Yamaha Revstar RSS20 Swift Blue
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Yamaha
Revstar RSS20 Swift Blue
Product Info
Article Number:
539448
Brand:
Yamaha
Model:
Revstar RSS20 Swift Blue
Category:
Double Cut Guitars
Price:
$752.40
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Revstar RSS20 is a seriously well-built instrument offering a ton of character for the price. It's a fantastic choice for players seeking a comfortable, resonant guitar with a vintage-inspired vibe and modern stability—perfect for rock, blues, and even some heavier styles.
Product Description
- Yamaha Revstar RSS20 Swift Blue
- 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 cream 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: Swift Blue
- Incl. a gig bag
PROS
- • Chambered mahogany body delivers a surprisingly resonant and warm tone.
- • Carbon-reinforced neck provides exceptional stability and comfortable playability.
- • VH5 pickups offer a versatile range, from bluesy grit to high-gain crunch.
- • The push/pull tone control adds a welcome layer of tonal shaping flexibility.
CONS
- • Rosewood fretboard might feel a little dry for some players; consider oiling.
- • Swift Blue finish, while striking, might not appeal to everyone's aesthetic.
- • The shorter scale length limits low-end extension compared to longer-scale guitars.
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 AlNiCo 5 (Bridge) and VH5n AlNiCo 5 (Neck) Humbuckers
Scale Length
629 mm (24.76 in)
Frets
22 Jumbo Stainless Steel
Bridge
Tune-O-Matic with Stopbar Tailpiece
Weight
Approximately 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg) - based on similar Revstar models
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Frequently Asked Questions
The RSS20’s neck is a comfortable, modern ‘C’ shape, slightly thinner than some of Yamaha’s older designs, making it easier for a wider range of players.
Yes, it’s quite noticeable. It essentially acts as a mid-focus control, adding warmth and clarity to the overall sound and tightening up the low-mids.
The shorter scale contributes to a rounder tone and makes bending strings easier. String tension is slightly reduced, which some players prefer, but it also means slightly less low-end 'snap'.
