This article summarises Leigh Fuge’s review of the Revolt VEGA edition - Pure Black, including his key thoughts about the Revolt.
To Leigh Fuge, the Revolt™ VEGA edition is as a stripped-back, player-focused instrument that delivers where it matters most. It's an immediately eye-catching take on a retro double‑cut design that balances vintage character with modern functionality.
His overall impression is simple: "This is a lot of guitar for the money.”
Rather than focusing on complexity, he highlights the clarity of the concept: a lightweight mahogany body, bolt‑on roasted maple neck (25.5" scale), rosewood fretboard and two Baum Goldsound Ember™ P90s.
Sound & Character
Tonally, he praises the dynamic contrast between a bright, twangy bridge P90 and a warm neck voice, and describes the pickups as responding well to overdrive, producing a pronounced mid‑range snarl suited to rock.
“P90 Cleans have always been some of my favourite tones. I love the contrast between that kind of bright and twangy bridge P90 and then you've got that real thick warm neck sound.”
Playability & Feel
Playability is another strong point in Fuge’s review.
The modern C neck profile sits comfortably in the hand, particularly for players who prefer a slightly fuller feel. Combined with the 25.5" scale, it offers a familiar, stable platform for both rhythm and lead work.
He also highlights the weight:
“It’s not super heavy… great if you're gigging.”
At around 3–3.5 kg, the guitar remains comfortable over longer sessions — a practical detail that reinforces its stage-ready appeal
Build & Design
The Revolt’s design stands out immediately.
Fuge describes it as one of the most visually striking guitars he’s seen in a long time, combining a retro double-cut silhouette with Baum’s modern design language.
The simplicity of the spec — mahogany body, bolt-on roasted maple neck, dual P90 setup — is part of the appeal. Everything feels intentional and focused on the playing experience.
Value for Money
Value is a recurring theme throughout the review.
Fuge positions the Revolt as a highly competitive option in its price range, noting that it delivers strong build quality, usable tones, and gig-ready comfort without unnecessary complexity.
His conclusion reinforces this:
“One of the coolest guitars I’ve seen for a long time.”
Other key statements from Leigh Fuge
- “Not super heavy — good for gigging.”
- “This I genuinely think is one of the coolest guitars I've seen for a long long time.”
- “I think Baum have done a great job with the design of this thing.”
- “Baum have done a great job here of keeping the weight down, even though it is mahogany, i think this clocks in like around the three and a half kilo mark, so it's not super super heavy which is great if you're gigging with it for instance because it's not going to break you back after a show.”
- “when you're digging in aggressively it's such a cool sound for playing rock stuff”
FAQ from this review
What pickups are fitted to the Revolt VEGA edition - Pure Black?
It has two Baum Goldsound Ember™ P90s, with the bridge slightly hotter than the neck (around 9.5k bridge and 7.5k neck) and simple electronics: master volume, master tone and a three‑way switch.
How does the neck feel and what is the scale length?
It has a bolt‑on roasted maple neck with a 25.5 inch scale and Baum's modern C profile; Leigh describes it as a medium thickness that feels comfortable.
Is the guitar suitable for gigging in terms of weight?
The reviewer says it clocks in at around the three and a half kilo mark and is not super heavy, which he considers good for gigging as it's not likely to be back‑breaking after a show.
How do the P90s respond to overdrive?
According to Leigh Fuge, turning on an overdrive brings a mid‑range snarl or honkyness that suits rock, while the neck pickup remains smooth and cleans up when you back off the picking.
What is the retail price mentioned by Leigh Fuge?
7-800 pound mark. Or 899 EUR.
About the Revolt VEGA edition - Pure Black
Learn more about the Revolt VEGA edition - Pure Black. See the product page for full details.
This review was made by Leigh Fuge.
