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Reverend Ron Asheton Jetstream 390 vs Gil Parris Signature GPS

Reasons to Get
Reverend Ron Asheton Jetstream 390 over Gil Parris Signature GPS

Pickups
P90P90P90 vs SSS
Vintage tone with a lot of versatility
Pickups Power
Passive vs Active
Cleaner sound and no battery needed
Value Score
71 vs 69
Better price/quality relationship

Reasons to Get
Reverend Gil Parris Signature GPS over Ron Asheton Jetstream 390

Pickup Mods
Multi-Voicing vs None
Changes the voice (tones or gain) of the pickups
Tone Knobs
3 vs 2
More tone control
Pickups
SSS vs P90P90P90
Beautiful cleans and good tone versatility
Pickups Power
Active vs Passive
More output

Other Key Differences
Reverend Ron Asheton Jetstream 390 vs Gil Parris Signature GPS

Bridge Pickup
9A5 Bridge vs Fishman Fluence Single-Width
Different Bridge Pickup
Middle Pickup
9A5 Middle vs Fishman Fluence Single-Width
Different Middle Pickup
Neck Pickup
9A5 Neck vs Fishman Fluence Single-Width
Different Neck Pickup

Shared Features
Reverend Ron Asheton Jetstream 390 vs Gil Parris Signature GPS

Body Wood
Limba
Same Body Wood
Neck Wood
Roasted Maple
Same Neck Wood
Fretboard Wood
Rosewood
Same Fretboard Wood
Headstock
6
Same Headstock
Nut Material
Boneite
Same Nut Material
Strings
6
Same playing style
Body Type
Solid Body
Feedback free
Switch Positions
5
Same pickups versatility
Volume Knobs
1
Same volume control
Number of Frets
22
Same maximum octave
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret
0.85'' (21.6mm)
Same neck comfortability
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret
0.9'' (22.9mm)
Same neck comfortability
Nut Width
1.693'' (43mm)
Same string separation at the nut
Paint Finish
Poly
Resistant paint that ages well
Bridge
Tremolo
Simple vibratos without too much maintenance
Scale Length
25.5'' (647.7mm)
Same string tension and fret separation
Fretboard Radius
12'' (304.8mm)
Same fretboard comfortability
Neck Profile Type
C
Comfortable neck that works for most people
Neck Joint
Bolt-On
Allows you to detach and swap the neck
Type of Frets
Jumbo
You won't feel the fretboard when pressing down the strings

Common Strengths

  • Locking Tuners
  • High-Quality Nut
  • Top Pickup Brand
  • Expensive Wood

Common Weaknesses

  • Neck-Through Build
  • Weight Relief
  • Stays in Tune (Evertune)
  • High-Quality Frets
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • From a High-Quality-Standards Country
  • Luminescent Sidedots
  • Strap Lock
  • 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • Active/Passive Preamp

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Price History Comparison

Reverend Ron Asheton Jetstream 390 Prices

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Which One is Better Overall?

After going through our comparison algorithm, the results show that the Reverend Gil Parris Signature GPS is probably the better product overall with its final score of 74 compared to the Reverend Ron Asheton Jetstream 390's 71 score, although not by a lot.

The Reverend Gil Parris Signature GPS wins when it comes to sound, build quality. On the other hand, the Reverend Ron Asheton Jetstream 390 has the upper hand when it comes to value for the money.

If you got small hands, none of these instruments will make a big difference when it comes to comfortability.

Which One is Better for Beginners?

If you're looking for your first guitar to learn how to play, the Reverend Gil Parris Signature GPS is the better choice.

The Reverend Gil Parris Signature GPS meets 5 out of our 8 criteria items for beginner friendliness, while the Reverend Ron Asheton Jetstream 390 meets only 4. This takes into account the type of frets, scale length, nut width, bridge type, fretboard radius, and neck profile to determine the easiest combination for new players.

