2022 Yamaha Revstar Standard: P90 vs Humbucker (In-Depth) | JayLeonardJ
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0:00 Introduction Song
1:00 Overview of the new Revstar lineup
2:04 What they changed
4:16 In-Depth with the Revstar RSS02T (P90)
10:54 In-Depth with the Revstar RSS20 (Humbuckers)
16:45 Direct comparison of the P90s and Humbuckers
19:21 Final Thoughts
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What the fuck is up with this guy? I freakin' love him. I've never seen a guitar/amp demo that had such clear info. it's like he's generous instead of egotistical or self-conscious. (Seems like maybe a life choice for him though.) The whole video just had an uptempo feel that was awesome. AND the cat can play. He knows tone but is also super articulate about differences in tone. Shit man. This is tops. This dude will be north of 200K subs by this time next year.
Yes he's great, and with so much genuine enthusiasm. Only problem is that everything he plays sounds so good!
He could play toaster and i would buy it :)
He is a tele man, so you know his heart is in the right place...
He’s just a great player. It’s a pleasure to listen to him demo this stuff … kid was born to play the thing.
just discovered him today, Subbed!
The revstar is better than my USA fender and gibson guitars, spent 28 years trying to find the guitar that is perfect and this is it. Just buy one , it will be your forever guitar guarenteed.
First of all, one of the best guitar demos I've come across on YT - and I watch far too many. Second, the Revstar has been on my wishlist since I saw what Chris Buck could do with one. I've been a big fan of Yamaha acoustics for a long time, but this will be my first electric.
Really appreciate it, thanks :)
I think this update to the line moves the Revstar platform into the "classic" camp. It wouldn't be weird for someone to say "I'm a Revstar guy" in the same way someone might say "I'm a Strat guy."
Hilarious, I was actually just talking to someone about that same thing a few weeks ago!
Doubtful. They've had guitars in this form factor for ages, ie the SG. Even in the Pacifica line, they have super embelished models, but nobody in the general audience would say, "Oh check out that Yamaha PAC612V!"
@@9unslin9er -- There are plenty of vids on TH-cam that do the very thing you doubt.
Funny you say that. I own a strat and am seriously looking into buying a Revstar... so you could say I'm ahhh.... Revstrat guy??...
@@9unslin9er The shape is so not an SG o.O that's like saying every asymmetric double cut is a strat...
Great playing and a really helpful, informative review. The new Revstars have really caught my attention in a few videos - but this is the first detailed comparison I've seen of the P90 and humbucker models. It's definitely sold me on the P90! Thanks!
By far the most convincing demo of these guitars online. Good job!
Hey Jay, lovin' the love you show the Revstar
JLJ is the absolute best! I watch these regularly. Jay runs through different playing styles, and understands musicians' expansive use/playing style of an instrument, which many others don't have the same skills to do. THANKS JAY! I wanna' buy all the new gear. :)
Awesome! A lot of these reviews dropped over the last few days, yours blows all of them away! Well done!
Thanks a ton!
Thank you for the great review!! Your playing was stellar and I really enjoyed just listening to you as you dove into each instrument!! I wouldn't mind having both but I'd lean toward the P90 version due to the wide dynamic range that you demonstrated!!!
This is the best review of the Revstar I've seen. Fantastic review and playing! This is how it is done. Thanks, Jay!
Really appreciate it :)
Excellent review, you hit the points and tone comparisons i was interested in. Thanks Jay, I think I really need a Revstar in my life now. Well done!!
That was some killer jammin' there at the beginning. Masterful playing on beautiful instruments, all the way through; terrific vid, thank ya.
Jay . . . I've watched this review several times ... I love hearing the guitars ... love hearing you talk about them ... Enjoy your playing ... But the one thing it hasn't done, is help me make up my mind! I definitely want both!
Most excellent comparison video, dude! Now I definitely know which one I will be dreaming of.
Love this comparison!! And that playing is fantastic
I am working my way through this and I can't believe how great a player Jay is. I'm a new subscriber.
Welcome to the page! Really glad you dug the vid :)
One of the best demos ever. Really gives the listener clear differences. Great job!
Thanks a lot!
Excellent, in depth, review. The comparison is spot on, helps making the choice of the instrument super easy, simple, and clear. You are a very dedicated and meticulous educator! I salute you and thank you for this beautiful analysis.
Really appreciate it, thanks for watching!
Great review. You really put this guitar through it's paces. Made my decision easy to buy one. That Santana lick hit the spot for me.
