Reverend Mike Watt Wattplower MkII WY
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Reverend
Mike Watt Wattplower MkII WY
Product Info
Article Number:
600490
Brand:
Reverend
Model:
Mike Watt Wattplower MkII WY
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, built for players who want a unique voice and a comfortable feel. The combination of Korina and the P-Blade/Thumpbucker pickups gives it a growly, articulate tone perfect for punk, funk, and anything in between. It's a premium-priced instrument that offers a lot of character and solid construction for the discerning bassist.
Product Description
- Reverend Mike Watt Wattplower MkII WY
- Electric Bass
- Mike Watt Signature model
- Body: Korina
- Bolt-on 3-piece neck: Korina
- Fingerboard: Roasted maple
- White dot fingerboard inlays
- Anchor fingerboard inlay on the 1st fret
- Neck profile: Medium oval
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale: 762 mm (30")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- Bone nut
- 21 frets
- Pickup: One P-Blade (bridge) and one Thumpbucker (neck)
- Controls: Volume
- tone
- 3-way switch
- Hipshot A Style bridge: String-thru-body or top-load
- Hipshot Ultralight machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Factory strings: .045 - .105
- Colour: Watt Yellow
PROS
- • Korina body delivers warm resonance and excellent sustain.
- • Roasted maple fingerboard offers smooth playability and stability.
- • P-Blade/Thumpbucker combo provides a unique, punchy, and versatile tone.
- • Hipshot hardware ensures reliable tuning and improved transfer of string vibration.
CONS
- • Korina body can make the bass feel slightly heavier than some alternatives.
- • 3-way switch limits tonal flexibility compared to more complex control schemes.
- • Watt Yellow finish, while distinctive, might not appeal to everyone's aesthetic.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Korina
Neck Material
Korina
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Reverend P-Blade (bridge) & Thumpbucker (neck)
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 got that P-Bass thump, but with a more aggressive edge thanks to the P-Blade and a slightly brighter overall character.
The medium oval profile is generally accommodating, but some players with very large hands might find it a touch snug – it's not a super thick neck.
Yes, it does – the direct transfer of string vibration through the body enhances sustain and resonance compared to a top-loading bridge.
