Yamaha Revstar Guitars
Step into the future of modern guitar design with the Yamaha Revstar series. Inspired by vintage cafe-racer motorcycles and Japanese heritage, these striking double-cutaway instruments combine bold aesthetics with cutting-edge acoustic engineering. Featuring chambered bodies, custom-voiced pickups, and innovative passive electronics, the Revstar lineup is built to deliver exceptional resonance, comfort, and tonal versatility.
Every Revstar guitar in our collection undergoes a rigorous, multi-point inspection and a professional workshop setup (worth £75) by our expert techs in our Huntingdon showroom before shipping, ensuring flawless playability straight out of the box.
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Explore Yamaha Revstar Guitars at MusicStreet
The Yamaha Revstar Guide: Cafe Racer Style Meets Acoustic Design
What separates a standard double-cutaway guitar from a highly resonant, ergonomically balanced, and tone-packed modern classic? While traditional designs rely on historic templates, Yamaha's design team utilized advanced scientific acoustic modeling and vintage London "Cafe Racer" motorcycle styling to create the revolutionary Yamaha Revstar series.
Featuring a striking double-cutaway design, custom-wound pickups, and innovative passive electronics, the Revstar is built to deliver maximum comfort, exceptional sustain, and a highly versatile tonal palette for modern players.
Investing in a premium Revstar serves several critical functions:
- Chambered Body Acoustic Design: Utilizing Yamaha's proprietary "Acoustic Design" process, Revstar bodies are strategically chambered to optimize resonance, reduce weight, and shape the guitar's low-end and mid-range response.
- Innovative Passive Electronics: Standard and Professional models feature a unique "Focus Switch" passive boost (a push-pull tone pot) that shifts the resonant frequency of the pickups, delivering a warmer, darker, and higher-output tone.
- Carbon-Reinforced Stability: Standard and Professional models feature carbon reinforcement rods in the neck and body, dramatically improving tuning stability, neck stiffness, and vibration transfer.
Yamaha Revstar Series Explained: Element, Standard, and Professional
To choose the correct Revstar for your playing style and budget, you must understand the primary tiers:
1. Yamaha Revstar Element
The perfect entry point. The Yamaha Revstar Element features a solid mahogany body, a comfortable thin-profile mahogany neck, and a pair of custom-wound Alnico V humbuckers. Equipped with a "Dry Switch" high-pass filter, the Yamaha Revstar RSE20 delivers bright, clear single-coil-like tones without the hum.
2. Yamaha Revstar Standard
The sweet spot of performance. The Yamaha Revstar Standard features a chambered mahogany body with a maple top, carbon neck reinforcement, and stainless steel frets.
RSS20: Loaded with custom Alnico V humbuckers.
RSS02T: Loaded with custom Alnico V P90-style single-coils. Both feature the "Focus Switch" passive boost.
3. Yamaha Revstar Professional
The pinnacle of Japanese craftsmanship. Meticulously crafted by master luthiers in Japan, the Yamaha Revstar Professional features premium hand-selected tonewoods, carbon reinforcement in both the neck and body, and Yamaha's proprietary Initial Response Acceleration (I.R.A.) wood treatment for a perfectly broken-in vintage feel.
Why Buy Your Yamaha Revstar from Music Street?
At MusicStreet, we don't believe in "box shifting." A premium instrument like a Yamaha Revstar requires professional care and attention. Wood is a natural material that reacts dynamically to temperature and humidity, and every guitar requires a precise setup to perform at its absolute best.
Every single Revstar listed on our site is physically stocked in our Huntingdon showroom. Before it leaves our store, our expert guitar techs perform a rigorous, multi-point inspection and a complete professional setup. We adjust the neck relief, action, intonation, and nut slots to your exact preferences, ensuring your new guitar plays flawlessly straight out of the box.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Focus Switch" on the Yamaha Revstar? +
The "Focus Switch" is a unique passive boost feature found on the Yamaha Revstar Standard and Professional models. Activated by pulling up on the tone knob, it utilizes a passive transformer to shift the resonant frequency of the pickups, boosting the mid-range and low-end while rolling off highs to deliver a warmer, thicker, and higher-output tone.
What is the difference between the Element and Standard Revstar models? +
The Element series features a solid mahogany body, standard frets, and a "Dry Switch" high-pass filter. The Standard series upgrades to a chambered body with a maple top, carbon neck reinforcement, stainless steel frets, a 5-way pickup selector, and the advanced "Focus Switch" passive boost.
Do you stock these guitars in your showroom? +
Yes. Every Yamaha Revstar listed on our site is physically in stock at our independent showroom at 10 Chequers Court, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. You can drop in, test the playability and comfort of the different models, and get honest, expert advice from our team of working musicians.
