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Revelation Guitars: Cheapo JM guitars
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 4:22 am
by lokmund
Hi ho hey and such!
My inherent gas for a mazzjaster is too much to handle at the moment, so I'm considering this very unknown brand called Revelation. Comes from the UK and is probably built in ze east. Anyone on here with hands on experience with one of these? Because when it will cost me approx. $240 including shipping and norwegian vat, I have to admit that it is all too tempting.
Here's a couple of vids from a Mr. Lord Fuzz Man.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PcbBN8-r6c[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmY622odYGk[/youtube]
Re: Revelation Guitars: Cheapo JM guitars
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 4:34 am
by coldbrightsunlight
I've looked at them several times, particularly the cheap 12 string, but never bit the bullet. So also interested in any real opinions!
Re: Revelation Guitars: Cheapo JM guitars
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 5:11 am
by fcknoise
Some really interesting models and finishes there. And yes that 12 string has my attention
Re: Revelation Guitars: Cheapo JM guitars
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 6:11 am
by elvisthedarke
I don't have any hands on experience with their guitars but I did,on a massive whim, buy one of their Mandocasters that was on sale in my local guitar shop and its really solid, well put together instrument. So not totally a massive help but I've had no problems with it.
I think they used to do a Bass VI style model with P90s as well which I've always wanted to try.
Re: Revelation Guitars: Cheapo JM guitars
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 6:47 am
by lokmund
So far i have found two dealers:
1 - Sutherland Trading: They have no prices or cart. Only an Enquire button. But then again, they have this picture:
2 - Hot Rox UK: Brilliant name chaps, 10 points. This seems to be the place to shop!
They have lots of models in stock and also automatically remove UK VAT, which is great for a non-EU person like me. Dunno what will happen post-Bixit tho. They have mazzjasters, hollowbodies, LPs with P90s and a JM baritone with 3 P90s! No pic tho since i couldn't snag a link so go check yourself:
http://www.hotroxuk.com/revelation-rj-6 ... burst.html
Re: Revelation Guitars: Cheapo JM guitars
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 9:16 am
by zeravla
I find it funny that they don't have a jazzmaster tremolo on any of their jazzmaster models but DO have one on their Vox Phantom

Re: Revelation Guitars: Cheapo JM guitars
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 9:34 am
by fcknoise
zeravla wrote:I find it funny that they don't have a jazzmaster tremolo on any of their jazzmaster models but DO have one on their Vox Phantom

Crossed my mind too. They also have it on their bass vi models

Re: Revelation Guitars: Cheapo JM guitars
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 9:57 am
by Muff_Diver
They also have lefties!
Always been tempted but hate that strat trem on it.
Re: Revelation Guitars: Cheapo JM guitars
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 11:19 am
by popvulture
Muff_Diver wrote:hate that strat trem on it.
Yep. It's like lovely person with a big cold sore that you can't stop looking at.

Re: Revelation Guitars: Cheapo JM guitars
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 2:18 pm
by lokmund
Probably stays in tune better tho? *shotsfired*
Re: Revelation Guitars: Cheapo JM guitars
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 2:24 pm
by Strange Tales
Left handed Bass VI for $300
I have to figure out if they ship to the US, this is like a dream here.
Re: Revelation Guitars: Cheapo JM guitars
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 2:36 pm
by lokmund
Hot Rox ship worldwide

Re: Revelation Guitars: Cheapo JM guitars
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 2:48 pm
by waltdogg
good thing i dont have the money for that purple jazzmaster then.
Re: Revelation Guitars: Cheapo JM guitars
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 3:20 pm
by coldbrightsunlight
Very tempted by the 12 string and lap steel right now...
Re: Revelation Guitars: Cheapo JM guitars
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 3:52 pm
by lokmund
Feels good to make others gassy!
I'm guessing you USAers don't have to pay the VAT either so remember to look at the ex VAT price.