The Entire 2022 Yamaha Revstar Lineup Explained and Compared | JayLeonardJ

[@BARROOMBOOGIE]

Never owned a Yamaha before, saw one for sale loved the look, watched vids on it tried a couple in the shop, fell in love.....bought the SST in sunset burst yesterday . Outstanding demo ,love the different styles you played. Best demo by far. Enjoyed thanks!

[@keithferris9574]

You do absolutely phenomenal guitar demonstrations.

[@JayLeonardJ]

Thanks so much!

[@keithferris9574]

@@JayLeonardJ how good do you think the Revstar Standards are as far as sound and feel in person? It seems like they are genuinely awesome.

[@aitken1965]

The standard and professional series both have identical electronics, hardware, and frets. I went with the RSS20 (black)and RSS02 (sunset burst) which seem to me the biggest bang for the buck as they say. Both guitars are rock solid and stable. I love the way they feel and sound. They have become my clear favourites in a very short time.

[@edugcar]

Hi! Pots and pickups are identical in standard and pro series? Thanks!

[@coconutfleetsleeper5717]

So you're paying more than double the price for the japanese treatment? -I'm looking to buy one as gift for a friend, haven't decided which yet... is the pro that much more of an instrument than the standard? I feel so conflicted... money is not really an issue, but the price difference is huge.

[@willjones8801]

@@coconutfleetsleeper5717price difference is not justified at all, standard is the best bang for buck! but no one would complain about a pro one... imo you'd be better off buying two standards 😂

[@michaelbrohl1625]

I've demo 'ed both and ended up buying the Element. It had a more raw rocky sound that I loved. As far as playing them I couldn't tell much difference. The Standard may be a touch more "refined" but not much IMO. I'm not really into refined playing anyways. Build quality of both was outstanding. For $500 bucks I'll take the Element and make no apologies.

[@davidgood6744]

I can‘t believe how much I love my Element in Swift Blue. I‘m thinking about selling on my RSS02T.

[@johnf.r6658]

In my country the standard is kinda too expensive for me, the only thing that catch my attention are the stainless steel frets and the binding (I never had a guitar with it) but I'm really not sure if those if are Worth it, in comparison from the element one... Help !

[@p.g.pg38]

C'est toujours un plaisir de vous écouter jouer sur ces super guitares. Et surtout de voir votre bonheur non feint de jouer 🤩. Le plus dur, avec des joueurs de votre niveau, c'est de capter la valeur réelle du matériel : même si on vous donne une vieille guitare pourrie, vous allez quand-même en sortir des choses extraordinaires 😂. Merci pour ce partage et continuez à nous régaler ! Un vieux guitariste débutant, d'outre-Atlantique...

[@orpheus3342]

Pickup change at 16:31 is possibly my favourite thing I have seen you play. Just beautiful...

[@JayLeonardJ]

Really good eyes there :) Thanks!

[@jeremywills9303]

Damn straight. He also smacks that focus push pull with authority at the same time 😁

[@keithferris9574]

If Yamaha can get these into the hands of people who want them, they will dominate. That unfortunately seems to be a serious challenge.

[@spmartin]

You are so right! I ordered mine on the day they were announced (March), because they had their reps out everywhere hyping them! Now, we may be lucky to see them in July! Europe seems to be getting them now!

[@tonytribble2977]

@@spmartin I tried to order one from Thomann . They won’t ship this model to the USA. I think Yamaha is doing the right thing by servicing The European market first. Yamaha guitars have been very popular in Europe for years. The US Market has in the past kinda turned their nose up at Yamaha’s like the Pacifica when Europe embraced them. I ordered my Standard from Sweetwater. Estimated delivery is October. I’ll wait. A heck of a good price for a guitar with these features.

[@Allguitarinfo]

Why can't they put these in guitar center or Sam Ash. I want to play and buy

[@spmartin]

@@tonytribble2977 I ordered a Standard with P90s from Sweetwater. My rep said I should get mine in early July. I did place an order the same day they were announced. Hopefully you won’t have to wait until October!

[@phonogravity]

@@tonytribble2977 They are almost unavailable in central Europe, too 😢

[@mpactdesignmedia]

That intro brought out a BIG smile on this '64 born old man! :-D Great work!!

[@JayLeonardJ]

Thanks!

[@screamengine]

Yamaha are truly excellent at their craft as are you, Jay. Great pairing right there...