Thanks for the great review. Love your playing too.
Great review and excellent playing, my dude! You truly understand what to play and which guitar, and play so many genres so well. I'm super envious! Also your ability to sound so complete and full just by yourself is commendable.
Thanks!
Best demo and review of this guitars ever. Awesome!
Thanks so much :)
Excellent review. The detailed commentary about the pickups was very informative. Now I want both versions of the Revstar.
Correct answer, haha
Yes, you do!
I've got an rs320 (humbuckers) and the new standard with p90's.. Love them both.
This is the first video I’ve seen of Jay’s. can’t believe that I’ve never come across this channel before. An absolute beast of a guitar player and reviewer.
Thanks!
Yea, he's an all around good dude.
Awesome review. Great guitars. Great playing and thoughts.
My next guitar, I think... as soon as I lean to play the ones I have. Outstanding video!
Fantastic review and playing; thank you
Love the comparison of the two, but hands down, IMO, the humbuckers sound so much better. I also love the color pattern of the humbucker version too.
Pretty awesome guitars.
Great playing and informative video.
Thanks dude.
i was there the whole time. haring that energy. felt like i was chillin with a fellow guitar buddy and he was just riffin
AWESOME guitar playing man.. GREAT CHANNEL I hope your channel grows fast
Dang; that P-90 sounds killer. Great playing, Jay!
As always, nice review jay. I always end up GASSING up on all of the gears you review
Love his playing. Great tone m8! & Getting The Cars/Elliot Easton vibes in the introoo
The P90 sound with the humbucker look would be my choice, although I loved the sound of both of them. If I had to pick one I would waffle back and forth and never leave the store.
The P90 model fits my style. It's clarity is amazing.
Me 2..lol
Buy both.....
I guess I'll eventually buy both. I went for the humbuckers version because it fits my needs better at the moment, but I just love the P90s sound.
@@FlorentChardevel or drop in some p-94 type, can get similar sound to p-90 and if you get from GF they have the quick plugs so you can swap back and forth or 1 of each or what have you, easy as a couple screws and a string change, no need to buy 2 of the same guitar, unless you are super particular on having an exact "true p-90" sound, but ive not found the diff to be such that a little EQing cant easily tweak the sound to be the same, or really damn close.
In case anyone is wondering; intro song is instrumental version of Walk Idiot Walk by the Hives.
5:33 those bluesy runs! The world needs to hear more of this good action 👍
One of the best guitar review I've ever seen.
Such a great video. Outstanding presentation skills and man, the guy can play! Thank you for this exceptional video!
Great guitar playing. Everything you played was fun and really showed how the guitar sounds, you have a very varied musical influences and great chops. I've watched dozens of Revstar videos but this one is the most useful.
I really appreciate it, thanks!
Subscribed.....best review I've seen of any guitar product on TH-cam. Killer player and great insight and delivery. Definitely going to buy the P90 version now too 👍
Thanks!
Useful review and great playing. Thanks!
I love the Revstar guitars. The shape looked iconic from the moment Yamaha released them.
I've played electric guitars for fourty years now and even though I have a good bunch of perfect and often expensive guitars, I NEVER had a guitar with P90's. So that version would be my choice. Pretty good chance I'll buy one, because they're crazy cheap. And it's hard to find a Yamaha guitar that isn't good. These guys know how to build guitars!
And again, I just love the looks of them. ❤️
I also have a heap of expensive guitars, and a revstar 502t, it is equally as good......... seriously
@@johnmurray3346 So do I, I have a 620 with the wraparound and the steelwool top and both is gone, hm.
I have to disagree. The Pacifica was once the best affordable, import strat style guitar. However, they haven’t changed their guitars since the rise of sooo many better imported s style guitars. Id much rather play an mim fender than the top of the line Pacifica. Id rather play any squire than a comparable price Pacifica. They gotta update that line or drop it altogether because currently it SUX!
This guy is a monster! I love his playing every time i watch his video I'm inspired and he looks like he's having fun.
Thanks so much, really appreciate it :)
Awesome demonstration and really good playing. I’m definitely sold. Thanks!
Awesome, thank you!
Great job highlighting both guitars. I would get both if I didn't already have a sweet HH guitar. So I'm going to check out the P90 version. Really one of the best sounding P90 guitars I've heard, and with unique sounds.
Attracted by the Revstar review...I like this guy's personality!
J's great. He burns more calories playing seated than I do all day
He's got some chops too
Excellent demo! I like the blues and distortion, so Ill go with the HB version.
