A Semi-hollow Electric Bass with SoCal Style
Bad Cop / Bad Cop has been cranking out SoCal-flavored pop-punk for more than a decade. And at the epicenter of their riot-grrrl-approved anthems stands bassist Linh Le. The Reverend Lil Linhbacker is the perfect electric bass for Le, boasting top-notch woods, optimized electronics, and seriously rad styling. The Lil Linhbacker's semi-hollow korina body is capped with solid spruce, yielding a punchy sound with far-reaching resonance. It's paired with a rugged 5-piece korina and walnut neck and a slick-playing rosewood fingerboard. Reverend Thick Brick and Split Brick humbuckers are tailor-made for hard-and-heavy bass lines, with a pickup pan control for added sonic versatility. Finally, boutique accents like a Pure Tone jack, 10% pots and poly caps, and Hipshot Ultralite tuners add to the prestige of this perpetual motion machine. Built for womanarchists and anarchists alike, the Reverend Linh Le Signature Lil Linhbacker is a killer short-scale bass guitar with style to spare.
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Highly resonant semi-hollow body with road-worthy tonewoods
The Lil Linhbacker combines the effortless playability of a short-scale bass with sturdy, reliable tonewoods to deliver a stage-worthy 4-string with enough fortitude to withstand a frenetic Vans Warped Tour performance. Its semi-hollow korina body is unquestionably warm and rich, accented with a solid spruce top for added punch and resonance. To ensure the Lil Linhbacker is more than capable of standing up to constant use, as well as pesky humidity changes while out on the road, Reverend constructed its 5-piece neck using korina and walnut. The 5-piece neck ensures that warps, bends, and twists are a thing of the past with this bass in your stable. Sweetwater's low-end warriors couldn't get enough of the Lil Linhbacker's smooth-as-glass rosewood fingerboard, enhancing resistance to extreme temperatures while offering the look and feel of a tried-and-true rosewood board.
Custom Reverend humbuckers bring out the best in your instrument
Rather than rely on third-party pickups to get the job done, Reverend took it upon themselves to craft their own for the Linh Le Signature Lil Linhbacker. With a Thick Brick in the bridge and Split Brick in the neck, powerful humbucking tones are easily achieved. Though possessing the higher output and strength of an active pickup, the passive Thick Brick humbucker delivers a much more natural, open sound with prominent mids. The Split Brick in the neck pairs perfectly with the Thick Brick, akin to a vintage P Bass pickup with exceptional clarity. When you're in need of a versatile workhorse, this impressive set of pickups is sure to give you a standout sound.
Elite-level appointments from head to heel
Thump through a few of your favorite bass licks, and it's easy to see the exquisite quality of Reverend's offerings. The Lil Linhbacker comes stock with several enhancements typically reserved for basses more than double the cost. The result? A 4-string with an elite, pro-quality feel. The 1-knob pickup pan control makes it a breeze to dial in any tone — punching in some extra midrange or low end as well as accentuating highs can all be achieved with a single twist. Like all of Reverend's other offerings, the Lil Linhbacker comes equipped with an upgraded jack courtesy of Pure Tone Technologies. Rather than employ the standard single contact, Pure Tone jacks use a pair of contacts for a tighter connection and a more consistent signal. Let's not forget the Hipshot Ultralite tuners for keeping everything perfectly in tune without adding mass to the headstock, which is made even better with 10% poly caps and pots for much more consistent performance. With a Reverend in your hands, you can rest assured that only the best components are under the hood.
Reeves Gabrels with one of his signature Reverend axes.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.
Reverend Linh Le Signature Lil Linhbacker Bass Guitar Features:
- Signature short-scale bass of Bad Cop / Bad Cop's Linh Le
- Semi-hollow korina body pumps out plenty of warmth and resonance
- Spruce top adds considerable punch and power to your playing
- Sturdy 5-piece korina/walnut neck feels robust in your hands
- Hardworking rosewood fingerboard resists temperature and humidity changes with impressive results
- Custom-voiced Thick Brick and Split Brick humbuckers offer the increased output and power of active pickups with the clarity and organic sound of passive pickups
- Single pickup pan control knob makes it a breeze to find your perfect pickup balance
- Hipshot Ultralite tuners keep things in tune without adding mass to the headstock
- Pure Tone jack and 10% pots and poly caps deliver consistent, professional performance
- Custom low-profile dome knobs and jack plate stand out while adding practicality
- Synthetic bone nut reduces friction and improves tuning stability
