Yamaha Revstar the Best Guitar Under 1k?!

[@coreycongilio]

In this video I'll do a deep dive with the Yamaha Revstar. Be sure to watch until the end to see my conversation with Andy from Yamaha about the ins and outs of the Revstar series! Get the track here! working-class-guitar.teachable.com/courses/best-of-corey-s-youtube/lectures/41917397 Check out the gear used in this video! Yamaha Revstar Family imp.i114863.net/revstarseries JHS AT Plus imp.i114863.net/jhsatplus UA OX Box imp.i114863.net/uafxox

[@yammak2004]

Hey Corey do you still feel this strongly about the revstar?

[@otaviosmartins1]

I’m a luthier in Brazil and I can assure that all Yamaha instruments that we service punch much above their weight

[@zachsmith3376]

They are very underrated both in instruments and amplifier's.

[@ehsanhaq155]

bought a Pacifica last week. absolutely know what you mean. top class instruments

[@michaelrosawatkins3928]

I just got one in swift blue. Fretts on underside of neck are rough/sharp. Try to get a refund

[@marksystemed4678]

@@michaelrosawatkins3928 I got the Indonesian one in swift blue 2 weeks ago. Can't fault it.

[@malcolmbliss777]

@@ehsanhaq155 I saw this video, went to the music store the VERY NEXT DAY, found a rs720 (black with binding & a Bigsby) in mint condition for $650. Traded in some unused ADAT stuff: got it for $525. I’m a huge fan of imports, this one is in my “top 3”

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

I was a Yamaha employee and received their employee discount when buying a product they make. It's normally 40% below retail, but occasionally when you place your order the guy in charge will call you and make a deal on something else they want to get rid of. I had ordered a 2022 RevStar and he called me up and said he had a brand new 2020 that retailed for $1999 and he would sell it to me for $899. It was in Sunset Burst and the one I had ordered was black/cream. 60% off? Hell yes. It was slated for some guitar show that was cancelled because of the pandemic and they needed to clear it off the books. The fact that I could buy with that kind of discount is what turned my on to the RevStar. I would have never given them a glance had they not been such a good deal. But now that I own it? It is easily as good as any Gibson, Fender, Ibanez, Gretsch, PRS, or other big name brand. And the Pacifica's are such a great value compared to a Strat. These guys are no joke. They are top shelf

[@makearunat]

I wanna work at Yamaha :O

[@throlyhd9448]

can you buy me a guitar ill buy off you lol

[@MotorcityBart]

I love the P90 version over the Humbuckers

[@ratwynd]

@@MotorcityBart I bought both last year. Selling/Trading the 'bucker version at present. Great guitar but I always reach for the P90s. So she needs a new home. I like the cleaner P90 sound. But the P90 RSS02T gets more play than all of the others on the wall, several lots more expensive.

[@michaeltaylors2456]

Rev Stars just have “ it” PRS, Anderson, Suhr, Ernie Ball level , precision, yet a very comfortable feel. perfect weight and balance, musically useful pickups. Would cost a small fortune if it were made in the 70s and had an F or G on the headstock. We are in a golden age for guitars, Love Yamaha so underrated.

[@MrMjp58]

I played a Revstar yesterday for an hour. It had the best set-up neck, fingerboard, fretting, intonation etc, I've ever come across. A spectacular guitar.

[@moustachio334]

My Pacifica came from the Indonesian factory in tune

[@johannesbar9354]

Better than PRS made in US ?

[@powbobs]

@@johannesbar9354 PRS are ugly.

[@jimi4405]

Dude, you are an amazing Guitar player - very expressive. This is the first time i’ve seen a video of yours - I was blown away!

[@coreycongilio]

Hey, thanks so much!

[@DrunkenRhinoceros]

Yamaha makes really well crafted instruments. Their acoustic guitars are amazing, they make world class pianos, drums, and brass instruments. Their electric guitars great too.

[@_kurt]

And even beyond that… they are just wonderful.

[@Jerry_Fried]

I've had one on order from Sweetwater for months. My rep told me they don't expect them to be in stock until early 2023. I played one at NAMM. It was outstanding.

[@coreycongilio]

Oh wow. I’ve heard that since posting this video. Stay the course. They’re great!

