Yamaha Revstar P90 Professional RSP02T Review & Demo - This Guitar Is INSANE

[@TomButwin]

Revstar on Sweetwater: sweetwater.sjv.io/0ZKPzE Revstar Standard RSS02T: www.zzounds.com/a--3980673/item--YAMRSS02T

[@ghenesy36]

We got these into the shop I work at. I tried one when they came in and was very impressed. A lot of people have a stigma about Yamaha, but I kept asking people to try it and give their opinion. Everyone that played one was highly impressed. One guy came in to buy an amp and left with a with one of these to go with it. All 3 in our initial order were gone in less than 2 weeks. Yamaha did very well with these.

[@TomButwin]

Agree on all accounts. These guitars are so, so underrated!

[@lavonhodgesmusic]

Chris Buck has made these a must have for P90 fans.

[@orryfishburne5326]

Im new to the Revstar, but it is easily my best guitar i own. I got the Standard with p90s. I absolutely LOVE it! I really hope more people can experience this beautiful instrument.

[@TomButwin]

I’ve been seriously considering a Standard with P90s. You might have just convinced me.

[@orryfishburne5326]

@@TomButwin awesome man!! I hope u do get one and i hope u enjoy it as much as i do. 😁

[@ivanquaglio2242]

Hi, can you please tell me the main differences between the professional and the standard? I see a lot of people complaining about the fact that the professional is not justfied more than double the price...

[@orryfishburne5326]

@@ivanquaglio2242 as far as specs goes, the only difference is 2 carbon fiber strips on the body for extra resonance in the Professional, but the main reason why the Standard and Professional are priced so differently is that the Standard is made in Indonesia and the Professional is made in Japan.

[@888jimm]

​@@TomButwin- I have the standard HB...strats in closet 😂 buying a P90 selling strats ( I have a telly for fender stuff) so for the price of an american Strat I can have HB and P90 with no high frets etc ect ext 😂

[@mikedamisch]

This guitar has become my easy number one guitar. I own two of the Standards one with p90 and one humbucker version. Both are equally good in quality. AMAZING guitars.

[@TomButwin]

After spending time with this guitar, I 100% can see that happening. It’s really versatile and a joy to play. I miss it! It’s on my list to own for sure.

[@victorvaldenegro4001]

I’m seriously looking at the P90 model. I have an STP tribute and I’m using 5+ guitars. I want to reduce that number with a super flexible guitar. This seems to be the one.

[@MilanChamling]

Hi. How it the noise on the P90 pickups? I am thinking of getting one but I saw some complain on the net about the pickup noise.

[@mikedamisch]

@@MilanChamling p90's are always noisy pickups since they're single coil type pickups. Love p90 pickups though, I play anything from fuzzy doom to clean, edge of breakup and heavily distorted sounds. Invest in a good noise gate and go for it.

[@joelortiz2281]

I also have the P90 version, and I also play it as my main guitar. I did replace the original P90’s with Seymour Duncan P90 silencers to get rid of the hum. For context, I own high-quality guitars from Ibanez, Charvel, Schechter, and Fender.

[@dustinbroussard2653]

Amazing guitar. My first P90 guitar, and I'm a convert. Feels great. Sounds incredible. I'm in love.

[@TomButwin]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@TomFord-kp8fh]

When I hear Chris Buck and Matteo Mancuso ripping on them, you just know Yamaha have made a brilliant range called the revstar.

[@TomButwin]

Oh, I know. They are so incredible and really, really pair well with those guitars.

[@be8965]

I got my RSP02T in crisp gold and is a killer monster! I’m putting my Strat hotroded and upgraded, Casino Coupe upgraded, Godin Stadium 59, AND the Gibson ES 335 (the queen mother) on holidays, cause this Revstar has become the Queen to rule my set lists and gigs!

[@TomButwin]

That’s quite a stable of guitars, but I absolutely know why you feel that way! These Revstars are so underrated!

[@be8965]

@@TomButwin yeah! Is just so easy and inviting, to be played not to mention how versatile it is! I agree that my other girls are not joke, but there is really something about this guitar that is different and it makes me play more and wanting to be better. And I mean a guitar that does that for you, may be the one!

[@michaelyolch79]

Finally played one at Sweetwater today. Such a killer guitar in all regards. The varieties of tone is just astonishing. LOVE IT!

[@TomButwin]

Same!

