Reverend Airwave 12-String MA

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Reverend Airwave 12-String MA

Reverend

Airwave 12-String MA

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Product Info

Article Number: 617980
Brand: Reverend
Model: Airwave 12-String MA
Price: $1,428.90

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The Airwave 12-String MA is a beautifully crafted instrument that nails that vintage 12-string vibe. It's ideal for players seeking a warm, jangly tone for roots, Americana, or classic rock – think early R.E.M. or Big Star. The build quality is impressive, and the shorter scale makes those sprawling chords surprisingly manageable.

Product Description

  • Reverend Airwave 12-String MA
  • 12-String Electric Guitar
  • Type: Semi-hollow
  • Body: Korina
  • Top: Solid spruce
  • Set 5-piece neck: Korina / Walnut
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Neck profile: Medium Oval
  • White block fingerboard inlays
  • Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
  • Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
  • Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
  • Nut: Boneite
  • 22 medium jumbo frets
  • Pickup: 2x 9A5 (P90 Style) Single Coils
  • 1 volume and 1 tone control
  • Bass contour control
  • 3-way toggle switch
  • Fully intonatable Gotoh bridge
  • Nickel hardware
  • Reverend Pin-Lock machine heads
  • Strings: .010 - .046
  • Colour: Metallic Alpine
PROS
  • • Korina body offers excellent resonance and a balanced tone.
  • • 9A5 pickups deliver a thick, creamy P90-style voice perfect for rhythm.
  • • 24.75in scale improves playability, especially for complex 12-string chords.
  • • Pin-Lock tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability, crucial for 12-string instruments.
CONS
  • • Semi-hollow construction might introduce feedback at high volumes.
  • • Korina body contributes to a noticeably heavier feel compared to solid-body guitars.
  • • P90-style pickups offer limited versatility for modern, high-gain genres.

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Key Features

Body Material Korina
Neck Material Korina / Walnut (5-piece)
Fingerboard Rosewood
Pickups 2x 9A5 (P90 Style) Single Coils
Scale Length 629 mm (24.75in)
Frets 22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge Fully Intonatable Gotoh
Weight Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg) - estimated

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 9A5 pickups offer a warmer, more vintage tone with less high-end bite than typical humbucker-equipped 12-strings. Expect a thicker, more rounded sound, prioritizing character over sheer output.
The medium oval neck profile is generally comfortable, but the 1.75in nut width might feel a bit snug for players with very large hands accustomed to wider necks. It's best to try one if possible.
The bass contour is a subtle tone shaping tool, primarily used to tame low-end muddiness or add a touch of warmth. It's not a drastic EQ adjustment, but a useful refinement for certain playing styles.

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