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Modern P90 performance
The Charger 290 is fitted with two Reverend Steelhead P90 pickups that deliver the clarity, punch, and expressive dynamics players expect from classic P90 designs. Their innovative sidewinder coil construction preserves the characteristic snap, grit, and harmonic richness of traditional single-coils while significantly reducing unwanted hum, making them ideal for both clean and high-gain playing. Specifically voiced for their bridge and neck positions, the pickups provide balanced output and smooth transitions between settings, giving you articulate cleans, powerful crunch, and singing lead tones with impressive consistency.
Resonant construction with enhanced sustain
A lightweight korina body provides balanced frequencies, lively resonance, and rich harmonic detail while remaining comfortable during extended performances. Reverend's thinner body profile improves ergonomics and upper-fret access without compromising tone. The string-through-body bridge features stainless steel saddles and a solid aluminium string block that maximise sustain, note definition, and tuning stability, creating a solid, responsive playing experience that rewards every picking nuance. Reverend's thin UV-cured finish further enhances resonance by allowing the body to vibrate more freely than heavier finishes.
Comfortable neck and dependable hardware
The roasted maple neck undergoes a specialised heat treatment that improves stability while giving it an attractive vintage appearance. Its comfortable Medium Oval profile and 12-inch radius fingerboard provide a smooth, natural playing feel across all 22 frets. Reverend Pin-Lock tuners, the Boneite nut, Triple-Tree string tree, and six-bolt neck plate work together to maximise tuning stability, strengthen the neck joint, and improve sustain, ensuring dependable performance through rehearsals, recording sessions, and demanding live shows.
Thoughtful engineering throughout
The Charger 290 is packed with practical features that enhance both reliability and tonal flexibility. The Bass Contour control allows you to reshape the low-end response, producing everything from full-bodied P90 warmth to tighter, brighter voices from the same pickup set. Premium Alpha control pots, polyester capacitors, a Pure Tone output jack, reinforced steel jack plate, and a treble bleed circuit maintain consistent performance while preserving clarity throughout the control range. Every guitar is hand-initialled and serial numbered by the technician responsible for its final inspection and setup, reflecting Reverend's commitment to quality craftsmanship.
Specifications
- Product Name: Reverend Guitars Charger 290, High Tide Blue
- Product Code: CH290-htbl-RW-G-prch-HT
Body
- Body: korina solidbody
- Finish: Thin UV-cured finish
Neck & fretboard
- Neck Material: Roasted maple
- Neck Profile: Medium Oval
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 12"
- Frets: 22 (0.110" W x 0.050" H)
- Nut: Boneite
- Nut Width: 43mm
- Truss Rod: Dual-action, headstock access
Hardware & electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Steelhead P90
- Neck Pickup: Steelhead P90
- Controls: Volume, Tone, Bass Contour, 3-way selector
- Bridge: String-through-body with aluminium ferrule block
- Tuners: Reverend Pin-Lock
- Strings: .010–.046