Meet The Maker | With Ken Haas From Reverend Guitars

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👆 Today on Andertons TV the Captain meets Ken Haas the CEO of Reverend Guitars.
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[@davidwahl5474]

I own a reverend sensei hb. A gem of a guitar. The secret to perfection is absolute dedication and when this guy is talking you can feel this strong passion and enthusiasm that lacks nowadays. There's a higher goal then just money !

[@Jamesp1972]

Gibson, Schmibson, I have a Sensei Jr and it's great

[@Widdy5150]

Great to see Mick Fleetwood back on the scene... hahah!! Great Video Capt.

[@jeroenverbeeck7925]

I always liked the style of the reverend guitars. Hinting to the classic models but still a unique look. Also love how they do the headstocks, new and unique but not excentric. Which is really hard these days

[@jeroenverbeeck7925]

also about the sword's 'riff based metal'.The genre is of the sword is stoner rock/metal. And they kick some serious ass

[@MatthewJohnCrittenden]

You're not wrong, this prompted me to check some of their stuff out. Heavy straight ahead rock, reminded me a lot of Black Sabbath. Not usually my thing but I like 'em a lot.

[@jeroenverbeeck7925]

TheVimFuego If you like them a lot, I can give you a list of some very similar bands. I live for this genre :) And yes, stoner rock's main influence is Black Sabbath, mostly volume 4 era, together with 70's psych rock bands like Leaf hound etc. It's a riff based, straight forward hard rock with some psych elements and a heavy bass-mids fuzzed out guitar tone. If you like the Sword a lot, you should definitely check out: Fu manchu, Kyuss, Dozer, Truckfighters, Greenleaf, Wo fat, Red fang, Elder (Dead roots stirring from Elder is just a masterpiece!), Orange goblin, Unida, Slo burn, Vista chino... I could keep going honestly haha :) Anyways, if you want to hear some new music or discover more in this style of music, any of these bands will do!!

[@mightywaffle51]

Solid list there man, only thing I'd like to add is checking out Stoned Meadow of Doom and Bong Druid of Mammoth Weed Mountain's channels here on youtube. I pretty much just go to their video page and pick an album with a cool cover and give it a listen. It very rarely backfires on me haha, both of them upload amazing stoner/doom/psych/etc albums on a daily basis.

[@jeroenverbeeck7925]

mightywaffle51 I second this, also don't forget Mr. Stonebeliever and 666mrDoom. Those 4 channel put out all the best heavy psych/doom/sludge/stoner/drone there is

[@88erru]

Hope I can have a reverend guitar one day. Amen.

[@JJGerrish]

Definitely one of my favourite series on KZbin atm, and this one was great as always! Keep them coming :)

[@MrVinB]

Oh great, now I want a Reverend.

[@dapperdanman1956]

Navin Bhagwat that what she said!

[@RealMNeutral31]

So do I. I want a few of them.

[@chrislestermusic]

I have to be honest. I just got one and it is the most thought out, useful and well made guitar that I own. Fantastic guitars in my opinion, for whatever that is worth.

[@joshpalma2797]

I own a reverend volcano (rip) unfortunately but wow that thing rips. Most comfortable guitar I’ve owned. Similar to a 60s lp neck but better. Amazing guitars and now I want more! Lol

[@williamolsen20]

I have a Reverend Buckshot and I love it. It sounds awesome, it plays awesome, and it stays in tune. I love the feel of the neck, it has been and inspirational thing that has made me joyful about playing.

[@Todesnuss]

Ken is like a missionary of the gospel of Joe Naylor, the metalhead that made the bigsby great again or something like that.

[@garyjford1981]

Wow! I saw a Greg Koch vid on his Gristlemaster and I’m now hunting down EVERY Reverend video I can find on KZbin! 2 or 3 or 4 models and you’d never need another guitar - awesome designs and pickup variety, and they sound unreal! Need the music shops to reopen ASAP!

