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Description

Discover the Reverend Slingshot Electric Guitar, a versatile instrument that brings together classic design sensibilities with modern innovations. Crafted for musicians who demand both style and substance, this solid body electric guitar is perfect for a wide range of genres, from blues to rock. The Slingshot is known for its unique pickup configuration, which delivers a rich, dynamic sound with plenty of clarity and bite.

Our Slingshot model features a Korina body, prized for its lightweight properties and excellent tonal balance, making it a favorite among seasoned players. The maple neck and fingerboard provide smooth playability, ensuring that your fingers glide effortlessly across the frets. The guitar's vintage-style tremolo system offers expressive capabilities, allowing you to bend and shimmer notes with ease.

Whether you're laying down tracks in the studio or commanding the stage at a live gig, the Reverend Slingshot is designed to meet your needs. Its robust construction and high-quality components ensure durability and reliable performance, making it a trusted companion for countless musical journeys.

Key Features:

  • Solid Korina body for balanced tone and reduced weight
  • Maple neck and fingerboard for smooth playability
  • Unique pickup configuration for dynamic sound
  • Vintage-style tremolo system for expressive playing
  • High-quality components for durability and reliability

Product specs

Brand Reverend
Model Slingshot
Finish Orange, White
Year 2010s
Categories Solid Body Electric Guitars
Body Shape Double Cutaway
Body Type Solid Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type String-Through
Color Family Orange, White
Fretboard Material Rosewood
Neck Construction Bolt-On
Number of Frets 22
Number of Strings 6-String
Offset Body Offset Body
Pickup Configuration SS
Right / Left Handed Right Handed

FAQs

What type of pickups does the Reverend Slingshot Electric Guitar use?

The Reverend Slingshot features a unique SS (single-single) pickup configuration, which provides a versatile range of tones suitable for various music genres.

Is the Reverend Slingshot suitable for beginner guitar players?

The Reverend Slingshot is designed with a comfortable double cutaway body and bolt-on neck, making it accessible for beginners while still offering quality features appreciated by advanced players.

How does the Reverend Slingshot's bridge design affect its playability?

The Slingshot's string-through bridge design enhances sustain and resonance, providing a stable platform for both rhythm and lead playing.

What is the neck profile of the Reverend Slingshot Electric Guitar?

The Reverend Slingshot features a comfortable, modern neck profile that facilitates smooth playability across all 22 frets, ideal for various playing styles.

Does the Reverend Slingshot Electric Guitar have an offset body design?

Yes, the Reverend Slingshot features an offset body design, which contributes to its unique aesthetic and balanced feel when playing.

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Phillip McKnight

USA Made Reverend Slingshot Guitar

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USA Made Reverend Slingshot Guitar

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2002 Reverend Slingshot Guitar Demo

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2005 Reverend Slingshot Custom Guitar Demo

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Reviews

PROS

  • Unique retro design with phenolic front and back panels

  • Injection-molded plastic rim offers distinctive look

  • Modular pickguards allow for customization

  • Twin Kent Armstrong P90s deliver unique tonal range

  • Eastpointe neck profile enhances playability

  • Half hollow body provides special sound quality

  • Excellent for bluesy vibes

  • Vintage white with gold pickguard is a striking color combo

CONS

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Reverend Slingshot Electric Guitar.

Features and functionality

  • The bass contour knob on the Jetstream 390 transforms its tone from "Strat on Steroids" to a near Strat sound, enhancing its versatility.

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  • The Revtron pickup on the Flatroc provides brightness with balanced mids and bass, suitable for jazz when the tone is adjusted.

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User experience

  • Owners of the Double Agent OG appreciate its versatility with the P90 and humbucker combo, though some note its weight is comparable to a Les Paul.

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  • Some owners find the neck profile of Reverend guitars uncomfortable, with a protruding nut and sharp edges, particularly for those with larger hands.

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Comparisons

  • Older American-made Reverends with Eastwood Michigan necks are highly praised, with various pickup configurations available.

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Critic Reviews

Reverend Slingshot | Vintage Guitar® magazine

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The Reverend Slingshot Electric Guitar impresses with its lightweight semi-hollow design and cool retro aesthetic. Its standout features include the mahogany center block, steel sustain bar, and resonant phenolic body, making it acoustically loud for practice without an amp. The maple neck with jumbo frets offers comfort and ease for bending and vibrato, though its bulk might not suit everyone. Loaded with Reverend P-90 pickups, the Slingshot delivers a versatile tone palette, combining the qualities of a Tele, Les Paul Special, and Danelectro. While its hardware is basic, it ensures reliable performance. This guitar is a great pick for blues, rock, and country enthusiasts seeking a unique sound and style.

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Great guitar

A great guitar with a great sound. thanks to it's half hollow body it has a very special sound. Love it!

Artist usage

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See how Billy Corgan uses Reverend Slingshot Electric Guitar

Billy Corgan

Singer, Guitarist

The Smashing Pumpkins

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In this picture, Billy Corgan is using a silver finished Reverend Slingshot electric guitar. For the song "Oceania" and "Violet Rays", Corgan uses the Reverend tuned to G.

See how Rick Vito uses Reverend Slingshot Electric Guitar

Rick Vito

Guitarist

Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band

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In this Youtube video, Rick Vito plays a Reverend Slingshot with the Mick Fleetwood Blues Band.

See how Ryan Olcott uses Reverend Slingshot Electric Guitar

Ryan Olcott

Singer, Guitarist

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In a live performance captured in the video titled "12 Rods - Astrogimp (2002-06-12)" from the YouTube channel themodernmemusic, Ryan Olcott can be seen playing a red Reverend Slingshot. The guitar is identifiable at around 0:45 by its distinctive headstock, pickups, and chrome armrest.

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