I totally agree with some of the Revstar owners here. Bought one myself (Standard humbucker), the neck and fingerboard are so smooth, the 5-way switch combined with the pull-knob gives you so many clean sounds. By now my favourite, before Gibson LP and Fender US Strat.
The necks are fantastic. Probably one of my favourite necks on a modern guitar. I like that they kept it somewhat classic feeling by making it a little fatter, but still keeping that smooth playing feel. I tour with this guitar all the time and it's become one of my most reliable and versatile guitars.
Such a phenomenal guitar. I have that exact same one and I cannot get enough. It has quickly become my number 1 ahead of Botha Gibsons and 2 American Fenders
Whether this was a commercial for Yamaha Revstar, or not, I was more than happy to sit through it. Your playing was absolutely phenomenal, your detailed description, spot on, and you answered all the questions, I would have otherwise asked. Thanks so much for posting. Rock on🎸.
Thanks so much for the comment and I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the video and the playing. I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment to tell me that too! If you come up with any other questions hit me up! I've been using this guitar for around a year now so I should be able to answer most questions you might have. I'm not sure I would use the word commercial, although it's a strange one. It IS a form of advertising/product placement, but the brands don't pay for my opinions, they pay for my time. To me, I always feel like a commercial is more of a hard sell. I don't personally give anyone a hard sell on anything, I just like to talk about and share the things in the guitar world that I enjoy and that I think are interesting or cool. In the video I'm sharing my opinions on the guitar, but I have done other Revstar videos in the past which Yamaha didn't sponsor and the outcome was the same. In fact, the videos I made about 2 years ago at a UA-cam event were the things that started the ball rolling towards this video being made and me getting my own Revstar. Like with everything on UA-cam, regardless of if a brand is sponsoring a video or not, use your own judgement and do your research with product. If it helps validate my opinions, since I got this guitar a year ago I've toured it all over the UK and done around 100 large gigs with it so I can confidently say I still stand by my opinions on the guitar 😀
I love my Revstar. I’ve pretty much added and taken away something on all my guitars but felt no need to do anything at all to my Revstar. Speaks volumes doesn’t it. Awesome instrument buddy. Great video 👌🫵
You have the Humbucker standard don't you? I agree, they just have them so dialled in. The pickups that Yamaha are making for them are voiced perfectly to fit the guitar.
@@LeighFugeGuitarI'm always swapping pick ups stall my RevStar RSS20 is the first guitar I have had no desire to swap anything. I'm going to buy a p90 one as well...both for less then my Clapton Strat, which sits in the closet now. I get my stats out to play out of guilt and end up putting them back and playing the RevStar 😂
Got the same model early last year, but mine is in the sunset burst. They are beautifully designed and constructed guitars and just a whole lot of fun to play. Second or fourth position are probably my faves. The most resonant electric I have.
Yeah I agree with you full, they are FUN to play. I really enjoy picking this guitar up and it always feels great to play. I use it for touring a lot and I spent most of my time going between position 4 and 2 for most things too. The bridge P90 sounds great with some stacked overdrives too.
I’m mainly a PRS guy. I’ve been wanting a P90 axe for awhile and this might fit the bill. I really liked the one I played a couple months back, and you might have sold me.
I'd love to hear your thoughts after you try one out! I own a PRS too and I must admit the neck on the Revstar is roughly the same profile as my PRS. It's slightly on the chunky side without being a baseball bat neck. I find switching between the two to be very easy.
I was torn between this Hot Merlot finish and the Swift Blue... I ALMOST went blue but came back to Merlot at the lat moment. They're great guitars. In position 2 is sounds quite Strat-ish live. I find I can get good humbucker style tones on the bridge P90 with the Focus switch pulled on too, that fattens it up!
I tend to agree - I got mine and it's on par with my PRS S2 McCarty, E-II Horizon and Gibson Standard. The only complaints was there is a ding in the top (under the clear coat so you can't feel it) and the frets were a bit scratchy. But once they were polished up the overall feel of the guitar is perfect. It plays SO DAMN WELL.
Just came across your page. Fantastic playing and you really showcased its diverse tones. I have the same model in black and can’t put it down as well. I love to run high gain settings or fuzz pedals with the focus engaged, very full, creamy, and nasty. This guitar is a Swiss Army knife for tones and like you demonstrated is great for different genres. Keep up the great work 🍻
You can always tell how much a guitarist loves a guitar by the constipation faces they make while they are playing it. And this is next level… a real “haven’t gone in a weeker “ 😊
I have a revstar I got a few years ago the old model right before the new models came out. I liked it so much I wound up ordering the p90 model because I played a beat up used one in a guitar store and it sounded so good. It was the merlot, I ordered the blue one. I’d take one of every color if I could afford it lol.