[@christophertodd1980]

Bought my first Reverend in May “sight unseen” now after yesterday I’ve two Reverend Club Kings and they are unbelievably good. Great pickups, stay in tune amazingly well, perfect setup, perfect fit and finish. The big players of the guitar business should be worried because if these Reverends catch on more, there’s going to be an awful lot of Gibson’s and Fenders left hanging on music store walls.

[@alessandrogiangio4837]

Ken is joy as his guitars! Nice and enjoable video!

[@andrewbutcher3391]

Getting great reviews these guitars. Must be worth a look. Thanks for this.

[@damez-tv1fj]

They sound amazing !

[@JTW_Music]

Thanks for doing this interview! I got to meet Ken and Joe back at Nashville NAAM, about 10 years ago. I had just bought a Reverend Buckshot, and it's still one of my most versatile guitars. Best tone, seriously!! I got it during the short time that it was available with the Les Trem, too - so glad I did. It wouldn't be the same guitar without it.

[@William_Earl]

I love these guitars. I've played quite a few and love the way they sound, feel and look. Seriously, Reverend is on my list when I go to get a vintage style guitar.

[@wgb01001]

I play a Warhawk III 390 it metallic gold burst. It's an incredible guitar. Can't recommend Reverend highly enough.

[@zackaryjohnson1567]

OMG can't wait for the Kyle Shutt signature guitar. The Sword is so damn good. Jeez! Mike Watts too. Good interview!

[@cameroncrowley1226]

I would absolutely LOVE one of these guitars. I will need one eventually...

[@jw_au]

me too

[@raytorvalds3699]

Blackboard says Ken Hasa. Not good for my ocd, ;) . Great interview as always, Captain. I always enjoy them \m/

[@Claimjumper55]

I got to play the Unknown Hinson model recently and I really enjoyed it. Felt and sounded great and the finish work was excellent.

[@dapperdanman1956]

Really a great job on all these, there's something for everyone at an affordable price great job.

[@rosskoko100]

nice to see reverend finally getting noticed in the uk. I've had a Ltd Ed 390 manta ray since 2011 and just picked up a sensei jr. my son just got a green sensei 290 from you guy's on monday and he loves it. they are awesome and i will probably get a bolt on sometime. decent prices too.

[@rocketdoguk1]

great video, I have a sensei RA P90 and love it!!

[@rick00770]

I played the getstream 390 at guitar center, played great, bass roll off knob ,locking tuners , quality tremolo , roasted maple neck ,great frets and pickups. Kronic blue . I had to go back and get it after researching. It's a lot of guitar. Been playing for over 50 yrs. Reverend has some awesome designs too. It's a workhorse. Love playing it.

[@reamp0000]

Love the Descent

[@ddactar]

great vid, thanks! been loking at the sensei jr.... the one with the p90 in it. WANT!

[@thebigbootycaravan9188]

im in love with those semi blade pickups

[@Maxshade7]

I've been waiting for awhile for this. Ever since Anderson's started carrying Reverends. Did not disappoint!

[@LEUNN_]

That baritone is insane

[@danazawa1]

Reverend guitars are awesome, thinking about getting a Jetstream.

[@shaunmacey6137]

I have 2 Reverends and they are fantastic - I love them! Please do some Reverend special runs in flake/sparkle for Andertons ; ) Anything in a Charger body shape - I'll buy it : )

[@igorsekulic6945]

I'm gonna be studying in Roberto Venn soon I'm excited for it :)

[@kateruckus]

I love Reverend Guitars. 💚🎵

[@jrp7837]

The Reverend Buckshot is awesome!

[@hermanmelville3871]

That baritone is a MONSTER!

[@geecen]

Great guitars. for me these korean models hitting the £6-800 mark are the perfect level. No fancy and silly business, pro level, well built and good sounding guitars. Fret King also have a similar approach.

[@psvf1fan]

Where is Sound Like?

[@sn95_mustang_garage]

I've never played one of these ever and now I'm intrigued. Don't see these around my area.

[@robertlandry8919]

Cool episode of Musicians Church TV. please give generously..

[@PunkPoker]

Ken seems like a solid, down to earth fellow. If I were ever to be fortunate enough to get a signature instrument, I would want it to be a Reverend. I like the working man's guitar philosophy. As a bass player, I'm a little disappointed that you didn't spend a moment covering their basses.

