Yamaha RSP20B 60th Anniversary Revstar Electric Guitar - Noble Black Burst

Celebrating six decades of innovation, the Yamaha RSP20B 60th Anniversary Revstar stands as a refined expression of Yamaha’s design-first approach to electric guitar craftsmanship. Built in Japan and limited to just 65 units in the U.S., this commemorative model pairs a flamed maple top dressed in an elegant Noble Black finish with a chambered mahogany body engineered for balance, resonance and reduced weight. Yamaha’s proprietary Acoustic Design process and I.R.A. treatment work together to enhance vibration transfer and tonal response, while a carbon-reinforced mahogany neck ensures long-term stability. Dual VH5 alnico V humbuckers and a passive push/pull Focus Switch provide a wide tonal palette that moves effortlessly from cutting clarity to muscular drive. Finished with a premium Göldo tremolo and Gotoh locking tuners, the RSP20B 60th honors Yamaha’s storied heritage while setting a bold new benchmark for the future of electric guitar design.

Chambered Mahogany Body Optimized for Enhanced Resonance and Response

The RSP20B’s chambered two-piece mahogany body is engineered using Yamaha’s exclusive Acoustic Design process, which analyzes resonance, weight distribution and frequency response to sculpt a balanced, musical voice. Strategic chambering reduces overall mass while enhancing natural resonance, giving the guitar an open, lively feel without sacrificing focus or sustain. Carbon reinforcement within the body further improves vibration transfer, ensuring a consistent response across the frequency spectrum. Topped with striking flamed maple, the result is a guitar that feels acoustically responsive, dynamically rich and exceptionally well balanced.

Carbon-Reinforced Mahogany Neck and Smooth Rosewood Fingerboard

A set-in, three-piece mahogany neck reinforced with carbon rods provides exceptional structural integrity and long-term stability, even under changing environmental conditions. The 24.75" scale length contributes to a familiar, slightly relaxed string feel, while the rosewood fingerboard with a 12" radius offers a smooth, controlled playing surface. Jumbo stainless steel frets deliver precise intonation and extended durability, maintaining a consistent feel over years of use. A bone nut further enhances resonance and tuning accuracy, completing a neck design focused on reliability, clarity and refined playability.

Yamaha VH5 Humbuckers With Focus Switch for Expanded Tonal Control

Custom-designed VH5 alnico V humbuckers provide the RSP20B 60th with a clear, articulate foundation that balances warmth and definition. A five-position pickup selector expands tonal flexibility by introducing subtle phase-shifted textures in positions 2 and 4, offering fresh variations on classic “in-between” sounds. Yamaha’s passive Focus Switch, activated via a push/pull tone control, delivers a darker, thicker voicing that emphasizes mids and low end, emulating the character of overwound pickups without adding active circuitry. Together, these controls give the Revstar a wide expressive range while remaining intuitive and musical.

Premium Hardware and Limited-Edition Appointments

The RSP20B 60th anniversary model is outfitted with top-tier hardware designed for expressive control and rock-solid tuning stability. A Göldo tremolo system provides smooth, responsive pitch modulation, paired with gold Gotoh locking tuners that ensure quick string changes without slippage. Gold hardware throughout complements the Noble Black finish, while a cream pickguard adds elegant contrast with a vintage-inspired aesthetic. Commemorative details—including anniversary logos on the headstock and tremolo and a special 60th anniversary hanko stamp—further underscore the guitar’s limited-edition status.

A Limited-Edition Revstar Honoring 60 Years of Innovation

Limited to just 65 instruments in the United States, the RSP20B 60th Anniversary Revstar is both a stunning collector’s piece and a fully realized performance guitar. Shipped in a hardshell case and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, it reflects Yamaha’s enduring commitment to precision engineering, thoughtful design and musical versatility. More than a tribute, this Revstar stands as a statement of refined modern craftsmanship—celebrating 60 years of Yamaha's electric guitar excellence while offering a forward-looking instrument built to inspire decades of playing ahead.