They made some killer colours. One of my other favourites was the Professional model in the Gold. I tried both the HB and P90 versions in another video I made a few years ago and I came to the conclusion that the P90 version was a little more versatile, but also felt and sounded better to how I play.
Last year I bought a black RSE20 for AU $679. It was as much as I was willing to spend on a guitar considering I'm just a hobbyist. Turned out to be money well spent because I still can't put it down. I had to have it shipped from another state but it arrived in tune and was ready to play straight out of the box. Maybe one day I'll step up to an RSS20 but I'm pretty content with what I have right now.
The RSE line is killer. I made a video about 2 years ago with another UA-cam buddy of mine and we played and compared the Elements, Standard and Pro lines and the Elements series really surprised me, it really held up against the others in the shootout. The big selling point for me on wanting a Standard was the P90s and the Focus switch, it's a little more tonally versatile than the Elements, but if you need a great twin humbucker guitar, the RSE is unbeatable in that price range!
I have the same model as you but in black. Those P90s are so versatile and the neck is a joy to play. Worth mentioning the price too as it knocks the equivalent competition out of the water. The gig back it comes with is high quality, more robust than a Fender gig bag too
I really liked it in black, but my main reason for not getting it in black was mainly just because black guitars are really hard to shoot on camera and they never look as good on video, but having seen the black one in real life a few times, I do like it! I noticed in the comments of this video a lot of other people seemed to get it in black too which is cool! Yeah I agree on the gig bag too, I haven't taken the gig bag out to a gig with me because when I tour with this guitar it goes in a different case, but the gig bag was really high quality!
I'm pretty sure I'm going to buy the exact same model and colour as you!!! Didn't know if I wanted the humbucker model or p90 . HOWEVER you've just convinced me to go the p90 route. Also i have a sire t7 fm double humbucker guitar already and i love that !!! If you haven't tried one I'd recommend that you try one,thanks for the review. Btw love the way you play. 😁
Great choice! The humbucker Revstar is cool but for me the P90 one just has a little more on offer. I take this guitar on the road with me all the time too, it’s a great gigging guitar. I actually have some Sire stuff on the way to me for some videos so expect to see those in the next month or two 😃 I’ve Never played a Sire before so it’ll be my first experience with one, I’m looking forward to trying one. Thanks so much for the kind words 😃😃
I like P90’s but tend to get 60 cycle hum that I don’t get with a Strat or a 335… I have a Classic Vibe Thinline that has P90’s but I have to use a noise reduction pedal with it at gigs
P90s can be prone to it, especially if the venue has power with a lot of hum. I find that when I use it in venues that are older with bad power I get a little hum. That's the nature of it I guess
I have 7 other guitars, they rarely get used now. I bought the Revstar standard with P90s as per the video, but in blue, because I wanted a practice guitar where the frets wouldn't wear. The range of sounds, the quality and feel of the neck make it the go to instrument and of course I can play it every day and never need the frets dressing, ever, the rest of my life! I happen to love the look of the blue and cream with the tailpiece but also it's more individualistic, even though I also have 2 Fenders and a Gibson and a Gretsch in my little collection.
I just picked up this specific one in this exact colour, I love the shit out of it, the Jumbo Steel Frets make ALL the difference in the world, and it can even sound Acoustic in the middle positions which I love with my fingerpicking. And most importantly it is gorgeous, so ill want to use it all the time which helps me as a beginner wanting to learn.
Doing alot of study for my next guitar and I'm so intrigued with this guitar so far but curious as to why no one has talked about the nut being plastic - is it ok?
I've been touring this guitar non-stop since I got it 6 months ago and the nut has not caused me a single issue. According to the Yamaha website the same nut is across the whole Revstar range so I wouldn't worry about it. It feels great quality.
I just bought a rsp02t wich IS thr japan pro made from a Friend wich has some health issue and cant play guitare anymore... So to help him with no expectations of it i got it 3 weeks ago, hé changed pickups on it for lollar 50s wind, and to be honest i felt in love with those p90s and this guitar, i have some fender custom shops , Gibson Les Paul, sg , some really good guitars but this yamaha IS both of two worlds with those p90s. I didnt test stock pickups but they are thé same in pro and standard ones . Your review is exactaly m'y thought about it. You should try the pro 😎. For you guys , give it a try
I’ve played a few of the pro ones and love them! Theyre great guitars. I’ve heard a lot of people say they’ve stuck Lollar pickups into them and had great results… I’m tempted to try!