[@dannyv.6358]

Played one yesterday during a Craigslist transaction. It was a damn sweet guitar.

[@robertleggett1557]

What is the red guitar with the p90 in the neck next to the Captain?

[@PantheonLincoln]

PLEASE, Captain Lee, try and get some of the Railhammer Billy Corgan pickups in. I'm considering buying a BC sig, but if I don't do that, I've had an idea to put those in one of my current guitars...

[@markinthemix6055]

I love the Captains interviews. He cracked me up how he really went down the S Korea "import" "is it quality built" rabbit hole.

[@Vichedges]

Yeah, I like Reverends looks, but I'd prefer an older USA made one. Nothing wrong with foreign built, I have a Revstar made in Indonesia and it's quality is great....I just prefer US made. I buy used mostly anyway so the first owner takes the hit on the price.

[@officialWWM]

Jason Allen that actually makes no sense when the Korean made guitars are at least as good or probably better!

[@HIllCarver]

@@officialWWM which american guitar have you played that has a korean counterpart? I would agree that korean guitars are great for the money, but they are not american. If you sunscribe to the "everything matter to sound" camp, just the fit and finish of american is much better.

[@officialWWM]

John I have a Korean made PRS that is as good as my American Strat. But I also have a Reverend P390 and it's a wonderfully made guitar, as good as anything out there in that price range and better than many that are more expensive!

[@onlyguitars]

I played a Reverend guitar and the moment I grabbed it I immediately saw it was high-quality build guitar. As good or even better than some US made of top brands I have tried. At this moment I don't see a plus because it's american made IMHO. I agree that they tend to be high quality and foreign tend some to be great other not so much, but that depends on the focus and price point you want on your guitars. Reverend I think is smart, building outside with a high-quality factory with lots of experience and they make guitars with the same US quality. Probably, and here i'm guessing, having it made in the US themselves and same quality as now would end that the guitars costs 20-40% more probably (just guessing here), but would be more expensive. I have learned to just try a guitar, forget any bias or paradigms and see how you like it.

[@agarimo5593]

WHy dont you have the Eastsider T at the Shop online? Something wrong with them? Can only find S

[@gensonaris3316]

Love that Baritone. Hope Danish Pete can do a Guitar Paradiso on it.

[@officialWWM]

Fahim Inaam he has.

[@markevo1974]

That tone, oh boy.

[@vincet68]

Captain - Most folk here are guitarists, I guess - and we know that when we start noodling on a guitar while someone is talking, we are, at best, only half-listening. For an interviewer it's pretty bad form - and it was pretty distracting here. Now, on the flip side , Reverend guitars are very "play me", plugged or unplugged - so I understand the impulse!

[@bruzrkgro-malog2953]

Just ordered up a 2007 Jetstream 390 from Reverb. Excited to try it out!

[@christophertodd1980]

I just took delivery of a mint condition 2018 Club King RT yesterday off Reverb. This is after I bought my first Reverend in May this year, a brand new Club King 290. Awesome guitars in every way. Enjoy your Jetstream!

[@bruzrkgro-malog2953]

@@christophertodd1980 Thanks man! I'm hoping their older models hold up. Doesn't have the body contouring, but does have the more rare chambered mahogany body. Apparently 7.5lbs... little heavy for my preferences but still not too bad. How heavy are yours?

[@christophertodd1980]

@@bruzrkgro-malog2953 never weighed them or my other guitars but Club Kings have a totally different construction of semi-hollow Korina body and spruce top. And every guitar even if the same species of wood can be different in weight as you know. Even between my 290 and my RT there’s a difference, with the RT being the lighter by a few ounces I’d say. They’re about the same weight as a medium to upper-medium weight Strat. Super guitars, just simply great fun to play on and stay in tune great, even with fairly rough handling like the way I play with heavy strings and a heavy bare fingers/pick attack.

[@bruzrkgro-malog2953]

@@christophertodd1980 Awesome! Thanks for the info. Excited for the 3 p90s and that bass contour!

