Reverend Dub King Electric Bass Guitar Midnight Black
A short-scale semi-hollowbody with surprising sustain and clarity. Korina body and neck with Split Brick and Thick Brick humbuckers deliver thick lows and versatile tones.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Semi-hollow design with korina body capped in spruce produces punchy tone with far-reaching resonance
- +Split Brick and Thick Brick humbuckers blend passive warmth with active pickup output and strength
- +High-mass bridge delivers stability and consistency; Hipshot tuners and Pure Tone jack add boutique touches
Cons
- −Limited independent review coverage and community feedback make scoring difficult
- −Short-scale design limits appeal to bassists who prefer standard 34-inch scale lengths
The Verdict
The Reverend Dub King is a bass that knows exactly what it is: a modern take on classic short-scale tone with contemporary electronics. Semi-hollow korina isn’t a common tonewood choice, and that’s why this bass stands out from the crowd.
Reverend engineered their own pickups for this instrument rather than relying on third-party components, and the difference is noticeable. The Thick Brick in the bridge gives you that natural, open sound with prominent low end, while the Split Brick in the neck handles everything from hard and heavy lines to smooth, fluid runs. The passive design with high output proves you don’t need active circuitry to get aggressive tone.
Short-scale basses occupy a specific niche—funk and dub players love them, and the Dub King’s tonal palette supports both styles. The roasted maple neck and rosewood fingerboard feel as premium as the hardware and pickup selection suggest. However, the limited critical coverage and low score reflect the fact that fewer people have played one, not actual performance. This is a specialist’s bass for someone who specifically wants short-scale playability with tone that matches full-scale instruments.
