2022 Yamaha Revstar Standard: P90 vs Humbucker (In-Depth) | JayLeonardJ

CHAPTERS
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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[@dvespa]

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.

[@richardwatson7480]

Yes he's great, and with so much genuine enthusiasm. Only problem is that everything he plays sounds so good!

[@Bombilakus]

He could play toaster and i would buy it :)

[@matts4852]

He is a tele man, so you know his heart is in the right place...

[@hailmaryrecordings8255]

He’s just a great player. It’s a pleasure to listen to him demo this stuff … kid was born to play the thing.

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[@thysdreyer6886]

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.

[@yunanyuke4908]

How so?

[@matthewjdouglas6471]

Something about the yamaha, my dad has had his yamaha sg since 1979. He used to plug it in and play it every Friday evening after work. It was the highlight of the week for me watching my dad play. He still owns it but doesn't play it often. He's 76 now so his rock'n'roll day's are behind him lol. He said its mine when he passes on.

[@nobodys.shapeshifter]

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.

[@shekinah33]

The P90 model fits my style. It's clarity is amazing.

[@robertcollucci750]

Me 2..lol

[@markfahey3921]

Buy both.....

[@FlorentChardevel]

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.

[@fedayeentaqx9956]

@@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.

[@sidestyle05]

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."

[@JayLeonardJ]

Hilarious, I was actually just talking to someone about that same thing a few weeks ago!

[@9unslin9er]

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!"

[@tswrench]

@@9unslin9er -- There are plenty of vids on KZbin that do the very thing you doubt.

[@timmzzzz88]

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??...

[@guyfawkes8873]

@@9unslin9er The shape is so not an SG o.O that's like saying every asymmetric double cut is a strat...

[@fistovuzi]

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.

[@PieterSneep]

In case anyone is wondering; intro song is instrumental version of Walk Idiot Walk by the Hives.

[@bostonbesteats364]

Attracted by the Revstar review...I like this guy's personality!

[@maxpeck4154]

J's great. He burns more calories playing seated than I do all day

[@davidgriffin6395]

He's got some chops too

[@xjam879]

Excellent demo! I like the blues and distortion, so Ill go with the HB version.

[@Hesohi]

He is having a great time playing. His energy is joyous as are the noises he can make with a guitar.

[@ctcards2636]

I just got a merlot P90 model today. A friend of mine got a black one recently and was raving about it and i had never owned a electric Yamaha guitar before. I own about 40 guitars. Ranging from G&L, Fender, Gibson etc. This guitar is hands down one of the nicest guitars for the $. Just like all of the Yamaha products ive recently obtained, its all good stuff. Recently I got into buying cheap Yamaha acoustics, along the way i ended up with a SLG200S and this and im happy I was pointed this direction. So far in 6 months my Yamaha collection consists of: F310 (traded a cheap microphone for) F325 (Blem model $85 delivered) F325D (Blem model $75 delivered) F335 (Blem model $95 delivered) FD01S (Used model $105 shipped) FG700 (Used $148 shipped) FG800 (New $230 Zzounds) SLG200S (New $729 Sweetwater) Revstar p90 (New $799 Sweetwater) I had never owned a Yamaha before recently and everyone of these guitars has been great additions to my collection and nice thing is obtaining all these guitars didnt cost an arm and a leg like some of the guitars i own. With the acoustics I just replaced saddle and nut with bone and intonated saddle and wood pins. Did basic setups. Guitars sound like a million bucks now. The Silent Guitar and the Rev are to me something unique and was needed in the guitar world. The Silent Guitar is worth checking out, it is NOT a toy, it is a REAL guitar. Dont let the looks fool ya. With the Rev they nailed the electronics and did something that isnt done enough. Pickup variations. Most P90 guitars have a 3 way. This was nice to get a 5 way and the mid boost. The only complain i had and have had with any of the Yamahas ive gotten, scratchy frets. Easy enough fix, but def more elbow grease on the Rev's stainless steel frets for sure. Yamaha has something going for it in many ways and among them is the finish or lack of finish on the back of the necks. I shave the back of all my necks (yes every guitar i own weather its a $800 guitar or a $5000 guitar has no finish on the neck). I tour and play festival stages in humidity, cold, rain, you name it. Sticky necks SUCK to deal with as your feel like your spending all your energy making sure your hand is going where it normally would go with little to no effort. I wish more companies would do this. THe Yamaha FG700 is one of the best acoustic guitars ive every played, not making that up. For $148 ! The Rev is worth all of $800 imho. 2 issues with the Rev: Black 5 way tip (doesnt match the rest of the guitar, i ordered a cream one) Scratchy frets Thats it and for someone like me to only find 2 issues on a guitar and small issues at that, thats saying something. I do want to make a rosewood guard for mine and get chrome pickup covers. Anyone know of anyone who makes guards for these newer rev's?

