Stunning music - worth the whole video all by itself! Guitar color scheme is my favorite colors. As to guitar quality and build I yield entirely to Shane as I am not knowledgeable or on his level, he is the master. Thumbs up on a great video 👍👍👍
Awesome Demo/Review. Thankyou. My first Guitar is my 1985 Yamaha Acoustic made in Taiwan. Still amazing guitar after being 'well used'. Now approaching 40 years in my possession. Recently scored a Yamaha Pacifica, that is one of the most amazing Electric Guitars I have played. Love the Yamaha's and want a Revstar SO Bad. Dream ......
I have one of these in the same color (lefty and all) in order and I am really looking forward to it. I wanted to get another guitar with stainless steel frets and I grew up playing Yamaha instruments in school and love their audio gear so I took the chance on this same model. Thanks for another great video!
Thanks Shane, it's such a joy watching and listening to you play so effortlessly. I'm glad you did this review because I'm going to buy one of these and your not the only one that said they like the element better and it's more in my pay scale. You were the one that had this guitar on your best and worst for 2022 that brought up my curiosity and Yamaha was my Acoustic guitar. Peace 🕊️
I have the same model with the same finish, and there's something that just bugs me about it. It's not the color, the pickups, the sound, or the playability. Of all things, it's the slider switch. I know, it's a weird nitpick to have, but after being a Les Paul player for years the slider just feels tacky and cheap. I'm thinking of taking it to a luthier to see if they can put a 3-way toggle in it for me.
Great Video Brother, though I'm starting to think these Revstar's are just on TH-cam?! Had one on order since they were showing up for pre-order, and nothing but date changes on delivery.
Nice clip! I've wanted a Revstar for about a year, will finally choose one in black, new models back ordered 2x now, either the new rse20 or rs820cr. Play guitar and have fun!
There is always a lack of variety in colours . I contacted Yamaha years ago after the first Revstar was launched. I ask then why no lefty electrics aside from the Pacifica? They said basically no demand, but if that changes they will explore it. Here we have it boys and girls. I don’t want to say don’t complain but we could still be at zero plus a Pacifica. Thanks Shane thanks Yamaha.
Are you having one? Worth the hype? I love mine and always said I would have one if they made LH models. Has to be the Standard though. Thanks for the upload. Dependable as ever 🙏
Someday hopefully you will get sent a guitar that isn't backwards, and you can really shine! These Revstars sound pretty good in every other video I've seen of them. I don't know why all the manufacturers are messing with you but keep doing your best. You'll get there some day!
Maybe I missed it, but which humbucking pickups are used in the guitar, and what are their specs? How does the mid boost work? Where does the battery go and how long does it last. Needed details in a true review. Thanks!
I thought I was experiencing deja vu, but it turned out to be deja blue with stripes! Like the black one more, as well, but I am glad they came out with lefties.
Your review is good but many musicians are confusing yamaha music and yamaha motor that nothing to do to each other.yamaha music logo is blue yamaha motor is red and tuning forks are slightly different look on google you will find out also yamaha music and motor fianance are not together. Cheers
Shane, would love to see your take on one of the P90 Revstars. Just got an older 2020-ish P90 RS502T and a RS620 w/ humbuckers. My first P90 and it's by far my new fav- so much tone range, from warm, jazzy/ambient to just raw, barkin' rawk with quite sensitive tone/vol pots- it's crazy good!
Love it. But as a Leftie, as usual, 2 choices of colours and no P90 model for us. Oh, and one choice is our fav, Black! A tad negative, I know, I really like the sunset burst P90, but alas, we play "wrong", so suck it up ya weirdos. Have you ever done a vid on the woes of being a lefty guitarist. I know, "the economics don't stack up", but I call bullshit on that. Anyway, probs still get that Blue one.
The Element sounds much better to me, assuming you were using similar amp settings. The Standard certainly looks cool but I can't see where those sounds would fit in. They might sell a few Elements in 12 string if they tried that ;-)
Good review. I might have opted for the cheaper model had I seen this first. But I got my blue RSS20L about a fortnight ago. I love the Revstar design and I have waited years for a left handed model. The guitar plays well, feels premium and looks and sounds great. Overall I am very pleased with it. Gripes? The passive boost feels like a novelty. In my experience its pretty useless and adds little, while the push pull pot seems quite delicate. And the neck is bit more chunky than I like, stopping me from thumb fretting - small hands! :)
Hi @@Pete_Harris. To be totally fair to the guitar, I haven't run it through my amps yet just the Line 6 Helix, and it just sounds muddier and distorted. This is probably because I am more of a single coil guy too so I probably need to spent time dialling it in. I just wish Yamaha made a left handed P90 equipped Revstar :) Actually Yamaha did good on the pots (fragile or not) on the left handed models because they are true reverse taper. Most guitar manufacturers use standard taper pots on lefties and wire them left handed - this renders the usable pot sweep to be more like an on/off button ;). In fact my Gibson Les Paul has standard right handed wiring meaning the pots are all "backwards"
there was really vivid D harmonic going on, my fave key to play in. I would run down to Sky Music right now and get that exact guitar,...if it wasn't a lefty:)
Another video showing this awesome guitar. I was sold on the new RevStars. And then wanted to order one. So I did. Just to find out they won’t be available to ship for 8-9 months. Completely ridiculous and an epic fail on Yamaha’s part. Shane, great content like normal, but unfortunately Yamaha is blowing the roll out of these guitars.
