Yamaha Revstar Professional Mij Rsp20X Rusty Brass Charcoal

Revstar: the "café racer" spirit in Yamaha's high-end range

Initially launched in 2015, the Revstar range marked Yamaha's return to the forefront of electric guitars, relying both on its lutherie expertise and an aesthetic inspired by the "motor" universe and café racer-style customizations. The current series is available in three levels (Element, Standard, and Professional): the Professional is the flagship model, featuring Japanese craftsmanship and technical choices designed for stability, resonance, and versatility.

For which guitarists and styles?

The Yamaha Revstar Professional RSP02T is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an expressive electric guitar that is reliable on stage and flexible enough to switch between genres without changing instruments. Its two P90-type pickups and extended switching circuit make it particularly comfortable in rock, blues, indie, alternative, and pop, with a dynamic response ideal for both pick and fingerstyle playing.

Sound

The chambered mahogany body, combined with Yamaha's Acoustic Design process, promotes a lively attack, a more "open" resonance, and good sustain, while reducing the instrument's weight. The carbon reinforcements in the body and neck contribute to stability and a precise feel, useful when aiming for a low and consistent setup.

On the electronics side, the two VP5 P90-type pickups (single coil, Alnico V) deliver a rich and punchy tone: thicker than a classic single coil but with definition and bite that respond very well to right-hand dynamics. The 5-position selector offers combinations that expand the "in-between" sounds, while the Focus Switch (push/pull on the tone control) adds a sense of density and presence, handy for standing out in a mix without needing an active boost.

Recommended compatible accessories

To stay as close as possible to the original setup, a set of D'Addario EXL110 10-46 strings is a perfectly suitable replacement. For stage or home studio use, a standard strap (classic attachments) and a good quality instrument jack cable effectively complement the included Deluxe hard case.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	P90 P90	Nbrs of frets	22
Category	Double cut	Body	Mahogany
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Passive
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Grey
Top	Maple	Finishing	Glossy
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Hardware	Chromed

Construction / joint	glued	Bridge	Tune-O-Matic
Body finish	polyurethane gloss	Tailpiece	Racing Tailpiece
Height	969 mm	Tuners	oil bath
Width	347.2 mm	Pickguard	3-ply cream
Weight	3.7 kg	Case	Deluxe hard case
Neck	3-piece mahogany / carbon reinforcement	Neck pickup	VP5n (P90 type, single coil / Alnico V)
Neck finish	polyurethane satin	Bridge pickup	VP5b (P90 type, single coil / Alnico V)
Scale length	24.75" / 628.6 mm	Controls	master volume, master tone (push/pull "Focus Switch")
Radius	12" / 304.8 mm	Selector	5 positions
Frets	22 / jumbo stainless steel	Treatment	exclusive Yamaha I.R.A. treatment
Nut	composite	Miscellaneous	certificate included
Width (nut/12th fret)	41.9 mm / 1.65" - 56.8 mm / 2.24"