Reverend Mercalli Powder Yellow: Premium Tone Meets Modern Engineering

The Reverend Mercalli Powder Yellow 4-string electric bass delivers a distinctive blend of vintage warmth and innovative features for serious players. Built for both stage and studio, this instrument pairs a solid korina body with advanced electronics to achieve seismic punch and clarity. The Mercalli Powder Yellow is purpose-built for bassists who require flexible tone, top-tier build quality, and visual flair in a professional instrument.

Custom Electronics and Materials Set It Apart

Standout features include a pair of custom Thick Brick (bridge) and Split Brick (neck) pickups, each crafted to Joe Naylor’s specifications. With a pickup pan control, you can blend punchy lows and crisp highs to suit any genre. Premium hardware such as Hipshot Ultralite tuners and a high-mass string-thru bridge enhance reliability and sustain.

Body and Neck Construction: Sustain and Comfort

Prioritizing player comfort and sound, this model uses a solid korina body for consistent resonance and rich harmonics. The 5-piece maple/walnut neck provides long-term stability and a smooth playing experience. A 6-bolt neck joint ensures excellent energy transfer for aggressive or nuanced styles alike.

• Body Material: Korina — prized for warmth and clarity in the low end
• Neck: 5-piece maple/walnut, bolt-on — delivers stability and smooth playability
• The Medium Oval neck shape accommodates a wide range of hand sizes for comfort throughout long sessions.

Fretboard and Playability: Fast, Reliable Response

The roasted maple fingerboard, with its 12" (305 mm) radius, creates a sleek surface ideal for speed and articulation. Twenty-one nickel alloy frets and dot inlays guarantee durability and a classic look. A standard 34" (864 mm) scale length gives seasoned bassists familiar tension and response.

• Fingerboard Material: Roasted Maple — smooth feel and increased stability
• With a 305 mm fingerboard radius, comfortable fretting and expressive bends come naturally to players.
• Number of Frets: 21 — ample range for modern bass techniques

Electronics and Hardware: Tone Shaping Authority

This bass features a Reverend Split Brick pickup at the neck for beefy lows and articulate highs, and a Thick Brick humbucker at the bridge for warm mids and sharp attack. The controls—volume, tone, and pan—grant access to a broad sonic spectrum. Hipshot Ultralite tuners and a Pure Tone output jack keep tuning stable on stage.

• Pickups: Reverend Split Brick (neck), Thick Brick humbucker (bridge)
• Volume, tone, and pickup pan controls let you dial in everything from classic thump to modern grind.
• Bridge: High-mass string-thru — enhances sustain and clarity

Who Is It For?

This instrument is ideal for dedicated bassists seeking a roadworthy, professional-grade bass with a unique sonic identity. Flexible tonality suits classic rock, soul, jazz, funk, and pop. The Mercalli handles both stage volume and studio precision, meeting the needs of working musicians, session players, and gear enthusiasts who want something unique. Players of all levels benefit from its balanced design and high-performance hardware. Powder Yellow finish stands out visually in every live or recording context.

Reverend: Boutique Roots, Modern Authority

Born in a Detroit-area garage, Reverend Guitars has become a respected name on major stages. Under the direction of luthier Joe Naylor, the brand focuses on precision, detail, and forward-thinking design. The Mercalli line showcases this innovative spirit with signature electronics and custom-shop craftsmanship. Used by respected artists such as Meshell Ndegeocello and Billy Corgan, Reverend basses are engineered for reliability, versatility, and individuality.