Yamaha Revstar Standard RSS02T Sonic Blue
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A Revstar Standard Inspired by the "Café Racer": Design, Ingenuity, and Yamaha DNA
Initially launched in 2015, the Revstar family marks Yamaha's return to the forefront of electric guitars after more than a decade, with a strong identity inspired by the motorcycle world and the Café racer spirit. The RSS02T belongs to the Revstar Standard series and incorporates the chambered body concept developed through Yamaha's Acoustic Design process: the goal is to "sculpt" the instrument's acoustic response to gain resonance and comfort without sacrificing sustain.
For Whom and Which Styles?
The Yamaha Revstar Standard RSS02T is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a versatile electric guitar with a sleek look, capable of handling both pick playing and finger nuances. Its P90s excel particularly in rock, blues, garage, indie, and pop, with a dynamic response ideal for playing with volume and attack. The glued neck and 24-3/4" / 628.6 mm scale length promote a smooth feel, pleasant for bends and vibratos.
The Sound
The combination of maple top + chambered mahogany provides a very musical balance: maple emphasizes attack and clarity, while mahogany adds warmth and body. The two P90 VP5 pickups deliver a mid-rich tone, sharper and more open than humbuckers, while remaining thicker than many single-coils. The 5-position selector switch allows exploration of textures inspired by "in-between" sounds, and the Focus Switch (push/pull) acts as a passive boost to thicken the signal and enhance character, useful for switching from a clear, articulate tone to a more aggressive crunch without changing amp settings.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To maintain the original feel and balance, choose a string set with gauge 0.010-0.046 (the same as factory-installed).
Technical specifications
| Category | Double cut | Nbr of strings | 6 |
| Left handed | No | Color | Blue |
| Strings | Steel | ||
| Top | maple | Bridge | Tune-O-Matic |
| Back | chambered mahogany | Tailpiece | Racing Tailpiece |
| Finish | glossy polyurethane | String spacing | 10.5 mm / 0.41" |
| Materials | 3-piece mahogany with carbon reinforcements | Tuners | oil-bath (die-cast) |
| Fingerboard | rosewood | Pickguard | 3-ply cream |
| Radius | 12" / 304.8 mm | Neck pickup | VP5n - P90 single-coil type |
| Frets | jumbo stainless steel | Bridge pickup | VP5b - P90 single-coil type |
| Number of frets | 22 | Controls | master volume, master tone (push-pull with "Focus Switch") |
| Nut | PPS | Pickup selector | 5-position switch |
| Neck width | at nut (0 fret) 41.9 mm / 1.65"; at 12th fret 56.8 mm / 2.24" | String gauge | Elixir Nanoweb Light / 0.010-0.046 |
| Neck thickness | at 1st fret 21.0 mm / 0.83"; at 12th fret 23.9 mm / 0.94" | Case | gig bag |
| Construction | glued neck (set-in) | Weight | 3.7 kg |
| Scale length | 24-3/4" / 628.6 mm | ||
Questions frequently asked
What sounds do the P90 pickups of the Yamaha Revstar Standard RSS02T offer?
The VP5n and VP5b single-coil P90 pickups emphasize rich mids and a biting attack. They are suitable for rock, blues, garage, indie, and pop styles.
What is the purpose of the Focus Switch on this Revstar?
The Focus Switch is activated by pulling the tone potentiometer. This passive boost thickens the signal and enhances the tonal character to achieve a more aggressive crunch.
Does the 5-position selector allow for multiple sounds?
The 5-position switch expands the combinations available with the two VP5 P90 pickups. Intermediate position-inspired tones are thus accessible, in addition to the neck and bridge selections.
What is the playability comfort of the neck?
A 628.6 mm scale length and set neck promote a smooth feel for bends and vibratos. The rosewood fingerboard has a 304.8 mm radius and features 22 jumbo stainless steel frets.
What gig bag and strings are provided?
A gig bag is included, while the original setup uses Elixir Nanoweb Light strings in 0.010-0.046 gauge.
