The bass is a irrefutably a novelty. It's got a retro-styled appearance and materials list that won't let many people take it seriously. But don't let the look and materials be the defining factors of this instrument. The tone is very tight, and punches through with clarity and warmth, much like a true vintage J-bass. By dialing out the bridge pick-up, you can emulate the ballsy tone of a P-bass. Dialing in the bridge, and cutting the neck a bit, gives the bass a very Jaco-esque honk. Beware, there seems to be a lot of single coil hum when the pick-ups are used separately. Used together, they have an excellent hum-cancelling capability.

The neck is reminiscent of the old A-line Fender design, very slim (especially at the nut) and playable. The fast satin finish helps. The unplugged tone is rich, and the semi-hollow design adds a resonance that provides character to the bass that is all its own. I am concerned as to how the body will hold out (especially the neck joint) over the long haul, seeing as the wood it is attached to is a relatively narrow piece inside the phenolic body.

Don't be too high brow about the materials...sure, it's kind of a weird instrument (non-traditional to say the least) but the sound is there. If you buy a Reverend, plan on receiving a lot of dubious sneers and comments from wood purists and retro-backlashers!

Construction	85%
Playability	90%
Appearance	85%
Sound	95%
Value	100%
Cust. Service	100%
Overall	85%