Yamaha Revstar RSS02T Hot Merlot
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Yamaha
Revstar RSS02T Hot Merlot
Product Info
Article Number:
539438
Brand:
Yamaha
Model:
Revstar RSS02T Hot Merlot
Category:
Double Cut Guitars
Price:
$831.60
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Revstar RSS02T is a seriously cool guitar. It’s got that vintage vibe with modern touches like the carbon-reinforced neck, making it comfortable and stable. Ideal for players wanting a P90 growl and a unique look without spending a fortune.
Product Description
- Yamaha Revstar RSS02T Hot Merlot
- Electric Guitar
- Standard series
- Chambered mahogany body
- Maple top
- Glued-in 3-piece mahogany neck with carbon reinforcement
- Rosewood fretboard
- White Lines fretboard inlays
- Neck thickness at 1st fret: 21 mm / at 12th fret: 24 mm
- Scale length: 629 mm (24
- 76")
- Fretboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Nut width: 41.9 mm (1.65")
- PPS nut
- 22 Jumbo stainless steel frets
- Pickup: 2x P90 AlNiCo 5 single coils
- Master volume control
- Master tone control with push/pull function for focus
- 5-Way switch
- 3-Ply cream pickguard
- Tune-O-Matic bridge with racing tailpiece
- DieCast tuners
- Chrome hardware
- Ex-factory stringing: Elixir Nanoweb Light .010 - .046 (Art. 152175)
- Colour: Hot Merlot
- Incl. Deluxe Gigbag
PROS
- • Chambered mahogany body provides excellent resonance and sustain.
- • P90 pickups deliver thick, warm tone with plenty of character.
- • Glued-in neck with carbon rods enhances stability and upper fret access.
- • Racing tailpiece adds a unique aesthetic and improves string alignment.
CONS
- • The Hot Merlot finish, while striking, might not appeal to all players.
- • P90 pickups can be noisy at higher gain settings – a classic trait.
- • The 12” radius fretboard might feel less familiar to players used to flatter profiles.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Chambered Mahogany with Maple Top
Neck Material
3-Piece Mahogany with Carbon Reinforcement
Fingerboard
Rosewood with White Lines Inlays
Pickups
2 x P90 AlNiCo 5 Single Coils
Scale Length
629 mm (24.76")
Frets
22 Jumbo Stainless Steel
Bridge
Tune-O-Matic with Racing Tailpiece
Weight
4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) - estimated
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Frequently Asked Questions
It essentially acts as a mid-range focus control, tightening the sound and adding clarity, useful for cutting through a mix.
The 24mm thickness at the 12th fret is moderate; some larger hands might find it a touch on the thicker side, but the carbon rods prevent excessive neck bow.
The Revstar offers a similar P90 experience but with a more modern neck profile and a more refined feel, and a distinct aesthetic – it's a great alternative to a pricier vintage-inspired option.
