I am impressed by the quality of Yamaha guitars. I picked up an acoustic many years ago that sounds great and holds tune better than most of my guitars. The electrics I have tested have been great. Looking forward to checking out the Revstar the next chance I get!
I traded In couple guitars and amps then used my store credit (local shop) for the Pro RSP20 in Swift Blue. It’s my favorite guitar but I think my next one will be the mid level with the P90’s. You don’t have to go to the higher level to get an amazing guitar in the Revstar line. Rock on homies!
These guitars sound fantastic, Especially at these price points. They’re even mahogany and rosewood boards. Cooper’s playing surely helps matters as well to say the very least 🤙 Thanks guys.
They both sound great.. The green one is like the blue, but with a little more butter in those pickups. So creamy and rich... very nice. Love those Yammies 🙂
Its the details that get me. They painted the neck... but deliberately left it satin for playability. Carbon fibre neck reinforcement. Stainless steel frets on the Standard. Who does that in these price ranges? All the body scoops for ergonomics. Doesn't hurt that it sounds good too! Don't knock the "hot merlot" colour too much either - silly name yes, but it does look pretty good!
I have a standard with P90s on order with my LGS (the sunset burst). They rang me a while back to say the estimate was for October... I do like Yamaha. I also have a grand piano and a MODX synth. My car is a Honda though. Don't laugh at hot merlot till you've tried it, guys :)
Thanks guys. As my beloved nr1 a odd bolt on neck very well made all maghogany maple top P90 Lp copy are showing up signs that despite my efforts and because of fresh wood and the weather acting roller coaster I still suspect that the neck might not stay put! I will need something simular cheap an cheerful as an backup or perhaps even as the new Nr1. So here I go again as i should not! A genuine straight forward design, rosewood fretboard, and that solid quality of Yamaha made my choice, a Revstar Element.
I'd been looking for a 24.75" scale dual humbucker guitar to put some pickups and tuners I had laying around in. The Revstar has been out of stock, basically since they released. I chose an Element model in black. I had a vision for it and upgraded all the electronics and tuners. I've dubbed it the DEATHSTAR. Has a 4 wire neck pickup I can coilsplit to get some really useful tones. They already have treble bleed curcuits wired into them from the factory, which I'm a big fan of. I went with a Mojotone oil filled canister tone capacitor, which helps mellow some of the ice picky high frequencies from the SD Distortion in the neck. I can dial the volume way back and it sounds crisp and clear all way down the range. Makes this guitar way more versatile. It's as good or better than any guitar in my collection now. If you didn't know any better you'd think it's a thousand dollar guitar. It's that good now.
I'm a bit surprised that the SS fret wire on the Standard vs nickel frets on the Element model was mentioned (unless I somehow missed it). That is a big selling point for me. I look forward to a review or comparison showing the P90 version as well.
@@sergeyv4908 Well, if you play a lot, nickel frets wear down and need to be either recrowned or replaced. SS frets pretty much last forever. Also, bending strings and vibrato are incredibly smooth.
@@PeteA54I'm having a crisis trying to see Wich one to get, the standard has binding (Wich I never got a guitar with it) and I kinda like the back of the guitar colour, and the most important, knowing that the frets won't wear as much, Wich I don't have a problem with my Squier, cos I can find another neck or something, without ruining the whole guitar, but also ... The element doesn't sound bad, and the price is something that hurt less to my wallet, did you get any of these guitars? Let me know because I'm trying to choose between this two models
Love your professional calm attitude enabling the viewer to focus on the info being provided. I think they could make a Woolworth's Guitar sound good. Thanks for not jamming on a blue pentatonic for 5 minutes. I can hear the warmth of the lows in the Standard, but the special switch doesn't do a lot for me at least in the genre played. I think the Element might be fine and save me hundreds. Wonderful playing the same part on both.
I wanted to get the standard with p90s but they were impossible to get when I was looking so I just bought an element instead and it's a real nice instrument. Swapped the tuners for some Gotoh 301 that drop straight in, probably my favourite guitar.
Hi guys, bought a Squier classic vibe stratocaster '60's in 2019. I think I'm ready for a Flash green Yamaha Nexstar RSS02T. See you soon. Great review as always, thanks 👍
As a mod platform the Element is hard to beat. It's got decent wiring already and only needs a better switch and output jack with your favorite set of pickups and more modern looking tuners. Completely changed the guitar from "meh" to WOW!
As far as sound and tone, I liked the green one. Usually when I click on 'shop' it goes right to the demo guitars. Not so today. Interested but if I can't find it, not so much.
the standard has a maple cap, binding, transformer for the focus feature, gigbag and not the least ,, stainless steel frets.. Those inbetween semi out of phase sounds are interesting,, That is a lot of features more than the standard.. But with humbuckers I can see the use of the dry switch on the element to thin out the sound for certain sounds..
