Reverend Greg Koch Gristlemaster BL

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Reverend Greg Koch Gristlemaster BL

Reverend

Greg Koch Gristlemaster BL

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Product Info

Article Number: 596934
Brand: Reverend
Model: Greg Koch Gristlemaster BL
Price: $1,758.90

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This Gristlemaster is a seriously quirky and fun instrument. Greg Koch's signature design combines a comfortable, modern neck with those distinctive Fishman pickups – they're really something else, offering a snarling, articulate tone perfect for players seeking a unique voice in rock, blues, or even more experimental genres. It’s a premium-priced instrument that rewards players looking for something different.

Product Description

  • Reverend Greg Koch Gristlemaster BL
  • Electric Guitar
  • Greg Koch Signature Model
  • Chambered body: Korina
  • Bolt-on neck: roasted maple
  • Fingerboard: roasted maple
  • Black dot fingerboard inlays
  • Compound fingerboard radius: 254 - 355.6 mm
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
  • Nut width: 43 mm
  • Boneite nut
  • Neck profile: medium oval
  • Neck attachment with six screws for better sustain
  • tuning stability and alignment
  • Angled neck heel for more comfort and easier playing of high notes
  • 22 Jumbo frets
  • Pickups: 2 Fishman Greg Koch Gristle-Tone single coils (rechargeable active pickups with two different voicings)
  • Volume
  • tone and bass contour controls
  • 3-Way switch
  • White pickguard
  • Wilkinson T-style bridge with compensated brass saddles
  • Reverend Pin-Lock machine heads
  • Chrome hardware
  • Original strings: .010 - .046
  • Colour: Blucifer
PROS
  • • Korina chambered body delivers surprising resonance and lightweight feel
  • • Fishman Gristle-Tone pickups offer unique, rechargeable voicing options
  • • Roasted maple neck and fingerboard provide exceptional stability and feel
  • • Wilkinson bridge with brass saddles enhances tuning stability and sustain
CONS
  • • Active pickups require charging, adding a maintenance consideration
  • • The compound radius might not suit all players' preferences
  • • T-style guitars inherently limit tonal versatility compared to Strats or Les Pauls

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Key Features

Body Material Korina (Chambered)
Neck Material Roasted Maple
Fingerboard Roasted Maple with Black Dot Inlays
Pickups Fishman Greg Koch Gristle-Tone Active Single Coils
Scale Length 648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets 22 Jumbo
Bridge Wilkinson T-Style with Compensated Brass Saddles
Weight Approximately 7.5 lbs (estimated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The pickups charge via a standard USB-C connection; a full charge typically lasts for 6-8 hours of playing, depending on the voicing used.
Yes, the roasted maple neck has a thin satin finish, allowing for a fast and comfortable playing experience – it’s not sticky like some thicker finishes can be.
The angled heel provides greater access to the higher frets, making those upper register bends and solos much more comfortable and easier to execute.

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