Great demo. I think these revstars, especially with the p90 pickups are one of the few modern classic electric guitars. They look different and sound quite unique which is important to us guitar players. They make such a refreshing change from the run of the mill designs we are familiar with. I played one recently and felt it was wonderful in the hands and sounded superb
Enjoying the playing more and more bro. I think it was your videos that made me seriously look at the silver sky. So, thanks for that. 🤣 I heard about these revstar guitars a while ago, but kind of shrugged. That was a mistake. It’s easy to go for something flashy. These have an understated, timeless look, that will never go out of style. Plus, they’re affordable, and sound great, especially if you take the time to do a setup, or hire one out. 🤘
Nice mate. Kudos to you, this is arguably the best done illustration of features on You Tube for this guitar, accompanied by an equally good tone demo. Well done. I have an RS420 with YGD (OEM G&B to YGD spec) VH3s, and an RS502T with YGD (again OEM G&B) VP5s is the guitar I plan to add to my inventory next. I've got a G&B P90 neck PUP in my PAC 311H Pacifica and it's gold.
Great sound and demo. And so nice that you showed the back of this model. It looks very black for these models and I always wondered if it's a difference to the 502 where the mahogany shows through quite nicely.
bought the black one back in August . For £550 what a guitar. The P90's are really fat and full sounding .. and loud . yes i hear that ringing sound you mentioned earlier from the guitar. Apart from that great guitar from Yamaha.
Thank you for this demo and sharing your experience with us. I just reserved one that I'm suppose to collect in 2 or 3 days... I think it's a great value for the money and the guitar seems very playable and comfortable. I'm already planning few mods ^^
This is one of the very best sounding guitars I’ve played and for the princely sum of just over 500 pounds it’s just superb. I have a Gibson 60th anniversary which is literally eleven times more expensive and this gives it a good run, not quite, but very nearly as good.
Agreed. I had a 2019 Les Paul 50's Standard that I really liked, but just couldn't justify keeping considering what it cost. The Revstar was what replaced it and I'm perfectly happy about that.
I have Gibson Classic HP 2017 which cost me new one 1200eur and last Friday ordered Revstar so looking forward for match But I trust that Gibson will be shining in more gainy staffs vs Revstar in ligh bluesy tones. Anw both of them has their mojo 😉.
Lovely playing ❤🎸🔥 great to hear the tones too (and very nicely done), but the title suggested this was a review... it would gave been good to hear your thoughts 👍👍👍🙂
My Revstar Upgrades: Chrome locking tuners, Chrome roller bridge, Chrome Duesenberg tremolo, Dimarzio SONIC ECSTASY engraved pickups, Seymor Duncan Triple-Shot Rings, mirror pickguard and truss rod cover, Chrome knobs, magnetic slide bar, killswitch, decorative stickers... with TLC the neck is great now.
Have tried this model in my local store. The pick ups have a great snap to them - I’m just not sure that the pull cut tone is that different. Might be better on the 420 with full humbuckers (which is where my heart lies) but haven’t been able to try one yet. Great video though - loved the end solo. Nice work
I've heard it said that the dry switch is really only noticeable when you're in a live performance setting, to cut through everything else that's being played. Not speaking from personal exp though.
Really helpful video and I really appreciate it as I have been considering buying one. Does the metallic ring have any effect on the guitars sound through an amp or DI? Or is it purely acoustic?
I was thinking of buying a p90 guitar. This onesounds perfect in your demo, but great playing makes great tone 😉. Are there other ones I should try? I have a feeling revstars are hard to beat in their price range. Thanks for te nice demo!
If you want the Gibson scale length then I'd definitely go Revstar. The quality for the money is awesome. If you're looking for more of a Fender vibe, I'm not sure. Perhaps G&L?
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.
I wondered if you still play the revstar? I plan on getting one and replacing the plastic saddle with a bone saddle. Have you considered doing so and I also wondered what the advantages and disadvantages of jumbo frets are?
I'm assuming you mean putting in a bone nut (not saddle). I think that would be a good upgrade, but the nut it comes with isn't bad. Although the frets on the Revstar are jumbo, I find them not as big as others from Charvel, etc. I'm not a big jumbo fret guy, but many people say they make playing easier. But you need to be careful when fretting - if you press too hard you'll make the note(s) go sharp. It's a great guitar. I ended up selling mine after a couple years just to get the next thing. Plus I'm not a big fan of the 24.75" scale length.