Hey guys! Glad you have the new Revstars. Still waiting for them here in our local to give it a shot. I'm leaning towards the element due to the dry switch.
Hello there, greetings from Bavaria. Looking always foward to seeing new videos/tests. What's the Name of this fantastic song, Cooper is starting to play at 9:11 . I'm sure that I will never achieve this level of play. But I want to do my best. Thanks and all the best for you. ;-)
How do you compare the Gretsch 5210 P90 to the Yamaha Revstar RSS502T. No local stores have it and seems they are both great. Would like to know your opinions on how they compare.
The Yamaha Grizzly had suspension bushings replaced at the dealer before sale by Dad's estate... less squeaks. More comfortable seat for a passenger (me) than the Grizzly rear rack... I did see one with MatTracks mounted at Sandpoint airport several years ago... Need a guitar rack on the UTV, but that's a rough ride on the range. 😄 (Something close to John Deere green, like Yamaha's dark green?)
Sorry I didn’t like your comment about the Yamaha FG3 Chinese one compared to the Japanese one. I played both of those guitars back to back several times and there’s a very minute difference not a huge difference or not way better like you said.
Hot wine? Yes in winter. It’s called mulled wine. There is also caribou, the canadian version that’s way more hardcore. I want the standard blue with humbuckers soooo bad.
I see very few youtubers mention the bigger body but none mention how the new bigger body feels good/bad too big ect. So how does the new body feel and does it cause any issues?
I have the previous gen and the second gen. The new bigger is not hugely bigger but t makes the guitar better proportioned in my view. To your Q specifically it’s very comfortable. I thought the gen 1 was a great guitar. I couldn’t believe they could step it up son much. But they have.
I stopped right when y’all said, heavy. What is a good “light” electric guitar? One thing that stops me from buying an electric guitar is the weight, the masses seem to be heavy, to heavy for my liking. I’d like a light bluesy, country sound electric guitar, that is of good quality without being wicked expensive. Any suggestions?
No revamp needed.I have a Japanese made rusty rat & it’s perfect. Better than anything else in that price range - far superior to Gibson. I’ve had great Gibson’s but not even close to my Revstar. Yamaha are a brilliant company - do yourself a favour & check their gear out.
I have a gen 1 too. A 720B. If was my number 1 guitar despite my US Fender. I couldn’t believe they could top it. But they have. Significantly better. That’s really saying something.
Does anyone care if Yamaha makes other products? Great guitars for the price. No mention of SS frets on the standard? No knowledge of the design on the chambering? Hint, it's not for weight relief! Nice playing Cooper...
Cooper's playing is so damn good. It's a pleasure to listen to, and satisfying.
I am impressed by the quality of Yamaha guitars. I picked up an acoustic many years ago that sounds great and holds tune better than most of my guitars. The electrics I have tested have been great. Looking forward to checking out the Revstar the next chance I get!
Jealous bass player here. I love the look of these! they should do a Revstar bass...
You folks make fantastic videos, thank you so much for everything you do. Absolutely love watching these!
I traded In couple guitars and amps then used my store credit (local shop) for the Pro RSP20 in Swift Blue.
It’s my favorite guitar but I think my next one will be the mid level with the P90’s. You don’t have to go to the higher level to get an amazing guitar in the Revstar line.
Rock on homies!
I am sooooooooooooooooo tempted, great fundemental sound and in tune all over the neck
These guitars sound fantastic, Especially at these price points. They’re even mahogany and rosewood boards. Cooper’s playing surely helps matters as well to say the very least 🤙
Thanks guys.
There’s mahogany, rosewood fingerboard, stainless steel frets, a built in passive mid boost etc. Phenomenal build quality.
They both sound great.. The green one is like the blue, but with a little more butter in those pickups. So creamy and rich... very nice. Love those Yammies 🙂
Its the details that get me. They painted the neck... but deliberately left it satin for playability. Carbon fibre neck reinforcement. Stainless steel frets on the Standard. Who does that in these price ranges? All the body scoops for ergonomics. Doesn't hurt that it sounds good too! Don't knock the "hot merlot" colour too much either - silly name yes, but it does look pretty good!
The blue guitar sounds so nice , so growling sharp and 🧁. Sweet. Thanks Cooper
I have the standard p90 and the only problem with it is that now I want the humbucker one too..
I have a standard with P90s on order with my LGS (the sunset burst). They rang me a while back to say the estimate was for October...
I do like Yamaha. I also have a grand piano and a MODX synth. My car is a Honda though.
Don't laugh at hot merlot till you've tried it, guys :)
Tested one of these in the shop. They play great and sound great for the price.
Thanks guys.