[@erinkenny4327]

I have a bayonet. I love it. Its not getting any love as a model, but its the body shape of the baritone and the Corgan. Like it more than the Corgan. The stain job is very nice blood red. Two rail hammers. Nice looking inlays. Great straight neck. Low action. Wilkinson hardware. Locking tuners. Got it for just under 1000. Blows away guitar 3 times the price.

[@jw_au]

So the guitars really go from say Korea to the US then back to Australia (where I am)??? that's amazing if they do...

[@vix144]

I have the Kingbolt prototype ! Bought it from NAMM 2012 , signed by Joe it's just brilliant ! Except for the Colour !! GI green 😕

[@IPushHard]

I love these guitars! ...so I cant figure out how that is, because when I go and look I dont see anything I fall in love with. The answer is this.. Im a single cut guy on a limited budget. I cant just go buy whatever I like which is the Sensei (prob spelled wrong), The Reeves sigs, The Warhawk Barritone. Yea I really like them, but lets say I can get 2 guitars in the next 3 years. Here is the thing, I need to justify choosing one of these over something else that I feel I need, or just really like. Because options are large and money is small. Thats how it is for most of us in the real world. ...If Reverend made a single cut, Im pretty sure Id already own one. But as things sit...Reverend will remain the most loved guitar that I dont own.

[@ColeDowden]

Need that Warhawk in a 390 config, seven string, baritone scale, with a bigsby trem... Oh and a rainbow of money shooting out of my backend.

[@colintraveller]

I have Custom made pups by McNeely of Canada which are high out put Blade's with Jag style grill mesh covers

[@mpactdesignmedia]

The one thing I know about railhammer pickups, they are POWERFUL!!! Is there an Alnico 10, because that's what they're like? I prefer the 'regular' humbuckers - they're a little more diverse.

[@helloitsnicko]

These guitars sound great! I particularly enjoyed the baritone. But ya know, I'm a bassist so... probably shouldn't even be here. :D

[@joshpalma2797]

Nick Latham the reverend mike watt watt plower is an amazing bass

[@JB-tc8el]

Does it say Ken Hasa on the chalkboard behind him?

[@ratonespotnes]

Matthew B I thought I was the only one who notice it

[@raytorvalds3699]

It does. I noticed it right away.. And kept looking at it.

[@JB-tc8el]

I was even wondering if it was some private joke. Can't believe they'd get that so obviously wrong?

[@lonercaveman]

Can we see the captains office guitar collection?

[@escargotomy]

Owned more than a dozen Reverends over the last 15 years, and mostly their original USA made ones which I think still were the best ones, not only for their unique tone (hollow-body meets Strat), but they were all super lightweight too (5.5 - 6.5 lbs). The Korean Revs have been hit and miss but there are good ones to be found. My big peeve now is that they try to market Korina as a light wood and it really is anything but. I've had it out with dealers trying to find me one that is less than 7 pounds but they never are, and some I've tried top out at 8 pounds plus. That's not lightweight! Necks are some of the best out there though, but they need to work on shaving a pound or more off their bodies and get them to weigh more like the USA ones did.

[@davidkieltyka9]

You're not gonna get the guitar as light as you'd prefer without changing the tone. The original US guitars are just different animals. More like Danelectros in construction than anything you'll get with proper wood. I love 'em (I own the 3rd production Reverend ever made) but that build style & sound doesn't have the broader appeal of what they're doing now.

[@escargotomy]

Respectfully, the old "mass=tone" thesis is as horse-crap today as it was 40 years ago. Leo knew that, that's why he chose alder & swamp ash when he went to market. The maple/mahogany boat-anchors that Kalamazoo put out for so long and became synonymous with rock and hard rock is smoke and mirrors. 8 out of 10 people with blindfolds on couldn't tell the difference between a cranked SG and a LP at the same settings, and the SG typically weighs 2-3 lbs less. Its the pickups and the string composition that account for the lion's share of tone. That's why most intelligent metal guitarists over the last 20 years have gone with Basswood over mahagony because they know mass = tone is fool's gold. As for Reverend, I'd be all over a Jetsteam or Kingbolt if they'd make it out of Basswood or Alder. No guitar should ever be more than 7 pounds...it's ridiculous.

