Demos in the Dark // Yamaha Guitars Revstar RS820CR // Guitar Review

[@dietmarschuller3963]

Owned a RS620 and sold it, but after a few weeks I really missed it. So I got myself a RS820 today, and couldn’t be happier. The Brushed Teal Blue looks killer.

[@DemosInTheDark]

hell yessss!

[@dougc84]

Not surprised they're a great value. I sold off some stuff in the last couple years, and I'm looking for a new bass to replace one I sold. But, as a "guitarist that happens to play bass on occasion," I don't want to dish out the cash for a Dingwall or some vintage, Fender (or Fender-inspired) PJ-style 5-string. Yamaha... Yamaha is impressive. I just can't get over how good the sound and feature set of the Yamaha TRBX305 and TRBX505 models are vs. the competition, especially for the price.

[@MarcusFHurt]

Just got notice from Sweetwater TODAY after 10 months on backorder my Revstar 820CR Brushed Black ships today :) Cannot wait... I love these guitars this one will be my 3rd. Already have the RS502T and the RS702B

[@DemosInTheDark]

siiiiiick! i know they’ve had some issues with pandemic related lead times. i have a SA2200 that likely won’t land until october or november.

[@joetspaulding]

i'm a bass player and I want one of these just because they look so cool! Guess Im happy with my three different Yamaha TRBX's (174 EW, 305,504) and my Yamaha BB 615. Yamaha for life once you try one...

[@froblivion8284]

I own the Japanese version & it’s totally brilliant. My main guitar is Fender 61 custom shop which I love but needed a 2 HH & managed to get the Rev on trade. Yamaha’s quality is top notch regardless of it being made in Japan or Indonesia. You just can’t go wrong whichever you go for. Nice demo btw 👍

[@mattb3214]

I have the 502 revstar with p90s - can’t recommend enough

[@boobooau]

me too :) ... I'd recommend Schaller bridge upgrade, just made it perfect

[@zollicreative894]

@@boobooau can you send a link to the bridge swap you made? Thanks!!!

[@Olegstuff21986]

@@boobooau How did it change the sound? Did it brighten up the guitar overall?

[@joshbabbitt9243]

Been looking into these for a bit. Killer guitars Yamaha came out with on these Revs!

[@boobooau]

I have P90 model... very close to my SG Standard 4x price

[@dragan4658]

RS line is amazing, Imo it starts with the 502 especially in the shop black, the satin finish is killer!

[@DemosInTheDark]

heck yeah!

[@TheFsharpm7]

Just because a pickup has A5 mags doesn’t automatically make it higher output than a pickup with A2. The winding pattern, number of winds, wire size used, etc, all contribute to the output. Seth Lover’s original spec for PAF pickups was A5. Sounds great!

[@jesperbc]

Cheesus... The Revstar just reentered my GAS-list. Great demo.

[@DemosInTheDark]

hey thanks (and sorry 😂)

[@danmorrison8746]

"JUD JUD. JUD JUD." -Ryan's last notes outta that bad boy before the recap. (I got my eyes on the RSP20CS Revstar)

[@luizzdea]

Great video! I'm always impressed by Yamaha instruments

[@DemosInTheDark]

so great!

[@mattburrowsgtr]

Great video man, really tasty playing! Love the Revs

[@DemosInTheDark]

hey thanks!

[@MrTDembinski]

Sounds great. Seems to have a ton of fans these days. Quality gear at a great price. Look forward to trying one one of these days (hopefully before they follow your advice to charge more 🙃).

[@DemosInTheDark]

yeah, i don’t think they’re taking advice from a mook like me! 😂

[@jjarabejo305]

Super cool look, loved the Pacifica I used to own, should not have sold that one. How’s tuning stability with the wrap around and the Gib style string pull?

[@DemosInTheDark]

it arrived in tune and has stayed in tune. i have a lot of gibbys and it’s almost weird not fighting that issue!

[@jjarabejo305]

@@DemosInTheDark Me as well, it’s a constant struggle, can’t have Gibson without the G and the B, I’m super interested.

[@TeenyPea]

Lovely video as always, do you "produce" the bass & drum yourself ? The music production of your videos are always top notch, would love to see you recording video about how you produce a short song, favorite chords, etc...

[@DemosInTheDark]

i do. i’ve had a lot of folks ask and i’m planning on it. i’m just booked solid with gear demos. when things clear up a little, i’m gonna start on that.

[@30smsuperstrat]

Great review! I owned this guitar model for a few months when they came out. It had really great tones and I loved the dry switch. Why it wasn't a keeper? Weight, it was a little heavy for a double cut in my opinion. Balance, it had neck dive, which really surprised me with the thickness of the body. The frets were decent, but not as good as my Ibanez JSM10, that while a completely different guitar, was in the same price point. Personally I feel they're priced just about right. Not as good quality wise as a top end PRS SE, but far better then an Epiphone. If they could get the weight and feel as dialed in as the appearance it would still be mine. They look awesome!

[@jonoftheford]

Very nice video! What program do you use for drums?

[@DemosInTheDark]

kinda depends. for the most part superior drummer 3. i think the magic comes with how ya mix and master though!

[@R1GAMBLER]

I love old 70/80's Yamaha SG 2000... the new stuff doesn't come close. 😞

[@dragan4658]

Yamaha still sells the sg1820, its a monster!

[@boobooau]

Price doesn’t come close too

[@stevenbradley1964]

Can I plug this into my onespot???

[@DemosInTheDark]

oh please do! 😂

[@Kuztomshop]

I'm thinking I'll have to find a P90 version and hide it from my wife.

[@bobby_grout]

You can hide it at my house

[@boobooau]

I can hide it for you as long as you hide RS820 from mine … already have 502 and love it

[@ProbablyTooLoud]

I still prefer Japanese guitars. That's just how I roll.

[@rude_tech]

I feel that very hard

[@ProbablyTooLoud]

@@rude_techIt's just one of those things. It's not political.

[@dragan4658]

The rsp20cr is made in Japan... Now what? 🤣

[@danielfoerster3416]

it's really muddy when distorted

[@stratmagic6893]

All the ones I played were too heavy.