Yamaha Revstar RSS20 Sunset Burst
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Yamaha
Revstar RSS20 Sunset Burst
Product Info
Article Number:
539446
Brand:
Yamaha
Model:
Revstar RSS20 Sunset Burst
Category:
Double Cut Guitars
Price:
$812.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Revstar RSS20 is a seriously impressive guitar for the money. That chambered mahogany body and carbon-reinforced neck combo gives it a really unique feel and resonance. It’s a great choice for players who want a solid, versatile instrument with a vintage vibe without the vintage price tag.
Product Description
- Yamaha Revstar RSS20 Sunset Burst
- Electric Guitar
- Standard series
- Chambered mahogany body
- Maple top
- Glued-in 3-piece 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
- Ex-factory stringing: Elixir Nanoweb Light 010 - .046 - article no. 152175
- Colour: Sunset Burst
- Incl. a gig bag
PROS
- • Mahogany chambered body delivers warm, resonant tones with surprising sustain.
- • Carbon-reinforced neck provides exceptional stability and resists twisting under tension.
- • VH5 humbuckers offer a versatile range from thick rhythm to searing lead tones.
- • Elixir Nanoweb strings provide a smooth feel and extended string life out of the box.
CONS
- • Rosewood fretboard might feel a little dry for some players; consider oiling.
- • Shorter scale length limits low-end extension compared to longer-scale guitars.
- • Sunset Burst finish, while beautiful, can be prone to fingerprints and smudging.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Chambered Mahogany with Maple Top
Neck Material
Glued-in 3-piece Mahogany with Carbon Reinforcement
Fingerboard
Rosewood with White Line Inlays
Pickups
VH5b (Bridge) & VH5n (Neck) AlNiCo 5 Humbuckers
Scale Length
629 mm (24.76")
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
It essentially acts as a mid-range 'focus' knob, tightening up the overall tone and adding clarity – a clever way to dial in different sonic characters.
The neck has a comfortable C shape, but the 41.9mm nut width might feel a little narrower than some prefer for bigger hands; it's definitely playable, just something to consider.
It offers a level of build quality and features usually found on more premium-priced instruments, with Yamaha's consistently excellent construction and a unique sonic character that sets it apart.