[@davidkieltyka9]

I didn't say "mass = tone." More mass just equals different tone compared to less mass. Tone is a property of sound, not a thing you either have or don't have. "Better" or "worse" or "the same" is for every person to decide for themselves. Different guitars, made of different stuff using different methods & techniques all sound different. I've got a bunch of 'em for just that reason! A heavy ash Tele sounds different to a lighter one. Resonates different, sustains different. A heavy Les Paul sounds different to a light SG in the same way. Now throw a ton of gain on both and those differences mostly get washed out. But play 'em both clean or just on the edge of breakup through something like an old tweed Fender Deluxe and it's obvious which is which. Is one "better" than the other? Hell, no…they're just different flavors. The recent Reverends I've played, including a real sharp-looking Jenn Wasner sig model, are quite different guitars compared to my "old" Rocco. But I like 'em. Speaking of basswood I have an old Supro Dual Tone with a chunky body made of that stuff. Not a lightweight but not too heavy either. Pretty lifeless acoustically but absolutely killer when plugged in. I get that some folks, maybe you included, are about finding or making the optimum guitar. That's not my thing.

[@mikevigano1]

Amazing guitars. Ken is the best

[@bengalvin9932]

HI GUYS give me the jetstream 390 in oceanside green with a rosewood neck i just made a mess thinking about it!

[@NeuroticNatty]

Captain’s full title is: Captain Backhanded Compliment.

[@benlogan430]

It’s because the guitar is cool that The Captain can’t stop playing! That’s a compliment not insulting at all.

[@moesix]

Yaaass, dat Reverend and dat Ken Haas

[@geordierichee3595]

If only there was a Tricky Gomez in Pelham blue pleaseee 🤔 with a bigsby that would be a definite purchase

[@melsimpson428]

Ken seems like a cool guy. The guitars are very nice, I'd like to try one out. I have played through one of their amps and it was fantastic. Here's the thing though - they went on and on about the affordability and value. At one point Lee says to build them in the US they would have to sell for maybe 4-5 times as much. From the prices (MAP) I just found on the net, that would make them in the $3500 and up category. How is it that a USA Fender Strat are selling for roughly $1300? A Mexican made start is about $800. That's my only issue - this is just over the top infomercial category. Sorry to say, I've noticed this trend becoming stronger and stronger from Andertons. I love watching The Captain, I think he's a very good businessman who loves playing guitar. I subscribe to the channel for many reasons. Foremost among them is it's just enjoyable. They're starting to lose me. Please tone it back again.

[@redjet4810]

Ken Haas👍👍

[@jasonstone8587]

Can you purchase these pickups on there own....

[@BleedBlueNYR1994]

Jason Stone yes. The brand is railhammer. You can get them on reverb too. I have a reverend Kingbolt with the hyper vintage in the neck and bridge. Sound fantastic. Very clear and they’ve got some punch too.

[@brandontodd8353]

why os ken's name spelled wrong on the chalkboard behind him? it says Ken Hasa

[@andertons]

+b todd He wrote it ;)

[@mrcardtricks1000]

Ken reminds me of an American Mick Fleetwood

[@kdrake777]

Lee, "We can take care of it in post" hahahaha

[@shaunm1983]

I really need a Sensei 290 in Alpine Green

[@luciustitius]

Cool guy, namesake, big nose brother, nice hat - no excuse left for me not to try one of his guitars i liked anyway. You ship to Chile?

[@spchaledonnj68]

I recently watched two you tube videos. I was happy to hear that they were from the USA in Teledo, OH. They my stomach fell when I heard they were manufactured in South Korea. I do get it dont get me wrong I have Gibsons a d some Epiphones. It is my understanding these EPI sales go to Gibson. It all about the "Dough-Ray-Me", totally get it to have sales. I also like that these imports are inspected in the USA by the business owner of the product. What I can't wrap my head around is when Joe said he needed a manufacturer that can design his product the way he intended? HELLO, no manufacturer in the USA can't do that for Reverend? Is it only about the labor cost savings? Anyway I like the Guitars, I really do. I think the USA can do the work too. It may make me feel better when I know what percentage of it goes back to the USA based company after the guitar is sold. I do understand your point about being worried about dragging our expensively guitars to a gig. I have to think this over, i would like to consider Reverend.

