porridge Radio

Alice Go uses 1 Revelation product

Alice Go

Singer, Guitarist

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