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electric · double-cut

Revstar

Revstar — video still
Video still: Darrell Braun Guitar
MakerYamaha
OriginJapan
Typeelectric · double-cut
Introduced2015
PriceUSD 929.99 (2026-09)
Maker founded1887
Statuscurrent

Yamaha's Revstar range applies café-racer styling to the double-cut electric, for players who want a versatile modern instrument in a silhouette that is not a Stratocaster.

Watch

YouTube video Darrell Braun Guitar · 2022-04 — Darrell Braun plays a Yamaha Revstar and runs through its tones.

Why it matters

Revstar began as Yamaha's answer to a crowded double-cut market and has settled into a clear hierarchy, from the Standard models up to the Professional tier. Hardware and finish improve as the tiers rise while the body and neck feel stay consistent, so shopping across the range is straightforward. Yamaha's build consistency and dealer network are the practical advantages over smaller brands at the same prices.

Note

Café-racer-inspired double cuts with vintage-modern voicings (RS320/RS502T etc.).

Specifications

  • Scale length: 628.6 mm (24.748 in)
  • Neck shape: unknown

Before you buy

  • Model codes changed between generations, so used listings mix older and current names
  • Finish tier drives most of the price difference within the range
  • Wide dealer coverage makes it easy to compare several in one visit

Other opinions

One video is one opinion. These are the other videos for this entry, most-viewed first. The order is the view count, not a ranking of ours.

  • YouTube video The Guitaristas · 2024-04 · 100,719 views

    “I'm grateful that the recent spate of stupidly expensive Epiphone releases reminded me that I needed to get the much more affordable P90 equipped Yamaha Revstar RSS02T.”

    Walkthrough and playing demo of the Yamaha Revstar Standard RSS02T.

  • YouTube video Demos In The Dark · 2022-04 · 99,571 views

    “The Revstar line of guitars from Yamaha is one of my favorites.”

    Playing demo of the Yamaha Revstar Standard RSS20.

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