@@davlavmusic7070 Thanks for your reply! I meant the nut of course, not the saddle :-D I have never played jumbo frets, the only thing I‘m a little worried about, would be the fact that you don‘t ferl the wood of the fretboard anymore because of the taller frets. But I‘m still inclined to try one. It seems quite versatile and I like it‘s understated looks and the fact it is rather non-mainstream. I come from the classical guitar and prefer cleaner or jazzy tones. I also considered an Ibanez AR or a semi-hollow AS or even an Aria PE. Do you think they are even comparable? So you prefer longer scale lengths?
@@daurye92 I started on nylon string as well and prefer smaller frets for the reason you mentioned - it let you get more contact with the fretboard. These frets on the Yamaha aren't as bad in that they didn't seems as tall to be - wide, yes, but not as tall. And, yes, I prefer the snappier response of a Fender scale length. (25.5")
@@daurye92 For more jazzier models, have you even thought of a Godin 5th Avenue? They are a little more, but Godin makes great guitars: www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/5thAvCWK2CB--godin-5th-avenue-cw-kingpin-ii-p90-hollowbody-electric-guitar-cognac-burst
I, nice playing, I have one Revstar 502 mate black without the bridge plate. Now I'm looking for another type to have more opciones in sound, will be single coils or humbuckers. In same price range what you think it is a good one too have with the Revstar 502? Thank's
I'd pair it with an HSS guitar that has the 25.5" scale length. Yamaha has a couple good ones as does Schecter. (I have a Schecter Van Nuys Traditional that i really like - you can check out the video I did on it. ) The Sire S7 is also good but they are hard to find.
@@davlavmusic7070 have you tried the Fender Duo Sonic HS? Sire Lary S7 it is a Cort made guitar, exist the same guitar in 3 or 4 brands, Harley Benton from Thomann Shop it is the cheaper. The design from this guitars I don't like.
@@pinto_ukes8406 I've not tried the Duo Sonic. The scale length is really short - 24", so I doubt I would care for it. If you're willing to spend a little more, Reverend has some nice models at around $999, I think.
I think there's a couple things: First, my "high gain" is not necessarily super high gain. I'm more likely to stack overdrives than to crank them up more. Second, as with any single coil hum, just keep playing - as long as you've got notes coming through the pickups there's less space for the hum. :-P
I love these guitars. When I first saw them it felt like an instant classic. I love everything about them.
Great demo. I think these revstars, especially with the p90 pickups are one of the few modern classic electric guitars. They look different and sound quite unique which is important to us guitar players. They make such a refreshing change from the run of the mill designs we are familiar with. I played one recently and felt it was wonderful in the hands and sounded superb
I really love this guitar, that's a great demo you've done
I just got the exact color and absolutely love this guitar. It really sounds this good and plays great stock.
Yamaha never made a bad instrument no matter we are talking guitars, synths, pianos or motorcycles.
One of the most useful reviews I’ve seen in a while. Thanks!
That finish looks great, beautiful guitar. Sounds very nice too.
Enjoying the playing more and more bro. I think it was your videos that made me seriously look at the silver sky. So, thanks for that. 🤣 I heard about these revstar guitars a while ago, but kind of shrugged. That was a mistake. It’s easy to go for something flashy. These have an understated, timeless look, that will never go out of style. Plus, they’re affordable, and sound great, especially if you take the time to do a setup, or hire one out. 🤘
I think Revstars are one of the best guitars for the money. I think anyone considering an Epiphone or low-end Gibson should try one of these first.
@@davlavmusic7070 absolutely.
Nice mate. Kudos to you, this is arguably the best done illustration of features on You Tube for this guitar, accompanied by an equally good tone demo. Well done. I have an RS420 with YGD (OEM G&B to YGD spec) VH3s, and an RS502T with YGD (again OEM G&B) VP5s is the guitar I plan to add to my inventory next. I've got a G&B P90 neck PUP in my PAC 311H Pacifica and it's gold.
Does Google have a translation option for this guy ?? :-)
Sold! Nice playing, thank you for you contribution . I think this the darling I've been pining for. Great Demo
Bought the awesome Bowden Green about 18 months ago and without a doubt it’s a keeper. No mods needed. The P90’s are as good as it gets. 👍🇦🇺
BYG FTW. That's the colour I want. Love it.