[@garychen483]

I bought a brand new RSP02T in Oct.2023. I just had an idea about what these 2 knobs + the 5 way switch do. I haven’t played it a lot in the past 1-year ownership. Every time I play, I go for what’s the most enjoyable tone to my ears. Today I just, for no reason, wanted to find out what these things do and I gotta give thanks to the video for helping me understand. Great job explaining the functionality of RSP02T!! 👍 Thanks!!! 😊

[@TomButwin]

That’s awesome! Glad to hear it. What color did you get?

[@garychen483]

@@TomButwin Sunset burst. I can’t love enough. Thanks for the video man!! Great explanation!!

[@TomButwin]

Love that color. Hope to get one just like that!

[@S.Lang7]

Always loved Yamaha, I would love to try this one day. Thanks for the video!

[@TomButwin]

Thanks for watching, Scott! They are definitely worth checking out.

[@keithferris9574]

I have the Standard that looks just like this one. It's so inspiring and musical.

[@TomButwin]

It really is. I was sad to ship it back to Yamaha! A sunburst one might be in my future…

[@keithferris9574]

@@TomButwin awesome

[@johnplainsong9769]

@@TomButwin You know you must have it. You've been a good boy, and deserve a reward.

[@MikeT]

I love that Yamaha makes amazing instruments and awesome powersports toys. I've got both lol

[@TomButwin]

Isn’t that insane? Throw in a top tier grand piano while you’re at it too.

[@kasnitch]

Come tax season is when I hope to order one of these . I have 2 horizons mij and just ordered a prestige today so I think that something well made that isn't a superstrat might be a nice change . Impressive guitars and nice job of covering a lot of pertinent info in under 10 min .

[@TomButwin]

Honestly, they are really great guitars. I was pleasantly surprised. Hope to own one at some point too!

[@matthewstearle7395]

I bought the Element,very happy with it,have a Silver Sky SE also, both nice.

[@TomButwin]

Both great choices.

[@johnplainsong9769]

Great review! I just bought one of these little buggers. From the factory I had to 1) adjust the truss rod to get rid of slight buzz on open E and A, 2) add some more foam to get pickups to my preferred height, 3) polish light machining marks on frets (scratchy on vibratos), 4) lower bridge height. All minor stuff. Plays like a dream! Love it!

[@TomButwin]

Which model did you get? Thanks for watching! Appreciate it.

[@TomFord-kp8fh]

The Pacifica I did have to admit, I liked it...And now the revstar..I love it.

[@mikecole4489]

LOVE IT HOMIE

[@TomButwin]

Dude, you gotta play one if you haven’t yet.

[@RobotShlomo]

I have the Revstar Element in the Swift Blue, and it's the perfect guitar... except (you knew there'd be an "except" to this). First, it lacks individual volume controls for the pickups. Being a Les Paul player for more years than I care to remember, that's something I really enjoy is being is each pickup having its own volume control. That way you can even use the toggle as a kill switch. Which brings me to my second problem with the Revstar, the slider switch. Again, I'm a Les Paul/Gibson player so I prefer the 3 way toggle over the slider. The slider/blade switch which looks like it's straight out of a Telecaster just feels cheap. Yeah, I could change out the tip, but the tip is not the problem. It's the switch itself. Possibly something I'm looking at modifying down the road. Lastly, I know you like the dry filter switch, but I'm not noticing a huge difference here in terms of it being engaged and it being off. Possibly that's something with the Element as opposed to the Pro, but to me it just seems like a bit of a waste. I'm contemplating having that replaced with a conventional tone pot. I know these seem like nitpicks, but I really do feel that these are something that detract from my overall enjoyment of the instrument.

[@TomButwin]

I think you’ve got quite a few very valid points here. I really would love to do a side by side of the Pro and Element to see how different they are. I know someone has, but to have both guitars in the same room would be cool. Either way, they’re really cool guitars.

[@timjoseph887]

I don't mean this to be negative, but you made one sentence that you liked it, and a dozen why you don't .

[@RobotShlomo]

@@timjoseph887 That's right, I did. Like I said, I like it parts of it which I maybe should have said outright first. I do like how the neck joint gives you good access to the higher frets. It's got a cool shape to it. The frets themselves are excellent. It's a relatively light guitar which makes it easier to play. The neck very comfortable. The hardware is good enough (I might change out the tuning machines though). The color? Yamaha sells red in the UK and EU, which I would admittedly prefer.