Everything is going to take a while to get shipped. I’ve been waiting over a year for the lefty Epiphone Les Paul Special from Southpaw Guitars and still nothing. The hangover from worldwide lockdowns.
Just some useless trivia - the Yamaha logo is three tuning forks that intersect - supposed to represent “ perfect harmony “ in their manufacturing process.
I feel stupid: these guitars seem really amazing value for the price, but as a beginner the fact that I can't relate them to any "historical reference" makes me prefer inferior stuff from brands such as Fender! Really stupid and typical beginner behavior 😀
Agreed! I've been playing in bands since the mid 70's. Yamaha has always made really good guitars, quality - wise. But, none of the guitarists that I looked to for inspiration played them! Made me second guess the reasons for picking one up. Everyone that I regarded as a serious player used Gibsons, Fenders, and Rickenbackers. I have no regrets playing those guitars all those years.
Lots of fun and quality for less money, I laove it , have aqlso the old P-90 Billet green, which I also like more than their new expensive ones... Maybe I hav a cheap taste... 🙂
Stunning music - worth the whole video all by itself! Guitar color scheme is my favorite colors. As to guitar quality and build I yield entirely to Shane as I am not knowledgeable or on his level, he is the master. Thumbs up on a great video 👍👍👍
I think Yamaha hit a home run with this updated Revstar series. Looks and sounds amazing 👍
Great review!!! I like the fact that you identified the different audiences that might like each of the Yamahas. Keep them coming!!!! Cheers!
I have the Revstar 1 version and it is a very well made guitar. Highly under rated.
the fact that they made the body bigger sold me on this shape, always thought the revstar looked weird before
Awesome Demo/Review. Thankyou. My first Guitar is my 1985 Yamaha Acoustic made in Taiwan. Still amazing guitar after being 'well used'. Now approaching 40 years in my possession. Recently scored a Yamaha Pacifica, that is one of the most amazing Electric Guitars I have played. Love the Yamaha's and want a Revstar SO Bad. Dream ......
I have one of these in the same color (lefty and all) in order and I am really looking forward to it. I wanted to get another guitar with stainless steel frets and I grew up playing Yamaha instruments in school and love their audio gear so I took the chance on this same model. Thanks for another great video!
I DON'T think you'll go wrong with it!
Great demo! I’d love to see you try the P90 version
No lefty P90
Thanks Shane, it's such a joy watching and listening to you play so effortlessly. I'm glad you did this review because I'm going to buy one of these and your not the only one that said they like the element better and it's more in my pay scale. You were the one that had this guitar on your best and worst for 2022 that brought up my curiosity and Yamaha was my Acoustic guitar. Peace 🕊️
Ordered my Standard. I NEED it before the world ends!
Great video as always. Do you prefer the revstar over your PRS SE custom 24?
Strats have become so expensive for no reason that Yamaha steals every piece on the market with amazing quality and sounds plus wow factor indeed!!!
Looks and sounds fantastic. Really nice to get something new for lefties.
I think you'd dig a P90 version alot more. Wish they offered it in the Element line.
Gosh, this just makes me want it that much more. I’m such a sucker for that blue.
I want it in black... ;-)
I have the RSE20 in the blue with the white stripe - it is stunning and so affordable! Great review mate.
I just picked that one up; I think I like the Element more. The Element is fun.
Carbon reinforcement just makes so much sense. My Sahana has that.
I have the same model with the same finish, and there's something that just bugs me about it. It's not the color, the pickups, the sound, or the playability. Of all things, it's the slider switch. I know, it's a weird nitpick to have, but after being a Les Paul player for years the slider just feels tacky and cheap. I'm thinking of taking it to a luthier to see if they can put a 3-way toggle in it for me.
Great Video Brother, though I'm starting to think these Revstar's are just on TH-cam?! Had one on order since they were showing up for pre-order, and nothing but date changes on delivery.
Nice clip! I've wanted a Revstar for about a year, will finally choose one in black, new models back ordered 2x now, either the new rse20 or rs820cr. Play guitar and have fun!