[@JayLeonardJ]

Thanks so much!

[@iamgalarneau3194]

The quality of the pro with the simple look of the element, without binding and fancyness, just the sound

[@SomeKindOfMadman]

Jay’s demos are awesome. Quality playing, thanks for the upload. I’d love to own the Rev-Pro P-90 in Sunset Burst.

[@JayLeonardJ]

That would be my exact pick too ;)

[@MrMegafish]

Pre-ordered a standard P90 in sunset burst. Love my current Revstar and I’m anticipating some greatness out of this one as well.

[@JayLeonardJ]

Really fun guitar. Hope you dig it!!

[@chrisshaw6451]

WOW Chris, those guitars sound PHENOMINAL! 👍❤️

[@sumgui6010]

Just popped in here because I am looking at grabbing one of these guitars tonight; started watching and went "that guy looks familiar" - put 2 and 2 together, I saw your band play at a warriors game a while back, you friggin' ripped! There was some intense medley action going on, super wicked :)

[@JayLeonardJ]

Haha, awesome! We will be back at the Warriors and the Canucks games for intermission performances more this year too! Look up the band Trilojay and check out one of our shows this summer: always great to meet the viewers :)

[@sumgui6010]

@@JayLeonardJ love to hear it, we're season ticket holders, I'd have you guys at every game if we could, y'all have awesome energy! I'll check out the band's website for sure!

[@Flying_turnip187]

Much thank bruddah! Love your reviews! You just made it way harder for me to choose which one to get. Guitar is not even my main instrument! Haah. Mahalo bro!

[@JayLeonardJ]

Rock on!

[@alankozak2063]

another awesome demo. man i love those revstars! they got vibe... just like this channel. spot on man :)

[@meese1214]

Played a P90 standard today at a guitar store. Wow, I'm getting one as soon as I can it sounded amazing.

[@JayLeonardJ]

Yeah! The P90 is my fav too :)

[@letterli]

great reviews - all the time!! Thanks a lot, much appreciated!

[@JayLeonardJ]

Thanks!

[@claudecat]

Just discovered this channel. Nice to see someone that can play this well doing the demos. Fantastic playing, especially the clean stuff! Great presentation too, with an infectious enthusiasm and lots of smiles. I look forward to viewing lots more here! On topic, sorta, my dream guitar at the moment is the Yamaha AES820 from the 2000's, in blue. Has some unique features and looks like nothing else. Have you played one? What did you think? If not, maybe you could dig one up and try it? Thanks!

[@JayLeonardJ]

Thank you kindly! I definitely have seen a few of those bumping around but have never given it a swing... Maybe I should give it a closer look!

[@claudecat]

@@JayLeonardJ That would be awesome! What few videos exist of people playing these are... a little underwhelming as far as the playing and tone goes. I know you'd sound great on this guitar! Not that you don't on any guitar... As a blues/jazz/old R&B/soul player, I'd love to hear what the AES820 really sounds like, clean or with slight crunch, and with some 'verb/delay. Thanks again for all you do!

[@wagonet]

Holy moly you play so well 😮

[@jordanmontoya7386]

Great informational and useful content bro!!! More like this please!

[@TheElectricfishmusic]

I'd say the Element version gives you a good guitar with the Revstar look. But if you want the full Revstar experience go with the Standard or Pro. I currently have three Revstars.

[@nickfarrow4788]

In your opinion the Jap Is better?

[@john_air]

your playing is just "WOW"!

[@JayLeonardJ]

Thanks!

[@johnchongsing7745]

Awesome Playing! 🔥

[@mekaputrayudahandika]

Dude what gear are you using? It sounded magnificent!

[@el0blaino]

Nice demo, Jay, they are good looking and good sounding!

[@JayLeonardJ]

Thanks!

[@simonmodig]

I love that distorted humbucker neck pickup riff-sound. It sounds like the speaker is being thrashed. What amp and pedals did you use in this video?

[@AriaMehr648]

What a sweet performance man🎉🎉🎉

[@bishimatsu]

Hey JLeonard...tell us if you have a background playing jazz guitar. I've watched and enjoyed all of your videos and this video of the Revstars showcases your playing style beautifully and reminds me of a jazz guitarist. Is that style part of your guitar journey?

[@JayLeonardJ]

My college has a really awesome jazz program. Although I wouldn't call myself a great jazz player by any stretch, a lot of it definitely rubbed off on me :) Thanks for writing!

