Best Yamaha Double Cut Guitars 2025

Premium Yamaha double cut guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Metal For Jazz For Fusion For Lead Guitar For Technical Playing

BRANDS: PRS Gibson Epiphone Harley Benton Yamaha Larry Carlton Guild Gretsch Danelectro Hagstrom ESP Maybach

Yamaha Revstar RSP02T Crisp Gold - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Yamaha Revstar RSP02T Crisp Gold

by Yamaha

Jazz Metal Lead Guitar

Key Feature:

• Versatile pickup configurations

✓ PROS

• Great for lead guitar work
• Balanced tone and sustain

✗ CONS

• May not suit all musical styles
• Complex electronics in some models

Yamaha Revstar RSP02T Crisp GoldElectric GuitarProfessional seriesChambered mahogany body with carbon fibre...

⭐ 4.8/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 539412

$2,089

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Yamaha Revstar RSE20 Swift Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Yamaha Revstar RSE20 Swift Blue

by Yamaha

Fusion Lead Guitar Metal

Key Feature:

• Balanced tone and sustain

✓ PROS

• Great for lead guitar work
• Balanced tone and sustain

✗ CONS

• Weight distribution varies
• Can be more expensive

Yamaha Revstar RSE20 Swift BlueElectric GuitarElement SeriesBody: Chambered mahoganySet-in 3-piece mahogany...

⭐ 4.5/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 539490

$475

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Yamaha Revstar RSS02T Sunset Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Yamaha Revstar RSS02T Sunset Burst

by Yamaha

Lead Guitar Rock Metal

Key Feature:

• Versatile pickup configurations

✓ PROS

• Balanced tone and sustain
• Versatile pickup configurations

✗ CONS

• May not suit all musical styles
• Can be more expensive

Yamaha Revstar RSS02T Sunset BurstElectric GuitarStandard seriesChambered mahogany bodyMaple topGlued-in 3-piece...

⭐ 4.8/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 539436

$853

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Yamaha Revstar RSS20 Flash Green - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Yamaha Revstar RSS20 Flash Green

by Yamaha

Lead Guitar Metal Technical Playing

Key Feature:

• Versatile pickup configurations

✓ PROS

• Comfortable playing position
• Excellent upper fret access

✗ CONS

• Can be more expensive
• Complex electronics in some models

Yamaha Revstar RSS20 Flash GreenElectric GuitarStandard SeriesBody: MahoganyTop: MapleSet-in 3-piece mahogany neck with...

⭐ 4.8/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 539407

$774

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Yamaha Revstar RSP20X R. Br. Charcoal - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Yamaha Revstar RSP20X R. Br. Charcoal

by Yamaha

Lead Guitar Jazz Rock

Key Feature:

• Great for lead guitar work

✓ PROS

• Balanced tone and sustain
• Versatile pickup configurations

✗ CONS

• Weight distribution varies
• May lack some single-cut warmth

Yamaha Revstar RSP20X R. Br. CharcoalElectric GuitarProfessional SeriesChambered mahogany body with carbon fibre...

⭐ 4.5/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 539406

$2,089

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Yamaha Revstar RSP02T Swift Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Yamaha Revstar RSP02T Swift Blue

by Yamaha

Metal Lead Guitar Rock

Key Feature:

• Balanced tone and sustain

✓ PROS

• Excellent upper fret access
• Versatile pickup configurations

✗ CONS

• Weight distribution varies
• Complex electronics in some models

Yamaha Revstar RSP02T Swift BlueElectric GuitarProfessional SeriesChambered mahogany body with carbon fibre...

⭐ 4.6/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 539425

$1,924

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Yamaha Revstar RSS02T Swift Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Yamaha Revstar RSS02T Swift Blue

by Yamaha

Rock Jazz Lead Guitar

Key Feature:

• Balanced tone and sustain

✓ PROS

• Versatile pickup configurations
• Great for lead guitar work

✗ CONS

• May lack some single-cut warmth
• Can be more expensive

Yamaha Revstar RSS02T Swift BlueElectric GuitarStandard seriesChambered mahogany bodyMaple topGlued-in 3-piece mahogany...

