Description
Designed for players seeking flexibility and exceptional tone, the Yamaha Revstar Standard features dual pickup configurations, a unique 5-way selector, and the innovative Focus Switch passive boost. This guitar balances classic style with modern performance for a truly distinctive sound.
Main Features
- Café racer-inspired gloss finishes
- Chambered maple top with a lightweight mahogany body
- Carbon-reinforced 3-piece mahogany neck for enhanced vibration transfer
- Two custom-designed Alnico V humbucking pickups
- 5-position pickup selector with subtle phase shift on positions 2 and 4
- Push-pull tone control activating the passive Focus Switch boost
- Includes deluxe gig bag for protection and portability
Chambered Body for Comfort and Tone
The chambered mahogany body with a maple top reduces weight without compromising resonance. Carbon reinforcement in the neck improves sustain and vibration transfer, delivering rich, dynamic tones.
Innovative 5-Way Switching
Offering more than traditional toggle switches, the Revstar’s 5-way selector features phase cancellation effects on certain settings, producing unique “in-between” sounds that inspire creativity.
Focus Switch Passive Boost
Engage the Focus Switch via the push-pull tone control to activate a passive boost reminiscent of overwound pickups. This enhances mids and lows while darkening the highs for a bold and aggressive character.
Expertly Crafted Pickups
Equipped with Yamaha’s custom VH5 Alnico V humbuckers, this guitar delivers powerful, articulate tones perfect for a wide range of musical styles.
Specifications
General
- Construction: Set-in neck
- Scale Length: 24¾” (628.6mm)
Body
- Materials: Maple top, chambered mahogany back
- Finish: Gloss polyurethane
Neck
- Materials: 3-piece mahogany with carbon reinforcement
- Finish: Satin polyurethane
- Fingerboard: Rosewood, 12" (304.8mm) radius
- Frets: 22 jumbo stainless steel
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
Accessories
- Strings: Elixir Nanoweb Light (0.010–0.046)
- Case: Deluxe gig bag included
Frequently Asked Questions
➤ What tones can the 5-way pickup selector produce?
The 5-way selector offers traditional humbucker tones plus subtle phase shift effects on positions 2 and 4, creating unique “in-between” sounds that add tonal variety.
➤ How does the Focus Switch affect the guitar’s sound?
Activated via the push-pull tone control, the Focus Switch provides a passive boost that darkens the highs while increasing the mids and lows, giving a more aggressive and rich tone.
➤ What woods are used in the guitar body?
The guitar features a chambered mahogany body with a maple top, combining lightweight comfort with enhanced tonal character.
➤ Does the guitar come with a case?
Yes, a deluxe gig bag is included for easy transport and protection.
➤ What type of pickups are installed?
This model is equipped with Yamaha’s custom VH5 Alnico V humbuckers designed for powerful and expressive tones.
Delivery
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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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