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Description
Striking a harmonious balance between baritone depth and standard guitar comfort, the Reverend Descent RA is a game-changer for players seeking extended range versatility without sacrificing familiar playability. Anchored by a resonant korina body, this guitar delivers tonal consistency and a lightweight feel, making it a joy for long sessions on stage or in the studio. The 26.75-inch roasted maple neck provides a slightly longer scale perfect for drop tunings, while maintaining the ease of a traditional guitar neck.
Equipped with the distinctive Railhammer Chisel humbuckers at both the neck and bridge, the Descent RA offers a robust, balanced tone that stays clear across all registers. The innovative bass roll-off control allows for seamless tonal shaping, letting you dial in the perfect sound for any musical context. For those who like to experiment with volume dynamics, the treble bleed circuit ensures your highs remain bright and articulate even at lower volumes.
Attention to detail is evident throughout the Descent RA's design. The Boneite nut and pin-lock tuners provide rock-solid tuning stability, while the triple string tree on the headstock minimizes string buzz. The guitar's aesthetics are matched by its functionality, with low-profile dome knobs and a dual-action truss rod offering easy adjustments for any playing style or environmental condition. Reverend's commitment to quality shines through, making the Descent RA a reliable choice for any musician looking to push their sonic boundaries.
Key Features:
- Korina body for lightweight feel and tonal consistency
- 26.75-inch scale roasted maple neck
- Railhammer Chisel humbuckers in neck and bridge positions
- Bass roll-off knob for versatile tone shaping
- Treble bleed circuit keeps highs clear at any volume
- Boneite nut and Reverend Pin-Lock tuners for tuning stability
- Triple string tree minimizes string buzz
- Tune-O-Matic style bridge
- Chrome hardware with Army Green finish
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Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Reverend Descent RA.
Setup and maintenance
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Professional setup and string gauge adjustment significantly enhance performance; stock strings are often too large for optimal playability.
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Ideal for downtuned sludgy punk and post-rock styles, benefiting from baritone range with 13-62 gauge strings.
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The guitar is highly recommended for styles like Chevelle's, especially when tuned to drop Bb or lower.
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The Descent RA is highlighted as ideal for bass-heavy, low-end focused music, with inspiration drawn from bands like black midi and Sonic Youth.
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The bass contour knob is praised as a unique feature that should be standard on more guitars, enhancing tonal versatility.
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Comparisons
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Owners compare the Descent RA favorably to Ibanez prestige models, noting its suitability for low tunings.
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In an Instagram post, Jeremy DePoyster showcases his Reverend Descent RA guitar, noting its suitability for playing G# material on the new album.
In a DM conversation on Instagram with Tarek Jafar of The Blue Stones on Dec 12, 2024, he confirms his use of the following guitars, saying:
Might want to add the Reverend Guitars I use as l rarely use Gibsons anymore.
- Reverend Descent RA
- Reverend Roundhouse
- Reverend Double Agent
- Reverend Warhawk
Eric Balderose is seen playing a Reverend Descent RA during Code Orange's live performance at Rock am Ring 2017, as shown in the full concert video on YouTube.
In this interview with TotalGuitar's Me and My Guitar series, Oliver Steels discusses his guitar.
This is my Reverend Descent. It's actually a baritone guitar, it hasn't got the traditional full baritone scale length, so it's interesting in the sense that it plays and feels halfway between a standard guitar and a true baritone.
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