Members Hoddy Posted February 27, 2008 Members Share Posted February 27, 2008 I've heard that some are made in Korea...if that's true how do you know which ones are American made and which ones are made in Korea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Electric Blues Posted February 27, 2008 Members Share Posted February 27, 2008 Is there a lot of difference in quality between them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Harry-L Posted February 27, 2008 Members Share Posted February 27, 2008 AFAIK, Naylor moved ALL of the production to Korea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members abrasive Posted February 27, 2008 Members Share Posted February 27, 2008 I think all the korina bodied ones are Korean made (I believe the American ones were mohogany). Additionally, I think at least some of the American ones had a colored back/sides, whereas the korean ones have black backs and sides.I'm certain there are better indications, and I might be wrong about these ones, but they should give you a starting point. FWIW, I really think people need to stop posting threads about Reverends. Every goddamned time one of these comes up I'm engulfed with an overwhelming urge to drive to Edmonton and order a Gil Parris Signature... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members warriorpoet Posted February 27, 2008 Members Share Posted February 27, 2008 I think all the korina bodied ones are Korean made (I believe the American ones were mohogany). Additionally, I think at least some of the American ones had a colored back/sides, whereas the korean ones have black backs and sides.I'm certain there are better indications, and I might be wrong about these ones, but they should give you a starting point.FWIW, I really think people need to stop posting threads about Reverends. Every goddamned time one of these comes up I'm engulfed with an overwhelming urge to drive to Edmonton and order a Gil Parris Signature...US Revs aren't wood. The bodies are composite (Masoniteish) and the necks are maple or maple/ rosewood. They usually have a small piece of metal along the top edge as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grantus Posted February 27, 2008 Members Share Posted February 27, 2008 They're all Korean-made these days. The old ones were U.S.-made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hoddy Posted February 27, 2008 Author Members Share Posted February 27, 2008 They're all Korean-made these days. The old ones were U.S.-made. That's what I thought...thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nuke_diver Posted February 27, 2008 Members Share Posted February 27, 2008 They are MIK but are still inspected by the same individual so that consistency is maintained. I love my Manta Ray Zack Green - Zack inspects, strings, and sets up every Reverend guitar, and handles supply purchasing. Look for his intitials "ZSG" on the back of the headstock. A guitarist since 1984, he began repairing guitars professionally in 1991 and then joined Reverend in 1999. In his spare time Zack restores vintage arcade games and muscle cars, and maintains his collection of about 50 guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brian Krashpad Posted February 27, 2008 Members Share Posted February 27, 2008 I've heard that some are made in Korea...if that's true how do you know which ones are American made and which ones are made in Korea? All the new ones are MIK. You can only get USA used, for a year or so now, other than the odd backstock/shopworn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ZX-Matt Posted February 27, 2008 Members Share Posted February 27, 2008 http://www.reverendguitars.com/reverend/faq.html Plus:http://www.reverendguitars.com/reverend/archive/faq.html#guitars_basses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BlackHatHunter Posted February 27, 2008 Members Share Posted February 27, 2008 I am a huge Rev fan as most here know. I especially like the old US ones because the design just rocks my boat. This said, I gotta tell you: I tried several of the MIK ones, and son of a gun, they're one of the best values in town! Fantastic tones, great workmanship, killer design, I'd gig one any day. Joe Naylor knows how to build a kick arse guitar for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bloolight Posted February 27, 2008 Members Share Posted February 27, 2008 From what I've heard, the quality difference between the Korean and the old USA Reverends is negligible. The difference in design is significant, with a lot more variety in the models available now. I say this as a proud owner of two USA Reverends that are the absolute backbone of my collection. BTW, the USA bodies were not 100% composite. They were solid mahogany in the center with laminate front/back and hollow pockets. Resonated like nobody's business and had some really crazy finishes. Back then you only had one body-shape to choose from, with the pickups differentiating the various models. If I needed another electric, I'd get a MIK Reverend without a moment's hesitation. Nobody gives you quality for the price like Joe Naylor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members warriorpoet Posted February 27, 2008 Members Share Posted February 27, 2008 From what I've heard, the quality difference between the Korean and the old USA Reverends is negligible. The difference in design is significant, with a lot more variety in the models available now. I say this as a proud owner of two USA Reverends that are the absolute backbone of my collection. BTW, the USA bodies were not 100% composite. They were solid mahogany in the center with laminate front/back and hollow pockets. Resonated like nobody's business and had some really crazy finishes. Back then you only had one body-shape to choose from, with the pickups differentiating the various models. If I needed another electric, I'd get a MIK Reverend without a moment's hesitation. Nobody gives you quality for the price like Joe Naylor. Thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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