This is a really great review, I like the way this seemed really organised and honest and with a lot of detail. I learnt a lot more from this video alone about revstars than I have from others with thousands of views. Keep up the great work friend!
Thank you! Over this last year I have tried to upgrade the quality of the content on this channel. Getting organized was a big part of it. I appreciate your support!
@@joeytheguitarplayer My 2 other guitars have been slightly neglected since I bought my RS 502 a few months ago, it's my favorite of the 3, and as you said it's the best combination of a Strat, a Les Paul and an SG.
Thank you Chris! That's very kind, especially coming from you sir. (And thanks for teaching me "The Claw" years ago.. one of the best right hand tricks I've come across)
Thanks for the quality review! The Revstar 502 is an excellent guitar. I'd be very curious to see a quality comparison between it and the 620, as these are hard to find even on RUclips. Best wishes!
Thanks! I appreciate your compliments. And yea the Revstars are just so good. I’ve only tried 2 of them, but theyre both fantastic. I’ve wanted one of the humbucker versions, to see how it stacks against my SG. But we’ll see. Thanks again!
Fantastic playing and great laid-back presentational style, really nice review. I also have one of these in the same colour and absolutely love it more and more over time. I have several guitars that cost three times the price but my revstar is my go-to. Just does everything, feels fantastic to play and has its own special mojo. The construction of the thing always blows me away too, built like an absolute tank. Great to see that others are just as happy with theirs.
Thank you for this review. I have a number of excellent Yamaha guitars (AES1500, AEX1500, Weddington Custom, CPX15...) as I am a huge fan of the quality and price/performance provided by Yamaha. I can honest say that the design, build quality, playability, and performance of my recently acquired Denim Blue RS502T has made it one of my favourite guitars. Yamaha has knocked the ball over the fence here, and the RS502T gets my absolutely highest recommendation!
Im patiently waiting to see the comparison between the 502 and 502t as I'm strongly considering getting one. I love the body style, headstock not too thrilled. Thanks for the video!
I got the 502 a few months ago and I love it. Plays so nicely and looks beautiful (I posted a few vids to my channel if you wanna hear some more of it) But definitely go and have a test of one if you can - it's fantastic and inexpensive
Really love your review of this fine guitar. Your playing the bridge pickup harmonic trem reminded me a lot of Chris Buck's playing. I bought the same guitar last year, and enjoyed it so much that I snagged up an RS820CR Rusty Rut with the humbuckers.
Thanks for your compliments Frank! I love the little rally stripes on the RS820’s. One day I’ll have to snag one up and compare it to my ‘61 Reissue. I bet it would hold up real well.
Xlnt review. Very information rich and straightforward way to step through the settings. I’m now making the decision to buy one, so this video has been very much appreciated. I subscribed : ) Cheers, Bob
I have bought 13 guitars this past year (yes sad but true!). 7 Epiphones, 3 Gretsch, 2 Squiers and 1 Yamaha Revstar 720b black with white, p90s and a bigsby. The Yamaha is exceptional quality. The best of all 13. Best fit and finish. Best quality parts. Feels genuinely like a guitar 3-4 times the price. Have to set aside that there’s not the heritage of an Epiphones, Squire or Gretsch but fantastic guitar. Great sound. Highly recommend.
@joeytheguitarplayer I prefer the body size of the 1st generation Revstars as well as the brushed metal of the black finish but I didn't buy the 1st gen because they are too heavy. If I find a used one in nice condition I will buy it and keep both. After all I'm a tad under 20 guitars at the moment so another one definately won't hurt, especially another Revstar lol.