I don’t think they make the P90 version without the tailpiece. The humbucker version just has a standard bridge setup. One option, although not ideal, would be to get the humbucker version and install a set of humbucker sized P90s.
@@LeighFugeGuitar thanks, yes i thought of that option but as you say it's less than ideal. anyway, thanks again. maybe a custom model from yamaha who knows.
that's a VERY clean sound, almost sounds like a tele. I have the Standard with Humbuckers and it's way too dark for my liking, as a lefty, I have no choice.
Yeah the clean tones are super sparkly and really crisp. Do they not offer a P90 version for lefties? You can get P90s in Humbucker sized cases... that might be a cool upgrade for you to look into? Something like a Seymour Duncan Phat Cat would be killer in this guitar!
It sounds great but it could really use a nice simple clean boost pedal it could use a bit more growl and much needed sustain. As it is the sound is ringing but the band is burying that.I have a Strat with vintage PU's . Great tone but it has the same problem. If you use OD it has zero problems. But clean .... ?
I actually really like the clean tone on this, I've been touring with it a lot over the last month and I'm finding it's perfect for live cleans, especially position 2. It cuts like a Strat but it's much smoother in the mix. P90 cleans aren't for everyone, but I personally love them.
Thanks so much! I use this guitar on tour all the time and I've never had any major issues with hum. All P90s will get a little hum if you're using a lot of gain or running off bad power, but on the whole I've never had any issues that have been a big problem. Nothing that being quick with my volume control hasn't solved.
To be honest, I've not had any issues. I was actually a little worried at first when I took it on the road but I don't play with mega high gain levels so it's never actually been an issue for me. I can stand relatively close to my amp with no problems. I haven't used it on any gigs that I've needed high gain for, but as it stands, they work and sound great.
I always love the, "Yes, this is a sponsored video by Company X, and yes, the products were given to me by Company X for free. But I swear guys, all these opinions and thoughts are completely my own! I haven't been influenced at all!" spiel.
Would you prefer I didn’t disclose the sponsorship at all? Brands pay for my time, not my opinions. If I don’t like a piece of gear it doesn’t get put into a video. I say that disclaimer in videos for 2 reasons. 1. Transparency 2. It’s the law Thanks for your comment ✌️
I found it a little close when I got the guitar, I’ve dropped the neck pickup down quite a lot to get the outputs balanced, it didn’t seem too different at home but when I first started gigging with it, the neck pickup was way louder
Yeah that was my logic... the HB version is killer, but the P90 version just felt like it could do more. The hum hasn't been too bad for me, I've been gigging it lots and not had any major issues, but that is always the risk with P90s
Hey very nice review, and playing. Yamaha is the best instrument manufacturer on the planet, hands down, end-of-story, Period. Not only do they manufacture the highest quality instruments, at affordable prices, they back up all their products with outstanding customer service. I have a Yamaha bass and a digital keyboard plus 2 6 strings from the Pacifica line. You can contact Yamaha Customer Service with the most obscure inquires and they will respond and make sure they answer your questions. I wrote to them regarding an old double bass drum peddle and could only supply the number stamped on the bottom. The rep said he would try to find some info. They responded in a couple days with the info I was looking for. Had the same experience with my digital piano. They really care about their customers and it shows. I am in the process of buying a one owner RSS02T and I can't wait to get it home. Once again, very nice review and playing.
There's only a few bad things about the Revstars as far as I'm concerned, 1. The Headstocks are not color matched, so only the black model really looks like a premium grade guitar 2. is the lefty models come in black & blue and not he hot merlot color 3. the neck angle seems a little high relative to the body resulting the the Tune-O-Matic bridge level being quite high and looks very flimsy looking on the 2 thin thread bolts pushing it out from the body. 4. the knobs are screw clamped and the pot shafts are knurled. Otherwise I love mine, they are very good guitars.
Thanks! I actually never like the way that looks in videos personally. I can see why people would like to hang guitars, but for me I just don't enjoy that, I prefer them in a rack like I have in my studio.
@@LeighFugeGuitar its actually putting all the weight of the guitar on the weakest partof the neck and allows the neck to warp...i learnt from an old roadie to keep my guitars in hard cases against wall..stacked is okay too...
I’d played the humbucker version and found if a bit deep especially using the pull switch but the P90 version is great as I played one last week . That said they’ve gone up from £600 at Xmas time to £820 now and thats a joke . There’s a fair bit of competition at that price point from Ibanez and others .
They’re both very different guitars. Plus I guess it depends which Shergold you’re referring to. I have one of each Shergold model and they all have quite unique features that make them good for different things. The Revstar is also super dependable. I tour it a lot because it’s reliable, and very consistent with tunings.
