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The Jetstream RB from Reverend Guitars delivers workhorse features and a powerful sound, rendered endlessly versatile by onboard tools for tone tweaking. It all starts with a premium body shaped from korina for comfort, performance, and retro charm. Korina tonewood delivers full-bodied tone with an overall light weight that’s perfect for demanding gigs. Its mahogany-like sound also yields a slight midrange punch, enhancing the Jetstream RB’s warm twang. Next, Reverend adds a roasted maple neck, heat treated to remove water and sugars for top-notch stability. Two high-impact Retroblast mini-humbuckers showcase Reverend’s commitment to in-house pickups, outfitting the Jetstream RB with a hot, tight sound that’s vintage-inspired yet ultra-refined and further enhanced by Reverend’s cutting-edge Bass Contour knob for shaping low frequencies. Sweetwater players find RetroBlast pickups capable of classic crunch, reeled-in rockabilly tones, and everything in between. To seal the deal, this guitar leaves no detail to chance. Small touches including locking tuners, Wilkinson’s Vari-Claw tremolo, a treble bleed circuit, and a dual-contact jack from Pure Tone guarantee reliability and performance that’s fit for the long haul.





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Refined Retroblast pickups





Retroblast pickups entered the world as a refinement of Reverend's popular Revtron pickup, a vintage-inspired humbucker with roots dating back to the 1950s. However, the Retroblast quickly exceeded expectations with greater output, tighter low end, and emphasized twang across bass, treble, and mids. From honky highs to percussive low-end, articulate Retroblast pickups shine used for blues, rock, and country, where hot definition is the name of the game. Still, like all Reverend electric guitars, tone and Bass Contour controls give the Jetstream RB a broad tonal range that exceeds expectations.





Combat muddy bass with Bass Contour





Guitarists at Sweetwater often wonder why more guitars don't offer a bass roll-off control like the Jetstream RB’s Bass Contour knob. Traditional electric guitar tone knobs address high frequencies while leaving low-end non-adjustable without the addition of outboard gear. Bass Contour changes that. Dial it back just a bit to tighten up your rhythm tones, or roll it back further to emphasize attack and presence. Or use it in conjunction with the tone control for mid-focused tones you normally couldn't achieve without an EQ or filter pedal. What's more, even the Jetstream’s treble control is more flexible than a standard one thanks to a treble bleed circuit that retains high frequencies, even at lower volumes.





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Quality craftsmanship ? no upgrades necessary





The Jetstream RB’s korina body is an ideal choice because of its lighter weight, consistency, and renowned tonal qualities. Reverend’s beautiful bolt-on roasted maple neck complements every finish and adds to the charming aesthetic of the guitar. Additionally, onboard pin-lock tuners and a Boneite nut ensure impeccable intonation and fewer tuning breaks. Internally, ±10% poly caps and control pots deliver boutique tone and performance, while a dual-action truss rod ensures a full range of adjustability should the need arise. Finally, each Jetstream RB is numbered and initialed by a Reverend technician, adding a final personal touch to your beautifully crafted guitar.





Reverend Guitars: expertly crafted and designed with the player in mind





From humble beginnings working out of a Detroit-area garage to worldwide praise and presence on the globe’s biggest stages, Reverend Guitars has solidified its place as a reliable source of exquisite guitars and basses. The brainchild of designer and luthier Joe Naylor, Reverend instruments are found accompanying many of today’s most influential players, including Billy Corgan, Reeves Gabrels, Meshell Ndegeocello, Matt West, and many others. Now based in Toledo, Ohio, Reverend’s firm commitment to quality and exceptional tone is found in every instrument, each donning custom-shop components to deliver the purest sound possible.





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Serial 52156


Reverend Jetstream RB Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:


Korina body offers a lighter weight and great tonal consistency


Custom Retroblast humbuckers deliver growling, retro-tinged tone


Roasted maple neck ? lightweight, boutique feel with impeccable resistance to warping and climate


Smooth rosewood fingerboard with 22 frets and deep upper cutaway for solos


Bass Contour knob and treble bleed circuit offer versatile tone tweaking options and a full-bodied sound, even at low volumes


Boneite nut and pin-lock tuners to increase tuning stability


Custom low-profile dome knobs


Easy-to-access dual-action truss rod facilitates easier long-term upkeep


Custom laser-engraved and reinforced jack plate


Standard ±10% poly caps and control pots for high-end consistency


Upgraded Pure Tone jack offers better overall grip and a reliable signal


Initialed and numbered by one of Reverend’s top-notch technicians