Yamaha Revstar RSS20 Black
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Yamaha
Revstar RSS20 Black
Product Info
Article Number:
539405
Brand:
Yamaha
Model:
Revstar RSS20 Black
Category:
Double Cut Guitars
Price:
$859.10
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Revstar RSS20 Black is a seriously impressive guitar for the price. It's got a fantastic feel, a comfortable neck, and those VH5 pickups deliver a real punch – great for rock, blues, and even some heavier styles. This is a solid choice for players wanting quality and versatility without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Yamaha Revstar RSS20 Black
- Electric Guitar
- Standard series
- Chambered mahogany body
- Maple top
- Glued-on 3-strip mahogany neck with carbon reinforcement
- Rosewood fretboard
- White Lines fretboard inlays
- 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: VH5b AlNiCo 5 (bridge) and VH5n AlNiCo 5 (neck) humbuckers
- Master volume control
- Master tone control with push/pull function for focus
- 5-Way switch
- 3-Ply black pickguard
- Tune-O-Matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece
- DieCast machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Ec-factory stringing: Elixir Nanoweg Light 010 - .046 (Art. 152175)
- Colour: Black
- Incl. gig bag
PROS
- • Chambered mahogany body delivers a resonant, warm, and surprisingly lightweight feel.
- • Carbon-reinforced neck provides exceptional stability and minimizes fret buzz over time.
- • VH5 pickups offer a versatile range, from creamy cleans to aggressive rock tones.
- • Push/pull tone control expands sonic possibilities, adding a useful focus feature.
CONS
- • Rosewood fretboard might feel a bit dry for some players; consider oiling it.
- • The aesthetic, while distinctive, might not appeal to players seeking a more traditional look.
- • While versatile, the pickup voicing leans toward rock and blues, limiting extreme metal applications.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Chambered mahogany with maple top
Neck Material
Glued-on mahogany with carbon reinforcement
Fingerboard
Rosewood with White Lines inlays
Pickups
VH5b (bridge) and VH5n (neck) AlNiCo 5 humbuckers
Scale Length
629 mm (24.76 in)
Frets
22 Jumbo stainless steel
Bridge
Tune-O-Matic with stopbar tailpiece
Weight
Approximately 8 lbs (3.6 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The neck is a comfortable, modern 'C' shape – not too thin, not too thick – offering a good balance for various playing styles.
Yes, they are standard size and easy to replace. Lighter gauges like .009-.042 are great for bending, while .010-.046 is a good all-around choice.
It effectively acts as a mid-range scoop, tightening up the sound and adding more clarity – a useful tool for cutting through a mix or dialing in a more focused tone.