I like to mute alot at times and it looks like the volume knob is so close. Kind of like a strat which i cant stand. Hhmmm guess I'll have to try before i buy. Otherwise the 502 looks awsome. Can a 502 bridge replace the 502t bridge and tail piece? Cant find a 502 in bowden green
Yea I bet those top tier ones are siiiick! I’ve not yet come across one for a good deal, so.... you know that means their good ;) Everyone’s keeping them
I'm wondering why the tailpiece only comes on the 502t and not on any of the higher end models. Ive heard a lot of people saying they feel it adds a unique sound
In case your conidering a Revstar, my 502T came from the factory with sharp frets. Yamaha Australia authorised a repair through their luthier network. The luthier turned my meticulously maintained 502T into a RELIC - File marks all across the fretboard, discolored my ivory binding (blackened it) and also left cracks along the binding. Yamaha's national service manager (AU) , Drew Morrow, was indifferent and basically told me to suck it up. Will never recommend or buy Yamaha instruments again. Their warranty counts for nothing, and management staff treat you with contempt, forever using rhetoric to evade their obligations.
@@myway9128 Just look for 'Yamaha Superflighter' and 'Yamaha SG' , two models from the 70's and 80's, and you will see that Yamaha were designing with those models in mind.
I own a Revstar 620. It is the UGLYEST guitar I own. But, It is a very well made guitar. Someone or some people at Yamaha should be canned for what they did to these guitars. Who ever heard of a motorcycle racing stripe on a guitar? Why would you finish the maple cap on a guitar with steel wool? Why all of the dull metal parts? Did this guitar sell well in Japan? I think they should have changed the body shape to look like a toaster and sold more than they did.
EPISODE BREAKDOWN:
0:00 - Start
0:10 - Opening Jam
1:20 - Intro Monologue
2:55 - Specs Part 1
6:19 - Bridge Pickup Harmonic Trem
7:07 - Specs Part 2
9:11 - Rhythm Demo CLEAN
10:13 - Rhythm Demo GAIN
11:18 - Lead Demo CLEAN
12:41 - Lead Demo GAIN
13:28 - Final Thoughts
that opening jam was so incredibly tasteful, just wow
Thanks so much Julian. Me and a buddy wrote that chorus lick a few years back but at that time it was a ballad... a bit different now haha.
@@joeytheguitarplayer crazy how you can bend a song in so many ways :')
He said at 14:25 "The revstars are strats mixed with Les Pauls, mixed with SGs, mixed with 1960s motocycles..." Best comment ever for a guitar.
This is a really great review, I like the way this seemed really organised and honest and with a lot of detail. I learnt a lot more from this video alone about revstars than I have from others with thousands of views. Keep up the great work friend!
Thank you! Over this last year I have tried to upgrade the quality of the content on this channel. Getting organized was a big part of it. I appreciate your support!
@@joeytheguitarplayer My 2 other guitars have been slightly neglected since I bought my RS 502 a few months ago, it's my favorite of the 3, and as you said it's the best combination of a Strat, a Les Paul and an SG.
Great video man! Lovely playing 🙂
Thank you Chris! That's very kind, especially coming from you sir. (And thanks for teaching me "The Claw" years ago.. one of the best right hand tricks I've come across)
This is how you do a guitar review. well done.
Those P90s are just awesome. Great demo.
I agree! They're some of the best P90s that I have tried for sure.
I really like your playing, it's so unique and differrent to anything else you see on RUclips, so melodic
Thanks for the quality review! The Revstar 502 is an excellent guitar. I'd be very curious to see a quality comparison between it and the 620, as these are hard to find even on RUclips. Best wishes!
Your channel is a gem. Loved the playing, great review!
Thanks so much Marcelo!
Nice review, nice playing! This very fast halftone slide reminds me of Chris Buck’s technique. Love it.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed! Haha yea I did learn that little trick from CB ;) Good catch
@@joeytheguitarplayer You hold the pick like Chris too.
Great job! I just love how smooth the fretboard feels on the revstars
I like your reviews. You play nice and clean. These Revstars are getting rave reviews. Thanks for posting this up. Sounds great.
Thanks! I appreciate your compliments. And yea the Revstars are just so good. I’ve only tried 2 of them, but theyre both fantastic.
I’ve wanted one of the humbucker versions, to see how it stacks against my SG. But we’ll see.
