New Yamaha Revstar Shootout: Not Sure Which Revstar to Buy? Watch This

[@cchavez248]

The biggest screw up that Yamaha made in making these new Revstars is that they omitted an Element P-90 version! HUGE MISTAKE, in my opinion!

[@goog646]

Yes! I would buy one.

[@RobotShlomo]

The other thing was the atrocious colors. I have the Element in the swift blue, which is so abysmal that no matter how good the guitar is, I don't even want to open the case anymore. The best color is the Red Copper, which they don't offer in the US. They have it in the Element in the UK and EU, and the US gets the Swift Blue (dear god, I hate that color). Japan has all five colors in the Element range.

[@vasotoe]

Those Revstars really blew everyone away. Loved seeing a Bo feature as well! Hahaha great memories and great video! 🤗 thanks Andy!

[@TheGuitarGeek]

I know, right!

[@TheDrunkenScoundrel]

@@TheGuitarGeek They need to do the Element with the p-90s. P-90s are the cheapest pickups to make great and Yamaha could knock the cover off the ball with them.

[@theblytonian3906]

@@TheDrunkenScoundrel They won't because Yamaha can sell every Standard they produce with a long waiting list. Yamaha have hit their price stride with the release of the Revstar G2 range. Significant price increases and increased margins dealers will love, consumers not so much. In truth compared with everyone else I have to admit Yamaha have been underpricing their instruments for us to enjoy for an aeon. The previous model RS502T was half the price of the current RSS02T 5 or 6 years ago. Luckily I bought my three RS Revstars over the past 5 years and won't be trading down to any G2 any time soon. Only thing I see as an improvement is the stainless steel frets on the Standards. That does get a tick from me.

[@edryba4867]

That yellow one sounds terrific in clean mode. Once you step on the pedal, they sound VERY similar. And just so you can remember, a “High Pass” filter allows it to pass the high frequencies. A “Low Pass” filter lets it pass low frequencies. Unless I’ve got that reversed…

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Hahaha exactly!

[@johnsmith-ug5tp]

Easier just to say, treble booster. haha

[@theblytonian3906]

I prefer YGD's VH3 pickup set over the VH5. Lower priced too, so win-win.

[@oldmanzen6682]

That green/gold model just looks so unbelievably gorgeous. They all sound amazing too. Thanks for the demo, Andy.

[@yaguitar]

I've got the blue with white stripe Element and it's become my go to. Amazing guitar and the price is hard to argue with!

[@megatodd707]

When I hear’revstar’ that’s the one I automatically think of. I think it’s super cool.

[@yaguitar]

@@megatodd707 it also redefines "good for the money"

[@davidgood6744]

I traded in my RSS02T for a Swift Blue Element, and I am incredibly happy.

[@yaguitar]

@@davidgood6744 nice!

[@79blackbelt]

Same here, blue Element. One of my favorite guitars ever.

[@dmac3316]

I’ve got that yellow element. Great guitar and the high pass filter is really usable. Fantastic value! Thanks for the vid!!

[@GuitarGearGyan]

Colour makes all the Tonal difference!

[@dragan4658]

Thanks for the comparison. The super crush sounds killer for a solid state! Any of the 3 would be awesome to have! Im waiting a year for their arrival, hurry up Yamaha!

[@aprilkurtz1589]

I'm SO glad you did this. I've got one of the standards on order. Glad to hear it has a thin neck...my ideal neck is one of those '60's Gibson speed necks with barely there frets.

[@rtsmudge7251]

I love the Revstars. Just a great classy looking shape and killer sounds. The yellow one is fantastic.

[@hailmaryrecordings8255]

Good to see you back. Just have fun. ☮️

[@TiberiusWallace]

I'm reminded of watching a certain channel with a certain guitar youtuber claiming to be able to do this with american strats and squiers, got it the wrong way round then started feeling the knobs and switches and changed his mind. Then spent the rest of the video slagging off cheap guitars. Revstars look and sound great. I feel they do sounds different but not really one better over the other. The yellow one has a more raw feel and the expensive one a bit more smooth.

[@t0msie]

Is this the same person that picked a Roland blues cube as the best sounding in a blind test against four tube amps, then claimed it was how it was positioned compared to the others once they saw what it was?

[@TiberiusWallace]

@@t0msie Let's call him Rod Chipman.

[@bofuscrapshaw]

So good to see you Andy

[@dolfan058]

Love seeing these Revstar videos! My wife got me a Revstar standard with P-90s for Father’s Day from Sweetwater. Still waiting to get it in my hands, but if they had P-90s in the element version, I agree with Andy that those are really the Revstars to own. Such incredible bang for your buck! Yamaha makes fantastic instruments and amps, Can’t wait to pair that Revstar with my Pacifica 612 (which is a joy to play) and my THR30II (which brings the walls down in my office)

[@johnsmith-ug5tp]

I ordered the standard when they first hit. I was told 3 weeks. then 3 months, another 3 months. and another 3 months. I cancelled my order. Yamaha pulled a major boner getting their new line to their customers.

[@therealtech833]

Did you ever receive your guitar, do you like it?

[@dolfan058]

@@therealtech833 sadly not yet, it’s back ordered like crazy, my wife just checked a few days ago and the sweetwater rep said it may be another 6-8 weeks. I have no problems waiting, it’ll get here eventually and I have plenty of other guitars to keep me entertained!

[@ellesnyder942]

@@johnsmith-ug5tp I went thru the same process. Mine took nearly a year. At 6 months I broke down and bought a mint RS320. I now have both but the RS320 (stock yellow) is my favorite.

[@ellesnyder942]

@@dolfan058 Did you get it yet? Mine took nearly a year.

[@keithb5612]

Thanks for the review. It was interesting to note that another reviewer mentioned that the out of phase positions on the new Yamaha models are muddy and a little bit odd sounding ( which was audibly noticeable through KZbin ) when using a Helix digital modelling unit. Something to note if your not using analogue pedals on your pedalboard. It was a bit disappointing to hear this as it effectively reduces your switching tones on the guitar. I would liked to have had locking tuners on the guitar too. Cheers

[@dylano6033]

Very happy to see you checking out these guitars Andy! The full fat Japanese model looked gorgeous and I'm sure it's craftsmanship is phenomenal. But the elements model has to be the one to get for someone looking for a bargain. The element model stacks up very well against something like say an Epiphone LP, with the standard actually being around the same price range as the higher end Epis. I have to say I'd take the Revstars over them and I'm a big LP style guitar fan.

[@backlom]

You’re back!! Fantastic. I missed you. Hope you’re finding some mojo!

[@allanflippin2453]

Andy, Blind tests are rough. I appreciate the effort. I would have bought a Revstar by now, except there's no whammy bar. The old Revstars used to have whammy available!

[@gameon2000]

Nice review, how does it compare to IBANEZ GIO GAX30?

[@mkrj2576]

Thanks for the great show. I don't think most player would find the low boost on a humbucker laced guitar all that useful. I'd rather the low cut switch on all the models. But never played one so maybe it'd work out.

[@t9620]

Outstanding review! Exactly what I needed as I'm in the market for a revstar. Definitely subscribing. 🙏🎸

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Welcome to my channel!

[@liamhemmings9039]

I bought a B-Stock Element with a view to testing it and getting a Pro. I am so happy with the Element it's my main guitar. I love it. No need for a Pro for now.

[@pjwright82]

These guitars looks great but Yamaha, why the go fast stripes? They make it look tacky.

[@J.C...]

Just picked up a new black guard T-style with blonde finish. The neck on it is fatter than anything I have. I was pleasently surprised, TBH. It's actually my 3rd guitar from this company. First 2 were LP-style and superb. The one follows suit. It's needed nothing. Not even fret ends gone over. Monoprice sells some pretty dang good guitars. Either that or I've just gotten extremely lucky 3 times in a row lol

[@rickhill6277]

The Neck is Wider! It's advertised as 12" Radius but is actually closer to 14" with a little Wider Neck. I have the Rss20!

[@nathanmclauchlan5148]

Your right there is a difference in the clarity of the sound, but still not a huge sound difference given the prices. Gotta say I am loving the yellow guitar. It would be better with the fret markers from the standard and pro models

[@KakavashaForever]

Great video, really like seeing a spotlight on the cheaper guitar in the range rather than the middle one which seems to be the trend with most ranges. Folks often fall into the habit of writing off the lowest end model even when it really does have something special to offer for the price. I don't think I've ever played a guitar in the Element's price range that felt or sounded as good as it does, it really does offer 95% of the Standard for a little over half the price. That said I love the Standard for the unique 2 and 4 settings on the pickups.

[@PooNinja]

Again if’n it’s got the Triple pitch fork on it it’s gonna be awesome.

[@ellesnyder942]

they are tuning forks lol

[@PooNinja]

Tuning to pitch 🤣

[@Prajnana]

They all sounded great, but that fluorescent yellow Element is, too, over the top.

[@spacepodi]

I still wasn’t convinced till I played one in a guitar store. They are fantastically comfortable guitars, and are noticeably better than most if not all other brands at that price point in my opinion. Time to save some pennies.

[@nealprentice7874]

My first guitar was cheap yamaha and I kept it for 10 years. I love the simplicity of the low end yamahas and you just can't get a better guitar for the money.

[@ellesnyder942]

The pro model looked like it was green and gold but the only one I could find similar said it was Charcoal grey and brass. Is that a current color or the first version? The pro does come with a hard case which accounts for maybe 200 of the price.

[@justmehere6094]

Personally, I think the Standard is the level to get. It is basically an Indonesian built version of the Pro, even using the same pickups and hardware, and just doesn't have the carbon in the body, and the vibration treatment to break-in the guitar. Which is why I have a Standard, and it is my daily player now. In the states, it's $300 more than the Element, but to get rolled SS frets and the Pro level pickups is, imho worth it.

[@ellesnyder942]

That's the list price. I assume one can get a discount. I got $90 off when I ordered my standard.

[@justmehere6094]

@@ellesnyder942 Which makes the Standard even more the price pt to get for bang for the buck.

[@tomwhittaker9461]

Regarding the "clarity" issue - that's what the dry switch is for on the RSE20 :).

[@sams.4388]

So theh cheapest version does not have a maple cap? Does the maple cap change the sound in any discernable way?

[@JJ-yh2qc]

I see very few youtubers mention the bigger body but none mention how the new bigger body feels good/bad too big ect. So how does the new body feel and does it cause any issues?

[@ellesnyder942]

i have the first gen rs320 and the new standard. I'll be dinged if I can see a difference in body size. The standard weighs about a pound more than the rs320.

[@spacepodi]

They are an interesting fresh take on the electric guitar. I’ve played Tele’s for years but want something different now, without the rockstar connotation and weight of a les Paul. Having just tried one out in a store, I’m pretty sure it ticks every box.

[@ellesnyder942]

FYI- Yamaha claims that the 3 different revstars have individually voiced pickups, which could account for percieved differences in sound. I have an RS320 (first gen) and the current Standard. My favorite is the RS320.

[@comeback1827]

Hello ! The sound of the japan made sound a bit more clear opened.

[@wanmeireles7182]

How does the revstar element or standard compares to a squier classic vibe?

[@Buzzel-NL]

The Revstars are some cool guitars. I'm interested in them for a while but haven't seen one in any of my regular stores (I dont buy guitars without trying them). nevertheless, great short review Andy! The traffic yellow in combination with a cream pickguard is a bit off in my eyes (make the pickguard black), but to each their own.

[@ellesnyder942]

They are appearing in stores now.

[@pcollenyt3683]

The caption in the video says that the push piull switch is a high-pass filter on the Element series, and a mid-boost on the Pro series...and I hear that it makes it more dark sounding when activated on the Pro series.

[@davidharding200]

You’re not clear on which is the professional and the standard. The black with the gold is the professional not the standard.

[@888jimm]

When you played the clean on the pro....i heard Ferry cross the Mercy start to fall out😂 Thanks

[@TheGuitarGeek]

😂😂😂😂

[@genenery9315]

If you’d used a clean sound on both guitars initially, it would be far easier to hear this clarity you keep speaking of. Distortion just covers it all up.

[@23skidoo46]

IDK, the pro to me sounded better. Could be just the pickups. more clarity. Maybe a pup change in Element might do the trick. I don't think it's a $1500 difference. lol

[@daviddalziel884]

I think the Standard with the five way and mid boost gives you more tonal options than the Element model so the Standard is a greater option against the pro which costs a fortune . Neck shape is a squashed C or wide thin maybe ?? Great guitars for the money except the Pro !!

[@andrewbecker3700]

Obviously, if your buying Japanese built guitars, you know what quality is. But as far as there being a huge difference between the ones made in Indonesia? There isn't enough to make me pay $350 more for stainless frets, carbon fiber rods, and maple caps with binding. All those things are great and dandy. But I don't NEED them. I used some spare parts I've accumulated to hop up an Element model in black. Its become the Deathstar! Can't get that thing anywhere near my HB G212plus Creamback cab when I'm running it through the MT15. Gonna have to patch in the noise gate its soo wicked. Its by far the loudest acousticly of all my guitars. Really wants to feedback no matter what you do. Gonna be interesting to see how the coilsplit tones sound once I can control the damn thing.

[@TimO-wt9sz]

Umm I used to not be a fan of you but like my self people grow to like me and well I like you Andy .and tbh I dod wonder where you went I hope you get inspired again and hey you could just petted your a seedling working to grow on people lol.serioudly my friend glad your back and I genuinely mean this .thanks Andy im glad your just bieng you and you opened up .cutos think that's how you spell it lol tim from 🇨🇦

[@abuzafeera]

Actually, there's no different sound between the pro and the standard, they use the same wood, carbon, pots, caps, bridge, tuning machine, hardware, pickup, quadrant techtron HPV nut, and stainless steel fret. If there's the USA build, the majority of people would say "wow this USA build sounds better than the other's" and think the US build is better, japan in second, Indonesia in third even though they have the same wood, same pickup, same hardware, electronics, and the finishing quality. It is crazy how big named brand set your mindset.

[@SirLoinMagroin]

"We Play with our Eyes." So True yet so Sad.

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

What's the difference between the Standard & Prof? Thanks

[@ellesnyder942]

pro has additional carbon reinforcement in the lower bout- the standard only has it in the neck. The pro is treated with initial response acceleration to make it sound "played in". (broken in.) It is made in Japan, Standard is made in Indonesia.

[@djguitarplayer9779]

Cool guitars 🤩

[@emilelesaffre]

The color of the pro makes me want to buy it. My wallet makes me want to buy the standard.

[@fuktifinoy]

The racing stripes have it for me...

[@Jamaicangurl81]

I hope someone can help... Can the pickguard on the standard come off? Or does it hide routing/wires ?

[@davidgood6744]

I took the pick guard off of my Standard with P90s, and it is just finished wood. All of the electronics go in from the back, under the plate.

[@megatodd707]

Cool video! I think they all sound really dang good. However, I hear with my eyes…. Therefore, the PRO is the way to go for me. 😆 BTW- that opening riff is Bitchin!! 👍😍

[@cchavez248]

I hear with my wallet, the Pro is too fat for my pocket! 😂

[@megatodd707]

@@cchavez248 🤣 LOL. I was a bit surprised that it costs that much. $$$ Looks cool though.

[@fallenempress2679]

These are some of the coolest guitars I would never buy :D

[@kwii22789]

2:26 is there song name?

[@Oleg_K.]

Do the same thing with the P90 Revstars.

[@GRBAquatics]

Cool Demo/Review. But for future reference keep the Blindfold on for all guitars then make your choice, this was a pointless test. Cheers

[@jasonwelch6306]

I don't know how I missed this release. I loved the green and gold on the Pro, pure class. My money would go to owning a lemon yellow Yamaha though.

[@SSRT_JubyDuby8742]

Like deployed 👍 😎🎙🎸✅️

[@TheGuitarGeek]

And received!

[@therealtech833]

Where's the p90 version?

[@mikedamisch]

I got the standard for the stainless frets.

[@davidlarge2761]

The Element sounded a bit too muddy.

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

Element & Standard are Made in Indonesia Budget, but playable. Professional is Made in Japan Pricey & worth it.

[@tuentc4817]

He probado las tres, y al tacto , para el que toca , hay mucha diferencia entre la element y las demás . El mástil está mucho mejor hecho , más cómodo en las otras dos. Es raro que no lo haya notado . Entre la estándar y la profesional es más difícil

[@650thunderbird]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@-processdrone-]

I wish Yamaha were small enough to listen to us shouting out for a baritone version.

[@jasujokelainen5073]

Thank you for this, and if you want give me one, ive always open To gifts 😁!

[@TheGuitarGeek]

I’ll add you to the list 😉

[@jasujokelainen5073]

@@TheGuitarGeek thx 🙏😄! Have a good one!

[@jacobbockover1628]

Man everyone says fancy amp affordable guitar is much better than fancy guitar cheep amp. I ordered a standard but it showed up with a broken headstock. I 100% blame poor packaging zero neck suport

[@SpiritDK]

i feel cheated now, you're at 42 gear street and you don't end with animals!!

[@TheDrunkenScoundrel]

Don'y EVER ask where the mysteriously convenient mask came from. You probably don't want to know. Don't ask me how I know this.....

[@MarcAndreLevesque]

This just proves that you should not listen with your eyes. I like beautiful guitars like anyone else, but my best guitar is by VERY far an Epiphone SG Pro, I did end up changing the pickups and add locking tuners but even with those expenses I am stil waaaayyy bellow the price of a Gibson and it sounds and plays just as or better than the Gibson equivalent. And please don't pull the resale value card ... I buy a guitar to play it not to resell it.

[@michaelcarrig627]

Why not play these clean?

[@billsedge7360]

Proof that people buy with their eyes and not their ears,!!

[@pauloyoshizaki2103]

YAMAHA : GUITAR : REVSTAR 502 - ELETRIC : TOP - GUITARS : YAMAHA : NEW - MODEL'S ; FUTURE - STYLES - DESIGNER ! : YAMAHA : GUITARS : 2023 ~ 2025 ; ( Wireless) .

[@p.g.pg38]

C'est toujours très amusant ces tests en aveugle. Les musiciens sont toujours plein de certitudes et discernent des subtilités infimes dans les sons de différents modèles (alors que les différences de prix des instruments sont bien moins subtiles...) avec les yeux ouverts. Une fois les yeux fermés, avec juste l'information qui provient des oreilles : pffft! Plus rien, plus aucune certitude, plus aucune distinction évidente. Si on veut faire des économies, fermons les yeux. Si on veut se faire plaisir avec un bel instrument, ouvrons les. Tant pis pour le porte-monnaie... 🤣

[@petkopeet]

1900€ and no locking tuners? Thats a joke….

[@keithferris9574]

I honestly don't understand the locking tuners argument. I have never owned them, and for me there's something enjoyable about stringing standard tuners. If anything, I would probably feel a little cheated by locking tuners. Seriously.

[@theblytonian3906]

Doesn't need them, but I concur. Even if just for the ease of quick string changes per the in line Grovers as Yamaha fit default on their Pacifica 311H and 600 Series.

[@petkopeet]

@@keithferris9574 you would change your mind if you had just one chance to try out some locking schallers or gotohs. Ever since i bought my first guitar with locking tuners, i would never look back.

[@iloveitall]

I really don't like weight relief guitars and esp. not those, which are holllow without any notice by the manufacturer.

[@rankrightseo]

How can we listen for clarity with that gallon of reverb and that poor playing? Ugh. Cant even tell what this actually sounds like.

[@clivehutchby5035]

I did my own Revstar Standard blind test when I bought one: First I played my brilliant Fender Player Plus Telecaster which, as usual, sounded like aural nectar. Then I played the Revstar, which sounded like a busted banjo thanks to rattling G and top E strings caused, most likely, by a sloppily cut nut. In other words, TERRIBLE QUALITY CONTROL by Yamaha. Guess this is the difference between Mexico and Indonesia. Needless to say, the dud Revstar went back. I won't bother buying another one. btw, it didn't even feel good - compared to the super-smooth Telecaster it was stiff and cheap feeling, yet the difference in price between these guitars (in England) is little more than £200.

[@ellesnyder942]

That hasn't been my experience. In fact I was suprised to find the mex fenders having such sharp frets..