Are Yamaha Revstar guitars good for metal? +
Yes, absolutely! While they feature a vintage-inspired aesthetic, the chambered mahogany body, carbon-reinforced neck, and high-output Alnico V humbuckers on models like the Yamaha Revstar RSS20 deliver a tight, punchy low-end and exceptional note definition under high gain, making them highly popular for modern rock and metal.
The Revstar Revolution: Acoustic Design Meets Cafe-Racer Style
When Yamaha launched the redesigned Revstar series, they introduced a groundbreaking approach to solid-body guitar construction. Utilizing their proprietary Acoustic Design process, Yamaha engineers used advanced vibration analysis and wood-routing techniques to design a chambered body pattern that maximizes resonance, sustain, and acoustic response while significantly reducing weight.
Combined with carbon-reinforced necks and custom-voiced pickups, the Yamaha Revstar is a highly expressive, dynamic tool designed to help you unlock new creative possibilities in your playing.
Explore the Yamaha Revstar Tiers
Yamaha Revstar Professional (Made in Japan)
The absolute pinnacle of Yamaha craftsmanship. Handcrafted in Japan by master luthiers, the Yamaha Revstar Professional series features premium tonewoods, carbon reinforcement in both the neck and body, and Initial Response Acceleration (I.R.A.) technology to relieve stress in the wood for a played-in feel. Loaded with custom-wound pickups and a 5-way switch with a passive "Focus Switch" boost, these instruments represent the ultimate in boutique performance.
Yamaha Revstar Standard
The ultimate gigging guitar. The Yamaha Revstar Standard series offers professional-grade features at an incredible price point. Featuring chambered mahogany bodies with maple tops, carbon-reinforced mahogany necks, and a 5-way pickup selector with the passive Focus Switch, models like the humbucker-equipped Yamaha Revstar RSS20 and the P90-equipped Yamaha Revstar RSS02T deliver an incredibly wide range of modern and vintage tones.
Yamaha Revstar Element
Exceptional quality and value. The Yamaha Revstar Element series is the perfect entry point to the lineup. Featuring chambered mahogany bodies, comfortable mahogany necks, and dual custom-wound alnico V humbuckers, models like the Yamaha Revstar RSE20 offer a streamlined, high-performance platform with a push/pull "Dry Switch" high-pass filter for clean, single-coil-like clarity.
Humbuckers vs. P90s: Finding Your Revstar Voice
- The Humbucker Voice (RSS20 / RSE20): Loaded with custom-wound alnico V humbuckers, these models deliver thick, warm, and powerful tones with incredible sustain and clarity under high gain—perfect for rock, blues, jazz, and modern metal.
- The P90 Voice (RSS02T): The Yamaha Revstar P90 models feature custom-wound alnico V single-coils. They offer a unique, gritty midrange bite, sparkling highs, and a highly dynamic touch response, making them the ultimate choice for expressive blues, indie, and alternative rock.
The MusicStreet Difference: Workshop-Prepared Playability
At MusicStreet, we don't believe in "box shifting." A modern masterpiece like the Yamaha Revstar deserves a premium setup.
Every single Revstar guitar that leaves our Huntingdon showroom undergoes a rigorous, multi-point inspection and a professional workshop setup (worth £75) by our expert guitar techs. We adjust the action, relief, intonation, and fretwork to ensure your new guitar plays effortlessly straight out of the box.
- No Drop-Shipping: Every guitar listed on our site is physically in stock at our Huntingdon store.
- 1-Year Warranty: We back every instrument we sell with a comprehensive 1-year warranty.
- Free UK Shipping: Enjoy free, fully insured UK shipping on all orders over £99, with competitive rates worldwide.
- Flexible Financing: Buy with confidence using Klarna or PayPal split payments.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Focus Switch" on Yamaha Revstar Standard and Professional models?
The Focus Switch is a passive push/pull switch located on the tone control. When engaged, it shifts the resonant frequency of the guitar, boosting the mids and lows while slightly rolling off the highs. This creates a thicker, warmer, and more powerful tone, similar to a vintage, overwound pickup, without requiring active batteries.
What is the difference between the Revstar Standard and Element series?
The Standard series features a maple top over a chambered mahogany body, a carbon-reinforced neck, a 5-way pickup selector, and the passive Focus Switch boost. The Element series features an all-mahogany chambered body, a standard mahogany neck, a 3-way pickup selector, and a push/pull Dry Switch high-pass filter.
Does my Yamaha Revstar come set up?
Yes. Every Revstar guitar purchased from MusicStreet receives a professional, custom setup in our in-house workshop before dispatch. If you have specific preferences for string gauge or tuning, simply let us know when placing your order, and our techs will configure it to your exact specifications.
Can I try these guitars in person?
Absolutely. We welcome you to visit our independent showroom at 10 Chequers Court, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. You can get hands-on with our collection, test them through premium amplifiers, and get honest, expert advice from our team of working musicians.