As my beloved nr1 a odd bolt on neck very well made all maghogany maple top P90 Lp copy are showing up signs that despite my efforts and because of fresh wood and the weather acting roller coaster I still suspect that the neck might not stay put!
I will need something simular cheap an cheerful as an backup or perhaps even as the new Nr1.
So here I go again as i should not!
A genuine straight forward design, rosewood fretboard, and that solid quality of Yamaha made my choice, a Revstar Element.
I'd been looking for a 24.75" scale dual humbucker guitar to put some pickups and tuners I had laying around in. The Revstar has been out of stock, basically since they released. I chose an Element model in black. I had a vision for it and upgraded all the electronics and tuners. I've dubbed it the DEATHSTAR. Has a 4 wire neck pickup I can coilsplit to get some really useful tones. They already have treble bleed curcuits wired into them from the factory, which I'm a big fan of. I went with a Mojotone oil filled canister tone capacitor, which helps mellow some of the ice picky high frequencies from the SD Distortion in the neck. I can dial the volume way back and it sounds crisp and clear all way down the range. Makes this guitar way more versatile. It's as good or better than any guitar in my collection now. If you didn't know any better you'd think it's a thousand dollar guitar. It's that good now.
I'm a bit surprised that the SS fret wire on the Standard vs nickel frets on the Element model was mentioned (unless I somehow missed it). That is a big selling point for me. I look forward to a review or comparison showing the P90 version as well.
How it could be so important?
@@sergeyv4908 Well, if you play a lot, nickel frets wear down and need to be either recrowned or replaced. SS frets pretty much last forever. Also, bending strings and vibrato are incredibly smooth.
@@PeteA54I'm having a crisis trying to see Wich one to get, the standard has binding (Wich I never got a guitar with it) and I kinda like the back of the guitar colour, and the most important, knowing that the frets won't wear as much, Wich I don't have a problem with my Squier, cos I can find another neck or something, without ruining the whole guitar, but also ... The element doesn't sound bad, and the price is something that hurt less to my wallet, did you get any of these guitars? Let me know because I'm trying to choose between this two models
The element sounds good but the standard sounds excellent even though the phone. Cooper channels the Stokes
Just bought a LEFTY Black Standard and I LOVE it! I wish they made the RSS20L in the Burst Color as a LIFTY!!!!!! NOTE YAMAHA!!!
They both sound good and good value in their price ranges. It would be good if you had a hard case option.
Yeah, the Made in Japan versions (RSP20 & RSP02T) come with a hard case, but those guitars retail for $1999 USD, which is a very big premium.
Nice Demo guys. I’d like to hear and see the Standard up against the PRS SE Custom 24. Cheers from Salem, Ohio !
Love your professional calm attitude enabling the viewer to focus on the info being provided. I think they could make a Woolworth's Guitar sound good. Thanks for not jamming on a blue pentatonic for 5 minutes. I can hear the warmth of the lows in the Standard, but the special switch doesn't do a lot for me at least in the genre played. I think the Element might be fine and save me hundreds. Wonderful playing the same part on both.
I wanted to get the standard with p90s but they were impossible to get when I was looking so I just bought an element instead and it's a real nice instrument. Swapped the tuners for some Gotoh 301 that drop straight in, probably my favourite guitar.
.... I'll never financially recover from how many guitars I need... and now I need one more.
Same here.
Hi guys, bought a Squier classic vibe stratocaster '60's in 2019. I think I'm ready for a Flash green Yamaha Nexstar RSS02T. See you soon. Great review as always, thanks 👍
I loved your guitar demo! playing part in particular! It is great to learn from you guys! Thanks for doing this!
As a mod platform the Element is hard to beat. It's got decent wiring already and only needs a better switch and output jack with your favorite set of pickups and more modern looking tuners. Completely changed the guitar from "meh" to WOW!
As far as sound and tone, I liked the green one. Usually when I click on 'shop' it goes right to the demo guitars. Not so today. Interested but if I can't find it, not so much.
www.alamomusic.com/yamaha-rss20-revstar-std-chambered-body-electric-guitar-flash-green/ :)
the standard has a maple cap, binding, transformer for the focus feature, gigbag and not the least ,, stainless steel frets.. Those inbetween semi out of phase sounds are interesting,, That is a lot of features more than the standard.. But with humbuckers I can see the use of the dry switch on the element to thin out the sound for certain sounds..
When you guys get the ones from Japan and/or the P90 models, please do a follow up video! Too good for the money 😱
I'm impressed.
Hey guys! Glad you have the new Revstars. Still waiting for them here in our local to give it a shot. I'm leaning towards the element due to the dry switch.