New Player Friendliness

Reverend Ron Asheton Jetstream 390
  • Easy-to-use bridge
  • Locking tuners
  • Tall frets
  • Comfortable neck
  • Comfortable shape
  • Comfortable fretboard
  • Narrow nut
  • Short scale

New Player Friendliness

Reverend Gil Parris Signature GPS
  • Comfortable shape
  • Easy-to-use bridge
  • Locking tuners
  • Tall frets
  • Comfortable neck
  • Comfortable fretboard
  • Narrow nut
  • Short scale

Nevertheless, when it comes to choosing an instrument, you should pick the one more compatible with your personal style. Still, below we'll try you to give you our results as objectively as it's possible to help you decide.

Reverend Ron Asheton Jetstream 390 Overview

  • From Reverend's 2021 Signature series
  • Ron Asheton Signature
  • Made in South Korea
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Korina body
  • Roasted Maple neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: 9A5 Bridge (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 2 tone Dome knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Wilkinson WVS50 IIK Tremolo bridge
  • Medium Oval Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Jumbo frets
  • Reverend Pin-Lock tuners
  • Weight around 7.4lbs (3.4kgs)
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Reverend Gil Parris Signature GPS Overview

  • From Reverend's 2021 Signature series
  • Gil Parris Signature
  • Made in South Korea
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Korina body
  • Roasted Maple neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Single-Width (Single Coil/Active)
  • Middle pickup: Fishman Fluence Single-Width (Single Coil/Active)
  • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Single-Width (Single Coil/Active)
  • 1 volume and 3 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Wilkinson WVS50K Tremolo (10.8 mm Spacing) bridge
  • Medium Oval Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Jumbo frets
  • Reverend Pin-Lock tuners
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Sound Quality Comparison

The wood used in an electric guitar or bass is not as important to determine the final tone. However, some people prefer specific wood types, so we'll take a look at those first. Then, we'll take a look at the electronics to determine the versatility and sound quality of each instrument.

Woods Used in Both

Roasted Maple wood pattern used for guitar building
Roasted Maple
Rosewood wood pattern used for guitar building
Rosewood
Limba wood pattern used for guitar building
Limba

Roasted Maple is just maple without a finish. It's technically cheaper than regular maple, but it doesn't have any extra disadvantages because of this. The color is darker, and it's lighter weight and very stable even when there's a lot of humidity.

Rosewood is an almost purple-looking wood that is used mainly for fretboards since it's heavy, rare, and expensive. It's sometimes used on acoustic guitar bodies to create stronger warm tones. Find out more about Rosewood.

Limba is a relatively rare wood that shows exotic tight dark grain stripes. It comes in white or black. As a tonewood, it is comparable to Mahogany but with richer mids. Find out more about Limba.

Winner: Tie.

Pickup Configuration

The Reverend Ron Asheton Jetstream 390 has an P90P90P90 configuration while the Reverend Gil Parris Signature GPS has SSS pickups.

P90P90P90 will give you a vintage tone that is different from the typical single-coil and Humbucker. You'll have good output at the bridge position (although not as much as with a Humbucker), and beautiful, clean tones that are a bit less bright than other single-coils. The disadvantage of having three big pickups is that the middle pickup might get in the way of your right hand if you keep the height too close to the strings.

On the other hand, SSS is perfect for players who like to play clean. The definition you get between notes and the crispiness is unmatched by most other configurations. You can still use it for distortion, but you won't get the same kind of output and power compared to a humbucker, and the hum they produce also makes them less adequate for high gain.

Pickups Quality

Both come with some of the top pickups on the market. You can't go wrong with either of them. You'll probably never need a pickup upgrade.

We found the same or similar pickups to the Reverend Gil Parris Signature GPS's online:

The Reverend Ron Asheton Jetstream 390's pickups are Passive while the Reverend Gil Parris Signature GPS's are Active.

