Reverend Guitars Kingbolt Air 390 Purple Punch – Semi-Hollow P90 Excellence

The Reverend Guitars Kingbolt Air 390 Purple Punch enters the offset realm with a new vision, merging vintage-inspired P90 sound with present-day innovation. Featuring a semi-hollow mahogany and spruce construction and a trio of custom Steelhead P90 pickups, it offers a broad tonal palette. Those needing articulate cleans, robust overdrive, and controlled feedback will value how this instrument balances tradition and contemporary playability. The YRS-23 stands apart visually and functionally, with advanced switching and a bold shape for expressive musicians seeking something different.

Modern Innovations with a Classic Soul

What distinguishes this model is Reverend’s hum-cancelling Steelhead P90s, combined with a proprietary push-pull Studio Switch. Seven unique pickup blends become available, such as neck and bridge or all three pickups together, greatly expanding sonic versatility. The semi-hollow build, paired with a solid spruce top and glossy polyurethane, brings together acoustic resonance and a striking aesthetic.

Premium Tonewoods and Feel

Premium materials shape the tone and experience of the Kingbolt Air 390. A semi-hollow mahogany body ensures rich mids and sustain, while the solid spruce top contributes clarity and sparkling harmonics. Roasted maple neck and fingerboard enhance stability and offer a silky, fast-playing surface for intricate passages and complex chords.

• Body:Semi-hollow mahogany with solid spruce top — provides resonance and warmth with crisp highs.
• Comfort and reliability come from the roasted maple neck in a medium oval profile.
• Fingerboard:Roasted maple, 12" radius (305 mm) — supports smooth bends and advanced technique.

Versatile Electronics and Hardware

Flexibility is at the heart of the electronics. Steelhead P90s deliver hum-cancelling operation for studio use, and the Studio Switch enables pickup combinations rarely found in this price range. High-quality hardware such as the Wilkinson WVS50 IIK tremolo and pin-lock tuners ensures stable tuning and expressive pitch control during performances or recording.

• Pickups:3x Steelhead P90 (hum-cancelling) — covers glassy cleans to gritty overdrive.
• Controls:Volume, tone, bass contour, 5-way switch, push/pull Studio Switch — allows for seven pickup settings.
• For smooth vibrato and steadfast tuning, the Wilkinson WVS50 IIK tremolo is installed.

Performance Specs That Matter

Crafted for comfort and expression, this instrument includes a dual-action truss rod, 22 nickel alloy frets, and a 25.5" (648 mm) scale length, providing a familiar feel with responsive attack. With a nut width of 1.69" (43 mm), string spacing is easy to navigate, and all hardware is chosen to meet professional standards.

• Scale Length:648 mm — balances tension and playability across styles.
• Frets:22 nickel alloy, 2.8 mm x 1.27 mm — durability with a smooth feel.
• Nut:Boneite, 43 mm — stable tuning and rich tone.

Who Will Love the Kingbolt Air 390?

Musicians demanding a fusion of classic P90 tone, modern features, and ergonomic comfort will find this model compelling. Its flexible switching and semi-hollow build serve rock, blues, indie, and fusion genres. The Reverend Guitars Kingbolt Air 390 Purple Punch suits guitarists who require premium versatility for both studio and live use. Fast-neck enthusiasts, P90 aficionados, and those drawn to unique finishes will discover a distinct character here.

Reverend Guitars – Player-Driven Innovation

Founded by luthier Joe Naylor, Reverend Guitars is renowned for blending boutique-level design with day-to-day reliability. The Kingbolt Air 390 represents this approach, conceived in Toledo, Ohio, and assembled with custom-shop care. Artists such as Billy Corgan and Reeves Gabrels endorse Reverend for its innovative design, player comfort, and signature sound.