⭐ 4.5/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 539429

$879

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Yamaha Revstar RSS20 Sunset Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Yamaha Revstar RSS20 Sunset Burst

by Yamaha

Jazz Metal Fusion

Key Feature:

• Great for lead guitar work

✓ PROS

• Excellent upper fret access
• Comfortable playing position

✗ CONS

• Can be more expensive
• May not suit all musical styles

Yamaha Revstar RSS20 Sunset BurstElectric GuitarStandard seriesChambered mahogany bodyMaple topGlued-in 3-piece...

⭐ 4.5/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 539446

$813

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Yamaha Revstar RSS02T Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Yamaha Revstar RSS02T Black

by Yamaha

Fusion Metal Technical Playing

Key Feature:

• Versatile pickup configurations

✓ PROS

• Comfortable playing position
• Balanced tone and sustain

✗ CONS

• May not suit all musical styles
• Weight distribution varies

Yamaha Revstar RSS02T BlackElectric GuitarStandard seriesChambered mahogany bodyMaple topGlued-in 3-piece mahogany neck...

⭐ 4.8/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 539440

$790

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Yamaha Revstar RSP20 Moonlight Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.7/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Yamaha Revstar RSP20 Moonlight Blue

by Yamaha

Metal Fusion Technical Playing

Key Feature:

• Balanced tone and sustain

✓ PROS

• Excellent upper fret access
• Versatile pickup configurations

✗ CONS

• May lack some single-cut warmth
• Can be more expensive

Yamaha Revstar RSE20 Swift BlueElectric guitarProfessional SeriesChambered mahogany body with carbon fibre...

⭐ 4.7/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 539377

$1,979

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Yamaha Revstar RSS20 Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.7/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Yamaha Revstar RSS20 Black

by Yamaha

Jazz Fusion Rock

Key Feature:

• Excellent upper fret access

✓ PROS

• Versatile pickup configurations
• Balanced tone and sustain

✗ CONS

• Weight distribution varies
• Can be more expensive

Yamaha Revstar RSS20 BlackElectric GuitarStandard seriesChambered mahogany bodyMaple topGlued-on 3-strip mahogany neck...

⭐ 4.7/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 539405

$859

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Yamaha Revstar RSE20 Red Copper - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 5.0/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Yamaha Revstar RSE20 Red Copper

by Yamaha

Rock Fusion Jazz

Key Feature:

• Balanced tone and sustain

✓ PROS

• Versatile pickup configurations
• Excellent upper fret access

✗ CONS

• Can be more expensive
• Complex electronics in some models

Yamaha Revstar RSE20 Red CopperElectric GuitarElement seriesBody: MahoganychamberedSet-in 3-piece neck:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 539485

$527

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Yamaha Revstar RSS20 Swift Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 5.0/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Yamaha Revstar RSS20 Swift Blue

by Yamaha

Fusion Metal Rock

Key Feature:

• Excellent upper fret access

✓ PROS

• Versatile pickup configurations
• Comfortable playing position

✗ CONS

• May lack some single-cut warmth
• Can be more expensive

Yamaha Revstar RSS20 Swift BlueElectric GuitarStandard seriesChambered mahogany bodyMaple topGlued-in 3-piece mahogany...

⭐ 5.0/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 539448

$752

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Yamaha Revstar RSP02T Sunset Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.5/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Yamaha Revstar RSP02T Sunset Burst

by Yamaha

Fusion Metal Jazz

Key Feature:

• Balanced tone and sustain

✓ PROS

• Comfortable playing position
• Great for lead guitar work

✗ CONS

• May lack some single-cut warmth
• Can be more expensive

Yamaha Revstar RSP02T Sunset BurstElectric GuitarProfessional SeriesChambered mahogany body with carbon fibre...

⭐ 4.5/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 539424

$2,089

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Yamaha Revstar RSS02T Hot Merlot - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.4/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Yamaha Revstar RSS02T Hot Merlot

by Yamaha

Metal Lead Guitar Rock

Key Feature:

• Versatile pickup configurations

✓ PROS

• Balanced tone and sustain
• Versatile pickup configurations

✗ CONS

• Complex electronics in some models
• May not suit all musical styles

Yamaha Revstar RSS02T Hot MerlotElectric GuitarStandard seriesChambered mahogany bodyMaple topGlued-in 3-piece mahogany...

⭐ 4.4/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 539438

$832

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How to Choose the Best Double Cut Guitars

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced double cut guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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Yamaha Revstar RSS02T Hot Merlot

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