[@p.g.pg38]

La qualité du jeu ne peut que mettre en valeur la qualité de cet instrument! Merci Corey pour cette démonstration !

[@carlwolf4547]

Incredible demo Corey ... once again you show what the guitar can do!

[@79blackbelt]

My brother in law let me try his Revstar Standard for a few days and I really liked it. I bought a Revstar Element in blue, so far it seems very solid, I really enjoy playing and love the looks of it too.

[@The_History_Man]

I was in Abu Dhabi for work last week and had a free afternoon so headed into town and found a Yamaha store and played a Revvstar Pro with P90s. Absolutely fantastic! Very playable and great tone. Loved the big neck which I am used to coming from a classical background in my youth. Oh yeah and your soloing is INSANE! That made me hit the like and subscribe! Looking forward to watching more videos.

[@jonmahoney74]

Big fan of your work,Corey. You and Chris Buck are going to send sales of Revstars skyrocketing!

[@coreycongilio]

Thx Jon!

[@frankie4321]

Just picked up a Sunset P90 standard, the setup, fret board and overall quality is spot on. For the price you would happily pay double, it’s that good.

[@chuckzink3934]

Ive had the same one for a few years and it's amazing. I get compliments on tone all the time. Love it.

[@stephanbrilmayer5427]

Great player - as always - and a brilliant guitar. Yamaha builds excellent guitars for decades but in Germany they are not very well known, sadly.

[@lhvent]

Great video with Andy Winston. Andy is a true historian on all things, Yamaha.

[@george-booklover1881]

The Yamaha Revstar RS502T is an amazing versatile guitar. She can produces classical , acoustic, jazz, blues , rock, hard rock and heavy metal tones !!

[@nelsonw2096]

I just bought a used Revstar RS820CR which is the predecessor to this generation and I love it. Seems really well made and well thought out. I’m glad that the new ones are great too.

[@chrisegg7936]

never cared much for the idea of the focus switch in all the demos I've watched until I watched this one. Now I really want one lol.

[@buddyalbert5808]

I ordered one months ago. Still waiting. Thanks for the review. Can’t wait for it to get here.

[@coreycongilio]

Fingers crossed

[@stevefisher2121]

I have two of the original Revstar's and I couldn't agree more - the best guitar under $1000. Excellent playing!!!!

[@coreycongilio]

Nice! Thx so much!

[@justmehere6094]

I went thru some fun to get a Revstar Standard in Flash Green with Hummies, having a friend buy one in his country, brcause they are STILL scarce in the US, and then sell and ship it to me. I don't regret it. By far my favorite guitar now, over my more expensive Gibsons, Custom hand made guitar and Fender. IF they ever get the P90s Standards in stock here, I WILL be snatching one. I did replace my tuners with Lockers to make it THE perfect guitar.

[@fivewattworld]

Very interesting guitar. Thanks for making this Corey!

[@coreycongilio]

Hey Keith! Thanks for watching!

[@davidgood6744]

Hey Keith! Funny seeing you here. I love my new Revstar with P90s. You should do a Five Watt World on these.

[@stefanwolf888]

I have several Yamaha guitars including this model which is one of my favorite guitars and such great value

[@craiger2399]

I really like the mid boost on that guitar. Corey, your playing is just awesome. From rock to jazz-blues you've got it all. Love the Dumble-esque tones you were getting from your rig.

[@coreycongilio]

Thx Craig! Appreciate it!

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

I bought the black p90, one you played here….out of my 11 guitars, it’s now #1…surpassed my gold top LP, which I thought was impossible

[@soofitnsexy]

what exact model of gold top? gibson tv yellow??

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

@@soofitnsexy 50s standard

[@soofitnsexy]

@@mr.smithgnrsmith7808thanks!! expensive?? the Yammie? 2k??

[@danieldebiaze9379]

I got exactly the same model with P90; The Standard one in Sunset Burst finish! An amazing neck and a f---- -g sustain due to the facts a it's chambered guitar. Plus the bridge which gives more power to your sound. And it has a special Boost that I've never seen before...just go for one;) you won't regret your decision 😉

[@Texasbluesalley]

Yamaha build quality vs price is really incredible.