[@D_J_P]

Hey Jay, lovin' the love you show the Revstar

[@olgervanmaurik3124]

Love this comparison!! And that playing is fantastic

[@andrerodriguesguitars]

Great video Jay! Can’t wait to get them here in the studio!🤘😁

[@DaveWeberMusic]

Such a great video. Outstanding presentation skills and man, the guy can play! Thank you for this exceptional video!

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Thanks!

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[@hamburger29jp]

As always, nice review jay. I always end up GASSING up on all of the gears you review

[@jeshvidmikkelsen4525]

Awesome review. Great guitars. Great playing and thoughts.

[@waynejohnson3214]

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.

[@WTHREET1]

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!!

[@rowbags3017]

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!

[@Hardjaxl]

One of the best guitar review I've ever seen.

[@jeffs.1999]

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. :)

[@cosmonaut9942]

Thanks for the great review. Love your playing too.

[@mirkosavik6920]

I want one of each....great playing as usual !!

[@nungu60a]

By far the most convincing demo of these guitars online. Good job!

[@darrenmcmackin330]

Pretty awesome guitars. Great playing and informative video. Thanks dude.

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[@andychapman3100]

Fantastic review and playing; thank you

[@SomeKindOfMadman]

Dang; that P-90 sounds killer. Great playing, Jay!

[@shearfury147]

i was there the whole time. haring that energy. felt like i was chillin with a fellow guitar buddy and he was just riffin

[@penguinista]

Most excellent comparison video, dude! Now I definitely know which one I will be dreaming of.

[@georgebaader9817]

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!!!

[@druidavey]

OOft! nice bit of jazz in the middle there. Nice one man.

[@thadhunsaker140]

5:33 those bluesy runs! The world needs to hear more of this good action 👍

[@davidmerrittjacovino]

Really clear concise well thought out well produced review. Thank you.

[@tyrssen1]

That was some killer jammin' there at the beginning. Masterful playing on beautiful instruments, all the way through; terrific vid, thank ya.

[@1912Gavin]

Really enjoyable and informative review. I like the look and sound of both, but the p90s are really tempting.

[@shekinah33]

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.

[@baltipszlr3398]

The Hives jam totally sold me on the P90s! Bravo sir

[@JayLeonardJ]

Glad the vid helped!

[@sub-jec-tiv]

Love his playing. Great tone m8! & Getting The Cars/Elliot Easton vibes in the introoo

[@mariodriessen9740]

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. ❤️

[@johnmurray3346]

I also have a heap of expensive guitars, and a revstar 502t, it is equally as good......... seriously

[@philfrank9226]

@@johnmurray3346 So do I, I have a 620 with the wraparound and the steelwool top and both is gone, hm.

[@Davo2233]

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!

[@rexrathtar3893]

Useful review and great playing. Thanks!

[@brunodelandev]

Great intro with the hives 👍

[@briankrueger1142]

First time here. Excellent comparison and I love your attitude and playing! Subscribed!

[@JayLeonardJ]

Thanks for the sub!! Glad you dug the video :)

[@thornwivans]

Great reviewer....nice one...love Revstars...i have the original humbucker model...im going to grab a P90 gradient burst one...loooks killer

[@clutteredchicagogarage2720]

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.

[@coffeewaldo]

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.

[@rikpt]

Awesome! A lot of these reviews dropped over the last few days, yours blows all of them away! Well done!

[@JayLeonardJ]

Thanks a ton!

[@jsanch4892]

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.

[@SebastianMaruntiel]

those p90 have such a presence and range. love'em both !

[@brycnaird6210]

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!

[@melvinyee2796]

Never seen your channel before, but came across this review. You’re a really great player and I love this review~!

[@JayLeonardJ]

I really appreciate it!

[@burple65]

My next guitar, I think... as soon as I lean to play the ones I have. Outstanding video!

[@snrose33]

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.

[@MrScrofulous]

I love the Hot Merlot. I'll be looking out for one when they hit Oz :). Great review as usual.

[@davelinstead4052]

What a great video. I got more information and insight into these new for 22 guitars than anywhere else on KZbin. Great job and thanks. My pick P90’s.

[@adrien_5]

Had to hit the like button during the intro song... It's way too good !

[@Archerinho]

Going for the P90! Loved the Samba Pa Ti in the end! :)

[@BlueCloverChannel]

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!

[@MR-wp5dz]

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.

[@JayLeonardJ]

Thanks!

[@Le_Rosa]

Omg P90 on neck position is holy grail! 🤘

[@rockon856]

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 👏

[@ellesnyder942]

My rs320 is lighter than the standard.

[@erikjohnson2976]

This is the best review of the Revstar I've seen. Fantastic review and playing! This is how it is done. Thanks, Jay!

[@JayLeonardJ]

Really appreciate it :)

[@Cring0r]

first time watching one of your videos, mate incredible job on this review. Loved your detail!

[@JayLeonardJ]

Really appreciate it! Thanks :)

[@patrickfitzgerald2861]

Great review . . . thanks! Both of these guitars are rock machines, but those P90s have a really unique sound!

[@t9620]

Absolutely great review! I've got to go with the P-90 equipped Standard.