[@bishimatsu]

@@JayLeonardJ There is definitely a jazz element to your guitar playing! You won't remember but we met for a minute in 2019 at the Anaheim NAMM show. Big fan of your personal style and the informative content of your KZbin videos. I have been following the new Yamaha Revstars and have my eye on the standard in sunburst with the P90 pups. Thanks for helping us understand gear and guitar skills. Bruce

[@balmain2496]

I love these. Definitely gonna pick up a standard P90

[@craigthomson3621]

Lefties have a choice of either RSE20L Element or RSS20L Standard in Swift Blue or Black - both with humbuckers. I have a lefty RSS20L (Standard with humbuckers) in Swift Blue. The gig bag that comes with the Standard is of a high quality, and the factory fitted Elixir strings are also premium. Only upgrade I am planning is fitting a set of Gotoh locking tuners. For info, the new Revstars have 10mm post holes so a set of Gotoh SG301 Magnum Locking Tuners MGT4 in Chrome should fit nicely. Surprised that locking tuners were not factory fitted on the Japanese made Professional range.

[@davidgood6744]

I have the RSS02T in the same color as your demo. Thanks for doing a great job of showing off these guitars. Have you raised or lowered the tailpiece? Mine came very close to the body of the guitar. Thanks!

[@Will-kt5jk]

17:46 - couldn’t quite place that tune, is it Fun Lovin’ Criminals (sounded a bit like Methadonia) or something else/your own thing?

[@pkmagic6497]

I‘ve got the RSS20 in green. It is a great instrument! The only thing I don‘t like, is the bit wobbly push/pull tone knob. Yesterday I‘ve had the chance to test the RSP20. Guess what? The same wobbly knob as on the standard model! In general, the difference in feel and quality was about 5% to me! What is your experience? Do you also have a wobbly tone knob?

[@sams.4388]

Great review. Thank you. I'd definitely get the flash green if not for that racing stripe. Not a fan of that stripe at all. I'm play primarily a stoner and proto-doom sound (Sabbath and Kyuss). I love gain and fuzz. Which model would lend itself to that sound best? Thank you

[@martinclayton7260]

I want the green one!

[@sub-jec-tiv]

Dang you slam, your tone is great & phrasing too 👌✨

[@JayLeonardJ]

Thanks!

[@nic1208]

These guitars are so incredible! I got the standard a few months ago and I loved it from the second I pulled it out of the bag when it was delivered. Is it worth also getting the pro version? I'm strongly considering it.

[@alessandrolugli7850]

I got to try them both in a shop and ended up getting the pro. Of course the difference in price is relevant and the specs are very similar, but the difference in feel between the two is massive

[@pfzt]

Great video! Love the guitars and your playing.

[@JayLeonardJ]

Rock on!

[@kierenmoore3236]

The “t” is for the ‘trapeze’ tailpiece, I assume? Not a fan of the trapeze, but would like P90s … D’oh! 🤦🏻‍♂️ This is the best rundown on the various models … Well done, Jay! Thank you. 🙏🏼

[@calebconfer4029]

Thanks for this great overview!

[@JayLeonardJ]

Glad it was helpful!

[@LiesThatBind]

Ordered a RSS20 Flash Green just looks like a steal for the money. Can't justify paying a little more than double for the Pro. I have a feeling the standard is going to be their best seller.

[@mrkrud]

That green is just gorgeous

[@rexrathtar3893]

Ordered a sunset bust standard with P90s yesterday... No expected delivery date though! Hopefully it'll be this side of Christmas...

[@ronmercer7766]

The opening jam is stellar !!!

[@JayLeonardJ]

Thanks!

[@jackson670]

Killer playing!!

[@patledoc]

I would chose the RSP02T in swift blue.... Wait ! That's what I have ! Wish I could play like you !! Bravo !

[@ritupabankotoky]

Very Useful video. Thanks

[@jwstout007]

& now ladies & gentlemen, Yama-haaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!

[@metalmick]

😂Good one!