Passive pickups are what most guitars use. These have a normal output that works well for most genres. However, Active pickups are the preferred choice of heavy metal players because they offer extra output thanks to their 9v battery, which results in a heavier, more distorted sound. Bear in mind that achieving a completely clean tone with them won't be easy. So if you want to also use clean tones, you might want to avoid Active pickups.

Winner: Tie.

Versatility Comparison

Some instruments offer you more ways to explore your creativity than others. Below you'll find how both compare when it comes to versatility.

Switch Options

Both are equal when it comes to the pickup switching option.

Only the Reverend Gil Parris Signature GPS comes with some kind of pickup modification: Multi-Voicing.

Multi-Voicing means the pickups come with multiple ''voices'', which means they can change the tone and gain by a simple switch or knob. Piezo, Fishman and similar are considered multi-voicing pickups.

Reverend Ron Asheton Jetstream 390 pickups switch selector and push knobs diagram
Reverend Ron Asheton Jetstream 390's switch options
Reverend Gil Parris Signature GPS pickups switch selector and push knobs diagram
Reverend Gil Parris Signature GPS's switch options

When evaluating versatility, we also take into consideration bridge and neck joint type, number of frets, switch options, amount of pickups and more.

Winner: Reverend Gil Parris Signature GPS.

Final Sound Quality Scores

Reverend Ron Asheton Jetstream 390
Pickups 100
Sustain 70
Versatility 72
Tuning Stability 75
Sound 79
Reverend Gil Parris Signature GPS
Pickups 100
Sustain 75
Versatility 79
Tuning Stability 75
Sound 82

Build Quality Comparison

When it comes to build quality, we like to take into account everything used to build the instrument. This includes materials, hardware and the quality control expected depending on the country where it was built. Let's see how the Reverend Ron Asheton Jetstream 390 compares to the Reverend Gil Parris Signature GPS.

Country of Origin

The manufacturing country can tell a lot about the build quality of an instrument. Both in this comparison where made in South Korea.

South Korea was for many years the number one choice for mass-producing semi-premium guitars. They can build excellent guitars for a cheap price. Now, it's less common to find Korean guitars because Indonesia has proved capable of building guitars just as well, but likely for cheaper.

Winner: Tie

Nut Material

If you want your guitar to stay in tune and sound good, you need a well cut nut. Nut quality can be inconsistent even when comparing two copies of the same model. The best way to make sure you're nut will be well done is by getting a nut made by an expert company like TUSQ or Micarta.

In this case, both have Boneite nuts. This is an artificial material made to imitate the favored type of nut: bone. This allows it to sound and feel pretty much like bone, but without the inconsistency of natural materials.

Fret Material

Most fret wire is made of nickel silver. This material eventually wears down after a lot of use and most instruments end up needing a complete fret replacement. However, some expensive models come with stainless steel frets. This is what you should aim for if you can afford it.

Unfortunately, none of them come with stainless steel frets.

Winner: Tie.

Bridge

The perfect bridge for you will depend on your playstyle because they all have advantages and disadvantages. However, some bridges are more expensive—like Floyd Roses and Evertunes—and thus add more value to a guitar.

Both come with a similar bridge: Tremolo. Tremolo bridges give you more versatility than fixed bridges. They let you perform the intense vibrato effects that would be impossible with a fixed bridge. However, since the bridge floats and there's less contact with the body, the strings lose sustain slightly faster. They can also be a bit harder to restring and set up correctly than fixed bridges.

Since we need to be objective, the most expensive type of bridge will be the winner of this section. In the end, this doesn't matter if you're not going to use the bridge for its original purpose, so choose the bridge that fits your playing style better.

Winner: Tie.

Tuners

They both have locking tuners. They'll help to keep your guitar in tune because they allow you to tune it without wrapping the strings around the posts. This avoids variations in the tuning due to the strings changing position at the post after a bend. They come at the disadvantage of being slightly heavier than regular tuners. Also, it makes it a lot easier to restring.

