RSS20 Revstar Standard Electric Guitar

The RSS20 features cafe racer-inspired finishes, a chambered body and carbon-reinforced neck, dual humbucking pickups, 5-way switching, and a passive Focus Switch providing exceptional versatility.

• Cafe Racer-inspired finishes
• Chambered maple and mahogany body
• Carbon-reinforced 3-piece mahogany neck
• 2 Alnico V humbucking pickups
• 5-Position pickup selector
• Passive Focus Switch
• Deluxe gig bag included

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A NEW GENERATION

The original Revstar guitars launched in 2015our first new electric guitar series in more than a decade. A completely refreshed lineup was introduced in 2022.

MUSIC AND MOTORS

The Revstar style is inspired by caf racer motorcyclesstripped-down performance machines that were customized to reflect the personality of their riders.

MODERN. CLASSIC.

Revstar balances Japanese innovation and traditional artisanship. Modern features enhance playability, versatility, and tone, while the design references classic Yamaha electric guitars going back to 1966.

HANKO MARK

Used in place of a signature in Japan, the hanko stamp on every Revstar guitar is our seal of approval. Element and Standard models feature the Revstar hanko, while the stamp on Professional models signifies Made in Japan.

REVSTAR STANDARD

With two available pickup configurations, 5-way switching, and the Focus Switch passive boost, the new Revstar Standard is all about versatility.

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CHAMBERED BODY WITH ACOUSTIC DESIGN

Revstar Standard guitars feature chambered bodies designed to sculpt tone and reduce weight with carbon reinforcement in the neck to improve vibration transfer.

5-WAY SWITCHING

With the same 5-way switching as Revstar Professional, the subtle phase shift on positions 2 and 4 offer a fresh take on classic in-between sounds.

FOCUS SWITCH

The push/pull Tone control activates a passive boost with an effect similar to overwound pickupsdarker highs, increased mids and lows, and an aggressive character.

CHOICE OF PICKUPS

RSS20 and RSS20L feature humbuckers and RSS02T offers P90-style, single-coils. All pickups are custom-designed by Yamaha and use Alnico V magnets for powerful tone.

SPECS

GENERAL

Construction	Set-In
Scale Length	24-3/4 (628.6 mm)

BODY

Body Materials	Top: Maple / Back: Chambered Mahogany
Body Finish	Gloss Polyurethane

NECK

Neck Materials	3-Piece Mahogany, Carbon Reinforcement
Neck Finish	Satin Polyurethane
Fingerboard Materials	Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius	12″ (304.8 mm)
Fret Wire	Jumbo Stainless Steel
Number of Frets	22
Nut Materials	PPS
Neck Width @ 0 Fret / 12th Fret	41.9/52 mm
Thickness @1st Fret / 12th Fret	21/23.9 mm

ELECTRONICS

Neck Pickup	VH5n: Humbucker / Alnico V
Middle Pickup	–
Bridge Pickup	VH5b: Humbucker / Alnico V
Controls	Master Volume, Master Tone (Push-Pull “Focus Switch”)
Pickup Switch	5-Position Lever Switch

HARDWARE

Bridge	Tune-O-Matic
Tremolo Arm	–
String Spacing	10.5 mm
Tailpiece	Stopbar
Tuning Machines	Die-Cast
Pickguard	Swift Blue: 3-Ply Cream, Sunset Burst/Black/Vintage White/Hot Merlot/Flash Green: 3-Ply Black

OTHERS

String Gauge	Elixir Nanoweb Light / 0.010-0.046
Case	Gig Bag