[@grichardanderson]

Got my P20 midnight blue and really couldn't be happier!

[@NCokkie]

Great guitar indeed.

[@clouds5]

I bought a black revstar standard with p90, arrived yesterday. Just wow. Such a fine instrument. The built quality is some of the best I've seen (definitely on the same level as PRS for example), the setup is perfect. The intonation is spot on. It sounds very sweet and has lots of versatility. And what I didn't expect the guitar feels so good in the hand and when playing. You can really feel that they thought about every inch of the guitar and tried to make it as good as it can be. And then it's also so (relatively) cheap!? I mean if you are looking for a new guitar and want something else than the regular Fender/Gibson stuff Yamaha Revstar is the way to go.

[@joelharding1586]

I just got mine this week - same black P-90 standard as yours. Love the guitar! You're exactly right; the build quality is better than Gibsons & Fenders I have and equal to PRS. Incredible value!

[@michaelmione]

Wow great playing and demo. I love P90's and their versatility.

[@AriaMehr648]

Nice and in-depth review by the one and only Mr. Blues himself, the true instructor, Cory Congilio.

[@nic1208]

Hey Corey I bought this guitar based on your review. Ordered it back in August and it just came today. P90s in sunburst and I must say it is such a beautiful instrument and LOVING it so far. I could nitpick one or two minor things but overall its the best guitar I've owned. Thank you!

[@FrankRemley]

What are the nitpicks?

[@nic1208]

@@FrankRemley The tone knob is a little finicky and at first I didn’t like the chunkyness of the neck but I’ve gotten used to that now. I would highly recommend it.

[@aizadkhan2508]

andy is a very good spokeperson. im sold to every word he said just because it all make sense.

[@simonsmith2642]

Im a gear snob and totally support made in USA whenever possible. But im fighting an uphill battle alone and I cant win, and if you cant beat em, join em right? Right now, grab a Rev standard and a Katana 100 and you’re good. Pretty much everything you need under 1500 for almost any gig. Thats the perfect beater rig for the bar. Keep the good heavy gear at home. Safe and sound. Im considering one myself. Even though made in Indonesia, of course made in Japan would be my first choice, but for Indonesia, its Yamaha, they wont allow junk with their name on it. As far a tone I can tell but the difference is very slight. If Yamaha could put out something that competes with the Katana, they have a winning combo.

[@Dizzle7771]

I have the first iteration of this Guitar in the Bowden green and it is phenomenal. The stock P90 pickups sound beautiful. I can't recommend this enough. It sounds and plays as well as my custom made Oswald Strat

[@SeanOHanlon]

I know that I'm late to the party on this video but that guitar is so damn articulate and versatile it's insane.

[@niteshades_promise]

always been a fan of yamaha motorcycles, xs650💦, and pa systems. currently run emx 512sc. very neat video.🍻

[@bensteelemusic]

What a player man, you make this thing really sing! Awesome value guitar but your feel is making it even more than what it is 🚀

[@coreycongilio]

Thanks! 😃

[@annemariekaczorowski1863]

Corey and Andy- great demo and presentation. Thank you for continuing to educate me on the guitar, in general, and this model. It’s nice to learn about different guitars and technology and how it is advancing. Nice info

[@coreycongilio]

Thx AM! Always appreciate ya!

[@russbradley7914]

Superb demo guys, thanks so much for that, I’ve learned more about revstar tones and particularly the focus switch in this vid than all the others put together!!

[@DaddyWarbucksunlimited]

Your a fantastic wonderful Kick-Ass One of a kind talent.

[@Guitaural.]

Half Larry Carlton - half SRV on that track Corey : ) Tasty. Looks like Yamaha's doing a nice job on those.

[@mattiasorre1718]

great playing and sound

[@guitarman213]

I have that very guitar. Same color even. (Black) I agree, at first I thought the neck was a little too flat for me, but I too got used to it and while I love all my other guitars, it's now my favorite guitar and NOW, I feel like the neck plays like a dream.

[@DanIvyOffical]

I have a Gibson Custom shop and two American Fenders and I can’t put the Revstar down. I have the Standard P90 in hot merlot. Phenomenal guitar especially considering the price.

[@coreycongilio]

Nice!