I tour with this guitar a lot and I don’t have any issues with noise. I’m not using huge amounts of gain. If you were using loads of gain you’d probably get some noise issues or if you’re stood really close to your amp. All p90s have a noise risk
I actually got to make a video a few years ago comparing the Element, Standard and Pro range to each other and the Element was killer, it was not a million miles behind the standard. The big difference is just the Standard has binding and is a little "fancier" and it comes with P90s and more advanced switching options.
On the list still. HoHoHo? I enjoyed the vid but got to have that Sunset Burst. I did "something else" already.... One guess is all you get. haha Later!
Firstly thank you for the super thanks! That is much apprecaited as always! Ok... one guess... well you've definitely bought SOMETHING... is it a REVSTAR? haha
The guitar is a nice one for sure, however once you stated that Yamaha is paying you for the video and provided you with the guitar; the point in mute.. However, thanks for the disclaimer note.
Yamaha pay me for my time to make the video, not my opinion. I’ve also made a bunch of other videos prior to this that they didn’t pay me for and I still liked the guitar just as much. It’s one of my main touring guitars, so that says something too I think. Me getting paid by a brand does not reflect on my opinion. This is my job, and I get paid for doing it, but brands don’t buy what I say. Brands don’t even see the videos before they go live. I always state in videos if I get paid and provided with the product for transparency. Hope that clears it up.
@LeighFugeGuitar It is a superb guitar, as I stated and I've played it myself. But when someone states that they've been suplied with the instrument and paid for the review; you will almost never see a bad review. I've only seen one after looking at almost a hundred demos. I know yours is right on point, but only because I know the instrument.
I can’t speak for every UA-camr, but I will only make a video of something I like. I have no interest in making videos about things I don’t enjoy. I won’t accept a product, or payment for my time, for anything that i wouldn’t personally use on a regular basis. There’s enough negative stuff on the internet already, I don’t want to add to it haha! I also have no interest in creating videos that upset people or put someone’s product in a negative light. I do understand where you’re coming from though.
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I totally agree with some of the Revstar owners here. Bought one myself (Standard humbucker), the neck and fingerboard are so smooth, the 5-way switch combined with the pull-knob gives you so many clean sounds. By now my favourite, before Gibson LP and Fender US Strat.
The necks are fantastic. Probably one of my favourite necks on a modern guitar. I like that they kept it somewhat classic feeling by making it a little fatter, but still keeping that smooth playing feel. I tour with this guitar all the time and it's become one of my most reliable and versatile guitars.
Do you think humbucker will be better than p90s?
I have the HB and I'm getting a P90 for less than the cost of a American strat @@princeorville9457
In 57 years of playing my Revstar is my favorite. Same one as yours just the two tone color.
Such a phenomenal guitar. I have that exact same one and I cannot get enough. It has quickly become my number 1 ahead of Botha Gibsons and 2 American Fenders
Whether this was a commercial for Yamaha Revstar, or not, I was more than happy to sit through it. Your playing was absolutely phenomenal, your detailed description, spot on, and you answered all the questions, I would have otherwise asked. Thanks so much for posting. Rock on🎸.
Thanks so much for the comment and I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the video and the playing. I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment to tell me that too! If you come up with any other questions hit me up! I've been using this guitar for around a year now so I should be able to answer most questions you might have.
I'm not sure I would use the word commercial, although it's a strange one. It IS a form of advertising/product placement, but the brands don't pay for my opinions, they pay for my time. To me, I always feel like a commercial is more of a hard sell. I don't personally give anyone a hard sell on anything, I just like to talk about and share the things in the guitar world that I enjoy and that I think are interesting or cool.
In the video I'm sharing my opinions on the guitar, but I have done other Revstar videos in the past which Yamaha didn't sponsor and the outcome was the same. In fact, the videos I made about 2 years ago at a UA-cam event were the things that started the ball rolling towards this video being made and me getting my own Revstar.
Like with everything on UA-cam, regardless of if a brand is sponsoring a video or not, use your own judgement and do your research with product. If it helps validate my opinions, since I got this guitar a year ago I've toured it all over the UK and done around 100 large gigs with it so I can confidently say I still stand by my opinions on the guitar 😀
Best Revstar review I’ve seen. Thanks
I love my Revstar. I’ve pretty much added and taken away something on all my guitars but felt no need to do anything at all to my Revstar. Speaks volumes doesn’t it. Awesome instrument buddy. Great video 👌🫵
You have the Humbucker standard don't you? I agree, they just have them so dialled in. The pickups that Yamaha are making for them are voiced perfectly to fit the guitar.
