Yamaha Revstar RSE20 Black
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Yamaha
Revstar RSE20 Black
Product Info
Article Number:
539483
Brand:
Yamaha
Model:
Revstar RSE20 Black
Category:
Double Cut Guitars
Price:
$509.30
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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.
Product Video
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.