[@timjoseph887]

very good points. @@RobotShlomo

[@BkBk-gy6vr]

Bending notes on this is incredible!

[@TomButwin]

I agree!

[@konradhof7318]

I’d want to try (buy) one, but the reported weight of this example concerns me. I would have hoped the chambering would have ensured a weight of 8 lbs or less. But I’m sure they vary. Someday I’ll run across one and try it.

[@steveferry4922]

Loving mine. It has replaced the PRS Swam Ash hardtail in my sessions.

[@TomButwin]

Which model did you get?

[@steveferry4922]

Professional with p 90's, Burst finish@@TomButwin

[@TomButwin]

THAT is the finish to have. Love it.

[@sheldonkorpett1708]

Great demo. Love Yamaha.

[@TomButwin]

I’ve been missing out big time. That guitar was magical.

[@Lamartian]

Would buy this immediately if they made the Professional in black

[@TomButwin]

I do wish they had more color options.

[@sheldonkorpett1708]

Great demo and playing.

[@TomButwin]

Thank you so much. Appreciate it.

[@sheldonkorpett1708]

@@TomButwin turning 60 tomorrow and thinking this guitar in Crisp Gold would be the ticket. Not your run of the mill guitar. Very unique and your demo explained all the options.

[@TomButwin]

Happy Early Birthday! Can’t recommend this guitar enough. I loved it. Check out my affiliate links with Zzounds and Sweetwater if you pick one up. Doesn’t cost any extra and it benefits the channel! Appreciate you watching.

[@ESP77769]

Clean amp tones please??

[@davidharding200]

The chambering is extraordinary. It’s as if it’s more resonant than my 335 semi hollow.

[@TomButwin]

I agree!

[@rsuazon]

I picked up a Revstar RS502 during the pandemic and just love it. But I'd also love to get my hands on the one of these Professional models. I just wish that they had some Pro models with the "dry switch" which is more or less a passive bass cut vs the "focus switch" boost.

[@TomButwin]

I really dug this thing! Appreciate you watching.

[@turbodownwarddog]

yeah.... the neck feel!!!

[@TomButwin]

Yes!

[@pieve5516]

Did you try the lower cost overseas model?

[@TomButwin]

I’ve played the Standard (mid tier) and it’s absolutely insane how good it is. Full disclosure, it’s 99.99% as good as the Professional model and I can’t see justifying the more expensive one. It’s that good.

[@stevelankford7087]

Tom I’m looking at either this or the PRS se McCarty. I need some thing that can handle country T style, rock and blues. With all the features this guitars has I just don’t see how the prs could top this one. Please give me your opinion if you are laying your cash down which would you go for… new sub, enjoyed your review and sound samples Thanks my friend!

[@TomButwin]

I haven't played the comparably priced Standard Revstar, only the $2000 Pro model. So, I can't make a direct comparison. However, I've heard great things about the Standard Rev. I don't know how helpful this will be, but I think the Revstar is more interesting and enjoyable to play...but, for what you described, I think the SE 594 or even the SE DGT would be a better guitar to cover all of those bases. If you decide to grab one, check out my affiliate links in the description! They support the channel and don't cost you anything extra through ZZounds.

[@TomButwin]

Here's my SE McCarty video as well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qISvqneZpNxnnsU

[@kirkgray6949]

Sweet

[@geraldhills41]

Hope it's a lot better than the sg2000 !

[@Jkaterchannel]

Different beast...

[@Borgz34]

❤❤❤

[@vincemincevince]

i had a go of the entry level humbucker model i wasn’t impressed really

[@TomButwin]

Was it the Element or Standard?

[@vincemincevince]

@@TomButwin element

[@NeverGoBack2]

It's not all that great! I just received my brand new Revstar RSS02T packaged from Yamaha and it had a very high bridge, tool marks on the fretboard, cracks in the binding, high frets and a poorly fitted and cut nut causing buzzing. It is at the Luthier now to even make it playable...

[@TomButwin]

Wow, that’s crazy. That does not sound representative of what I’m used to from Yamaha. Where’d you get it? Direct from them?

[@NeverGoBack2]

@@TomButwin yes, through a dealer but the box was unopened and nobody at Yamaha checked it before shipping it. I am leaving the country soon, contacted Yamaha and never heard back. The dealer paid for the luthier but just be aware Yamaha are not bulletproof proof and have Friday specials too. It’s always better to check it out in person first.

[@TomButwin]

I will agree, even in the “online” age, guitars really should/need to be played before you buy them. Even perfectly crafted and setup instruments just may not be for “you.” Gotta see if that connection is there. Sorry that happened!

[@NeverGoBack2]

@@TomButwin Update, the Luthier found two high frets and the bridge radius did not match the fret board radius so he filed down the outside string slots. All minor things but so unprofessional that I never heard back from Yamaha…

[@TomButwin]

Unfortunately, you’re the second person I’ve heard from with these types of issues. Really disappointing from Yamaha, because these guitars are great.

[@NeverGoBack2]

Be warned that the Indonesian made are not the same quality as the MIJ. I received my brand new Revstar RSS02T packaged from Yamaha and it had two high frets, tool marks on the fretboard, cracks in the binding, a poorly fitted, poorly cut nut, fisheyed paint spots and back bowed neck. Yamaha customer service was non-existent. Luckily the dealer paid for a local luthier to fix it up short of the tool marks and water in the paint so be warned!

[@TomButwin]

Ugh, so disappointing to hear that.

[@claytonpaul4259]

It just looks....unsettling

[@TomButwin]

I love this assessment and I’m going to use it for gear in the future.

[@rgz4ams]

What does that even mean??

[@claytonpaul4259]

@@rgz4ams unsettling adjective causing anxiety or uneasiness; disturbing.

[@rgz4ams]

@@claytonpaul4259 and the looks do that?

[@claytonpaul4259]

@@rgz4ams that's....what i said

[@freddyfrazier5956]

Promo sm 🙏

[@colinwatt8410]

Why on earth to these guys shake the guitar necks???? IT MAKES NO DIFFERENCE WHATSOEVER!. JUST MAKES YOU LOOK SILLY!

[@TomButwin]

I KNOW

[@seventwistsclockwise]

This isn't a review it's cancelled advertisment. Clearly isn't unbiased

[@TomButwin]

What’s a “cancelled advertisement”? Not familiar with that term. They sent me a guitar on loan (per my request) and didn’t pay me, so my thoughts are my own.

[@LogicalQ]

My guy, your presentation style is fine, but please do some research on guitar electronics. Out of phase is not achieved through a slight delay, and your explanation of it as well as the push/pull boost really missed the mark.

[@TomButwin]

From Yamaha: “Positions 2 and 4 slightly delay the opposite pickup for a subtle phase shift that offers a fresh take on classic “in-between” sounds.” Are Strats actually “out of phase”? No. But, we’re beyond that in the guitar world now and people (erroneously) refer to it as such. From Yamaha: “The push/pull Tone control activates a passive boost with an effect similar to overwound pickups-darker highs, increased mids and lows, and an aggressive character.” I watched someone disassemble one of these and they explained the transformer/passive boost, my guy. 🤷🏻

[@LogicalQ]

@@TomButwin you’ve fallen victim to a translation from Japanese, delay and phasing are not the same. Delay is the offsetting of two signals by a fixed amount of time. This could be used to create the out of phase effect at a fixed frequency, but change notes and it’s no longer the case. Out of phase is when the two signals destructively interfere due to the wave forms being the inverse of each other. Think cosine and sine waves competing with one another. This is typically done in guitars by wiring the lead of one pickup backwards. In a perfect world it would cancel completely, but because the pickups are located in different spots along the string, it doesn’t, and you’re left with a thin sound.

[@timjoseph887]

"when I see "you are missing out" in the title, I think marketing. Are you paid to endorse this guitar?

[@TomButwin]

Nope. They sent it to me to demo and make a review. I sent it back. No sponsorship. Just my honest thoughts!

[@timjoseph887]

@@TomButwinvery good thanks ! The neck is supposed to be mahogany but it looks like Indian laurel?

[@TomButwin]

As far as I know it's mahogany and rosewood on the fingerboard!

[@TomFord-kp8fh]

Yep that reinforcement with graphite in the neck is a touch and half from Yamaha, yep fluctuations of temp and humidity, that will help less time for it too rest on stage say, from it being taken out of the case and for yourself or a tech to need to keep it in tune from the neck reajust to to the envrioment, until you set off and play it. Smart thinking Yamaha. 🫡💯

[@TomButwin]

Yamaha seriously thought of everything on these guitars. Some of the best equipped production guitars out there.