Reverend Mike Watt Wattplower MKII Bass Root Beer Sparkle - Used

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This used 7.4 lb Reverend will ship insured, fully setup, and inspected from our Rapid City, SD location. In excellent condition, this bass has a thin crack on both sides of the neck near the nut.

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The Reverend Mike Watt Wattplower MKII Bass in Root Beer Sparkle is a bold, no-nonsense short-scale built for feel, punch, and personality. Designed in collaboration with Mike Watt, this signature model leans into simplicity and function, delivering a stripped-down approach that still feels incredibly intentional. The korina body keeps things resonant and lively, while the compact 30” scale gives it a tight, focused response that sits perfectly in the pocket.

In hand, it feels fast and comfortable, with the 3-piece korina neck offering a solid, balanced grip and a smooth playing surface across the rosewood fingerboard. The shorter scale length makes it easy to navigate, whether you’re locking into grooves or moving quickly up the neck, while details like Luminlay side dots keep visibility strong on darker stages. It’s a bass that feels immediate and responsive, built to keep up with real-world playing.

Tonally, the custom Thumpbucker and P-Blade pickup pairing gives you a wide, usable range—from thick, foundational low end to more aggressive, cutting tones when you need presence. The 3-way switching keeps things simple but effective, letting you dial in the right voice without overthinking it. Paired with the Hipshot A-style bridge and Ultralight tuners, it delivers strong sustain, excellent balance, and dependable tuning stability.

Finished in a rich Root Beer Sparkle, this Wattplower MKII has a look that’s equal parts classic and rebellious, perfectly matching its attitude. Thoughtful touches like the anchor inlay, custom jack plate, and hand-initialed build details reinforce its player-first design. It’s a working musician’s bass through and through—focused, expressive, and ready for the stage—available now at Haggerty’s Music.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: Mike Watt Wattplower
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: Root Beer Sparkle

Body

• Body Material: Korina
• Body Top Material: None
• Body Finish: Gloss
• Body Shape: Signature Mike Watt
• Body Style: Solid Body

Neck

• Headstock Type: Solid
• Neck Material: 3-Piece Korina
• Neck Shape: Signature Mike Watt
• Neck Finish: Gloss
• Neck Depth: 0.816" at 1st Fret, 0.918" at 12th Fret
• Neck Construction: Set Neck
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Position Inlays: White Dots, Anchor on 1st, Wattplower on 19th
• Side Dots: Luminlay
• Number of Frets: 21
• Truss Rod Style: Single Action
• Truss Rod Nut:
• Nut Material: Boneite
• Nut Width: 42 mm
• Fret Size: 0.110"W x 0.050"H
• Scale Length: 30"

Hardware

• Bridge: Hipshot A Style, String-Thru-Body or Top-Load
• Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: None
• Bridge Mounting: Fixed
• Pickguard: Black Multi-Ply
• Pickup Covers: Black
• Control Knobs: Top Hats
• Switch Tip: Black
• Hardware Finish: Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Hipshot Ultralight, 1/2" Diameter Shaft
• String Trees: None
• Strings: 45-105
• Tremolo Arm: None
• Neck Plate: None
• Strap Buttons: Two Chrome
• Output Jack: Custom Round Jack Plate

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: HH
• Neck Pickup: Thumpbucker
• Bridge Pickup: P-Blade
• Controls: Volume and Tone
• Switching: 3-Way Switch
• Auxiliary Switching: None

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: None
• Case/Gig Bag: None
• Serial Number: 67510
• Manufacture Date: 2025