@@theblytonian3906 Chase one mate. Can’t have too many guitars anyway..👍🇦🇺
Had mine for about 2 weeks and I love it!!!
Any tuning stability issues?
I have a 620 that doesn't stay in tune as well as I'd like. Sounds great though.
@@dustinmccrindle343 Mine stays in tune really good.
Great sound and demo. And so nice that you showed the back of this model. It looks very black for these models and I always wondered if it's a difference to the 502 where the mahogany shows through quite nicely.
bought the black one back in August . For £550 what a guitar. The P90's are really fat and full sounding .. and loud . yes i hear that ringing sound you mentioned earlier from the guitar. Apart from that great guitar from Yamaha.
I have the 502T. I can hear that metallic ringing overtone coming through the Amp sometimes. Any idea how to cure or stop this from happening?
Great review! I just got one and I love it :) Agree it's a bit heavy but surprisingly, my Fender Jag weighs the same as it!
Buy Gibson LP (mine is around 5kg) then all other guitar will be light 😁. Anw Revstar is on the way in ash grey color 😉.
Just bought one used for $500. I put on 11 gauge flat wounds. Really nice combo with the P90. Love it. Feels like a $2000 guitar.
Thank you for this demo and sharing your experience with us. I just reserved one that I'm suppose to collect in 2 or 3 days... I think it's a great value for the money and the guitar seems very playable and comfortable. I'm already planning few mods ^^
Agreed they are great value for the money. At least they were. Haven't looked much at the new versions...
Great playing... Stunning guitar...Sounds wicked and I want one... 😊
Get one! They sound incredible and especially for a the price.
This is one of the very best sounding guitars I’ve played and for the princely sum of just over 500 pounds it’s just superb. I have a Gibson 60th anniversary which is literally eleven times more expensive and this gives it a good run, not quite, but very nearly as good.
Agreed. I had a 2019 Les Paul 50's Standard that I really liked, but just couldn't justify keeping considering what it cost. The Revstar was what replaced it and I'm perfectly happy about that.
I have Gibson Classic HP 2017 which cost me new one 1200eur and last Friday ordered Revstar so looking forward for match
But I trust that Gibson will be shining in more gainy staffs vs Revstar in ligh bluesy tones. Anw both of them has their mojo 😉.
Lovely playing ❤🎸🔥 great to hear the tones too (and very nicely done), but the title suggested this was a review... it would gave been good to hear your thoughts 👍👍👍🙂
Best video of the Revstar 520T I have seen!
My Revstar Upgrades: Chrome locking tuners, Chrome roller bridge, Chrome Duesenberg tremolo, Dimarzio SONIC ECSTASY engraved pickups, Seymor Duncan Triple-Shot Rings, mirror pickguard and truss rod cover, Chrome knobs, magnetic slide bar, killswitch, decorative stickers... with TLC the neck is great now.
Just ordered mine can't wait
Have tried this model in my local store. The pick ups have a great snap to them - I’m just not sure that the pull cut tone is that different. Might be better on the 420 with full humbuckers (which is where my heart lies) but haven’t been able to try one yet.
Great video though - loved the end solo. Nice work
I don't use the bass cut very much. Sometimes when I'm trying to get a more single coil type of tone.
I've heard it said that the dry switch is really only noticeable when you're in a live performance setting, to cut through everything else that's being played. Not speaking from personal exp though.
Mine is on order. They are so popular they're always on backorder! Great playing and side not, BEAUTIFUL Tele on the side there...lol
Very well produced review!!!
I hope the next owner can play as well as you.
Very tasty playing :) Want one, don't need one though :(. Best Regards and Best Wishes!
Picking one this sunday. Great vid
Great demo man, keep it up👍
Great demo thank you for posting!
neck pickup sounds soooooo good with gain
Earned my subscription and a like.
Really helpful video and I really appreciate it as I have been considering buying one.
Does the metallic ring have any effect on the guitars sound through an amp or DI? Or is it purely acoustic?
No, there's no effect on the amplified tone that I can hear. In fact, the guitar has a pretty dark tone through the amp.
I was thinking of buying a p90 guitar. This onesounds perfect in your demo, but great playing makes great tone 😉.
Are there other ones I should try? I have a feeling revstars are hard to beat in their price range.