@@LeighFugeGuitarI'm always swapping pick ups stall my RevStar RSS20 is the first guitar I have had no desire to swap anything. I'm going to buy a p90 one as well...both for less then my Clapton Strat, which sits in the closet now. I get my stats out to play out of guilt and end up putting them back and playing the RevStar 😂
Got the same model early last year, but mine is in the sunset burst. They are beautifully designed and constructed guitars and just a whole lot of fun to play. Second or fourth position are probably my faves. The most resonant electric I have.
Yeah I agree with you full, they are FUN to play. I really enjoy picking this guitar up and it always feels great to play. I use it for touring a lot and I spent most of my time going between position 4 and 2 for most things too. The bridge P90 sounds great with some stacked overdrives too.
I have one of the first generation Revstars, an RS502 I think it is with a matt black finish, industrial looking P90's. A rock machine! 😎
Ohhhh, those old silver P90s they used to use? I loved the look of those ones! The matt black ones looked amazing
I too have the billet green version!
The silver ones were wound hotter than the cream ones. Fun (to me) fact.
I’m mainly a PRS guy.
I’ve been wanting a P90 axe for awhile and this might fit the bill. I really liked the one I played a couple months back, and you might have sold me.
I'd love to hear your thoughts after you try one out! I own a PRS too and I must admit the neck on the Revstar is roughly the same profile as my PRS. It's slightly on the chunky side without being a baseball bat neck. I find switching between the two to be very easy.
@@LeighFugeGuitar I actually went to a local shop and played a few for about an hour. They’re really good guitars, just not “me.”
@@LeighFugeGuitar What PRS are you referring to?
@@LeighFugeGuitarCurious what your PRS neck profile is? Pattern Thin, Pattern Regular? McCarty Pattern or Pattern Vintage?
I just got swift blue p90s and wow!¡ Its such a unique guitar
Fender and gibson hybrid. Mainly fender-ish tones so i love it.
I was torn between this Hot Merlot finish and the Swift Blue... I ALMOST went blue but came back to Merlot at the lat moment. They're great guitars. In position 2 is sounds quite Strat-ish live. I find I can get good humbucker style tones on the bridge P90 with the Focus switch pulled on too, that fattens it up!
I got the same one Love the tonal variation but the hum is too strong! Any suggestion how can i eliminate the hum? Thanks!
Just got this guitar, rss02t. It’s bests my PRs Paul’s guitar and my Gibson classic. Thanks Yamaha.
That's a great review right there!! I love the Revstar, it's become a bit of a favourite for me, I don't do many gigs without it anymore!
I tend to agree - I got mine and it's on par with my PRS S2 McCarty, E-II Horizon and Gibson Standard. The only complaints was there is a ding in the top (under the clear coat so you can't feel it) and the frets were a bit scratchy. But once they were polished up the overall feel of the guitar is perfect. It plays SO DAMN WELL.
Just came across your page. Fantastic playing and you really showcased its diverse tones. I have the same model in black and can’t put it down as well. I love to run high gain settings or fuzz pedals with the focus engaged, very full, creamy, and nasty. This guitar is a Swiss Army knife for tones and like you demonstrated is great for different genres. Keep up the great work 🍻
You can always tell how much a guitarist loves a guitar by the constipation faces they make while they are playing it. And this is next level… a real “haven’t gone in a weeker “ 😊
Interesting analogy haha
Great playing!
I have a revstar I got a few years ago the old model right before the new models came out. I liked it so much I wound up ordering the p90 model because I played a beat up used one in a guitar store and it sounded so good. It was the merlot, I ordered the blue one. I’d take one of every color if I could afford it lol.
They made some killer colours. One of my other favourites was the Professional model in the Gold. I tried both the HB and P90 versions in another video I made a few years ago and I came to the conclusion that the P90 version was a little more versatile, but also felt and sounded better to how I play.
Another great video, another great reason why I love P90s
Thank you! Yeah P90s are awesome! I find them to be the perfect combo of single coils and humbuckers.
@@LeighFugeGuitar they take you an absolute different sonic world. I have 5 guitars now but this one with the focus switch is too tempting
Last year I bought a black RSE20 for AU $679. It was as much as I was willing to spend on a guitar considering I'm just a hobbyist. Turned out to be money well spent because I still can't put it down. I had to have it shipped from another state but it arrived in tune and was ready to play straight out of the box. Maybe one day I'll step up to an RSS20 but I'm pretty content with what I have right now.