[@JayLeonardJ]

Hahahahaha

[@GravyDaveNewson]

great demo. your joy of playing comes through well and you look like you were born with a Revstar in your hand ;)

[@JayLeonardJ]

Haha, really appreciate it :)

[@jurgenmoosburger617]

Hi Jay, thanks a lot for this nice review of the Revstars! At the moment I only play a Strat and think about buying a second type of guitar, probably a Humbucker one as it differs more from normal single coils. My question: did you make (or think about to make 😉) a comparison between a Humbucker Revstar with a Gibson LP standard- in terms of characteristics, playability etc. Should one first purchase a classical (Gibson) LP to have that typical LP sound in his/her line up before complementing the selection of guitars? Cheers Jürgen

[@JayLeonardJ]

I find the older Revstar to be a bit closer to the Gibson LP than the newer style. The newer Revstars trade in some of the bark of the LP for more clarity and tightness. That being said, your personal selection of guitars should be based on the gear that works with you and speaks to you: I have a wonderful collection but mine is also missing a Les Paul.

[@robinparkinson7117]

Getting an RSS20 in black 24th May, can't wait. Great demo 🤟😎

[@JayLeonardJ]

Lucky you! I hear they have been pretty hard to get a hold of them: enjoy!!!

[@robinparkinson7117]

@@JayLeonardJ they had a hot merlot P90 and a sunset HH in my nearest guitar store. They were demonstrators and cost £99 GBP more than anyone else. I've bought online with a 30 day returns policy, so she's paid for, just awaiting delivery. But yeah, if you just wanna rock out the element will satisfy the lust

[@porcinonevesmateus]

Great playing! i prefer the black one, but all beautiful!

[@Kdog123123]

You said the electronics are basically the same. What about the pots in the standard vs professional? For some reason, the professional sounds better than the others. I'm just trying to figure that out...

[@markh7523]

Nice film editing Jay

[@JayLeonardJ]

Really appreciate it, thanks!

[@cchavez248]

My ears say Pro, my wallet says Element.

[@longviolinfilms]

I will probably get the Element for SG style applications, but that P90 professional really sounds like a *play it your entire career* type of guitar at 16:01

[@liamhemmings9039]

I have an Element. I love it. I can afford a Pro but there's no point for me getting one as my Element is the love of my life.

[@Gtownblues555]

Was torn between the P-90’s or humbucker’s but all the demo’s seem to have better note definition with the P-90’s. The bucket’s with the drive seem to get very muddy. Have a RSS-02T with the 90’s on order so we will see.

[@SodiumGated]

Regrets or are you happy? Deciding between P90 and humbuckers

[@giosal8822]

Ditto, can't decide between H or P ...

[@victorvaldenegro4001]

P-90s all day, everyday!

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

Are the RSPRo & RSStnd the same as to electronics, hardware & frets? Do they differ only in which country they are made? And what's the difference between Humbuckers & P90s. Planning to buy one next month. Thanks for any info.

[@JayLeonardJ]

The differences are very subtle and really comes down to the Japanese smaller workshop build or the Indonesian larger factory build. In my experience, I would be confident playing with either choice. Personally, I have a Pro and the weight is wonderful and it really sings.

[@blessedheavyelements8544]

Hey! Thank you! Not even remotely interested in buying one but interested in them! Best Regards and Best Wishes!

[@MarkJohnson-ht8wd]

RSS20 please. It's that Red Ryder BB gun I just gotta have.

[@nicholasobod3748]

The P90s sounded ace, but I need a guitar with humbuckers. The RSS20 is deffo on my shopping list... Mammoth sound, and looks to kill....

[@adilsonobelard9690]

I got this weekend the Indonesian Green Hambucker and today I ordered the Japanese Pro P90

[@JayLeonardJ]

Awesome! They complement each other perfectly :)

[@EdgeofBreakup]

Man that Immigrant Song intro was huge

[@JayLeonardJ]

Thanks man!!

[@cechichan]

Do u have tabs for funk riffs bro ? love your playing and would gladly buy em

[@andrewbecker3700]

The Element in black IS the one. I was looking for a double humbucker guitar with a 24.75 scale to put some pickups, tuners, and misc. spare parts on for an affordable mod project. I'm only buying a new 3 way switch,output jack,tone cap and treble bleed curcuit for it. SD Distortion going in the neck and Probucker Custom in the bridge out of my Epiphone AJ sig. I wanna be able to coilsplit the neck and so the 2 wire Epiphone pickup will go in the bridge instead. I'm calling it the DEATHSTAR. Gotoh magnum keystone locking tuners, black speed knobs, and Schaller straplocks round out the upgrades. Should be a very unique guitar when it's finished. Merry Christmas to ME!

[@JayLeonardJ]

Definitely! Enjoy :)

[@officialWWM]

I’d really like the Pro series but they are almost 4K here in Australia! 😮

[@PooNinja]

Ya can’t go wrong with a triple tuning fork product. 🤘🏽 YAMAHA 🤘🏽

[@JayLeonardJ]

Definitely :)

[@hughjass5156]

Yamaha backing up the brinks truck for JLJ lately.

[@carlosdoroneto9509]

Hey Jay, can you tell me if the professional series have better tuner/bridge/pots than the standard? I'm on the fence between a p90 rss or a p90 rsp, and for more than twice the price it seems hard to justify the pro series. And congrats for the grat video.

[@UnleashDLion]

I was in the same exact predicament and NO just adding carbon fiber in the body didnt justify it for me so I went for the p90 standard

[@joro7656]

@@UnleashDLion Don't forget. Made in Japan better quality and QA nicer paint on the neck and the resonance process

[@KramerPacer2]

you leave me with musical inspiration, not with GAS

[@JayLeonardJ]

That's what it is all about :) Thanks for watching!

[@giosal8822]

To answer your closing Q: can easily afford the Pro model, but cannot justify the humongous jump in price to gain those two carbon body reinforcements, and slightly better Japanese craftsmanship. I would rather buy both a Standard Humbucker and Standard P90, and still have money left over for the hard case. The backside coloring on the Pro is really nice however ...

[@stratofever1]

The eternal question: is the RSP model worth the price difference?

[@philipcoaxum8792]

If you know how to play well and add a few mods and if it needs fret polish/leveling.....I'd say no it is compared to the next cheapest model.

[@musikus7092]

I would pick the metallic green one.

[@Fret-knot]

Great rendition of the Immigrant song…. I need one of these guitars as well, to play in the land of the ice and snow.

[@JayLeonardJ]

Thanks!

[@tz7813]

Yamaha are FINALLY realising: 1. They don’t have to copy American guitars. 2. They need to stop using the hideous headstock design and YAMAHA logo. Hopefully they’ll also realise that their own traditional Japanese art and design is the coolest on the planet and they should incorporate that into their future guitars. From their historical samurai culture to their modern Manga design they could revolutionise guitar desirability for a younger market. Imagine how many young female guitarists would be saving up to buy a re-worked Fender ‘paisley’ style, but using their pattern silks or jet black lacquered inlay? Really hoping this new direction from Yamaha continues. BTW just bought a Standard with buckers in sunburst!😎

[@faridzayish]

Im currently using the previous model 502T. But so itching on getting this new series….

[@plissken2245]

Wish there was a natural wood finish. Great gitrs.

[@lewisbeeman]

Ordered mine 8 months ago. Got it last week. Yamaha needs to figure all that out. Mine was a mistake because I had moved on and didn’t realize I had preordered it and then they just sent it to me when it came in. It is killer don’t get me wrong, but I would not have ordered it and waited. So much so I had moved on and bought a Reverend. So now I have both

[@huli8557]

Which one do you prefer?

[@lewisbeeman]

@@huli8557 they are both great. But if I could choose only one, I would take the Yamaha. But that is because of the neck carve. The neck carve better fits my general preference.

[@Furtheronmusic]

Best fit for me the standard p90 model I think

[@keithferris9574]

I am so wanting that in Swift Blue

[@j.aut.1275]

I’m sure I’ve missed this, but can’t quite figure out if Yamaha’s P90s are hum-canceling. I assume not?

[@JayLeonardJ]

No hum cancelling on the P90s on this one. Thanks for writing!

[@arthurcolwell1962]

When can regular people get one ? There's supply shortage , long pre-order wait list for standard at Sweetwater

[@JayLeonardJ]

Yeah, it is crazy how how popular those axes have been!

[@joedavis8481]

I'm getting one for sure. But I don't know whether to get the standard or pro. I got an ltd ec 1000et a few months ago and love everything about that guitar. I'm a novice player and only play for my enjoyment. Is the standard on par with the ec1000 or do I need to drop the 2k to not be disappointed ? Thank you to anyone who can help 🎸🤘🍻

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

Standard will blow you away dude…I own a couple Eclipses and those are incredible too, but these new rev stars are on another level…like Yamaha was really trying to make a statement, and boy did they. I have the p90 sunset burst standard…they are getting harder and harder to get ahold of, I’d pull the trigger man….I ended up getting mine off eBay…paid $950 which is $150 more than the msrp, but the guitar reeks and plays like a $5k guitar

[@sgeggbub1008]

I wish I could get that midnight blue colour on the P90 version, it's very annoying how the P90 version has exclusive colours, don't they have all the paint colours in the same factory?

[@jevonwhite5193]

Excellent demo! I think the standards have jumbo frets. Do they feel big, taller than medium jumbos?

[@rodocornejo]

Is it posible to install a floating fender style bridge on this ones?

[@charliebaker5843]

Is that an old Seattle Mariners hat you're wearing?😂

[@JayLeonardJ]

Yup :)

[@waynecrowe9790]

How's the p90 hum? I haven't heard any in reviews so far, but that could be editing

[@robinparkinson7117]

They hum pretty bad with a tube amp in the dirt channel

[@variok]

When using bridge / neck only, definitely a hum. However - the new 5 way switch means the 3 middle positions are hum free, as both pick-ups are being used 👍

[@rexrathtar3893]

Really good question. Wish Jay had discussed this.

[@secularZoo]

Your funk skills are something else!

[@JayLeonardJ]

Thanks so much!

[@Robowx]

wallet wise I'll take the Standard series. I don't know if I would get the Humbucker or the P-90. If I had the money to the Professional series. I definitely would! again it's a toss up between the Humbucker or P-90.But again I do like that the old series had that Bigsby option and I do like the wider neck width.

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

P90 all the way… I got mine a month ago and cannot put it down…I’ve actually had dreams of it, lol…the p90 version can play ANYTHING…killer classic rock guitar

[@roscoechance5155]

Could the warmness of the element series be attributed to the lack of a maple top?

[@JayLeonardJ]

Good thought. Maybe the electronics needed for their different switch functions and pickup voicings may also contribute to that difference as well.

[@rexrathtar3893]

I don't think so, at least not in terms of the type of wood making any difference, but would be interested in reading any outline of the manner in which it would be affecting the induced current in the coil of the pickup which we hear after being amplified and sent through the loudspeaker. At the same time, it could possibly be simply that the pickups sit higher with the maple top and that makes them brighter. Lots of things could create the tone difference, but I doubt it is the type of wood.

[@wongkongfee8278]

How about rs502t and rss02t?

[@johnsmith-ug5tp]

My RSS20 is still on backorder, but going by Jay`s demo, I actually like the tones of the element model over the Standard. 🙃😄

[@robertpurdy4452]

Mine is too. :)

[@davidharding200]

Don’t do it! The Standard is phenomenal.

[@davidgood6744]

The Element is it‘s own thing, and it is good.

[@Tihsllubllasti]

Has anybody ever tried modding one of the HB models with a Seymour Duncan P-rail?

[@Steblu74]

Yamaha has decided that Music stores need to purchase the whole lineup of RevStars to stock them, and that’s a lot of money for a lot of small music stores. Even the guitar centers that I’ve been to rarely have one, and I’d like to buy one, if only I could get my hands on one to try it out.. I’m sure millions of people feel the other way but we can’t get our hands on one. evidently the Japanese are unaware of our situation over here..

[@JayLeonardJ]

i thought it was more a matter of them just not making enough Revstars in the first place: I don't think they were expecting them to be as popular as they were. Even I had to wait a year to get mine and I got it directly from them.

[@SatsJava]

Your intro riffs DEWA19 - Pangeran Cinta

[@sfdoyle]

Why do all new guitars sound so thin.

[@pkmagic6497]

I love my RSS20 (Humbucker) but I still wonder, if the upgrade to a RSP20 is worth it??? 🤔

[@LiesThatBind]

I had the same dilema but ended up ordering the RSS20. The Pro model was more than twice the price of the standard in Canada (999.99$ vs 2199.99$) and I couldn't justify that difference with made in japan, carbon rods in body, IRA treatment and hard shell case. Personally I couldn't care less where it's made as long as it's well made. I have some great Indonesian guitars that compare favorably to U.S or Japan made instruments. The other extra features just don't seem to be worth it. To me they seem a bit gimmicky or things that won't make much of a difference.

[@davidgood6744]

Clearly, the Standard feels like you are robbing Yamaha, but there is magic in the lowly Element.