Reverend Charger Cleancut Powder Yellow

Reverend Charger Cleancut Powder Yellow review

The Reverend Charger Cleancut pairs a Korina body with a roasted maple neck and two Reverend Cleancut humbuckers. Its Powder Yellow finish gives the guitar a distinctive look, while the control layout and fixed bridge point to a straightforward electric design built for a wide range of parts. The reported playing experience is especially positive: the guitar was easy to play, inspiring, quiet, and well set up from the factory.

Listed at 1129, the Charger Cleancut has a 648 mm (25.5-inch) scale, 22 medium jumbo frets, and a medium oval neck profile. The neck bolts to the body, and both the neck and fingerboard use roasted maple. A 305 mm (12-inch) fingerboard radius and 43 mm nut width round out the main measurements. Reverend lists the model as available since June 2026, with item number 642046.

Korina body and roasted maple neck

The body is made from Korina, with no separate top listed. The neck and fingerboard are both roasted maple, a specification that gives the instrument a consistent material choice across the playing surface. The neck profile is medium oval, rather than one of the more narrowly defined slim or vintage shapes. That description and the reported ease of playing offer useful context, though hand size and personal preference will determine whether the profile feels right.

The 648 mm scale is the familiar 25.5-inch length. Reverend fits 22 medium jumbo frets and a Boneite nut, with factory strings gauged from.010 to.046. The supplied information does not list a case or gig bag, so buyers should plan on arranging separate protection for transport and storage.

Cleancut humbuckers and control layout

Two Reverend Cleancut humbuckers provide the pickup system. A three-way switch selects between pickup positions, while the controls include volume and bass contour. The volume control also has a treble bleed circuit, intended to retain high-frequency detail as the volume is reduced. The player feedback describes the electronics as good and reports no hum during use. That is a practical endorsement of the quiet operation, although noise can vary with the room, amplification, and other equipment.

The reported tonal range runs from a Tele-style twang to heavier riff sounds. That is a broad claim, but the guitar's two humbuckers and bass contour control give the player options for shaping the response without changing instruments. The feedback also notes that the Charger was chosen alongside a Player Tele and a PRS NF53. That comparison suggests it earned a place among guitars with different designs and voices, rather than serving only one narrow role.

Bridge, tuning hardware, and setup

Reverend uses a Tune-O-Matic-style bridge with a stop tailpiece, rather than a tremolo system. This fixed arrangement suits players who do not need a vibrato arm and prefer a familiar bridge layout. Reverend pin-lock tuning machines are fitted, along with chrome-plated hardware. The player feedback specifically praises the locking tuners and factory setup, two details that can make routine string changes and initial playing more convenient.

The available feedback describes the guitar as easy to play straight from the factory. That is a useful report, not a guarantee that every instrument will arrive with the same setup or suit every player without adjustment. Buyers who use a different string gauge from the supplied.010 to.046 set may also want to check setup afterward.

Who should consider the Charger Cleancut?

The Charger Cleancut makes sense for a player looking for a fixed-bridge guitar with two humbuckers, a roasted maple neck, and a control set that includes bass contour and treble bleed. Its reported range from bright, articulate parts to heavier riffs is appealing for players who move between styles. The quiet operation and positive factory setup report strengthen that case.

There are a few practical limits to keep in mind. There is no tremolo, and neither a case nor a gig bag is included. The available specifications also do not provide details such as weight or pickup output, so those points should be checked with a retailer if they matter to your decision. At the listed price of 1129, the strongest evidence in its favor is the combination of versatile reported tones, comfortable playability, and useful hardware.

Overall, the Reverend Charger Cleancut Powder Yellow is a compelling option for players who want a Korina-bodied, humbucker-equipped guitar with a fixed bridge and a roasted maple neck. The hands-on report is notably favorable, especially on playability, tuning hardware, and noise. A store tryout remains worthwhile, but the specifications and field feedback give this model a clear, practical appeal.