Thanks again!
Fantastic playing and great laid-back presentational style, really nice review. I also have one of these in the same colour and absolutely love it more and more over time. I have several guitars that cost three times the price but my revstar is my go-to. Just does everything, feels fantastic to play and has its own special mojo. The construction of the thing always blows me away too, built like an absolute tank. Great to see that others are just as happy with theirs.
Nice! Yea I definitely agree on the mojo. And thanks I’m glad you enjoyed the vid!
Thank you for this review. I have a number of excellent Yamaha guitars (AES1500, AEX1500, Weddington Custom, CPX15...) as I am a huge fan of the quality and price/performance provided by Yamaha. I can honest say that the design, build quality, playability, and performance of my recently acquired Denim Blue RS502T has made it one of my favourite guitars. Yamaha has knocked the ball over the fence here, and the RS502T gets my absolutely highest recommendation!
Thanks Kevin! I have only seen the Denim Blue ones in pictures but they look really great. Those have the Flame tops right? So cool.
Im patiently waiting to see the comparison between the 502 and 502t as I'm strongly considering getting one. I love the body style, headstock not too thrilled. Thanks for the video!
I got the 502 a few months ago and I love it. Plays so nicely and looks beautiful (I posted a few vids to my channel if you wanna hear some more of it) But definitely go and have a test of one if you can - it's fantastic and inexpensive
Really love your review of this fine guitar. Your playing the bridge pickup harmonic trem reminded me a lot of Chris Buck's playing. I bought the same guitar last year, and enjoyed it so much that I snagged up an RS820CR Rusty Rut with the humbuckers.
Thanks for your compliments Frank! I love the little rally stripes on the RS820’s. One day I’ll have to snag one up and compare it to my ‘61 Reissue. I bet it would hold up real well.
I see so much awesome Chris Buck influence in your playing. Love it!
Superb playing!
Lucky to have come across this channel! Awesome demo too!
Thank you!
Xlnt review. Very information rich and straightforward way to step through the settings. I’m now making the decision to buy one, so this video has been very much appreciated.
I subscribed : )
Cheers,
Bob
Thanks Bob! Oh yea you're gonna love it, congrats!
GREAT, 'to-the-point', demo !
Thank you very much !
Great vid and production quality
Great playing! Great review! Great video!
Great review! Makes me want to pick one up, for sure. Great playing, too.
thanks so much!
Nice job! 👍 I really enjoy the versatility of my 502T. Great guitars.
thanks Solomon!
Great review, great channel!
That neck is so dark, nice rosewood. Great looking great sounding guitar, helped by your thorough style of reviewing!
I have bought 13 guitars this past year (yes sad but true!). 7 Epiphones, 3 Gretsch, 2 Squiers and 1 Yamaha Revstar 720b black with white, p90s and a bigsby. The Yamaha is exceptional quality. The best of all 13. Best fit and finish. Best quality parts. Feels genuinely like a guitar 3-4 times the price. Have to set aside that there’s not the heritage of an Epiphones, Squire or Gretsch but fantastic guitar. Great sound. Highly recommend.
I'll be waiting for that review on the comparison between the T and non-T model. I'm expecting the T to be a bight brighter in tone.
Watched the comparison video and preferred the fuller sound of the 502 over the 502t. I made my choice, it will be the 502. Thank you!
You’re Welcome! Glad you enjoyed!
@@joeytheguitarplayer my pleasure Joey, I liked both videos that it warranted a subscription to your channel.
Dry switch is a cool feature for distortion. Similar to old fender jaguar circuit for surf tone
I found the 1st gen Revstars a little heavy so I waited and my new RSS20 arrived the other day!
how do you like the slightly bigger body size on the V2 models?
@joeytheguitarplayer I prefer the body size of the 1st generation Revstars as well as the brushed metal of the black finish but I didn't buy the 1st gen because they are too heavy. If I find a used one in nice condition I will buy it and keep both. After all I'm a tad under 20 guitars at the moment so another one definately won't hurt, especially another Revstar lol.