Great tones at a affordable price! Although I love the blue, there is a lack of variety in colors for us southpaws 😩
It's too bad the entry level, Element line, doesn't have a P90 option. Maybe check out a Standard model with them?
I wish they had the hot merlot color in a lefty. :(
@@dancompton1728 I know!!
There is always a lack of variety in colours . I contacted Yamaha years ago after the first Revstar was launched. I ask then why no lefty electrics aside from the Pacifica? They said basically no demand, but if that changes they will explore it. Here we have it boys and girls. I don’t want to say don’t complain but we could still be at zero plus a Pacifica. Thanks Shane thanks Yamaha.
Thanks for another great video Shane. 👍 How does it compare to your PRS SE Custom 24?
So nice to see reviews of lefties guitars. 💯👍
Got my eye on the p90 version in this finish
Are you having one? Worth the hype? I love mine and always said I would have one if they made LH models. Has to be the Standard though. Thanks for the upload. Dependable as ever 🙏
Great review! Which would you pick - the Revstar or the Silver Sky SE?
Two very different guitars in my opinion.
Hi Shane, great video thank you. Would you say the passive boost switch gives enough volume for playing a solo without the need for a boost pedal?
Someday hopefully you will get sent a guitar that isn't backwards, and you can really shine! These Revstars sound pretty good in every other video I've seen of them. I don't know why all the manufacturers are messing with you but keep doing your best. You'll get there some day!
Maybe I missed it, but which humbucking pickups are used in the guitar, and what are their specs? How does the mid boost work? Where does the battery go and how long does it last. Needed details in a true review. Thanks!
There's no battery for the boost, there is a transformer that provides a boost from your guitar amp signal.
I had to tune back into this video to get a bit of a fix. Im still waiting on my standard lefty I ordered back in April.
The mid boost for me makes the guitar sound too muddy /deep . The P90 version is less affected by the switch I think .
I like it that guitar sounds awesome Shane! I would hope to see you do some reviews of some ESP guitars one day!
I thought I was experiencing deja vu, but it turned out to be deja blue with stripes! Like the black one more, as well, but I am glad they came out with lefties.
Your review is good but many musicians are confusing yamaha music and yamaha motor that nothing to do to each other.yamaha music logo is blue yamaha motor is red and tuning forks are slightly different look on google you will find out also yamaha music and motor fianance are not together.
Cheers
Hey Shane! Thanks man been watching these guitars..they're pretty awesome 🤘
I wonder if it's worth it to spend the extra money and get the higher end Japanese version.
I thought the GT stripe would make it go faster. Love the look, but I agree the simpler specs on the black one would be the way to go.
The stripe makes it play meaner! 🤟
Probably will be me my next guitar. Will get the black one as lefty of course.
Hi Shane, what are you thoughts about this compared to a Epiphone les Paul 60s standard?
This has a way more modern feel to it while the Epiphone is the old-school classic. They are both really nice.
Shane, would love to see your take on one of the P90 Revstars. Just got an older 2020-ish P90 RS502T and a RS620 w/ humbuckers. My first P90 and it's by far my new fav- so much tone range, from warm, jazzy/ambient to just raw, barkin' rawk with quite sensitive tone/vol pots- it's crazy good!
You are lucky to actually get one. Most of use will wait up to 8 months IF we order one now
What are the jumbo frets like? Are they much taller than medium jumbos? I hope so, as I love big frets.
you got left hand version finally
I have the Black beauty in left , it has moved to one of my go to jewels .
Should have added locking tuners also. The similarly priced Pacifica has it.
Is it just me or do the pickups on these have a cocked wah type of voicing?
Another GR8 axe from Yammy! I kinda agree with you on the mid boost, made it too flubby clean!
Useful for jazzy sounds clean but the mid boost makes this guitar a Les Paul killer in my opinion
If you had to choose between this and an SG, which would you keep?
it wouldn't the one trick pony SG
How about doing a review on the Axiom Bluesmaster 335 copy with p90s? Another budget guitar here in Oz.
sounds great - wonder how the cheaper version compares...
Awesome playing and tone.
Revstars 2022. Killer axe. I want one.
You also get stainless steel on the standard. A worthwhile upgrade for sure.
Yup, and the carbon reinforced neck. Definitely at least considering going with the Standard version.
It sounds like the pull knob is a cab simulator that you must engage all the time
Thanks for an honest review.
Love it. But as a Leftie, as usual, 2 choices of colours and no P90 model for us. Oh, and one choice is our fav, Black! A tad negative, I know, I really like the sunset burst P90, but alas, we play "wrong", so suck it up ya weirdos. Have you ever done a vid on the woes of being a lefty guitarist. I know, "the economics don't stack up", but I call bullshit on that. Anyway, probs still get that Blue one.