[@marcofumagalli5363]

The opening jam oozes jeff beck influence , ken is a great player , as well as an incredible guitar creator

[@pclairoot]

Ah, that's the guy who used to play bass in a metal rap band :D

[@cahootspastor7855]

Great guitars, good information, but what a weird chemistry those two have ^^

[@Gummmibaer]

Ken Hasa

[@frmcf]

Ken Haas. Have you?

[@edwindude9893]

I’m after the flatroc in green.

[@jimcairns1633]

That intro sounded like two people playing two different songs.

[@guitaristforfunn]

Captains meets Mateus Asato!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jw.2507]

Hank Hill where you at man?

[@SickMetalAddict]

"What brings you here to the UK? A jumbo jett?" LOL that was a fat joke right there!

[@Phatzo1000]

So if we get one and it's not right, it's Zac's fault?

[@freemoney3723]

Reverend vs Chapman korean guitars, best bang for the buck?

[@ekmekthefig]

Reverend hands down.

[@algorithm007ify]

Reverend wins.

[@vincentdelmas2792]

Captain : " in the 500 / 1000 pounds range, there's no better guitars in terms of quality made " Inside the head of the Captain " but be sure we will work on that with Chapman , maybe take from you some ideas to make it ".

[@algorithm007ify]

Reverend make better guitars than Chapman

[@reviewforthetube6485]

Yeah watch out with playing when asking questions makes it look like your not listening and dont just say yeah yeah uh huh uh huh also makes itnlook like your not listening this is probably the first video you seemed off in space a little bit ive never seen anything that needed to be questioned in yokur videos yet zi love your videos and everything sry man

[@40spinup]

If only they did a Tricky Gomez RT in orange.

[@Frankie_Holt]

I want a Buckshot

[@het_gele_teken]

When shopping for it @Andertons ask for a "Buck Stop" instead. The Captain will sort you out...

[@retroaf7652]

oh for fuck sake bring angus young hes gonna die soon for fuck sake lets see him more often

[@GamerPastHisPrime]

Buying a Reverend Warhawk RT was one of the best decisions I’ve made. Problem is, I want like four more Reverend models, and really can’t afford that many...

[@simoneric8183]

How well can I understand you... I started with a Warhawk RT, then fell in love with the otherworldly tones the Airsonic delivers ( nearly faint everytime I play it), and now seriously considering picking up some Buckshot, with that marvel super greasy-T bridge pickup... but wonder if shouldnt grab a double agent instead !

[@GamerPastHisPrime]

@@simoneric8183 that’s hilarious, because I ended up getting an Airsonic W red burst, and a Burnt Brick Double Agent W. they are both incredible. If you have interest in the Double Agent, I would check out the new Six Gun HPP. Humbucker and two P90s! They just did a reveal today on the Reverend KZbin channel.

[@trollfiddler]

Where are Pete and Mick?? No more bass and keys vids. Bring back the guitars!

[@Guitaural.]

Nice designs - shame they're not making in the US or UK or I'd consider. Just my preference...if you're a US company then build them in the US...I'll pay more for it.

[@echobones3972]

Shwiiing

[@jukaprocesso]

still missing a hum canceling six gun......

[@bebenavole]

What exactly is he making? Is he working in the factory or paying people to do the work for him? There is a big difference

[@TheChristafershawn]

Who?

[@Will-qw7rm]

Want...

[@sneakerjoe23]

Love the shapes of these but they have to get their finishes together. Most of their guitars I found for sale have weird orange and green colors with shiny silver scratch plates and such. Keep it a little more classic with the finishes and it'll appeal to a wider crowd.

[@jules2835]

Ken Haas very restrained to say " What he said " only once !!!