Yamaha Revstar Standard vs. Epiphone SG Special: Comparing Two Great P90 Guitars Under $1,000

[@doogledog1740]

Thanks for the comparison. These are both guitars I have an interest in. I noted significantly more clarity from the Revstar in your samples. I had one of the previous Revstar range, an RS420, which I just didn't get along with and ended up returning. However, I'd be interested to try one of these new models. I also have the Epi LP Special with those same P-90s, which I like.

[@jonathancalhoun4853]

Thank you very much for watching. The Revstar does have a lot more Fender-like clarity and bite in my opinion, while the SG doesn’t have as much bite but has a little more aggression and thickness to its sound. The Revstar’s biggest advance to me is its tremendous playability and tuning stability. I would like to try one of the humbucker models as well.

[@gregmock6808]

I take a scotch guard scrub pad and in 2 minutes make those gloss necks satin....simple upgrade I've done to my IG ES 335 and my Casino

[@dragan4658]

I have the humbucker versions of both these guitars and as far as quality goes the Yamaha is leaps ahead, especially with stainless steel frets, well worth the price difference. Both great guitars!

[@jonathancalhoun4853]

I tend to agree. While I tend to prefer the SG form factor a little more, I think the Revstar’s feature upgrades are worth the price difference. Other than sound, which is pretty even, it is better in almost every way. The Revstar also may have had the best playability out of the box of any guitar I’ve ever owned other than a U.S.-made PRS.

[@dragan4658]

@jonathancalhoun4853 I only have one US made guitar and that's the Peavey Falcon, it's a 2005 I believe, and it's a treat to play. I do however prefer the weight of the Sg over the Revstar which is around 8.1 lbs which is a bit under one pound heavier than my Sg Pro. I also prefer the Revstar because of the belly cut, so much more comfortable to play, the Sg needs a belly cut! Cheers!

[@adrian_V99]

I agree with Mr Calhoun. Btw, Sir, you sound like a real Calhoun.😂

[@DavidWayneBroyles]

Another thing you have to consider is the pickup spacing between the Yamaha and the Epiphone is such a great distance that it makes a big difference. I still want that Revstar with P90s though. Yamaha cannot make a bad guitar.

[@jonathancalhoun4853]

Overall it is higher quality and has better playability. I wish they would make a Telecaster style guitar at this price point of this quality.

[@DavidWayneBroyles]

@@jonathancalhoun4853 Obviously, Yamaha's CAN'T be beat.

[@DavidWayneBroyles]

My Yamaha Tele beats any Tele I've ever played.

[@fjcaracap]

I own the Revstar with P-90's and it is a great guitar. I did swap out the stock P-90's with a Seymour Duncan P-90 Silencer neck and a Seymour Hot P-90 Silencer in the bridge. I also swapped out all the electronics with just a 3 way blade switch, CTS pots, etc...I found the stock wiring with the pull out boost to be a little muddy, not very useful. It's now an amazing sounding instrument.

[@jonathancalhoun4853]

Those sound like perfect mods to me. I agree, the Focus feature is usually not particularly useful because it does make the pickups sound muddy instead of fat, and I don’t find myself using the out of phase settings much, either. I’ll probably swap the pickups if I decide to keep it (I’d love to keep both guitars, but I’ll probably have to let one go to keep new guitars coming through for future videos).

[@fredriksandegren1948]

For my part, I thought the Revstar sounded a bit better! But for the price the SG is a winner... Sound isn't everything, it is if the guitarr inspires you to pick up the guitar and play it! Depends on your likings that is the best guitar for you!

[@DavidWayneBroyles]

They're pretty close, but I think the SG has a bit more midrange which will stand out in a mix. I have a Revstar 420 and an Epiphone SG with P90's and, as big as a Yamaha fan as I am, I tend to gravitate to my Epiphone.

[@jonathancalhoun4853]

I agree. The extra midrange of the SG is more of what I have in mind from P90s.

[@TheRange7]

I have the Epi with buckers. I love it. I wanted the Yamaha, but never pulled the trigger. The Rev is a great looking guitar

[@stewarttomkinson3356]

I have 5 guitars lefthanded with p90 out of 22 guitars all sound different

[@bobbyb1607]

The Yamaha should definitely stay in tune better,

[@jonathancalhoun4853]

You are right. In my experience it definitely does.

[@MarcosFerreira-bb2gp]

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