Yamaha Revstar RSS02T Swift Blue

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Yamaha Revstar RSS02T Swift Blue

Yamaha

Revstar RSS02T Swift Blue

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Product Info

Article Number: 539429
Brand: Yamaha
Model: Revstar RSS02T Swift Blue
Price: $878.90

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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.

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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.

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