[@pichipachu]

I have a Yamaha Pacifica with p90s and Wilkinson tremelo. Love the way it looks, plays, and sounds!

[@coreycongilio]

Nice!

[@tatialo37]

NS here!!! Very cool playing!!! I'm 60 years old and I'm getting into guitar again!!! Now, deciding either HB or p90 standard!!!!

[@djyucatec4999]

I have test all revstar ,the best is the cheapest one the RS320 with incredibly good custom ceramic pickup

[@raslolayton2152]

To add my two penn'orth, for me its the best guitar I own, forget the price tag. I have the weird (but gorgeous) semi-matt greenish looking 502. Build, neck, feel , all spot on straight out of the box. Pickups amazingly crystal clear, precise P90 sound, and a frikkin' amazing tone control that totally yet progressively (controllably) changes the sound. It just seems to be crispy everywhere, nothing wasted, nothing unnecessary. And, to my eye at least, it is sinful in its beauty. I'm disgracefully old school, from an era when we played whatever we could afford, and this drops somehow into that box in the sense that it requires no pedals, no great setup, no nothing for it to get out there and play and sound smooth/pretty or down and dirty. I love it to death. Context, I have a variety in the 'collection' that includes Strats, Teles, Les Pauls, a Rickenbacker, a home-built beauty with a '50's Gibson P90, right up to a '64 cherry red 335. If I could only keep one, I'd keep the 335 for the money, I'd keep the Revstar for the sound and the fun. Do I love it? You betcha.

[@aperezdeal]

Billet Green! I have two.

[@raslolayton2152]

@@aperezdeal ai! Smart man, always have a spare

[@dadmadforgot4050]

What a masterful player ❤

[@coreycongilio]

kind of you

[@Pagaum]

that sunburst (?) 11:34 is the most amazing thing ive ever seen in my life.

[@robbyray]

Fantastic playing! Just picked up a RS Standard in white and it’s damned near perfect. What a fun, unique guitar! It’s a keeper! I love the ghost white stripes and the satin neck for sure. And the fit and finish is immaculate! Thanks for helping me solidify my choice. 🙏 To echo another sentiment, “punches way above its pay grade”. Fact.

[@bfitz111]

I have one of the older ones an RSP20CR made in Japan. Its outrageous. Yamaha just make crackin stuff. Im probably gonna put some cash aside for this one with the P90s they sound amazing

[@chicopm]

Corey, watching this a year laterj and man you do the guitar justice! I keep looking at this guitar and fear your demo might just have made me want to put the money down on it - and that is speaking as a jazz guy! Been considering the PRS Hollowbody Piezo but, I believe this gives one the sound that you get from the piezo pickup of the PRS. BTW, love your playing!

[@coreycongilio]

Glad you enjoyed the vid and thanks for the kind words!

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Nice playing! New subscriber here. I've had the Revstar Pro with Humbuckers since shortly after they came out. It is amazing. I recently ordered the Standard with P90's and should pick it up from FedEx tomorrow. I'm looking forward to this guitar and my plan is to leave it on the stand, plugged into the amp & pedals, ready to play. My first two motorcycles and a snowmobile were Yamahas, 😊

[@coreycongilio]

Hey thx! Enjoy!

[@lukin86]

Godin summit classic ht - plays soooo darn good. Sounds amazing.

[@joshmarkraj]

Came here for the guitar stayed for the playing! awesome man!

[@Fronz05]

Very strong product overview!! Love how you incorporate the science and the art of playing guitar! Now, I need to go practice so I can experience what you know and teach :)

[@coreycongilio]

Appreciate that!

[@ShawnTubbs]

I have yet to check out one of those guitars but they seem like a great value. Nice video Corey!!

[@coreycongilio]

Thx Shawn!

[@Jkaterchannel]

You are an incredible player. Oh, and I want a Revstar so bad.

[@kevinquinn6874]

If was in the market and my wife wouldn’t kill me id love to own this guitar 👏🏻

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

You need “permission “? Pathetic

[@keithdunwoody1302]

If i played well enough i would get one of these. Always interested in underappreciated great and Yamaha always has great quality. I love the versatility of the axe.

[@marctestarossa]

I think Yamaha does a great job with the Revstar Standard line. They really put some tech in and don't miss out on certain important points like many other companies still do, even at higher price points. I mean even my Harley Benton LP style guitar for 240 € has Gotoh Hardware and Tuners + Stainless Steel frets. And after watching this video I really think about getting some nice P90 for it

[@neal_laugman]

Used to play everything back in the early 70s and now I've lost my chops. Used to sell guitars, too. Bought a Revstar Pro and after tweaking the action a wee bit it's great! Most of you guys are waaay better yhan moi, but I know a good one when I see one. Also could not resist the PRS DGT SE - best deal going! But the Yamaha P90s belong on that guitar. And you can get a bit of a hollow body sound from it too. The PUs are truely clean. Very happy.

[@PeterKertesz2013]

I'm already in love with my 510-V Pacifica with a single Seymour Duncan pickup, Yamaha has magical qualities of sound and reliability! You guys made me want to buy a Revstar. Awesome video, thank you

[@coreycongilio]

Pacificas are great. Thanks for watching!

[@stevelankford7087]

Beautiful job sampling all the sounds attainable with the RevStar. I have been considering that as my next electric purchase for a while now, so that may have helped seal the deal for me. Thanks Corey!

[@jemwand2530]

What i love about this guitar is simply how Fnin cool it is. It has tahen the Yamaha SG1000, from the late 70's/ early80's (Which was a Les Paul killer)...(And weighed a fnaffing tonne)., and given it an offset aesthetic, which at first I wasn't taken by. The reason I didnt see it sooner was simply because I fell in love with the chrome tail piece, which is so damn cool. The neck inlays are gorgeous, the tone/vol knobs, gorgeous, the shape of the headstock, pure gorgeous, thefull body and neck binding...gorgeous and those are just the aesthetics. The only thing s I dislike about the Standard which I have is that the machine heads let it down. It doesn't stay in tune (for me), so I will probably invest in some Hipshot's because I love their stability. It's an amazing guitar which sounds fantastic, looks fantastic and should be a future classic. If this guitar had come out in the sixties, it would probably have killed both Gibs and Fendr.

[@geraldhills41]

I bought my Gibson les paul special for under 1k . It was 8 years ago though !

[@sboy1955]

Great tones sir! I grabbed one of the humbucker version 3 years ago (1st gen?) to scratch my Les Paul itch and it more than filled that duty. I love it but typically play single coils (or bass) most of the time… I need to play it more. When the p90s become available I’ll think about getting one.

[@dickgitaar2012]

Love these Revstars, got 3, but my fav is the old Billet green P-90's one... Great playing on a Great guitar.

[@highclass3041]

I won a Yamaha revstar got it used for $500 it's one of the best if not the very best guitar I've ever bought or played! If I could afford more that's all I'd play!

[@davebleimiller569]

SUPER AWESOME GUITAR, I WANT ONE.

[@elbass0]

That's some very tasty playing. It's criminal that you don't have more subs.

[@coreycongilio]

Well thanks! I'll get there!

[@MrCalifornia0]

Nice review. Wish Yamaha would make the pro version in lefty.

[@markfahey3921]

a great review thankyou. Today I visited a guitar store to try out a few PRS SE models and tried the humbucker version of this guitar and thought it was better than the PRS guitars I played. I've decided I want one with the P90's as I really like the tones P90's give you. I can imagine Keith Richards playing one of these (but I doubt he would as he seems to be strictly Gibson and Fender).

[@solomonwaigani4512]

Excellent review! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@tito.tarantula]

I ordered a Standard sunset before the vid ended. Can’t wait 🎸 🎶 Great review, Corey. Thx.

[@coreycongilio]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@tito.tarantula]

@@coreycongilio I’ve had my Revstar for just over a week now and I’m gobsmacked 😮 Build quality, sound, feel, looks and insane bang for the buck. The complete package. Thx for the insight and helpful review, Corey.

[@ckallaher]

I will echo many of the comments by saying I too have the last generation 502 stoptail in shop black and it’s a phenomenal guitar. By far the nicest neck on any guitar I’ve owned (I’m not a high end guy but I do have an American made Tele, a PRS SE and the ‘Epiphone 59 Outfit Les Paul). I got it used because I liked the old design and the fact that there are very few of them on Reverb or other used sites I think demonstrates their high value for the money. People hang onto them. I’ll definitely be hanging on to mine.

