Reverend Greg Koch Gristlemaster VG

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Reverend Greg Koch Gristlemaster VG

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Greg Koch Gristlemaster VG

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Product Info

Article Number: 610923
Brand: Reverend
Model: Greg Koch Gristlemaster VG
Price: $1,648.90

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The Gristlemaster VG is a seriously cool, idiosyncratic instrument. Greg Koch’s signature design delivers a unique blend of vintage aesthetics and modern functionality. It’s perfect for players who want a T-style with a distinct, articulate voice and a comfortable neck – especially those experimenting with alternative tones or needing a bit of edge.

Product Description

  • Reverend Greg Koch Gristlemaster VG
  • Electric Guitar
  • Greg Koch Signature Model
  • Chambered body: Korina
  • Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
  • Neck joint with six bolts for improved sustain
  • tuning stability and neck alignment
  • The angled neck heel improves comfort and the ability to reach high notes
  • Fingerboard: Roasted maple
  • Black dot fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: Medium oval
  • Compound fingerboard radius: 254 - 355.6 mm
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
  • Nut width: 43 mm
  • Boneite nut
  • 22 Jumbo frets
  • Pickups: 2 Fishman Greg Koch Gristle-Tone single coils - rechargeable active pickups with 2 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
  • Strings: .010 - .046
  • Colour: Venitian Gold
PROS
  • • Korina chambered body provides surprising resonance and comfortable weight.
  • • Fishman Gristle-Tone pickups offer unique tonal flexibility with active voicing.
  • • Roasted maple neck delivers stability and a smooth, fast playing experience.
  • • Pin-Lock tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability under heavy use.
CONS
  • • Korina, while resonant, can be prone to finish checking with aggressive playing.
  • • Active pickups require battery maintenance, a potential inconvenience for some.
  • • T-style ergonomics aren't universally comfortable; a learning curve may exist.

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Key Features

Body Material Korina (Chambered)
Neck Material Roasted Maple
Fingerboard Roasted Maple with Black Dot Inlays
Pickups 2 x Fishman Greg Koch Gristle-Tone Active Single Coils
Scale Length 648 mm (25.5")
Frets 22 Jumbo
Bridge Wilkinson T-Style with Compensated Brass Saddles
Weight 7.8 lbs (estimated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

They offer a more aggressive, focused tone with increased clarity and output due to their active circuitry, and have a distinct 'grit' that sets them apart.
The medium oval profile is generally comfortable, but the 43mm nut width might feel a little snug for players with very large hands; a try-before-you-buy is recommended.
The six-bolt design increases wood-on-wood contact, theoretically enhancing sustain and improving neck stability compared to traditional neck joints.

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