I like to mute alot at times and it looks like the volume knob is so close. Kind of like a strat which i cant stand. Hhmmm guess I'll have to try before i buy. Otherwise the 502 looks awsome. Can a 502 bridge replace the 502t bridge and tail piece? Cant find a 502 in bowden green
The Revstar is definitely on the top of my list for guitars I want to own. I'd love to see a review of this model vs the top end made in Japan model.
Yea I bet those top tier ones are siiiick! I’ve not yet come across one for a good deal, so.... you know that means their good ;) Everyone’s keeping them
Damn shame that they no longer make these.
Thanks for the review. I've been looking at these for a while. Is there a hum issue with those P90s?
Thanks Frank! N + B do have the standard P90 hum. The middle position is hum cancelling.
@@joeytheguitarplayer Thanks for the reply. I do love P90s, even with the hum.
Me too! And these are nice and full, yet still with a sparkly top end.
Is the finish nitrocellulose or is it poly?
A very good review by the way.
Thanks Pablo. Def poly on these
Thank you for this review sir. I'd like to ask if this works with blues?
I'm wondering why the tailpiece only comes on the 502t and not on any of the higher end models. Ive heard a lot of people saying they feel it adds a unique sound
The satin finish killed it for me. These would look so much better with high gloss and I would absolutely pay the difference for it.
A satin finish is pretty cool imo, makes the guitar look pretty stylish. There are ones with gloss finish though.
i gotta pocket gotta pocket full of sunshine
Stainless steel frets?
Great video btw
In case your conidering a Revstar, my 502T came from the factory with sharp frets. Yamaha Australia authorised a repair through their luthier network. The luthier turned my meticulously maintained 502T into a RELIC - File marks all across the fretboard, discolored my ivory binding (blackened it) and also left cracks along the binding. Yamaha's national service manager (AU) , Drew Morrow, was indifferent and basically told me to suck it up. Will never recommend or buy Yamaha instruments again. Their warranty counts for nothing, and management staff treat you with contempt, forever using rhetoric to evade their obligations.
How's the weight on this? Other than that, the whole package seems super nice
Where is your teal green jacket from
Haha the teal suit... always a conversation starter 😎. I've had it so many years, I don't even remember where.
@@joeytheguitarplayer I asked because it looks great, love wearing teal.
So Yamaha Revstar vs Reverend guitars which is better?
A Reverend would be real nice to try! I’ve heard nothing but good things about them
@@joeytheguitarplayer I think the Yamaha Revstar guitars were designed to head to head with Reverend. The Reverend Sensai looks just like the Revstar.
@@myway9128 Just look for 'Yamaha Superflighter' and 'Yamaha SG' , two models from the 70's and 80's, and you will see that Yamaha were designing with those models in mind.
@@olimon63 Yes and it can be argued Revered copied Yamaha designs. The Manta Ray and Sensei bear a resemblance to the SG ,2000
His voice has a hint of Christopher Walken
I've gotta fever... 😎
I keep thinking I’m hearing Eric Foreman
Haha that’s a new one. I usually get Tobey Maguire circa 2002 😂
Joey Anthony Guitar hahaha I can definitely hear some elements of that😂
An Ariel Posen fan I see. 😉
Haha, great catch. But, isn’t everyone? ;)
@@joeytheguitarplayer if you’re not a fan of Ariel, do you even like music? 😂
wish I have money for that saddd
We want to se more the guitar details and less four face, please
if u dont turn off the makeup we have no way of knowing how it really sounds, pésimo.
I own a Revstar 620. It is the UGLYEST guitar I own. But, It is a very well made guitar. Someone or some people at Yamaha should be canned for what they did to these guitars. Who ever heard of a motorcycle racing stripe on a guitar? Why would you finish the maple cap on a guitar with steel wool? Why all of the dull metal parts? Did this guitar sell well in Japan?
I think they should have changed the body shape to look like a toaster and sold more than they did.
They look great.