He is having a great time playing. His energy is joyous as are the noises he can make with a guitar.
I want one of each....great playing as usual !!
Amazing ability to describe tones. GREAT job. Awesome playing. Shocked how much I like the P90 sounds.
Thanks! The P90 definitely rocks!
Great review . . . thanks! Both of these guitars are rock machines, but those P90s have a really unique sound!
I can only say this to a guitarist, you really know how to play with yourself. I mean that in the best possible way. I could hear a drum machine or band in the background even though there was none. Your timing, rhythm and feel is incredible. I prefer the P90 for looks and tones. It’s unfortunate that all the new guitars are not in stock and may not be available for months. Tough times. Thanks for posting this video
It's interesting that a number of them are in stock in Europe, but not in the US for some unknown reason. 🤔
Really clear concise well thought out well produced review. Thank you.
What a great video. I got more information and insight into these new for 22 guitars than anywhere else on TH-cam. Great job and thanks. My pick P90’s.
Best guitar videos I have ever seen. a beginners dream.. spoken in a way that is informative and in away that I can really decide which model I would like to buy.. thank you P90's thx
Rock on!
Best video I have seen for these guitars!
Thanks so much :)
Can't decide! I'll take one of each! Thanks, JLJ!
Correct!
YOU are a very good guitar player, and a very talented videographer and you are very good at communicating subtle nuances that are hard to explain anyway. Thank you for your fantastic review! If you have time, I would be happy if you could tell us something about the signal chain. I really love that sound!
I really appreciate it, thanks!
I really appreciate this video as an example of the general difference in sound between p90s and humbuckers: the humbuckers sounded compressed and thus smoother, but depending on the sound a person is going for they might find the humbuckers sounded a bit sterile compared to the p90s. And on the other hand, the p90s sound livelier and more nuanced, but a person could also call the sound less-focused and noisier. It all depends on what you wanna hear coming out of your own fingertips. Nice playing as well!
Good description. That's about right.
Very good indeed. Maybe you can help me. I play mostly complex chords on a crunch to overdrive rock sound. So what I need is a good note resolution in complex overdriven chords with a smooth and ear-pleasing tone.
@@bille77 It's really personal taste, lots of people have gone for the tones it sounds like you're going for with both p90s and humbuckers. IMO p90s are pretty great for setting up your amp with higher gain and lower volume so your guitar sounds clean with the guitar volume turned down, but then dirty's up into overdrive when you turn the volume knob up. I think the main reason for this is that p90s are (generally) heavier in bass and midtones than other single coil types, so you can play single strings gently and the tone will be bell like and clear like a Tele, but then if you lean into like 3-4 strings at the same time it'll break seamlessly into beautiful saturation. This same characteristic can make p90s sound overly dirty at higher gain levels, but in a lot of early punk rock they chose Gibson's with p90s specifically because of that dirty overdriven sound, so again it depends on what you want.
But if you're going for "smooth, good note resolution with complex chords on higher overdrive" maybe Humbuckers are what you need, as they're more controllable in my experience. P90s on high overdrive is just a big fat wall of beautiful crunch and shred, but maybe too muddy if you're looking for note resolution.
On the other hand, if you like to play with a mix of clean and slightly overdriven tones, p90s are hard to beat as far as liveliness, richness, and versatility goes. Both Rhett Shull and Chris Buck use p90s in their main guitars and both have great videos on TH-cam demonstrating that "edge of breakup" tone. And I'm nowhere near their level, but for my personal taste I never found a guitar where I truly got obsessed with the tone until I tried p90s on light overdrive.
Great video Jay! Can’t wait to get them here in the studio!🤘😁
Really enjoyable and informative review. I like the look and sound of both, but the p90s are really tempting.
I love both of them but have a fondness for P 90s although I could easily go for the humbucker version of but I already have a Les Paul. Killer demo/comparison of the two. Amazing playing and excellent comments as well! Just an all-around amazing video!
This is me, in reverse! I already have a Tele, so I was thinking, that P-90 sounds really nice, but I already have that space mostly covered.
Agree! I also have a ‘Paul and was considering the Humbucker model. Now seriously looking at the P90 model. We’ll see…
Great intro with the hives 👍
Absolutely great review! I've got to go with the P-90 equipped Standard.
Love your chops!
Great video! Thx for taking the time.
Thanks for watching!
