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Yamaha Revstar RS502T Electric Guitar, Black

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 37 ratings
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RS502T
Black
Brand YAMAHA
Color Black
Top Material Type Spruce
Body Material Mahogany
Back Material Type Mahogany
Neck Material Type Mahogany
Fretboard Material Type Mahogany Wood
Guitar Pickup Configuration combination
Hand Orientation Right
Guitar Bridge System Fixed

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  • Alnico V Magnet, German silver baseplate and plain enamel wire for clear, vintage tone with bite
  • VP5 vintage output P-90
  • Mahogany Body with Maple top
  • Die Cast tuners, tune-o-matic Bridge, aluminum tailpiece
  • 3-Way Lever, dry switch (tone push-pull)
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Customers find the guitar has a nice build quality, comfortable feel, and good sound. They appreciate the nicely finished jumbo frets and tuners that feel firm. The guitar feels like a premium instrument with a tight tone. Many customers find it a good value for money, with a finish that is top-notch and easy to tune.

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8 customers mention "Build quality"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the guitar's build quality. They find it comfortable to play with nicely finished jumbo frets and a nice fretboard. The pick-up is awesome, and the sound is awesome. The materials and craftsmanship are top-notch. The inlays are beautiful, and the guitar has plenty of grit for the heaviest tones.

"...It's well built and plays well, but all this "Japanese influence" combined with the Yamaha name somewhat steers you away from realizing that this is..." Read more

"...Neck is really comfortable--including nicely finished jumbo frets. If you like Gibson style electric guitars, you will not go wrong with this one." Read more

"Excellent Guitar!!!Revstar 502T is the best!!Great P90 pick-up!!sound is awesome!!nice fretboard n easy to play!!I'd rather play this Guitar than..." Read more

"...It looks great. One of my biggest worries about this guitar was that it would be uncomfortable to play sitting down...." Read more

5 customers mention "Playability"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the guitar's playability. They find it an all-around great guitar with unique pickups and a feel like a better Gibson SG.

"...It's well built and plays well, but all this "Japanese influence" combined with the Yamaha name somewhat steers you away from realizing that this is..." Read more

"...The Revstar502 plays like a dream and I would have no problem paying 2k for one of these if that was their price...." Read more

"The guitar probably deserves five stars for fundamental quality, playability, sound and appearance, but my experience with Amazon 'Yamaha Store' did..." Read more

"...Got the nut fixed and the frets leveled. This guitar is now fantastic...." Read more

5 customers mention "Sound quality"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the guitar's sound quality. They mention it has a great P90 pickup and unique tone.

"...through a mix but this guitar makes cheap and expensive amps both sound amazing. This is a 5-star guitar and I wouldn't change a thing...." Read more

"Excellent Guitar!!!Revstar 502T is the best!!Great P90 pick-up!!sound is awesome!!nice fretboard n easy to play!!I'd rather play this Guitar than..." Read more

"...probably deserves five stars for fundamental quality, playability, sound and appearance, but my experience with Amazon 'Yamaha Store' did not..." Read more

"Tuning is very good , sound equal , Happy to have traded this one for a Fender Telecaster ... Much better sound and tuning ability , Staying Tuned..." Read more

4 customers mention "Comfort"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the guitar's comfort. They find the tuners firm and the guitar feels like a premium instrument. The tuners remove any doubt about tuning, and the sound is controlled and tight.

"...It has a very controlled and "tight" sound -- I haven't tried it live in a band setting to determine how well it cuts through a mix but this guitar..." Read more

"...Neck is really comfortable--including nicely finished jumbo frets. If you like Gibson style electric guitars, you will not go wrong with this one." Read more

"...It's also fairly comfortable to play standing...." