The Yamaha Revstar Detailed Review

[@PhillipMcKnight]

After the video went up Yamaha sent a email confirming it is a passive boost and they said this Yamaha's responce “The output is amplified by using a small transformer to emphasize or boost the mid and low frequencies. The transformer was designed by Yamaha guitar division to control how much emphasize or boost certain frequencies by adjusting the number of coil turns”

[@allguitar887]

Awesome . I played one at a mom n pop music shop. . incredible ..it was the pro model someone traded in ..I couldn't believe why would anyone get rid of it...you can just feel the quality ... until they said it was some teen... Really liked it These guitars are awesome .and I don't understand why guitar center in Sam Ash don't have these it doesn't make sense what is Yamaha missing man they need these guitars in these stores so people can see the quality feel the quality play it and buy them

[@ellesnyder942]

@@allguitar887 because they are still on backorder.

[@radaget3459]

Hi - I just re watched this excellent review. Thank you. If the boost is passive, would this work when plugging into a Kemper profiling amp or does it need a 'normal' amp to get the power for it to work?

[@stoneysdead689]

@@radaget3459 Shouldn't matter- this is basically working like an overwound pickup.

[@CardinalPhonics]

@@stoneysdead689 so essentiallyyyyyy yeah you’re pretty much right. Turns your pickups into mudbuckers but it’s more useful than a lot of folks online have been claiming based on internet videos with high compression

[@GunsandGuitars]

This is the most innovation we’ve seen in electric guitar technology in a LONG TIME. I hope Yamaha continues in this direction, it opens up a ton of possibilities. Also thank you Phil, I think you just sold me a guitar

[@danherrick2310]

I wish Yamaha was more accessible as a brand like Ibanez. Ibanez and Yamaha put some of the most thought into their design, killer guitars. Unfortunately i've not found an AZ that was built perfectly at any price, and Yamaha's MIJ stuff is hard to come by. Maybe i need to get over my MII phobia (caused by ibanez)

[@dragan4658]

Whaaaat? You can make your own! I know you can, I've seen many of your build videos!

[@zachmusic4511]

Godins doing a lot of cool stuff as well!

[@auntjenifer7774]

Line 6 and Yamaha are very on the edge technology wise and I think this is a groundwork for more to come !

[@auntjenifer7774]

@@danherrick2310 all of my made in Indonesia guitars are top notch and didn't cost more than $500 !

[@kingstumble]

I like Yamaha as a company. Pianos to motor bikes. Everything they make is high quality.

[@briankuyken9788]

I like to play my Yamaha Pacifica wirelessly while mowing my lawn on my Yamaha riding mower.

[@carmineredd1198]

i have a xj550 maxim 4 cylinder sure is is 1/4th the size of a harley but a harley cannot keep up with it and costs 20x more and cannot go offroad as well

[@CristiNeagu]

I have an 18 year old EG112. Stripped it of all the hardware and electronics (which is where the cost savings happened), and I was left with an amazing body and neck. Loaded it up with Fender CS pickups, Callaham bridge, Graphtech tuners, and now it's an amazing guitar. Even their cheapest stuff is still made with as much care as possible.

[@gregmiller7123]

But a piano with a kick starter?!...just saying! 😂

[@CristiNeagu]

@@gregmiller7123 Well... pianos do have pedals, so... close enough.

[@ACoustaDC]

I like that Yamaha makes this body shape and head stock style in a world of Les Paul's and strat copies. It's Unique but not over the top and the paint job is super cool.

[@PastelComGini]

I only wish they had a real maple top (not cap) and carved. I think it would look great. This shape is IMO better than the the SG-xxxx (currently SG-1800, I guess).

[@JeanMarceaux]

I wish more companies would make designs like this

[@johnwest6083]

Its an SG.

[@JeanMarceaux]

@@johnwest6083 it's more of a doublecut les paul, really.

[@treignsinblood]

@@JeanMarceaux reverend guitars

[@msh6865]

I' started playing Yamaha Pacifica's over 35 years ago and have never stopped. Yamaha simply makes some of best player friendly instruments on the planet. Lots of bang for your buck.

[@MainPrism]

Do they have any good 24 fret models with a Floyd system?

[@msh6865]

@@MainPrism not on the new Pacificas. The new ones use Wilkinson trems with locking tuners. Several models from the late 80's and 90's offered Floyd's though.

[@MainPrism]

@@msh6865 Awesome, thank you. I frequent Reverb so I'll keep my eyes peeled. Maybe I can snag up a good deal on a older model.

[@CharfishDesign]

Same! Got a Pacifica in ‘92 as a graduation present. I believe they were $150 back then and it blows away almost every $3000 guitar I’ve tried. Such a great guitar.

[@makT]

@byron schuetz The Yamaha RGX 721 DG had a floyd and 24 frets. It was made around 1997

[@glenclifton4563]

I've been watching you for about five years and I've never seen you this happy with a guitar. You smiled through the whole video . I'm with Dan, I think I've gotta have one!! Great video as always!!

[@riloh58]

damnit Phil! I’ve been fighting the urge on these new Revstars and you’re not helping. The smile on your face when playing tells me all I need to know.

[@jasonmcmillan4373]

The attention to detail in this review is outstanding, and the guitar is too. Thanks Phil. Thanks Yamaha.

[@darrensjames]

The energy and enthusiasm that you put into this video certainly tells us that this guitar is a very well-crafted instrument. Thank you, Phill.

[@captainbritain6737]

And that it was sponsored by Yamaha

[@mrbertiep1]

I bought my SA 2000 years back. It is an awesome instrument. Yamaha make wonderful instruments with quality woods, components and construction.

[@hearpalhere]

I love that you showed the guts of the guitar Philip and also explained the boost. Not many other review videos even bother to try explaining what the switching options actually do. It's a great looking and sounding guitar.

[@Lysdexia]

My favourite guitar review channel by far - so trustworthy that I bought this guitar, albeit in the black finish. You're doing a terrific job, Mr McKnight.

[@davidcroft9320]

Good review. Thank you for NOT doing all the O/Drive madness that so many reviewers do, thus, we never get to hear how the Guitar basic sounds really are. Now I know how that model Revstar actually sounds, Excellent! Think I'll buy one.

[@danbrown4772]

I bought this model and finish, it's brilliant.

[@Xcorgi]

You don’t normally see Phil smile when playing while doing a demo. So even with the rigorous overview and checks he did on this guitar, that rare smile tells us all we need to know. Also I’ve never heard him stop to say “that’s fricken awesome” in the middle of playing. At the end he said he doesn’t like to rave but he did actually let that slip a bit. 🤣 The sheer quality and intelligent innovation that went into this guitar 🎸 is definitely worth the low price of $799.00 for admission. These things are on back order everywhere you look for a damn good reason. As soon as I see a new one available, I’ll jump on this in a heartbeat!

[@truthfactreality6814]

Finally got mine today. I got the flash green version. Amazing look and the spec and build quality is amazing. Especially for the price !!

[@ellesnyder942]

When did u order it? I'm still waiting.

[@truthfactreality6814]

@@ellesnyder942 I didn’t. They had 1 in stock at Andertons

[@MrTylero28]

I’ve been looking at these for a minute now. The dark green one with racing stripes was calling my name a few years ago. But these new models now are screaming my name! Going to have to go get my hands on one and play it.

[@richdubbya]

I have 2 Yamaha Revs.. a RS502 (flat green with p90s) and a RS820cr (race stripe). Both solid bodies. GREAT GUITARS! Thought I'd change the pickups? No need. Great feel, great sound. They seem setup from the factory.. I love em.

[@DaniBlack80]

As a left handed guitarist I'm really thinking about this guitar, sounds awesome and it's well build. I love the push pull trick with that transformer. Thanks a lot for this video!

[@Xcorgi]

Don’t be to sure about that. Pretty much every music store website you go to these things are out of stock and are in back order. That should tell you quite a bit.

[@johnf.r6658]

Did you get one ? If so,How you like it ?

[@michaelrosa2589]

Phil thanks for this review!I have wanted you to do this one because I trust your opinion above all others.Thanks for the knowledge!!

[@PhillipMcKnight]

Thank you Michael

[@def4de]

Just wanted to say thanks for this review - I've bought one of these, had it a bout two weeks now, and I've never been happier with a guitar.

[@LSlick622]

Just bought the made in japan RSP02T in that swift blue with the p90s and that sounds amazing. I love how the guitar comfortable the guitar is and feels. And that tailpiece is just icing on the cake as well

[@LSlick622]

@@mr.smithgnrsmith7808 yes it comes with a satin neck

[@Mark_B585]

I hope you still have it I just bought the professional with P90s and I absolutely love it

[@joetspaulding]

I hope Yamaha comes up with something this exciting for us bass players! a chambered BB with stainless steel frets would be killer

[@peekaboo4390]

I own a chambered BB with Quilted maple caps back and front, but it is a custom bass.

[@seanfromaustin]

Yes! Revstar review! Thanks, Phil. I've been waiting for this one.

[@andystagger2906]

I have several acoustic /electric Yamahas and they sound as good as my Martin and Taylor guitars… I really want a Revstar ❤️ they look and sound amazing! Love your channel you ROCK Phil❤️🤘😉

[@fenderbass0]

With a transformer turns ratio of 1:2, that will indeed double the voltage driving the amp, which is also 6 dB. However, that comes at a price. The load impedance seen by the guitar pickups decreases 4-fold. If the amplifier has a 1 Meg input impedance, that now looks like 250k which will dampen the resonance of the pickups. Further, the cable capacitance will be multiplied by 4. For example, a 10 foot cable with 300 pF of capacitance will look like 1200 pF to the pickups with the boost on. Both of these factors will darken the tone by suppressing high frequencies.

[@lonerjuan]

Shouldn't the parasitic capacitance become 75pF instead of 1200pF?

[@fenderbass0]

@@lonerjuan Impedance seen by the pickups goes down by the turns ratio squared, or factor of 4. Impedance of the capacitor is calculated as inverse in frequency and capacitance -- 1/(2pi*f*C). Therefore the equivalent capacitance is multiplied by 4.

[@sahanulgen7214]

Correct!!! And that’s why I wouldn’t spend money on this thing. A great looking guitar cosmetically but sounds dull

[@RainerK.]

@@sahanulgen7214 That must be why so many people love this thing, because it sounds dull -_-

[@davidrees1840]

...but this goes to 11.

[@TheBeriking]

Great review, I love how your enthusiasm shines throughout the video. You’re so obviously happy to share a great new experience! Obviously Yamaha have hit it out of the park with these. Must say I am partial to the green one, although I wish they would have offered it with P90s …

[@kevinmorris7722]

Wow.... Your face said it all. And I agree. Wow... Great video, love that you couldn't hide how much you enjoyed that.

[@CristiNeagu]

Yamaha have always made great guitars. I have an 18 year old EG112, which is so bog cheap you can't even find much information on it. They skimped on the electronics and hardware, but the wood on it is solid. Stripped it of everything, added custom, high quality electronics and hardware, and now it's an amazing guitar. Hopefully the new Revstar will introduce more people to Yamaha.

[@phillipalter6499]

Bought a P90 version of this guitar in Merlot after watching this video -- took it home and played it for hours, and when I went to bed I took it and played it in bed unplugged. Then I went and got my pocket amp and played it through the pocket amp -- seriously love the sound and feel of this guitar. Fantastic build quality, the most I've done to it since owning it is lower the bridge by *maybe* a half a millimeter to get it to my preferred action, but that was it.

[@MrMjp58]

I played one today in a shop. It was absolutely superb. Maybe the best set-up electric guitar I've ever tried. The neck, fingerboard, fretting, intonation and playability were utter perfection. I didn't know about the 'boost' function, so never tried that. The only bit I didn't like all that much, was the position of the jack socket, which was a bit clunky when trying to adjust things, and altering one's playing position [I usually play, seated]. I always prefer front mounted sockets, like a 335, or especially, a Strat. Altogether, an exceptionally well built and great sounding and playing guitar.

[@laboratoryrack6488]

Yamaha's always been a great bang for the buck. From the Pacificas with confusing names, to the SG's and now the Revstar... Dammit, now I want one of those.

[@collinw1353]

I just bought a Yamaha acoustic and thoroughly impressed by the quality and sound. Never thought I would be saying that about Yamaha when comparing to the big acoustic names.

[@peekaboo4390]

Yamaha acoustic guitars are some of the best.

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

That is one amazing guitar. And I don’t think I have missed one of your reviews and I cannot ever remember you being so pleased with a new product. You almost looked surprised! Lol I have a midrange Pacifica and it’s a fabulous instrument. This is on my radar now. Very nice review and that amp trick is bonkers. Never seen a step up transformer in a guitar before. Magic!

[@douglaschristine8387]

I could tell you really enjoyed yourself with this guitar and now it's my turn.

[@Adi300594]

Bought this exact variant in red recently. I cannot keep it down I just love this guitar

[@Xaltar_]

When Phil looks like he's having a blast you just know it's good. Awesome guitar and great review Phil, thanks for the great content.

[@talkychris]

Yamaha has absolutely nailed it with these new Revstar models. I've ordered one (Standard Vintage White) and am really looking forward to arriving this week. I might even get the Standard P90 too in Sunburst.

[@BackseatStudios]

Excellent color choice.

[@gerryh61]

I have had the P90 version for a couple of weeks now and have to say it is the most exciting guitar I have had for many years and I've had a lot! My main guitars are Teles but this Revstar could well become my main gigging guitar! Highly recommended!!

[@PatCaseyLA]

Does the push-pull on the P90 version do the same thing as the one on the humbucker version?

[@freehey629]

Killer guitar, I wish they hadn't made it so large though. The Revstars were already borderline big for us more modest sized guys lol, but they made it even bigger.

[@nickfit3]

Well, at last you can play a Les Paul without it looking like a mandolin, I'm 6'4" and it's a problem...

[@JadeEyeland]

@@nickfit3 im 6 4 and play a hofner bass copy just to see the looks people give me lol

[@joedavis8481]

I've been wanting a revstar for a while now. I'm really glad I waited , I just ordered the pro. 🎸🤟🍻

[@sbesbesbe]

Great review. People are sleeping on Yahama. Their build quality is incredible. I just bought a Pacifica 611 and I love it. It's like a custom shop guitar for roughly $700: alder or maple body, maple neck, Seymour Duncan pickups, Wilkinson bridge, Grover locking tuners and the tone switch converts the bridge humbucker to a single coil. I've never owned a guitar with P90s in them but the neck Seymour Duncan P90 sounds amazing. The frets on the 611 are high quality too.

[@christopherhansford6876]

Ooh! Sounds cool!

[@jwnrocks]

Great review! I love the “geeky stuff” you throw in. I can’t recall any other reviewers going into the detail you do. Oh yeah, I love the sound and look of this guitar. I’ve never thought “hey, I gotta have that Yamaha guitar” until now…

[@stevendegoodmojosmet4034]

Great review Phillip, this one is on my list, this and the Larry Carlton with P90's .. Had a great Yamaha motorcycle well built, and some good classic guitars . . Have a great day sir. greatings from Belgium.

[@timothypotter2137]

This guitar sounds like it can be used for about any sound, Ryan (60 Cycle Hum) even did convincing surf licks on it. Love it.

[@HiredGoonage]

Phil that is a fantastic review. Thanks for this.

[@50gary]

Phillip, I've watched a ton of the Revstar reviews and this is the standout, best, most informative great playing too. Easy to understand the features, detailed specs. string hgt. etc. output and more. I'd like to see the P-90 version get the same look. Matteo Mancuso and Chris buck to name two great Revstar players.

[@Chaseracing]

Oh man. Finally something new and exciting for electronics! I thought we may have been out of new ideas. Sooo….now I need one.

[@alexandrelunelli7402]

The finishing on those frets is unbelieaveble! All Yamaha guitars that I've played are excellent instruments. Even the low end models are great for the price.

[@BkBk-gy6vr]

Mine came with 2 bad frets tool damage on 1 and the other had small rough spots. Ive seen a few reviews complaining about frets. I sent it back gonna give em 1 more try new one comes Friday.

[@ramsilva]

Hey Phil, was excited to hear about the guitar you were excited about in your live stream…. This did not disappoint!! Thanks for your review!

[@eddiejr540]

I was in guitar center a few weeks ago... I played an old used Pacifica and it was THE best playing guitar in the entire store...so there’s that!!!!

[@dennisl501]

Superb review, Phillip. Sincere thanks. Your review clearly explained and confirmed what other awesome, tenured guitarists have praised about the 2G Revstar HH here on KZbin. I specifically appreciate your assessment of the 2G Revstar HH because I now understand how the circuitry affects the instrument's interaction with the amp. You can only imagine how excited I am about the passive boost in this guitar. I'm in. And, I'm going shopping! 😊🎉

[@TheFojacko2]

Those inlays are really awesome, kinda reminds me of the inlays that schecter are using on their omen elite range but less "metal".

[@bkmeahan]

Love my Revstar. Incredibly versatile, but unique sounding and plays like a dream.

[@noahtomato3515]

I've had one of these for just over a month. For my taste, the best designed guitar I've ever played in 34 years as a guitarist. Fills the gap I've had since selling my LP custom. (And I got lucky too: bought the burst finish and, randomly, it's got some nice subtle flame in the top, which isn't an advertised option in the new lineup.) Only disappointment is that it hasn't turned me into Matteo Mancuso yet!

[@whittlad]

Hi Phillip, I own a previous generation Revstar RS502T with P90's and it is without doubt one of the best, most versatile guitars I have ever played and owned. The build quality and playability are superb and I highly recommend these guitars to all - try them!😎🤘👍

[@rockyfolksy8639]

Finally tried this guitar today. I was blown away with the quality. It sounds and feels amazing.👌

[@JDog_Unchained]

Fender needs to take note. We need stainless steel frets on the player series!

[@noecuesta7888]

I admit that stainless Steel frets are the future, But sone vintage men like older frets. Maybe the best solution is made two ways: modern series with stainless frets for you and vintage series with traditional médium frets for me.👍 Yamaha made fantastic guitars.

[@JDog_Unchained]

@@noecuesta7888 that would be fine with me. I want are options

[@chairmankaga101]

Man, Yamaha just flies under the radar, but this thing is amazing. I have a pair of Yamaha acoustics and can confirm the quality to dollar ratio is beyond compare.

[@shawn_ten_toes]

I just received this guitar (March, 2023) in flash green. It's a very nice guitar. It has an excellent sound and neck feel. The second position with the focus switch engaged is a sound I've been looking for for a long time. That being said, the fretwork on mine is nowhere near as nice as the one in this video. Compared to my other stainless steel fretted guitars, these feel gritty, and several ends are sharp, especially in the lower frets. They're playable, but I think these early demo guitars had a little more hands-on time than the current run.

[@JohnOShaughnessy]

That was an awesome review. I was looking to see something like this on the new Revstar. I would probably go for a Japanese built one, but like you, I am very impressed at the amount of innovation and care have gone into the new range. Even the cheapest ones, the Element series is really impressive and sounds great with lots of versatility, great for learners who often can't spend a lot on an instrument yet need something accurate and proper.

[@davidjones8647]

The transformer reminds me of the Epiphone Jack Cassidy bass, I've been wondering for a long time why nobody had put one in a guitar, but here we are :) This is the kind of innovation I like to see. More companies shouldn't be afraid to make passive guitar circuit changes. Very glad you reviewed this one Phil! I always trust KYG reviews since they are always geared towards viewers/consumers rather than reciting the same kind of bullet points the brand seems to want to push in their marketing campaign. I've seen so many positive reviews on YT of this guitar which I take with a grain of salt, but when I see KYG has a positive review, I know it's credible. Keep up the good work Phil.

[@timothyplonk6881]

Great video. I've been wanting to find out more about these Yamaha guitars. Thanks to this I'm leaning towards buying one 🎸👍

[@DrunkenRhinoceros]

Yamaha has a long history of making world class quality musical instruments. Their Grand Pianos, their drums, acoustic guitars, and brass instruments have all been crafted with amazing quality. This electric guitar is no exception.

[@rockyfolksy8639]

Great geeky stuff Phillip. This is how a demo should be done!👌 Keep em coming with other brands of guitars. I dig it a lot!

[@innocentoctave]

Excellent demo. Really brings out the distinctive quality of these instruments.

[@robertcollucci750]

That is one of the best if not THE vest guitar for the money. Yamaha know what they're doing guys ..the Pacifica also. But the Revstar is awesome.. and if you step it up to the Pro...Phil...great demo ..

[@MrMegafish]

I have a Revstar RS420 and love it. It needed a good setup and once that was done it’s all I can do to give my other guitars some love. I also have a Pacifica and think Yamaha is making some excellent guitars. These new models have me planning a new purchase this year. I’m just torn between the version in your review and the P90 version to get something different.

[@leahbush8262]

Thanks for the tasteful playing that lets us hear the actual instrument 🎸

[@redtwox9708]

I do not need another guitar. However, I don't have anything with P90s, and this Yamaha just keeps jumping up in my face. Great review Phil! Thanks for diggin' into it.

[@jonnyhafer7376]

phil you look familiar i know you live in my city cause friends of mine used to go to your shop. did you ever go in music brokers on central around 2001 - 2013 thats when i was there. I hired matt martinez and then shortly left and went full go on my pedals and amp repair from home. Im blessed to still be making my living selling mostly fuzz pedals by word of mouth. I spend alot of time watching your videos while im at my bench. Love the videos keep up the awesome job

[@ellesnyder942]

I was sold when I learned it had stainless steel frets at $799- happier when I got it on sale for less. I ordered it a month ago (swift blue p90 version) and am sitting out shipping delays watching revstar reviews. Definitely enjoyed yours.

[@curtvona4891]

Did you receive it yet? I just ordered the blue P-90.

[@ellesnyder942]

@@curtvona4891 nope. Latest expected shipping date is August 23rd, but not holding my breath.

[@curtvona4891]

@@ellesnyder942 Thanks for your response. I ordered mine this morning, and was told I might not see it until early next year. 🤔

[@ellesnyder942]

@@curtvona4891 Update: I just got a call this morning from my guitar center bff Kelsey (who ordered it from)- the latest date is now September 8th. At least they're not pushing it out a full month this time. I'd like to think it's getting closer but frankly I expect continued delays. I'll just have to be good with it'll be here when it gets here.

[@curtvona4891]

@@ellesnyder942 Best of luck. I hope you receive it on the given date. 🙏

[@IDGAF_PLUS]

I recently purchased a Yamaha solid rosewood acoustic after a TON of research and deciding they were the best bang for buck for the features I was looking for. Got one of their Japan models. Yamaha knows how to make an amazing instrument, and they do it at prices well below what others are doing for the quality. I have zero doubt that this is a fantastic guitar.

[@TheChristafershawn]

Me too.... I did the AC5R....very nice. I will be getting one of these as well most likely. Enjoy the guitar.

[@IDGAF_PLUS]

@@TheChristafershawn Haha! Same one here. Quality is astounding, and you'd have to pay double for the same features on a Taylor or Martin. I suspect the quality of the Revstar Pro will be mindblowing. You could spend all you want on whatever Gibson but you'd never get something this feature rich (they just don't make it), nor of this quality.

[@thesmellycatjazz]

Yamahas tends to be a great value in everything they do. From guitars, saxes, trumpets, and synths, they are always in the conversation. I prefer shredder guitars, and will often find myself looking at Yamahas.

[@riloh58]

Last year I was researching mid price acoustics for my daughter and went with a Yamaha. Undoubtedly great bang for the buck. Sounds great, plays great, looks great. I wanted it. On top of that just bought a Yamaha YC88 keyboard. Again great bang for the buck and the build quality is excellent. That board came from Indo (I thought it might be a Japan build) like the low and mid tier Revstars. Indonesia seem to be doing some really great work on building musical instruments for several brands. And now I’m sounding like a Yamaha fan boi which may actually be true. Not intentional but they are making some really great instruments at all price points.

[@IDGAF_PLUS]

@@thesmellycatjazz Don't forget motorcycles and hifi stereo systems. My first proper stereo was an amazing Yamaha system, and my stepdad has a late 70s Yamaha system that's unbelievable and I'm hoping to get it. Shredder guitars huh? When I think of shredders I don't think Yamaha, but Michael Lee Firkins was a Yamaha player and he's wicked good.

[@allanflippin2453]

Phil, I'm hoping you can take a look at the P90 version as well. Thanks so much!

[@chris.honeycutt]

Best guitar value around for sure

[@DavidMorley]

I had one of the first models with P90. Superb guitars. Didn't quite Gell feel wisest the newer ones mean I could have another look.

[@svarfinnbogason3645]

These are so great went I bought the P90 version too. The P90 Revstar is phenominal.

[@PierceThirlen2]

You can get the same effect by switching the humbucking pickup coils from parallel to series. When you make the pickups higher impedance by switching the pickup coils in series, the inductance increases which causes the high frequencies to roll off. When that transformer is added to boost the voltage it also effectively makes the pickups higher impedance which causes the highs to be rolled off.

[@peekaboo4390]

Yamaha is a great company and everything they make is high quality. I own 10 yamaha basses vintage and modern and I drive a Volvo with a Yamaha developed V8.

[@peteracosta744]

I just bought one of these… There was one in the entire Guitar Center chain and I bought it and it’s on its way. They are back ordered everywhere.

[@mnytame93]

I have always loved Yamaha guitars I have 1220s , 620s, 612s, and a 211. I would love to see the RGX series made once more.

[@gtr1952]

Just in time! Thanks Phil! My Birthday is next Monday and I'm giving myself a new guitar!! LOL At first, I was excited about the new Gibson "Ted" guitar. Looked interesting and John Bohlinger gave it a good review. But as usual, Gibson made a $1000 guitar and priced it at $5000!! So they are out, again!! I really liked the Revstar with the P90's, I don't have a guitar with P90's and I've wanted one for awhile! After your sage review on the quality, that's what I'm buying!! Thanks much!!! 8) Gary

[@TheBigtrev1234]

Birthday twins!!! Hope it's great, make lots of music 🙂

[@gtr1952]

@@TheBigtrev1234 3/28 also? That's cool! Happy b-day also!! I'll be playing at my own party, I have too many guitars already. Severe GAS for years! LOL The mid-level Revstar's are not available yet. One place said the P90 version would not be in till September 2022!! Wow, bummer!! Have a good one!! 8) --gary

[@gtr1952]

@@mr.smithgnrsmith7808 It reminded me of the 'Moderne', being that strange shape. Maybe why they only made 318 of them! Makes you wonder what Ted was thinking? LOL --gary

[@nickbenjamin6527]

The transformer steps up the pickup voltage but also steps down the effective input impedance of the amp that's reflected back through it to the pickups. This drops the resonant peak frequency of the pickups as well as making them louder so you get more of a low mid emphasis rather than high mid. The early Wolf Box DI did a similar thing to the sound of basses and guitars even though it stepped down the signal because the input impedance of mic preamps is generally very low compared to the amp inputs we're used to.

[@maspesasmasperras5554]

It also creates supercalifragilisticexpialidocious iggily biggily gollygoops with ittly bittly pasghetti and coochie coo plus some pigglywiggly woospiedoo

[@nickbenjamin6527]

@@maspesasmasperras5554 a good point well made

[@JohnWiku]

@@maspesasmasperras5554 That's a lot of woopie for just one man

[@rayrayokmusic]

Love it. If I didn’t build guitars I’d buy one. Now I gotta figure out that transformer. That is a very cool piece of kit.

[@AngelLaHash]

I can only see VEC4100 G AC1 M86RFA but cant find the information on it

[@minervameza2686]

Love these review videos because I get to hear you play, Phil! You’re a great player! I’ve been a fan of the Pacificas, hopefully you can review one someday! KYG strong!

[@nisterror]

beautiful instrument, with clever and usable electronic configurations

[@Stryngz21]

Just saw the ad today for this guitar and they offer this guitar left handed. I’m definitely buying soon in Blue . The mid-range model LH. Thank you for the demo.

[@lroy730]

The AC voltage comes from the Pickup, not the Amp. Passive pickups can put out about one volt alternating current. A transformer can be used as a multiplier.

[@rexrathtar3893]

Such a great review! This was the review that persuaded me to order one of these last summer -- and mine finally arrived this week. It's such a wicked instrument. Bags of fun to play.

[@danielguimaraes8705]

Great review! Now I feel more confident to buy one. Thank you and congratulations for the great work!

[@be8965]

I finally had a chance to test drive a Pro one with Hambuckers, and DAAAAMN!!!! This guitars are pure breed themselves! I was astonished by how fast is the attack of the notes, and how well balance all the frequencies were. The only thing that stop me is that I had the P90s in mind and that one was gone. But as soon as it hits my local store I’m getting it for sure!

[@raphaelscaletta4697]

Did u get it?

[@danielstryhanyn7278]

I really enjoyed this one Phil. As a worship guitarist I have my eye on this revstar.

[@edschnurr1851]

Thanks Phil! I'm learning" slowly but you do"... explain in terms I can understand!!

[@martin_gemme]

Best sounding guitar I've heard coming from a youtube video , wow

[@gvp]

Great review. Great guitar for the price. I really appreciate you telling us it's made in Indonesia less than a minute in. It's important information that is not clearly mentioned when you buy it (at least on the Yamaha and main dealers websites).

[@bradleythompson5737]

I know what my next guitar will be. That guitar sounds amazing!!!

[@luisrovira2872]

Love your videos, but have to comment on the transformer. If there's any significant voltage coming out of your amplifier input, there's a problem with your amplifier. This transformer couldn't use any dc leaking from the first stage bias even if it was present. From the picture it appears to be a simple passive audio transformer that can be switched in to ratio up the output voltage of the guitar.

[@NeverTalkToCops1]

Correct.

[@pda041376]

yeah I am assuming he misspoke on that, else, time to unsub.

[@ALTDOK667]

Yeah, I think it was a mis-speak.

[@duster722]

Wonder how much weight that transformer is adding as well.

[@TELarkin61]

As always, thoughtful, informative video! Gotta say, this has become my favorite guitar channel.

[@danbuter]

I literally bought a Fender Telecaster a week before these were released. I would have bought that blue version if I'd known about it. I like my Fender, but damn, that Yamaha is built better, and it costs less.

[@montlejohnbojangles8937]

First time in a while that I've been really interested in a Yamaha axe. Not because any of them are bad, they just don't interest me much aesthetically (which I know is probably a little shallow, but fight me). Also, man Phil your playing is sounding fantastic!