Pre-Owned Reverend Contender 290 - Midnight Black

The Reverend Contender 290 – Punchy Tone Meets Sleek Single-Cut Style

Vintage-inspired design with modern guitar construction

The Reverend Contender 290 takes the familiar single-cut silhouette and reimagines it with a fresh, elegant edge. This pre-owned example in Midnight Black showcases the Contender’s clean lines and offers players a refined aesthetic that feels right at home on any stage. Its carved top and ergonomic body contours create a comfortable playing experience while keeping the look timeless.

Reverend pickups deliver articulate tone and gritty attitude

Equipped with a pair of Reverend 9A5 pickups, the Contender 290 delivers the kind of punch and clarity that makes every note pop. Designed to capture the spirit of vintage P90s while remaining hum-free in live settings, these pickups offer warmth, bark, and surprising versatility, whether you’re digging into chords or stretching out on a solo. The bass contour control opens up a wide tonal range, letting you dial in tight, focused sounds or let the lows bloom for a fuller voice.

Smooth playability across every register

This guitar features a medium oval neck profile with a 12-inch radius fingerboard giving players a modern feel without losing the charm of vintage instruments.  Whether you're digging in hard or finessing dynamics, the Contender 290 responds with control and comfort.

Dependable hardware for reliable performance

From the locking tuners to the TOM bridge and stop tail, Reverend built the Contender 290 for real-world performance. Intonation stays solid under stage lights or in the studio, and tuning stability holds even through aggressive playing. The Korina body keeps the instrument lightweight and resonant, making it a reliable workhorse with character and style to spare.

Pre-owned with light wear and serious character

This Contender 290 has seen light use, with surface scratches and wear visible across the body—but nothing that compromises its performance or appeal. It's still in very good shape and ready for years of inspired playing. It ships with no case included, but it’s been fully evaluated to ensure it’s playing exactly as it should.

Specifications

• Body: Solid Korina

• Neck: Three-Piece Korina

• Fingerboard Radius: 12"

• Scale Length: 25 1/2"

• Neck Profile: Medium oval

• Frets: 22 medium jumbo

• Pickups: Reverend 9A5 bridge and neck

• Controls: Volume, tone, bass contour, 3-way switch

• Bridge: TOM with stop tail

• Tuners: Pin-lock

• Finish: Midnight Black

• Condition: Light surface wear/scratches throughout; very good overall shape

This electric guitar ships fully insured with signature required.

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