They come in lefty black “and I have one “ 😊
Hello there, greetings from Bavaria. Looking always foward to seeing new videos/tests. What's the Name of this fantastic song, Cooper is starting to play at 9:11 . I'm sure that I will never achieve this level of play. But I want to do my best. Thanks and all the best for you. ;-)
How do you compare the Gretsch 5210 P90 to the Yamaha Revstar RSS502T. No local stores have it and seems they are both great. Would like to know your opinions on how they compare.
Wow, I have the original with p90's. I see I MUST get me an updated Revstar (standard) with humbuckes
The Yamaha Grizzly had suspension bushings replaced at the dealer before sale by Dad's estate... less squeaks. More comfortable seat for a passenger (me) than the Grizzly rear rack... I did see one with MatTracks mounted at Sandpoint airport several years ago... Need a guitar rack on the UTV, but that's a rough ride on the range. 😄 (Something close to John Deere green, like Yamaha's dark green?)
Awesome guitars and playing to boot.
Sorry I didn’t like your comment about the Yamaha FG3 Chinese one compared to the Japanese one. I played both of those guitars back to back several times and there’s a very minute difference not a huge difference or not way better like you said.
It's more likely that Yamaha understands the marketing importance of using Maple on the cap than any real world difference in tone.
Their made in japan 3 and higher numbers L-series and gc-series acoustic are just majestically sound.
This guitar sounds more crisp and clear than a maple neck tele deluxe.
Yamaha does snowmobiles!
And harmonicas
"Darrell Braun Guitar" has just added his two cents.
Hot wine? Yes in winter. It’s called mulled wine. There is also caribou, the canadian version that’s way more hardcore.
I want the standard blue with humbuckers soooo bad.
Don’t forget tennis rackets and hi-fi equipment!
Flash green? But Flash wears a red suit. I'm confused.
Don’t stress mate. I don’t get it either. But I bought one in flash green and it’s very very good.
I forgot carbon fibre in the neck and body on standard model.
I see very few youtubers mention the bigger body but none mention how the new bigger body feels good/bad too big ect. So how does the new body feel and does it cause any issues?
Can't compare to the old one but in general it's super comfy.
I have the previous gen and the second gen. The new bigger is not hugely bigger but t makes the guitar better proportioned in my view. To your Q specifically it’s very comfortable. I thought the gen 1 was a great guitar. I couldn’t believe they could step it up son much. But they have.
I stopped right when y’all said, heavy. What is a good “light” electric guitar? One thing that stops me from buying an electric guitar is the weight, the masses seem to be heavy, to heavy for my liking. I’d like a light bluesy, country sound electric guitar, that is of good quality without being wicked expensive. Any suggestions?
I just picked up an Element, and it weighs 7.2 lbs.
@@davidgood6744 Thx for sharing!
Reverend sensi light
No revamp needed.I have a Japanese made rusty rat & it’s perfect. Better than anything else in that price range - far superior to Gibson. I’ve had great Gibson’s but not even close to my Revstar. Yamaha are a brilliant company - do yourself a favour & check their gear out.
I have a gen 1 too. A 720B. If was my number 1 guitar despite my US Fender. I couldn’t believe they could top it. But they have. Significantly better. That’s really saying something.
Like the look of these guitars except for the White/Ivory tuners. They look odd and kinda cheap with the Ivory Tuners
Element does NOT have carbon rods in the neck. And you forgot to mention that the Standard has SS frets.
What are the jumbo frets like? Are they much taller than medium jumbos? I hope so, as I love big frets.
How about Suzuki also making great melodicas? :)))
You forgot us drummers. I only play Yamaha kits.
Really want to see a P90 standard review...no interest in these Humbucker styles. Have enough of those
the peghead yahama symbol looks to be 3 tuning forks situated atop one another.
Bro is just casually shredding faces on a product demo...
The gen 1 had more of that stripped down bike look and feel.
It did. I agree. Truer to the Revstar theme. But … the second generation significantly better. I have both.
Revstar guitar and a roadstar motorcycle. 😆
Does anyone care if Yamaha makes other products? Great guitars for the price. No mention of SS frets on the standard? No knowledge of the design on the chambering? Hint, it's not for weight relief!
Nice playing Cooper...
Noice
Is your dad pat in waco?
Lol. You left out Yamaha's boats, watercraft and excellent out board engines. Yamaha build nothing but quality across the board
Not as good as all youtubers says, I've got rss20 and build quality is not impressive..
27 + minutes? Come on, Alamo. Use the edit feature.
CAN WE PLEASE STOP CHARGING PEOPLE LOADS OF MONEY WHEN THE GUITAR HAS A TUN-O-MATIC BRIDGE COME ON PEOPLE
The worst oily salesmen on CZcams
Bloody awful paint job. Those tram lines are shocking. WTF Yamaha….
Said no one....