Yamaha Introduces a New Generation of Revstar Guitars


The new Revstar series offers three tiers, two pickup choices, new switching options, and a new range of racing-inspired finishes


Yamaha today introduced a brand new lineup of Revstar electric guitars. Originally launched in 2015, Revstar was the first new electric guitar series from Yamaha in more than a decade, drawing on the brand’s heritage in electric guitar design and the heritage of motorcycle design from the Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.

“The original Revstar concept was inspired by café racer motorcycles—high-performance racing machines that showcased the personality of the riders,” says Dave Miner, Product Marketing Manager for Electric Guitars, Yamaha Guitar Group. “The new Revstar series fine-tunes that concept with enhanced playability, versatility, and tone, for players interested in classic style with modern upgrades.”

REVSTAR DESIGN CONCEPT

The new Revstar series consists of three tiers: Element, Standard, and the made-in-Japan Professional. All models feature chambered bodies developed with Yamaha’s Acoustic Design process. Using advanced measurement and modelling tools, Yamaha developed the chambering pattern to specifically shape tone and increase resonance while lowering weight and optimising balance.

EXCEPTIONAL VERSATILITY

All new Revstar models feature unique switching options for increased versatility. Revstar Element models feature the Dry Switch high-pass filter that was introduced in the original series. Revstar Standard and Professional models, available with either humbuckers or P90-style single-coil pickups, feature the Focus Switch—a passive boost function that evokes the sound of overwound pickups—as well as a unique 5-way switching circuit that offers a new twist on classic “in-between” sounds.

CHOOSE YOUR REVSTAR

The renewed line-up also introduces a new neck profile across all models, a new range of racing-inspired finishes, and the first left-handed models in the series’ history.

RSE20

The RSE20 features five café racer inspired finish options, a chambered body, dual Alnico V humbuckers, and a push/pull Dry Switch high-pass filter for additional tonal versatility.

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RSE20L

A left-handed version of RSE20, available in Black and Swift Blue.

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RSS20

The RSS20 features six finish options, a chambered body and carbon-reinforced neck, dual humbucking pickups, 5-way switching, and a passive Focus Switch, providing exceptional versatility.

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RSS20L

A left-handed version of the RSS20, available in Black and Swift Blue.

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RSS02T

This Revstar Standard features P90-style single-coil pickups with 5-way switching and the Focus Switch boost, with a custom racing tailpiece.

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RSP20

The Japanese-made RSP20 features carbon reinforcement in the neck and chambered body, dual humbucking pickups, 5-way switching, and a Focus Switch, providing exceptional versatility.

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RSP20X

A cosmetic variation of the RSP20 with body binding painted to match the gold racing stripes, and a striking anodized aluminum scratchplate.

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RSP02T

This Revstar Professional features P90-style single-coil pickups with 5-way switching and the Focus Switch boost, with a custom racing tailpiece.

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