Unleash your musical prowess with the Reverend Mercalli 5 Blackout, a 5-string electric bass guitar that marries classic design with modern innovation. This instrument is crafted for those who demand more from their bass, featuring a sleek ebony fretboard and a korina body that sings with rich harmonics and warm, lively tones. The custom Thick Brick and Split Brick pickups are the heart of this powerhouse, delivering a unique blend of vintage inspiration and cutting-edge sound. Whether you're laying down seismic lows or crafting intricate melodies, these pickups provide clarity, punch, and an organic warmth that’s unmatched.

The Mercalli 5 Blackout is not just about sound; it's built for performance. Its 5-piece maple/walnut neck offers stability and a stunning vintage look, while the high-mass bridge ensures enhanced clarity and sustain. With precise design touches like the Pure Tone jack and aircraft-grade Hipshot Ultralite tuners, this bass promises rock-solid reliability session after session. And with a pickup pan control, you can easily blend the tones to suit any musical situation, offering versatility that bassists crave.

Step into the world of Reverend and experience an instrument crafted with the player in mind. From studio sessions to live performances, the Mercalli 5 Blackout is your gateway to a new level of bass playing.

Key Features:

• Korina body for rich harmonics and consistent tones
• Ebony fretboard for powerful presence and sustain
• Custom Thick Brick and Split Brick pickups for diverse tonal options
• 5-piece maple/walnut neck for stability
• High-mass bridge for enhanced clarity and sustain
• Pure Tone jack for improved audio signal
• Hipshot Ultralite tuners made from aircraft-grade aluminum