Description
The Yamaha Revstar Standard offers remarkable versatility with two selectable pickup configurations, 5-way switching, and the unique passive Focus Switch boost. Designed for players seeking both vintage tones and modern flair, this guitar delivers an inspiring blend of rich sound and playability.
Main Features
- Six café racer inspired finishes for a distinctive look
- Chambered maple top and mahogany back for weighted tone control
- Carbon-reinforced 3-piece mahogany neck enhances vibration transfer
- Dual Alnico V humbucking pickups provide powerful, warm sound
- 5-position pickup selector with subtle phase shifts for varied tonal options
- Push/pull tone control activates Focus Switch passive boost for added midrange grit
- Includes deluxe gig bag for secure transportation
Chambered Body with Acoustic Influence
The chambered construction combines a maple top with a mahogany back, reducing weight while adding resonance. Carbon reinforcements in the neck maximise sustain and tone clarity, making this guitar feel lively and responsive.
Innovative 5-Way Switching
Featuring the same 5-way selector as the Revstar Professional range, the intermediate positions deliver unique “in-between” tones with a subtle phase shift, expanding your sonic palette beyond traditional humbucker sounds.
Focus Switch Passive Boost
Engage the Focus Switch via the push/pull tone knob to activate a passive boost effect resembling overwound pickups. This emphasises mids and lows while softening highs, creating a bold, aggressive character ideal for cutting through a mix.
Custom Alnico V Pickups
The VH5n (neck) and VH5b (bridge) humbuckers are custom-designed by Yamaha to deliver a powerful, rich tone that adapts well across genres, from blues to rock and beyond.
Specifications
General
- Construction: Set-in neck
- Scale Length: 24.75” (628.6mm)
Body
- Top Wood: Maple
- Back Wood: Chambered Mahogany
- Finish: Gloss polyurethane
Neck
- Material: 3-piece mahogany with carbon reinforcement
- Finish: Satin polyurethane
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Radius: 12” (304.8mm)
- Frets: 22 jumbo stainless steel
- Nut: PPS
- Neck Width: 41.9mm at nut / 52.0mm at 12th fret
- Thickness: 21.0mm at 1st fret / 23.9mm at 12th fret
Electronics
- Neck Pickup: VH5n humbucker, Alnico V magnets
- Bridge Pickup: VH5b humbucker, Alnico V magnets
- Controls: Master volume, master tone with push/pull Focus Switch
- Pickup Selector: 5-position lever switch
Hardware
- Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece: Stopbar
- Tuning Machines: Die-cast
- String Spacing: 10.5mm
- Pickguard: 3-ply black
Accessories
- Strings: Elixir Nanoweb Light (10-46 gauge)
- Case: Deluxe gig bag included
Frequently Asked Questions
➤ What tonal variations does the 5-way pickup selector offer?
The 5-way selector includes standard humbucker combinations plus subtle phase-shifted settings in positions 2 and 4, creating unique “in-between” tones that enrich your sound palette.
➤ How does the Focus Switch affect the guitar’s tone?
The Focus Switch is a passive boost that enhances midrange and bass frequencies while darkening the highs, producing a thicker, more aggressive tone similar to overwound pickups. It is activated by pulling the tone control knob.
➤ What materials are used in the neck construction?
The neck is crafted from three pieces of mahogany reinforced with carbon fibre rods, combining strength with improved vibration transfer for enhanced sustain and stability.
➤ Does the guitar come with a case or gig bag?
Yes, a deluxe gig bag is included to protect your Yamaha Revstar Standard during transport and storage.
➤ What scale length does the Yamaha Revstar Standard use?
It features a 24.75-inch (628.6mm) scale length, a common dimension that offers balanced string tension and familiar playability.
Delivery
This product is on order with our suppliers
This item is normally sent to Mainland UK addresses by DPD who generally provide a one-hour window of delivery on the morning of delivery by email or text message.
FREE delivery within mainland UK
UK Non-Mainland: from £12.99
Rep. of Ireland and Mainland Europe: from £35 (calculated at checkout).
Order this item before 2pm we will despatch it on the same day
Warranty Information
Yamaha Warranty Information: 2 Years but can vary by product range. Please see full details at yamaha.com
Please note this information is provided for guidance only as manufacturer warranties may be updated from time to time. For full please visit the manufacturer's website here.
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