The Element sounds much better to me, assuming you were using similar amp settings. The Standard certainly looks cool but I can't see where those sounds would fit in. They might sell a few Elements in 12 string if they tried that ;-)
Nice dynamics, great precisión. Again if it's not in the fingers..... Morning from Mexico. I am thinking on getting one. The neck is wonderful.
Did the G string stay in tune on this one?
Good review. I might have opted for the cheaper model had I seen this first. But I got my blue RSS20L about a fortnight ago. I love the Revstar design and I have waited years for a left handed model. The guitar plays well, feels premium and looks and sounds great. Overall I am very pleased with it.
Gripes? The passive boost feels like a novelty. In my experience its pretty useless and adds little, while the push pull pot seems quite delicate. And the neck is bit more chunky than I like, stopping me from thumb fretting - small hands! :)
Can't agree that the boost is a novelty, works and sounds great for huge Les Paulesque tones with a little eq tweaking.
Hi @@Pete_Harris. To be totally fair to the guitar, I haven't run it through my amps yet just the Line 6 Helix, and it just sounds muddier and distorted. This is probably because I am more of a single coil guy too so I probably need to spent time dialling it in. I just wish Yamaha made a left handed P90 equipped Revstar :)
Actually Yamaha did good on the pots (fragile or not) on the left handed models because they are true reverse taper. Most guitar manufacturers use standard taper pots on lefties and wire them left handed - this renders the usable pot sweep to be more like an on/off button ;). In fact my Gibson Les Paul has standard right handed wiring meaning the pots are all "backwards"
Great playing, I really dug it
when are you reviewing the p90 model?
It screams. Great pairing with that amp.
Shane is there a way to contact you through a website?
Sky music employee to fellow Sky music employee: “did you remember to order a lefty for Shane?”
Killer Jam track... as always!
there was really vivid D harmonic going on, my fave key to play in. I would run down to Sky Music right now and get that exact guitar,...if it wasn't a lefty:)
On second thought I'll stick with me tele mate.
I play lefty and have a hard time watching lefties play because I've only played with one other and only briefly. I've been eyeing this model though.
It looks very surfy like but has apeal no doubt like it
Love the Revstars! I'm glad they're finally treating the southpaws out there with some models.
Ahhhhhh, "Fly By Night" huuuuuuuuh? 😁
Will you keep it??
He can't! He said it was a 'loaner'.
He burned it.
@@Stoffendous LOL
@@DMSProduktions well, he could decide to keep it (pay for it) at the end of the test, couldn’t he??
@@1972Georges I can't see why NOT! But it's NOT a paid presentation! Merely, a 'Can I borrow this to demo?' sort of thing!
Yes
Another video showing this awesome guitar. I was sold on the new RevStars. And then wanted to order one. So I did. Just to find out they won’t be available to ship for 8-9 months. Completely ridiculous and an epic fail on Yamaha’s part. Shane, great content like normal, but unfortunately Yamaha is blowing the roll out of these guitars.
Everything is going to take a while to get shipped. I’ve been waiting over a year for the lefty Epiphone Les Paul Special from Southpaw Guitars and still nothing. The hangover from worldwide lockdowns.
Where are you from.? It is widely available here in Canada though
@@nethbt do you have or know a guitar shop that sells on line?
@@nethbt I live in the states and there isnt a single online store, like Sweetwater, or Sam Ash, CME, etc that has any of them. Please share.
@@marander512 well, Andertons doesnt have them. Where else would you suggest that ships to the states
Just some useless trivia - the Yamaha logo is three tuning forks that intersect - supposed to represent “ perfect harmony “ in their manufacturing process.
Get a p90 version!
👍🏻👍🏻
Sounds great to me, excellent model except this colorway...
my wallet really likes the black one.😂
I feel stupid: these guitars seem really amazing value for the price, but as a beginner the fact that I can't relate them to any "historical reference" makes me prefer inferior stuff from brands such as Fender! Really stupid and typical beginner behavior 😀
Agreed! I've been playing in bands since the mid 70's. Yamaha has always made really good guitars, quality - wise. But, none of the guitarists that I looked to for inspiration played them! Made me second guess the reasons for picking one up. Everyone that I regarded as a serious player used Gibsons, Fenders, and Rickenbackers. I have no regrets playing those guitars all those years.
@@Informed104 Thank you, glad to see I'm not alone 😀
Left people 🤟
Bad intonation
Thats a ugly guitar.
You looking in the mirror again Andrew? Just don't man.
@@Stoffendous No your mom is.
Lots of fun and quality for less money, I laove it , have aqlso the old P-90 Billet green, which I also like more than their new expensive ones... Maybe I hav a cheap taste... 🙂