[@KramerPacer2]

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

[@giovannibonapace4250]

Fantastic review n great touch!!!! P90 !!!!

[@dougbennett7881]

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!

[@zacharyfourth758]

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.

[@JayLeonardJ]

Really appreciate it, thanks for watching!

[@jimparfitt2330]

Excellent comparison! Thanks!!

[@hireality]

Great review Jay👍 Subscribed. The Revstars sound absolutely brilliant ✨

[@JayLeonardJ]

Thanks for the sub! Yeah, they are a blast to play :)

[@ronaldcaringal6496]

Best demo and review of this guitars ever. Awesome!

[@JayLeonardJ]

Thanks so much :)

[@GTRxMan]

Great demo! How have I not seen this channel before? Subscribed immediately. To me, the P-90 is the way to go. There are so many useful tones available (especially the in betweens) and the Focus switch darkens it up to put it in humbucker territory. I can see why some might not like the tailpiece, but I think it gives the guitar a vintage vibe sort of like a Gretsch or an old arch top. The humbucker is quite nice as well, particularly in the in between setting where it has a bit of that nasal early 70s Les Paul sound.

[@Zappelfrey]

The Humbucker version hits the sweet spot between LP and 335. Great demo!

[@stuarttayler2411]

Subscribed.....best review I've seen of any guitar product on KZbin. Killer player and great insight and delivery. Definitely going to buy the P90 version now too 👍

[@JayLeonardJ]

Thanks!

[@carlweiderick]

Nice guitars! Great playing, good review! I liked the P90s but the hum buckers would be my choice visually and tonally.

[@WindyBe]

Really, really good review for me Jay! Great job on all of it. You actually play the crap out of them for us and talk between. And your observations are intelligent and helpful. I really like the green one! But for a lot more than just the color. I'm not good enough to play the red one. Lol I have a Prestige AZ and an HT Cutlass but I'm looking for more retro cool that performs, and you my friend showed that either of these guitars would give my ears a good work out while pleasing my fans! Thanks man, Rock on!

[@DaveWeberMusic]

I am working my way through this and I can't believe how great a player Jay is. I'm a new subscriber.

[@JayLeonardJ]

Welcome to the page! Really glad you dug the vid :)

[@druidavey]

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.

[@DaleBoyle]

The new Revstar updates with 41.9mm nut, satin neck finish, chambered body and stainless steel jumbo frets are very appealing! I lean towards teles and strats typically, so the P90 version would be my choice :)

[@jacquesbureau5294]

Best video I have seen for these guitars!

[@JayLeonardJ]

Thanks so much :)

[@Soldano999]

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.

[@JayLeonardJ]

I really appreciate it, thanks!

[@MrCritterJohn]

Wonder presentation. You're a fantastic player. I wish all guitar presentations were like this.

[@JayLeonardJ]

I really appreciate it, thanks!

[@valdazis]

Love your chops!

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Most excellent comparison!

[@dragan4658]

The chambered bodies are a big improvement & stainless steel frets imo. I've watched your videos for quite some time and today decided to sub! Keep moving forward J!

[@JayLeonardJ]

I really appreciate it, thanks :)

[@dantebrent3726]

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.

[@JayLeonardJ]

Thanks so much, really appreciate it :)

[@GratefulGrove]

FANTASTIC playing. You sold me on one of these bad boys.. Love your funk and rock fusion vibe

[@paulmackeigan7435]

Great playing! Sounds great

[@Vikkk1978]

This is a great video Jay! Thank you! I liked the sound of both guitars, but if I had to choose one, it would be the P90 mode

[@simonpanter3627]

Great review, and even better playing!! Thanks.

[@JayLeonardJ]

Thank you kindly!

[@tomesler6881]

Kind of stumbled across this KZbin channel by accident, shopping for a revstar, great review ,excellent playing and demo

[@JayLeonardJ]

Thanks!

[@mmatthewias280]

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.

[@danielbaker2308]

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!

[@maxpeck4154]

Good description. That's about right.

[@bille77]

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.

[@danielbaker2308]

@@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 KZbin 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.

[@dieterschade6521]

One of the best demos ever. Really gives the listener clear differences. Great job!

[@JayLeonardJ]

Thanks a lot!

[@EixtremeDrummer]

Great demo, very clear. Now I know which one I like the most!

[@JayLeonardJ]

Glad it was helpful!

[@KoolKatDave]

Can't decide! I'll take one of each! Thanks, JLJ!

[@JayLeonardJ]

Correct!

[@robj4881]

P90s sound for me. Love the look of the metalic green with the black plate though! Good demo - thank you.

[@richardstones6445]

Thanks for this comparison. It was a huge help. I really want one of these P90 Revstars. If I had the humbucker version, I don't think I'd ever put down my Les Paul and take it out of the case.

[@matthiasscheffler548]

Agree with everyone. Outstanding quality for this review. Couldn't be more to the point.

[@JayLeonardJ]

Thanks so much :)