The RSE line is killer. I made a video about 2 years ago with another UA-cam buddy of mine and we played and compared the Elements, Standard and Pro lines and the Elements series really surprised me, it really held up against the others in the shootout. The big selling point for me on wanting a Standard was the P90s and the Focus switch, it's a little more tonally versatile than the Elements, but if you need a great twin humbucker guitar, the RSE is unbeatable in that price range!
I have the same model as you but in black. Those P90s are so versatile and the neck is a joy to play. Worth mentioning the price too as it knocks the equivalent competition out of the water. The gig back it comes with is high quality, more robust than a Fender gig bag too
I really liked it in black, but my main reason for not getting it in black was mainly just because black guitars are really hard to shoot on camera and they never look as good on video, but having seen the black one in real life a few times, I do like it! I noticed in the comments of this video a lot of other people seemed to get it in black too which is cool! Yeah I agree on the gig bag too, I haven't taken the gig bag out to a gig with me because when I tour with this guitar it goes in a different case, but the gig bag was really high quality!
Great Review.👌
I'm pretty sure I'm going to buy the exact same model and colour as you!!! Didn't know if I wanted the humbucker model or p90 . HOWEVER you've just convinced me to go the p90 route. Also i have a sire t7 fm double humbucker guitar already and i love that !!! If you haven't tried one I'd recommend that you try one,thanks for the review. Btw love the way you play. 😁
Great choice! The humbucker Revstar is cool but for me the P90 one just has a little more on offer. I take this guitar on the road with me all the time too, it’s a great gigging guitar.
I actually have some Sire stuff on the way to me for some videos so expect to see those in the next month or two 😃 I’ve Never played a Sire before so it’ll be my first experience with one, I’m looking forward to trying one.
Thanks so much for the kind words 😃😃
I like P90’s but tend to get 60 cycle hum that I don’t get with a Strat or a 335… I have a Classic Vibe Thinline that has P90’s but I have to use a noise reduction pedal with it at gigs
P90s can be prone to it, especially if the venue has power with a lot of hum. I find that when I use it in venues that are older with bad power I get a little hum. That's the nature of it I guess
I have 7 other guitars, they rarely get used now. I bought the Revstar standard with P90s as per the video, but in blue, because I wanted a practice guitar where the frets wouldn't wear.
The range of sounds, the quality and feel of the neck make it the go to instrument and of course I can play it every day and never need the frets dressing, ever, the rest of my life! I happen to love the look of the blue and cream with the tailpiece but also it's more individualistic, even though I also have 2 Fenders and a Gibson and a Gretsch in my little collection.
I just picked up this specific one in this exact colour, I love the shit out of it, the Jumbo Steel Frets make ALL the difference in the world, and it can even sound Acoustic in the middle positions which I love with my fingerpicking. And most importantly it is gorgeous, so ill want to use it all the time which helps me as a beginner wanting to learn.
no one talks about the trapez string holder. So much better as a Stoptailpiece for springy string sound.
I have two Revstars, my first one was the RS420 which I love, but have recently acquired the RSS02T like yours with the P90s, and it's amazing.
Doing alot of study for my next guitar and I'm so intrigued with this guitar so far but curious as to why no one has talked about the nut being plastic - is it ok?
I've been touring this guitar non-stop since I got it 6 months ago and the nut has not caused me a single issue. According to the Yamaha website the same nut is across the whole Revstar range so I wouldn't worry about it. It feels great quality.
@@LeighFugeGuitar thank you so much for the reply
Where can I purchase the backing track to you Intro Jam?
The Revstar looks and sounds great with your tasteful guitar playing.
I just bought a rsp02t wich IS thr japan pro made from a Friend wich has some health issue and cant play guitare anymore... So to help him with no expectations of it i got it 3 weeks ago, hé changed pickups on it for lollar 50s wind, and to be honest i felt in love with those p90s and this guitar, i have some fender custom shops , Gibson Les Paul, sg , some really good guitars but this yamaha IS both of two worlds with those p90s. I didnt test stock pickups but they are thé same in pro and standard ones . Your review is exactaly m'y thought about it. You should try the pro 😎. For you guys , give it a try
I’ve played a few of the pro ones and love them! Theyre great guitars. I’ve heard a lot of people say they’ve stuck Lollar pickups into them and had great results… I’m tempted to try!
I have the Standard P90 and humbucker models. I love them.
Awesome! My Revstar is one of my main touring guitars, it’s so reliable
Which one do you prefer of these two?
My Revstar showed up today and my Les Paul got jealous .
