Reverend Mike Watt Wattplower MkII RBS
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Reverend
Mike Watt Wattplower MkII RBS
Product Info
Article Number:
603147
Brand:
Reverend
Model:
Mike Watt Wattplower MkII RBS
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$1,758.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Wattplower MkII is a seriously cool bass – a real nod to Mike Watt's signature sound. The Korina body gives it a lovely warmth, and that pickup combination is surprisingly versatile, covering punk, funk, and even some heavier territory. It's perfect for players who want something a little different and a ton of character.
Product Description
- Reverend Mike Watt Wattplower MkII RBS
- Electric Bass
- Mike Watt Signature model
- Body: Korina
- Bolt-on 3-piece neck: Korina
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- White dot fingerboard inlays with anchor in the 1st fret
- Neck profile: Medium Oval
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale: 762 mm (30")
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Boneite nut
- 21 frets
- Pickup: P-Blade single coil (bridge) and Thumpbucker split coil (middle)
- Volume and tone control
- 3-way switch
- Hipshot ‘A Style’ bridge with optional through-body or top-load stringing
- Hipshot Ultralight machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Factory strings: .045 - .105
- Colour: Root Beer Sparkle
PROS
- • Korina body delivers resonant warmth and surprisingly light weight.
- • P-Blade/Thumpbucker combo offers a unique, versatile tonal palette.
- • Bolt-on neck provides snappy attack and a comfortable feel.
- • Hipshot hardware ensures excellent tuning stability and sustain.
CONS
- • Korina, while resonant, can be prone to finish checking with heavy use.
- • 30” scale might feel a bit long for players with shorter arms.
- • Root Beer Sparkle finish, while striking, may not appeal to everyone.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Korina
Neck Material
Korina
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
P-Blade single coil (bridge) / Thumpbucker split coil (middle)
Scale Length
762 mm (30")
Frets
21
Strings
.045 - .105
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's brighter and more articulate than a typical P-bass, with a more aggressive edge from the P-Blade, while the Thumpbucker adds a unique mid-range focus.
Not at all; the bolt-on construction provides a snappier, more responsive feel, and it's a construction method Mike Watt himself prefers for its attack and ease of repair.
Like most Korina finishes, it's moderately durable but can be prone to minor checking with age and heavy use; a quality polish and careful handling will help preserve its luster.
