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- Reverend Charger 290 (2017–?)
- Reverend Charger 290 (2012–2016)
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| Spec | Charger 290 2017–? Factory unknown | Charger 290 2012–2016 Factory unknown |
|---|---|---|
| Scale length | 25.5" (647.7 mm) | 25.5" (647.7 mm) |
| Number of frets | — | — |
| Neck shape | — | — |
| Neck material | Maple | Maple |
| Fretboard material | Blackwood/rosewood or maple (varies over the run) | Rosewood or Maple |
| Fretboard radius | — | — |
| Nut width | 1.693" (43 mm) | 1.65" (42 mm) |
| Body material | Korina (solidbody) | Korina (solidbody) |
| Construction | Bolt-On | Bolt-On |
| Pickup configuration | P90-P90 | P90-P90 |
| Neck pickup | 9A5 (by 2025; CP90 at the 2017 capture) | CP90 |
| Middle pickup | — | — |
| Bridge pickup | 9A5 (by 2025; CP90 at the 2017 capture) | CP90 |
| Bridge / tremolo | Tune-o-matic with stop tail | Tune-o-matic with stop tail |
| Tuners | Reverend Pin-Lock | Reverend Pin-Lock |
| Typical weight | — | — |
| Original MSRP | USD 1,079.00 | USD 899.00 |
| Nut Material | Boneite | Graphite |
| Open Transition | By the 2025 capture: roasted maple neck, 9A5 pickups, rosewood board (2017 capture listed blackwood). Change years not yet pinned; future captures can split this run. | — |
| Special Electronics | Bass Contour (passive bass roll-off) | Bass Contour (passive bass roll-off) |
| Transition Note | — | Nut width moves 42mm to 43mm late in this run (Dec 2016 capture, still graphite) |