Winner: Tie.

Neck Joint

Contrary to popular belief, the difference in sustain and tone that some neck joints give to a guitar is simply unperceivable—if they're all well built. However, some of them do have advantages over the others.

Both have a Bolt-On neck joint. This neck is joined to the body by 4 bolts that you can simply unscrew. This allows you to replace the neck or take it off for travel. It's the most common and cheapest way to build a guitar.

Winner: Tie.

Here is the list of features that were considered when choosing the winner in the Features subcategory:

Strengths & Weaknesses
Reverend Ron Asheton Jetstream 390
  • Locking Tuners
  • Expensive Wood
  • Boneite Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Tremolo
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • Made in South Korea
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock
Strengths & Weaknesses
Reverend Gil Parris Signature GPS
  • Locking Tuners
  • Expensive Wood
  • Boneite Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Multi-Voicing Pickups
  • Tremolo
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • Made in South Korea
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

Final Build Quality Scores

Reverend Ron Asheton Jetstream 390
Quality of materials 56
Features 65
Quality Control 75
Build Quality 65
Reverend Gil Parris Signature GPS
Quality of materials 56
Features 70
Quality Control 80
Build Quality 69

Playability Comparison

Let's now compare their playability. Bear in mind that the instrument will feel different depending on your hand size and play style. That's why you should always test before buying. But if you can't or want a second opinion on it, we can still take a look at each of the important measurements of the instrument for you. This way, we can predict how easy a guitar might be to play, or how different it will feel compared to the other.

Remember that, even though the difference might seem small, every inch counts when it comes to feeling of the instrument in your hands. Any variation can completely change how comfortable a guitar feels in your hands.

Nut Width

Reverend Ron Asheton Jetstream 390 Nut Width
Both Guitars Have The Same Nut Width

The nut width will affect the separation between strings at the nut. In this comparison, both have a nut width of 43mm (1.693'').

This is within the most common range of nut widths for a 6-string guitar. It offers a good balance of string separation at the nut. It's the size that most guitarists prefer as it gives them just enough space to play open chords without muting the strings, but without spreading the strings too wide and making bar chords difficult to perform.

Scale Length

Reverend Ron Asheton Jetstream 390 and Reverend Gil Parris Signature GPS's Scale Length
Both have the same scale length

The scale length is one of the things that influences playability the most. This is the distance between the nut and the bridge and will affect everything from low action allowance, difficulty to perform bends, fret separation, and even tone.

In this case, both have a scale length of 25.5".

This is the scale used in most Stratocasters. It's slightly longer than the typical 24.75'' size found in Les Pauls, and it's one of the main reasons why Stratocasters have such a bright sound in general. A longer scale also means that the strings will have higher tension. This will help you get lower action without suffering fret buzz, which will also be helpful when playing in lower tunings without having to increase your string gauge.

However, this also means that there will be more separation between frets, which can make it more difficult to play. Also, bending the strings will require more strengths due to the increased tension, but remember that a tremolo guitar will offset this difficulty.

Lastly, remember that you can also affect the tension of the strings by changing your string gauge. You can use a thicker gauge for more tension and a lighter one for less tension.

Neck Profile

Reverend Ron Asheton Jetstream 390 Neck Profile
Both guitars have the same neck profile

No single neck shape is better than others. However, most people tend to prefer a thinner necks because it doesn't get in their way when playing fast and most hand sizes can adapt to it pretty well. However, some people still prefer thicker necks for a better grip, especially if they have big hands.

Both the Reverend Ron Asheton Jetstream 390 and the Reverend Gil Parris Signature GPS have a C-shaped neck. This is what you'll find in most modern guitars. Most people feel like the thickness of a C neck is simply the less intrusive one for playing fast, while at the same time allowing you to grab the neck easily for resting if you want to.

