Yamaha Revstar RSS02T Swift Blue
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Yamaha
Revstar RSS02T Swift Blue
Product Info
Article Number:
539429
Brand:
Yamaha
Model:
Revstar RSS02T Swift Blue
Category:
Double Cut Guitars
Price:
$878.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Revstar RSS02T is a seriously cool guitar – it nails that vintage vibe with a modern twist. The chambered body keeps it comfortable, and those P90s just scream. It's perfect for players wanting a distinctive, characterful tone without the premium price tag of a custom shop instrument.
Product Description
- Yamaha Revstar RSS02T Swift Blue
- Electric Guitar
- Standard series
- Chambered mahogany body
- Maple top
- Glued-in 3-piece mahogany neck with carbon reinforcement
- Rosewood fretboard
- White Lines fingerboard 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
- Pickups: 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: Swift Blue
- Incl. Deluxe Gigbag
PROS
- • Mahogany/Maple combo delivers warmth and focused upper harmonics.
- • P90 pickups provide thick, gritty tones ideal for rock and blues.
- • Carbon-reinforced neck ensures stability and comfortable playability.
- • Tune-O-Matic/racing tailpiece offers excellent tuning stability and sustain.
CONS
- • Chambered body, while lighter, might lack the resonance of a solid body.
- • P90 pickups can be noisy at higher gain settings – a characteristic, not a flaw.
- • Rosewood fretboard may require more frequent oiling for optimal feel.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Chambered Mahogany with Maple Top
Neck Material
Glued-in 3-piece Mahogany with Carbon Reinforcement
Fingerboard
Rosewood
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
Approximately 7.8 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It essentially acts as a mid-range focus knob, tightening up the overall tone and adding clarity – useful for cutting through a mix.
The neck thickness (21-24mm) is fairly standard; while not exceptionally thin, it's well-shaped and should be manageable for most hand sizes.
The finish is a durable gloss, but like any nitrocellulose lacquer, it's susceptible to wear with heavy playing – consider a polish to maintain its luster.
