Yamaha Revstar Standard RSS02T Vintage White
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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 | White |
| 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 on this guitar offer?
The VP5n and VP5b, two single-coil P90s, deliver a midrange-rich tone with a biting attack. This setup suits rock, blues, garage, indie, and pop genres.
How does the Focus Switch on the Yamaha Revstar Standard RSS02T work?
The push-pull tone pot activates the Focus Switch, a passive boost that thickens the signal. It enhances the sound's character without changing the amplifier settings.
What is the playability comfort of the neck?
The glued mahogany neck, reinforced with carbon, features a 628.6 mm scale length and a 304.8 mm radius. Its 22 jumbo stainless steel frets and 41.9 mm nut width facilitate bends and vibrato.
Is the guitar delivered with a gig bag?
A gig bag is provided with the instrument.
What string gauge should be used on this model?
The factory setup uses Elixir Nanoweb Light strings in 0.010-0.046 gauge. This gauge matches the balance intended with the 24-3/4 inch scale and Tune-O-Matic bridge.