Haha! I’m sure they can learn to live nicely together
I have this guitar I use it for practice as it has stainless steel fret but I love my fender guitars and les paul
i love the look and sound of these. except for the tailpiece. does yamaha produce a revstar with p90's that doesn't have it?
I don’t think they make the P90 version without the tailpiece. The humbucker version just has a standard bridge setup.
One option, although not ideal, would be to get the humbucker version and install a set of humbucker sized P90s.
@@LeighFugeGuitar thanks, yes i thought of that option but as you say it's less than ideal. anyway, thanks again. maybe a custom model from yamaha who knows.
Are those P90 you said were VP5B and VP5N specific to the Yamaha from Tesla, on the RSS20T I cannot find them anywhere? I would like to buy some.
just bought a black one. very nice indeed
The black one looks lovely! I almost went for that but black guitars never look as good on camera haha
Love the revstar style & sound
It's such a cool guitar! I love it
Love that honky dirty tone you got there. Soulful blues should always sound this good
that's a VERY clean sound, almost sounds like a tele. I have the Standard with Humbuckers and it's way too dark for my liking, as a lefty, I have no choice.
Yeah the clean tones are super sparkly and really crisp. Do they not offer a P90 version for lefties? You can get P90s in Humbucker sized cases... that might be a cool upgrade for you to look into? Something like a Seymour Duncan Phat Cat would be killer in this guitar!
you can try changing the volume pot for a CTS 1 Mega ohm instead of 500K, that only, should give you more treble
It sounds great but it could really use a nice simple clean boost pedal it could use a bit more growl and much needed sustain. As it is the sound is ringing but the band is burying that.I have a Strat with vintage PU's . Great tone but it has the same problem. If you use OD it has zero problems. But clean .... ?
I actually really like the clean tone on this, I've been touring with it a lot over the last month and I'm finding it's perfect for live cleans, especially position 2. It cuts like a Strat but it's much smoother in the mix. P90 cleans aren't for everyone, but I personally love them.
NICE VIDEO, how stays the cycle hum noise with the P90s?
Thanks so much! I use this guitar on tour all the time and I've never had any major issues with hum. All P90s will get a little hum if you're using a lot of gain or running off bad power, but on the whole I've never had any issues that have been a big problem. Nothing that being quick with my volume control hasn't solved.
How’s the 60 cycle from the pickups while gigging? Have you gotten the itch to switch to noiseless?
To be honest, I've not had any issues. I was actually a little worried at first when I took it on the road but I don't play with mega high gain levels so it's never actually been an issue for me. I can stand relatively close to my amp with no problems. I haven't used it on any gigs that I've needed high gain for, but as it stands, they work and sound great.
@@LeighFugeGuitarTy much appreciated!
I always love the, "Yes, this is a sponsored video by Company X, and yes, the products were given to me by Company X for free. But I swear guys, all these opinions and thoughts are completely my own! I haven't been influenced at all!" spiel.
Would you prefer I didn’t disclose the sponsorship at all? Brands pay for my time, not my opinions. If I don’t like a piece of gear it doesn’t get put into a video. I say that disclaimer in videos for 2 reasons.
1. Transparency
2. It’s the law
Thanks for your comment ✌️
Do you think the strings are close enough to the neck pickup (or too far away)?
I found it a little close when I got the guitar, I’ve dropped the neck pickup down quite a lot to get the outputs balanced, it didn’t seem too different at home but when I first started gigging with it, the neck pickup was way louder
Looks and sounds great!
It's a killer guitar!
@@LeighFugeGuitar I’m actually hoping to purchase one by the end of summer!
I own 2 variants of the Standard, IMO the P90 is a lot more versatile, just be wary of the 60 cycle hum though, it can be very very noisy
Yeah that was my logic... the HB version is killer, but the P90 version just felt like it could do more. The hum hasn't been too bad for me, I've been gigging it lots and not had any major issues, but that is always the risk with P90s
Sexy playing mate. I've got the same Standard but in black. Easily my favourite guitar. Thanks.
Thanks so much! Theyre great guitars. I tour with this one all the time and it’s very quickly become one of my most versatile and dependable guitars
Hey very nice review, and playing. Yamaha is the best instrument manufacturer on the planet, hands down, end-of-story, Period. Not only do they manufacture the highest quality instruments, at affordable prices, they back up all their products with outstanding customer service. I have a Yamaha bass and a digital keyboard plus 2 6 strings from the Pacifica line. You can contact Yamaha Customer Service with the most obscure inquires and they will respond and make sure they answer your questions. I wrote to them regarding an old double bass drum peddle and could only supply the number stamped on the bottom. The rep said he would try to find some info. They responded in a couple days with the info I was looking for. Had the same experience with my digital piano. They really care about their customers and it shows. I am in the process of buying a one owner RSS02T and I can't wait to get it home. Once again, very nice review and playing.
does the standard P 90 come in other colors ? Or only red ? thnx
I love this guitar
There's only a few bad things about the Revstars as far as I'm concerned,
1. The Headstocks are not color matched, so only the black model really looks like a premium grade guitar
2. is the lefty models come in black & blue and not he hot merlot color
3. the neck angle seems a little high relative to the body resulting the the Tune-O-Matic bridge level being quite high and looks very flimsy looking on the 2 thin thread bolts pushing it out from the body.
