Yamaha Revstar RSE20 Black

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Yamaha Revstar RSE20 Black

Yamaha

Revstar RSE20 Black

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Product Info

Article Number: 539483
Brand: Yamaha
Model: Revstar RSE20 Black
Price: $509.30

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The Revstar RSE20 Black is a seriously impressive guitar for the money. It's got a great feel, a warm but powerful tone, and the push/pull tone control gives you some extra flexibility. This is a fantastic option for gigging musicians and players looking for a solid, versatile instrument without the premium price tag.

Product Description

  • Yamaha Revstar RSE20 Black
  • Electric guitar
  • Element Series
  • Body: Chambered mahogany
  • Set-in 3-piece neck: Mahogany
  • Rosewood fingerboard
  • Fingerboard inlays: White dot
  • Neck thickness at 1st fret: 21 mm / at 12th fret: 24 mm
  • Scale: 629 mm (24.76")
  • Fingerboard Radius: 305 mm (12")
  • Nut width: 1.9 mm (1.65")
  • Nut: PPS
  • 22 Jumbo frets
  • Pickups: VH3b AlNiCo 5 (bridge) and VH3n AlNiCo 5 (neck) humbuckers
  • Control: Master Volume
  • Master tone control with push/pull function for dry switch high-pass filter
  • 3-Way switch
  • 3-Ply black pickguard
  • Tune-O-Matic Bridge with Stopbar Tailpiece
  • Die-cast machine heads
  • Chrome hardware
  • Strings: Elixir Nanoweg Light 010 - .046 (Art.#152175)#
  • Finish: Black
PROS
  • • Chambered mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant, and surprisingly lightweight feel.
  • • The PPS nut provides excellent tuning stability and a smooth feel at the first fret.
  • • VH3 pickups offer a versatile, high-output tone suitable for rock and blues.
  • • The push/pull tone control adds a useful high-pass filter for brighter sounds.
CONS
  • • Rosewood fingerboard can feel a bit 'sticky' for some players, especially in warmer climates.
  • • Scale length is slightly shorter than standard, potentially impacting low-end extension for some styles.
  • • Hardware, while functional, doesn't quite match the premium feel of higher-end guitars.

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Key Features

Body Material Chambered Mahogany
Neck Material Mahogany (3-piece)
Fingerboard Rosewood
Pickups VH3b (bridge) & VH3n (neck) AlNiCo 5 Humbuckers
Scale Length 629 mm (24.76")
Frets 22 Jumbo
Bridge Tune-O-Matic with Stopbar Tailpiece
Weight Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The VH3s have a similar aggressive edge but are a touch smoother and less mid-focused than a JB, leaning more towards a classic rock vibe.
The neck thickness is moderate—21mm at the 1st fret and 24mm at the 12th—so it should be quite comfortable, though players with very large hands might prefer a slightly thicker profile.
Yes, the high-pass filter provides a noticeable brightness boost, effectively removing muddiness and adding clarity – great for cutting through a band mix.

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