Reverend Sensei 290 MBR

Reverend Sensei 290 MBR review

The Reverend Sensei 290 MBR is a solid-body electric guitar built around a Korina body and set-in Korina neck. Its listed features point to a straightforward design with two Steelhead P90 pickups, a fixed bridge, and a compact 24.75-inch scale. Reverend lists the finish as Metallic Bronze, with white binding and chrome hardware. The product has been available since June 2026 and is listed at $1,050.

This assessment is based only on the supplied specifications. No customer reviews are available, and there is no hands-on test information to report. Details about tone, setup, weight, playability, or manufacturing consistency cannot be confirmed from the specifications alone.

Korina body and set-in neck

The body and neck are both made from Korina, and the neck is set into the body. The specification does not list a separate top, so the guitar is presented with no additional top wood. The body finish is Metallic Bronze, complemented by white binding. Reverend does not provide body dimensions, weight, or finish type in the supplied data.

The ebony fingerboard has 22 medium frets and white dot inlays. Its listed radius is 305 mm, or 12 inches. The neck profile is described as medium oval, while the nut measures 43 mm, or 1.69 inches, across. These measurements give a useful outline of the neck's geometry, but they do not establish how it will feel in an individual player's hands.

The scale length is 629 mm, equivalent to 24.75 inches. That is a shorter scale than a 25.5-inch guitar, but the supplied specifications do not state string tension or tuning stability. The listed string gauge is.010 to.046, and the nut material is Boneite. These are practical setup details rather than evidence of a particular playing feel.

Two Steelhead P90 pickups

The pickup configuration consists of two Steelhead P90 pickups, one in the neck position and one at the bridge. A three-way toggle selects the neck pickup, bridge pickup, or both. The listed controls are volume, tone, and bass contour. That control set gives the player a dedicated bass-contour adjustment alongside the standard volume and tone controls, though the specifications do not explain the circuit's range or response.

The P90 format identifies the pickup type, but the available data does not include output measurements, magnet details, wiring options, or pickup resistance. As a result, claims about output level, noise, or a specific tonal character would go beyond the information provided. Buyers comparing pickups should seek those details or try the instrument in person where possible.

Bridge, tuners, and hardware

The Sensei 290 MBR uses a T.O.M.-style bridge with a stop tailpiece. It does not have a tremolo system. Reverend Pin-Lock machine heads are fitted, and the hardware is chrome. The product listing identifies those components but gives no further information about bridge adjustment, tuner ratio, or the hardware's finish durability.

The fixed bridge layout is a clear specification distinction for players who want a guitar without a tremolo arm. It also means the supplied product details do not include tremolo-related features or adjustments. A case and gig bag are both excluded, so either would need to be sourced separately if protection for transport or storage is required.

Specifications and buying considerations

• Body and neck: Korina body with set-in Korina neck
• Fingerboard: Ebony, 22 medium frets, white dot inlays, and a 305 mm (12-inch) radius
• Scale and nut: 629 mm (24.75-inch) scale, 43 mm (1.69-inch) nut width, Boneite nut
• Pickups and controls: Two Steelhead P90 pickups, three-way toggle, volume, tone, and bass contour
• Bridge and hardware: T.O.M.-style bridge, stop tailpiece, Reverend Pin-Lock machine heads, chrome hardware
• Finish and included accessories: Metallic Bronze, white binding, no case or gig bag

At a listed price of $1,050, the Reverend Sensei 290 MBR is defined by its Korina construction, ebony fingerboard, paired P90 pickups, and fixed bridge setup. The supplied information is detailed enough to compare its core materials and dimensions with other guitars, but it does not establish how the instrument sounds or feels in use. Since no customer feedback is available, those points remain open questions rather than review findings.