Omg P90 on neck position is holy grail! 🤘
Great video! Thanks for doing this comparison. I have been looking at these guitars, and I have been debating p90 vs humbuckers. This has been super helpful.
What a fantastic review. A very charismatic presenter I could listen to all day long. Great guitar playing too. I want the P90 version now ☺
I still like the older versions looks wise. Great demo Jay whose been around for yrs as a great player and demo guy and plays in a band too.
The Hives jam totally sold me on the P90s! Bravo sir
Glad the vid helped!
Great playing! Sounds great
Great review, and even better playing!! Thanks.
Thank you kindly!
First time here. Excellent comparison and I love your attitude and playing! Subscribed!
Thanks for the sub!! Glad you dug the video :)
Very helpful!! a lot of reviewers forget (or maybe can't) show the full dynamics and range of the instrument.
Really appreciate it!
Great video for a really interesting guitar. For all those wondering where the intro riffs come from (beautifully executed): The Hives - Walk Idiot Walk
Yes, the video deserves a like just for that alone!
Kind of stumbled across this TH-cam channel by accident, shopping for a revstar, great review ,excellent playing and demo
Thanks!
Jay I preferred the humbucker setup I felt as it had a better all round sound and playability. Thanks for the demo as usual u play AWSOME!!!
Great reviewer....nice one...love Revstars...i have the original humbucker model...im going to grab a P90 gradient burst one...loooks killer
Most excellent comparison!
like most guitarists, over the years i have ignored Yamaha because, essentially, they have never offered anything i couldn't get from another brand.
but the Revstar might be the first PROPER Yamaha choice they have put forward. it is it's own thing, AND, it's good. this guitar deserves to be popular.
i need a p90 guitar and Revstar just made the short list.
Amazing playing 🤩
those p90 have such a presence and range. love'em both !
Never seen your channel before, but came across this review. You’re a really great player and I love this review~!
I really appreciate it!
You're rad dude, great review.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I love P90s and humbuckers. I love filtertrons and fender single coils too. I like them all as long as they’re not high gain or active. Even when I play high gain I still want a low output pickup.
P90s sound for me. Love the look of the metalic green with the black plate though!
Good demo - thank you.
Had to hit the like button during the intro song... It's way too good !
OOft! nice bit of jazz in the middle there. Nice one man.
first time watching one of your videos, mate incredible job on this review. Loved your detail!
Really appreciate it! Thanks :)
Dude. Amazing review and SICK playing.
Thanks a ton!
Great video, I now have one of each and they're great. BTW I love the Tabla there in the shot. I have a couple of Dholak drums sitting n my studio.
I’ve had my eyes on the Revstars since I saw you playing it when they came out. Love the look. With the new lineup, I think I’d have to go with the P90’s, tho both sounded great. Thanks for the video!
Yeah, I've had many great years with my old Revstar. Really loving where they are taking the line and, yes, that P90 is awesome!
bro everytime i stumble upon one of your gear reviews i get mezmerized by your playing. your noodleing is just 10 times better than my playing when i try my best :D
I have the P90 version in sunset burst on order from Sweetwater for a few months now and probably won’t get it for a few more months, but I can’t wait to get it!
Both sounded great. As I've got a Les Paul with humbuckers and a Strat I'm liking the P90 version to add variety to my sounds. But I wish I could have both! This is the first guitar not of the Fender, Gibson, PRS families that has caught my eye. Finally!
Thank you JLJ for showing me and my sons the Yamaha Revstar lineup at the Cosmo Music Yamaha Mezzanine Grand Opening. You're a fantastic guitar player. Had the Blue P90 Revstar for a week, love the tonal versatility...one to keep. The hardshell case looked a lot better in real than in picture.. Hope you'll come to Toronto to perform again.
It was an absolute joy to meet the fam and help you make your choice!!! I hope that beautiful axe gives you years and years of great music :) Please keep in touch and I hope to catch you next time I'm in Ontario :)
@@JayLeonardJ What a wonderful shopping experience I had. :-) By the way, my son won one of the Wireless Yamaha THR-II Guitar Amp from the Cosmo Yamaha Prize draw, what a timely complement to my Yamaha Revstar !!!!
What a superb review! Thanks so much for your efforts on this video mate! I owned the older 720B revstar … I honestly thought it was filled with concrete it was that heavy this new weight relief version looks killer 👏
My rs320 is lighter than the standard.
I really like the sound of the P90s. Realky sweet. Thanks.
I ain't got the most descriptive way to put it, but the P90s just have more personality to my liking. Jay makes everything sound great.