4. the knobs are screw clamped and the pot shafts are knurled.
Otherwise I love mine, they are very good guitars.
how is the 60 cycle hum with the P90's
thankyou for not hanging guitars by the neck like trophies in a mancave❤
Thanks! I actually never like the way that looks in videos personally. I can see why people would like to hang guitars, but for me I just don't enjoy that, I prefer them in a rack like I have in my studio.
@@LeighFugeGuitar its actually putting all the weight of the guitar on the weakest partof the neck and allows the neck to warp...i learnt from an old roadie to keep my guitars in hard cases against wall..stacked is okay too...
I tried some revstars because I’d seen the reviews. My impression was that they don’t match the hype.
They're not for everyone. I love them, it's one of my main touring guitars, but I appreciate they don't tick all the boxes for other people.
I’d played the humbucker version and found if a bit deep especially using the pull switch but the P90 version is great as I played one last week . That said they’ve gone up from £600 at Xmas time to £820 now and thats a joke . There’s a fair bit of competition at that price point from Ibanez and others .
Didn't one of the options have stainless steel frets?
The highest price ones, the Professional range, all have stainless steel frets. They’re the Made in Japan models
The Standard also has stainless steel frets, it's only the base model of the 3 that doesn't.
This or the Shergold?
They’re both very different guitars. Plus I guess it depends which Shergold you’re referring to. I have one of each Shergold model and they all have quite unique features that make them good for different things.
The Revstar is also super dependable. I tour it a lot because it’s reliable, and very consistent with tunings.
Are these p90’s noisy?
I tour with this guitar a lot and I don’t have any issues with noise. I’m not using huge amounts of gain. If you were using loads of gain you’d probably get some noise issues or if you’re stood really close to your amp. All p90s have a noise risk
Thank you
My Revstar is a Element. But Lord Almighty is she smooth
I actually got to make a video a few years ago comparing the Element, Standard and Pro range to each other and the Element was killer, it was not a million miles behind the standard. The big difference is just the Standard has binding and is a little "fancier" and it comes with P90s and more advanced switching options.
On the list still. HoHoHo? I enjoyed the vid but got to have that Sunset Burst. I did "something else" already.... One guess is all you get. haha Later!
Firstly thank you for the super thanks! That is much apprecaited as always!
Ok... one guess... well you've definitely bought SOMETHING... is it a REVSTAR? haha
Try the Fishman P90s...
One great Axe. I want one
All those little orphans behind you are green with envy...
They aren't orphaned don't worry haha, everyone gets plenty of attention in this place!
Very cool guitar feels like my GAS kicked in
Give in to the GAS!! hahaha! Everyone needs a Revstar
I like Yamaha guitars but the cream plastic doesn't do it for me.
The guitar is a nice one for sure, however once you stated that Yamaha is paying you for the video and provided you with the guitar; the point in mute.. However, thanks for the disclaimer note.
Yamaha pay me for my time to make the video, not my opinion. I’ve also made a bunch of other videos prior to this that they didn’t pay me for and I still liked the guitar just as much. It’s one of my main touring guitars, so that says something too I think.
Me getting paid by a brand does not reflect on my opinion. This is my job, and I get paid for doing it, but brands don’t buy what I say. Brands don’t even see the videos before they go live. I always state in videos if I get paid and provided with the product for transparency. Hope that clears it up.
@LeighFugeGuitar It is a superb guitar, as I stated and I've played it myself. But when someone states that they've been suplied with the instrument and paid for the review; you will almost never see a bad review. I've only seen one after looking at almost a hundred demos. I know yours is right on point, but only because I know the instrument.
I can’t speak for every UA-camr, but I will only make a video of something I like. I have no interest in making videos about things I don’t enjoy. I won’t accept a product, or payment for my time, for anything that i wouldn’t personally use on a regular basis. There’s enough negative stuff on the internet already, I don’t want to add to it haha! I also have no interest in creating videos that upset people or put someone’s product in a negative light. I do understand where you’re coming from though.