Fretboard Radius

Reverend Ron Asheton Jetstream 390 Fingerboard Radius
Both Guitars Have The Same Fretboard Radius

Most guitar fretboards are not flat; they usually have a curve or arc across their width. A curved fretboard will make it easier to perform chords without muting strings, while a flatter one will make it easier to play single notes, which is good for bending and soloing in general. The best fretboards have a compound radius that varies across the fingerboard, but they're not common since they take a lot more work to build.

Both the Reverend Ron Asheton Jetstream 390 and the Reverend Gil Parris Signature GPS have the same fretboard radius of 12". This is the radius used in most Gibson guitars. It gives you a good balance for playing chords without muting, but also good comfortability for playing single notes and bending.

Hand Size Comfortability

Everyone has a different hand size, and that's why it's recommended to try a guitar before buying, even if others tell you that it's comfortable to play. However, we can know whether a guitar favors small or large hands just by knowing its exact measurements.

After taking into account the scale length, nut width, neck profile and fretboard radius, we can conclude that both in this comparison are balanced for most hand sizes.

Reverend Ron Asheton Jetstream 390:
Big Hands
Small Hands
Reverend Gil Parris Signature GPS:
Big Hands
Small Hands

Fret Size

Reverend Ron Asheton Jetstream 390 and Reverend Gil Parris Signature GPS Frets Size
Both have a similar Jumbo fret size

Both have a Jumbo fret size. This is one of the tallest frets you can get. You won't feel the fretboard when pressing down the strings. It will give you the best sustain and all types of chords will be easier to play. However, you can end up changing the pitch of your notes if you press too hard, which is something people used to feeling the fretboard do when trying Jumbo frets for the first time.

Final Playability Scores

Reverend Ron Asheton Jetstream 390
Bending & Vibrato Ease 80
Chord Playability 50
Solo Playability 80
Playability 70
Reverend Gil Parris Signature GPS
Bending & Vibrato Ease 80
Chord Playability 50
Solo Playability 80
Playability 70

Specs Side-by-Side

Reverend Ron Asheton Jetstream 390 vs Gil Parris Signature GPS
General Reverend Ron Asheton Jetstream 390 Gil Parris Signature GPS
Brand: Reverend Reverend
Year: 2021 2021
Configuration: P90P90P90 SSS
Strings: 6 6
Made in: South Korea South Korea
Series: Signature Signature
Colors: Orange Black
Left-Handed Version: No No
Body
Type: Solid Body Solid Body
Body Material: Korina Korina
Bridge: Wilkinson WVS50 IIK Tremolo Wilkinson WVS50K Tremolo (10.8 mm Spacing)
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On Bolt-On
Tuners: Reverend Pin-Lock Reverend Pin-Lock
Fretboard: Rosewood Rosewood
Neck Material: Roasted Maple Roasted Maple
Decoration: Dots Dots
Scale Size: 25.5" 25.5"
Shape: Medium Oval Medium Oval
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.85'' (21.6mm) - 12th Fret: 0.9'' (22.9mm) 1st Fret: 0.85'' (21.6mm) - 12th Fret: 0.9'' (22.9mm)
Frets: 22 Jumbo Nickel Silver 22 Jumbo Nickel Silver
Fretboard Radius: 12" 12"
Nut: Boneite Boneite
Nut Width: 43mm (1.693'') 43mm (1.693'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: 9A5 Bridge (Single Coil / Passive) Fishman Fluence Single-Width (Single Coil / Active)
Middle Pickup: 9A5 Middle (Single Coil / Passive) Fishman Fluence Single-Width (Single Coil / Active)
Neck Pickup: 9A5 Neck (Single Coil / Passive) Fishman Fluence Single-Width (Single Coil / Active)
Switch: 5 Way 5 Way
Knobs: Dome Bell
Pickup Mods: None Multi-Voicing
Volume Controls: 1 1
Tone Controls: 2 3