Reverend Bob Balch Violin Brown
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Reverend
Bob Balch Violin Brown
Product Info
Article Number:
596768
Brand:
Reverend
Model:
Bob Balch Violin Brown
Category:
Double Cut Guitars
Price:
$1,208.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Bob Balch signature Reverend is a real winner for players craving a thick, vintage-inspired tone with modern playability. The Korina body keeps things comfortable, while those humbuckers deliver serious crunch. It's a great choice for rock, stoner, and blues-rock players looking for a premium-priced instrument with a distinct character.
Product Description
- Reverend Bob Balch Violin Brown
- Electric Guitar
- Bob Balch (Fu Manchu) Signature Model
- Body: Korina
- Set-in neck: Korina
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- White dot fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
- Boneite nut
- Neck profile: medium oval
- 22 Medium frets
- Pickups: 2 Reverend Bob Balch humbuckers (bridge and neck)
- Volume
- tone and bass contour controls
- 3-Way switch
- Black 3-ply pickguard
- Tune-O-Matic style bridge with stop tail piece
- Reverend Pin-Lock machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: .010 - .046
- Colour: Violin Brown
PROS
- • Korina body delivers a warm, resonant, and surprisingly lightweight feel.
- • Bob Balch humbuckers offer a thick, powerful tone ideal for rock and stoner metal.
- • The 12” radius Rosewood fingerboard provides comfortable playability for a wide range of players.
- • Pin-Lock tuners ensure exceptional tuning stability even with aggressive playing.
CONS
- • Korina, while lightweight, can be prone to finish checking with age and temperature fluctuations.
- • The bass contour control, while useful, can muddy the tone if overused.
- • The shorter 24.75” scale might feel cramped for players used to longer scales.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Korina
Neck Material
Korina
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
2 Reverend Bob Balch humbuckers
Scale Length
629 mm (24.75")
Frets
22 Medium frets
Bridge
Tune-O-Matic style with stop tail piece
Weight
8.2 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Bob Balch pickups are generally thicker and more saturated than the Warbird’s, leaning towards a more vintage, high-output vibe.
Like any nitrocellulose finish, it’s somewhat susceptible to scratches and wear, but it's part of the character and will age beautifully over time.
The medium oval profile is slightly flatter and wider than a standard 'C', offering a more comfortable grip for players with larger hands or those who prefer a less rounded feel.