Thanks for te nice demo!
If you want the Gibson scale length then I'd definitely go Revstar. The quality for the money is awesome. If you're looking for more of a Fender vibe, I'm not sure. Perhaps G&L?
Schecter makes a Tele-style guitar with a P90 in the neck, but the bridge is still a single coil.
Thanks
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.
Wow, that sucks. Sorry to hear that.
The tail piece is to press on and give bit of vibrato
lol his high gain is my low one. great vid though
Good demo & nice playing. Subbed
Thanks!
What’s the differences between rs502t and rs502tfm??
Give it some new tuners, Grover could be a good choice
I wondered if you still play the revstar? I plan on getting one and replacing the plastic saddle with a bone saddle. Have you considered doing so and I also wondered what the advantages and disadvantages of jumbo frets are?
I'm assuming you mean putting in a bone nut (not saddle). I think that would be a good upgrade, but the nut it comes with isn't bad.
Although the frets on the Revstar are jumbo, I find them not as big as others from Charvel, etc. I'm not a big jumbo fret guy, but many people say they make playing easier. But you need to be careful when fretting - if you press too hard you'll make the note(s) go sharp.
It's a great guitar. I ended up selling mine after a couple years just to get the next thing. Plus I'm not a big fan of the 24.75" scale length.
@@davlavmusic7070 Thanks for your reply! I meant the nut of course, not the saddle :-D I have never played jumbo frets, the only thing I‘m a little worried about, would be the fact that you don‘t ferl the wood of the fretboard anymore because of the taller frets. But I‘m still inclined to try one. It seems quite versatile and I like it‘s understated looks and the fact it is rather non-mainstream. I come from the classical guitar and prefer cleaner or jazzy tones. I also considered an Ibanez AR or a semi-hollow AS or even an Aria PE. Do you think they are even comparable? So you prefer longer scale lengths?
@@daurye92 I started on nylon string as well and prefer smaller frets for the reason you mentioned - it let you get more contact with the fretboard. These frets on the Yamaha aren't as bad in that they didn't seems as tall to be - wide, yes, but not as tall.
And, yes, I prefer the snappier response of a Fender scale length. (25.5")
@@daurye92 For more jazzier models, have you even thought of a Godin 5th Avenue? They are a little more, but Godin makes great guitars: www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/5thAvCWK2CB--godin-5th-avenue-cw-kingpin-ii-p90-hollowbody-electric-guitar-cognac-burst
@@daurye92 Never played the Ibanez AR or the Aria. I've tried the AS, (in a store) but didn't come away impressed.
I, nice playing, I have one Revstar 502 mate black without the bridge plate.
Now I'm looking for another type to have more opciones in sound, will be single coils or humbuckers. In same price range what you think it is a good one too have with the Revstar 502?
Thank's
I'd pair it with an HSS guitar that has the 25.5" scale length. Yamaha has a couple good ones as does Schecter. (I have a Schecter Van Nuys Traditional that i really like - you can check out the video I did on it. ) The Sire S7 is also good but they are hard to find.
@@davlavmusic7070 have you tried the Fender Duo Sonic HS?
Sire Lary S7 it is a Cort made guitar, exist the same guitar in 3 or 4 brands, Harley Benton from Thomann Shop it is the cheaper. The design from this guitars I don't like.
@@pinto_ukes8406 I've not tried the Duo Sonic. The scale length is really short - 24", so I doubt I would care for it. If you're willing to spend a little more, Reverend has some nice models at around $999, I think.
Just wondering how did you eliminate the hissing sounds on higher gain?
I think there's a couple things: First, my "high gain" is not necessarily super high gain. I'm more likely to stack overdrives than to crank them up more. Second, as with any single coil hum, just keep playing - as long as you've got notes coming through the pickups there's less space for the hum. :-P
Is this model built in Japan or Indonesia?
The Revstars are built in Indonesia.
Have you used the tailpiece as vibrato?
I have not. Never even thought of that!
Doesn't really work as a vibrato, it's way too stiff
Did you end up keeping this guitar?
Yes.
What's the scale length?
It's a Gibson-style scale: 24.75"
What’s the differences between rs502t and rs502tfm??
It's just the finish. I think FM stands for flamed maple since they add the veneer.
Yes and I think this guitar is a tfm version. 502t does not exist in flammed blue.