[@picksalot1]

The Revstar looks and sounds fantastic, is versatile, and has a wide palette of tones to enjoy. Just the kind of guitar that peaks my interest. Thanks

[@coreycongilio]

My pleasure

[@experienceanimation217]

I just bought an element for £350 (I got it cheaper because no one wanted the yellow one) i absolutely love it, I recently got to play my friends £600+ Mexican telecaster...and I gotta say...the element is just better. Can't wait to get my hands on a standard

[@leefas8245]

Awesome playing and sound! This made me love now Revstar P90

[@dennyclosser8456]

My first time catching you, killer chops! And I gotta say you know, convinced me on the red star as I am lacking an ax with P 90s … well done I’ll be looking for more of your Content is much appreciated

[@coreycongilio]

Hey thx! Appreciate it

[@joefairweatherblues8511]

The Yamaha Revstar Standard RSS02THML Electric Guitar w/ Gig Bag (Hot Merlot) retails in my neck of the woods - Australia east coast - for $1,299. By comparison the Ibanez RX40, a brilliant guitar with whammy bar is currently $349.00, and a Squier Bullet Strat or Squier Bullet Tele are also $349.00. These three very affordable guitars are I'm certain equal in finish quality to the Revstar, if not indeed superior, and offer more bang for buck including play-ability and they sound terrific. And I'm not big on the Revstar's overall odd shape either.

[@WeekendWarriorGuitars]

I may just have to check one of these out!

[@pedrotavares8691]

Great presentation (the best on youtube)....but then again, any guitar CC touches sounds amazing....so the tone is also on the fingers. Just sayn' it...

[@maggiewagmore8778]

I wish I could get my hands on one of these. Three Guitar Centers in my area and none of them have a floor demo.

[@daniel19886]

Great guitar playing! It helps to make the guitar sound good when you can play like you do sir. You definitely put the Yamaha revstar on my radar

[@coreycongilio]

Thank you kindly!

[@Thomannfamily.]

Excellent informative video and great playing. My next guitar....Revstar!

[@sparkie119]

I still have heart set on a les paul standard, a maple fretboard fiesta red strat, a telecaster and a Gibson Dove.

[@Arch_Stanton.]

Great demo. I wish they would've made also the gold top one available in this Standard series -- then I would already own one.

[@coreycongilio]

That would be nice

[@coreycongilio]

And thx for watching!

[@winston67]

Love that guitar!! Want to try one so bad!!

[@XxYngwiexX]

Lol best demo ive seen in a while and the player is hecking amazing. 5/5

[@stephenscott6991]

Hi Corey, very informative demo on that Yamaha as well as a great presentation ! My problem : I've been talking to my guy, Rob Parker at Sweetwater about a G & L Classic ASAT semi-hollow Bluesboy. A great instrument, however that price tag of $ 1,500.00 and without a hardshell case is hard to digest. THANKS, for posting that youtube demo ! ! !

[@coreycongilio]

Glad you enjoyed it. I actually never use cases so, that wound not be a deal breaker for me! I hear ya though.

[@joelstickneymusic7618]

Great sound and exactly the color combo I would get!! These are on my short list of guitars I want to try thanks to the awesome Chris Buck. I've found 800-1k to be the sweet spot for excellent guitars

[@JohannesLabusch]

I'm pretty sure Chris plays a 1st gen Revstar, plus they made him a signature model. Both might be quite different from these new ones.

[@supernoobsmith5718]

Damn that's some awesome playing!

[@philtron1969]

Oh, and steller tones and playing, as usual, Corey!

[@coreycongilio]

Thx, Phil! Appreciate it!

[@rodolphep0nthus555]

Wow, great playing, superlative sound, or both. 😊

[@James-cn9no]

I've had a couple of Yamaha electric guitars. A low end SA 50 and their top-of-the-line SA 2200. Both were great playing guitars. Only sold the 2200 because the neck profile was too thin for my hand. Not had an opportunity to play the Revestar, yet. Looking forward to it. Looking for a P90 guitar.