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Yamaha's Revstar Standard RSS02T is an innovative electric guitar offering comfortable playability and a range of organic tones. Its chambered mahogany body with a striking maple top reduces weight while enhancing resonance. The carbon-reinforced mahogany neck provides stability and accessibility to higher frets. Outfitted with two Yamaha VP5 P-90 pickups, this double-cutaway guitar produces crisp cleans and an aggressive bite when overdriven.

Focus Switch Sculpts Your Sound

A passive push-pull "Focus Switch" on the Revstar RSS02T shifts the resonant frequency to shape your tone. Engage the switch to amplify the power and cut of the VP5 pickups for a punchier, more articulate sound ideal for solos or rhythm playing. Disengage the switch for warmer, fuller tones perfect for chording or jazzier styles.

Classic Design With Modern Refinements

The Revstar RSS02T updates the retro café racer-inspired style of Yamaha's original Revstar series with a sleek tailpiece and racing-stripe finishes. Its 12" fingerboard radius and jumbo stainless steel frets provide a familiar feel for shredding leads or complex chords. The 5-way pickup selector offers a range of single-coil tones from glassy neck pickup sounds to a throaty bridge pickup growl.

Premium Components and Construction

Yamaha's dedication to quality is evident in the Revstar RSS02T's solid build and high-performance components. Its set mahogany neck is reinforced for stability while remaining lightweight, with a rosewood fingerboard and 22 frets. The tune-o-matic bridge anchors the strings, enabling precise intonation adjustments. Premium die-cast tuners help this axe stay in tune through dynamic playing styles.

Yamaha Revstar Standard RSS02T Chambered Electric Guitar With Tailpiece Sunset Burst
Yamaha Revstar Standard RSS02T Chambered Electric Guitar With Tailpiece Sunset Burst
Yamaha Revstar Standard RSS02T Chambered Electric Guitar With Tailpiece Sunset Burst

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  • Chambered mahogany body with a maple top
  • 3-piece mahogany neck with carbon reinforcement
  • Rosewood fingerboard with 22 stainless steel frets
  • Dual single-coil P90 pickups with 5-way switching

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Body
  • Body type: Double-cutaway chambered body
  • Top wood: Maple
  • Body wood: Mahogany
  • Body finish: Gloss
Neck
  • Neck wood: 3-piece mahogany with carbon reinforcement
  • Joint: Set-in
  • Neck finish: Satin
  • Neck width at 12th fret: 52 mm
Fingerboard
  • Material: Rosewood
  • Number of frets: 22
Electronics
  • Configuration: SS
  • Neck: Proprietary single coil
  • Bridge: Proprietary single coil
  • Pickup switch: 5-way
  • Special electronics: Focus switch (passive boost)
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed Bridge
  • Color: Dependent on body finish
Other
  • Number of strings: 6 string
  • Case: Gig bag
  • Orientation: Right-handed
  • Country of origin: Indonesia

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4.75

8 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Perfect in every way!
The rest of my collection is jealous!
An excellent all 'round guitar

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  1. Practicing2
  2. Listen to or playing music at home2
  3. Jamming1
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  5. Recording1

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Reviewed by 8 customers

  • great guitar in every way

    4

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    submitted3 months ago

    byCharles

    fromFlorida

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    came with excellent set up but I lowered the action a bit more, tones are wide ranging with an extra boost with the push/pull knob and five way selector, I can't compare it to higher end guitars but it can't get much better for this price.

  • Nice addition to my collection

    4

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    submitted6 months ago

    byMike

    fromTexas

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Nice guitar, mine came with, what looks like excess dried glue where the neck and body are joined near the neck pickup on the top of the guitar. Stainless steel frets are great, but treble side frets are sharp. Bass side frets are okay. Action was a bit high, but easily adjusted. Satin neck is very nice and feels great. Sounds great and has a great retro look to it. The Merlot color is classy looking. This is my first guitar with P90s, so I'm still having fun getting used to those. Very nice guitar!

  • Incredible value, but stands on its own is a great guitar.

    5

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    submitteda year ago

    byRpplayer

    fromVA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I have a bunch of guitars and I've pretty much gravitated towards Les Pauls. And my favorite pickup is P90. I have 14 guitars, and this guitar is one of the least expensive yet it's one of my top two or three. The neck is perfect, the sound is awesome, I just absolutely love it. And that's saying something considering that I have Gibsons, Suhr, Rickenbacker, PRS, Fender, etc, and they all cost more than this guitar. But this guitar isn't just a great value, it's a fantastic guitar standing completely on its own. I'd put it up against anything regardless of price. Fantastic job Yamaha. #sweepstakes

  • Perfect in every way!

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byDaniel

    fromNorth Carolina

    Ready directly out of the box...just a bit of tuning. Beautiful finish...every detail.

  • The rest of my collection is jealous!

    5

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    submitteda year ago

    byVince

    fromWest Coast of Florida

    I really love the way it plays. The satin finish of the neck and the fret board radius works for me. I like the idea of the stainless steel frets but really can't say they feel any different? The P90's offer remarkable tone. I use the boost and the out of phase switching on the 5 way selector. I did add some foam under both pickups in order to set the height correctly. This is my current favorite/go to guitar and my collection numbers 26 now... I know, but quality abounds in the guitar world these days and prices are amazing.

  • An excellent all 'round guitar

    5

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    submitteda year ago

    byLee

    fromNC

    Been wanting a REVSTAR since the first iteration. Finally got my RSS02T and have literally been enjoying it everyday! I feel like I've won the sweepstakes it plays so nice.

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted2 months ago

    asked byNevin

    fromLos Angeles

    How much does this guitar weight

    How much does this guitar weight

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    All guitars vary depending on the density of the wood. Manufacturers usually only spec size and type of wood. Guitars are generally between 6 and 12 lbs. They can be more. The only way to know the weight of an individual instrument is to weigh it. I'm sorry but I don't have one to weigh. This will be approximately 7 - 7.5 lbs

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byJake

    fromQuad Cities

    Do you know when you'll get more stock in for the revstar RSS02t?

    Do you know when you'll get more stock in for the revstar RSS02t?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please give us a call for product availability 855-770-3373

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byken

    fromAntown NJ

    item #:1500000368110 does this price advertised include case? if not how much is the case?

    item #:1500000368110 does this price advertised include case? if not how much is the case?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I’m very sorry, but no. Please give us a call to help you find something – 855-770-3373

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byLarry

    fromHonolulu, HI

    Where is the Yamaha Standard RSS02T Chamberd made?

    Where is the Yamaha Standard RSS02T Chamberd made?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Indonesia

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byChris

    fromundisclosed

    What is the output (DC resistance) of the pickups?

    What is the output (DC resistance) of the pickups?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I’m very sorry, the manufacturer has not made that information available. Perhaps an inquiry to Yamaha

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byMr. Crumby

    fromLos Angeles

    How does a five way pick up switch work with a two pick up guitar?

    How does a five way pick up switch work with a two pick up guitar?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    One for each pup, one for both and two are phase switches. Please see "https://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical_instruments/guitars_basses/el_guitars/rs_2022/lineup.html#d1547719"

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byCory

    fromSan Antonio tx

    When is the estimated date this model will be in stock?

    When is the estimated date this model will be in stock?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    We aren't able to discuss the availability of items via this means of communication. Give us a call at 866-498-7882 and we can get you an accurate idea of when this will be in stock.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byMickey

    fromcerritos, ca

    When will this be available?

    When will this be available?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    We aren't able to discuss the availability of items via this means of communication. Give us a call at 866-498-7882 and we can get you an accurate idea of when this will be in stock.