The Reverend Vernon Reid Talisman is already one of the most visually distinctive signature guitars in the Reverend lineup. This example takes that a step further, signed by Vernon Reid at the Dallas International Guitar Festival, giving it a unique connection to the artist behind the design.

Part of Vernon Reid’s Totem Series with Reverend, the Talisman features custom artwork inspired by Carl Jung’s Collective Unconscious Theory, Joseph Campbell’s The Hero’s Journey, and the work of artists Jean-Michel Basquiat and Romare Bearden. West African Adinkra symbols appear on the pickups and headstock, while American Hobo symbols appear across the fretboard, creating a guitar with a visual language that is every bit as intentional as its performance spec.

Under the artwork, this is a serious high-performance instrument. The solid Korina body and three-piece Korina neck give the guitar a lively, resonant foundation with strong harmonic response. The ebony fingerboard, 24 3/4" scale length, Soft V neck profile, and 12" radius keep the playing feel fast, stable, and comfortable across the neck.

A Railhammer Vernon Reid Signature pickup set gives the guitar its punch and clarity. Railhammer’s design places rails under the wound strings for tighter lows and pole pieces under the plain strings for fuller highs, helping the guitar stay clear and balanced under both clean and high-gain settings. The Floyd Rose 1000 Series Pro bridge and locking nut add the tuning stability and expressive range needed for Reid’s highly dynamic playing style.

Reverend’s Bass Contour control adds even more flexibility, letting you tighten the low end or reshape the pickups for leaner, more single-coil-like textures. Combined with volume, tone, and 5-way switching, the Talisman covers a wide range of sounds while retaining its own distinct identity.

Signed by Vernon Reid in Dallas, this example is both a stage-ready signature model and a special collector’s piece for fans of one of modern guitar’s most creative voices.

Highlights

• Autographed by Vernon Reid at the Dallas International Guitar Festival
• Vernon Reid Signature Talisman from Reverend’s Totem Series
• Custom symbolic artwork with Adinkra and American Hobo symbols
• Solid Korina body with three-piece Korina neck
• Railhammer Vernon Reid Signature pickups with Floyd Rose 1000 Series Pro bridge

Specifications

Body

• Model: Reverend Vernon Reid Talisman
• Body Wood: Korina Solidbody
• Finish: Talisman Graphic Artwork

Neck

• Neck Material: Three-Piece Korina
• Neck Profile: Soft V
• Scale Length: 24 3/4"
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Frets: 22 — 0.110" W x 0.050" H
• Nut: 43mm Floyd Rose Locking Nut
• Truss Rod: Dual Action, Headstock Access

Hardware

• Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000 Series Pro
• Tuners: Reverend Pin-Lock
• Case: Two-Toned Teardrop Case

Electronics

• Pickups: Railhammer Vernon Reid Signature Set
• Controls: Volume, Tone, Bass Contour, 5-Way Switch

Miscellaneous

• Autographed by Vernon Reid
• Signed at the Dallas International Guitar Festival
• Strings: 10–46

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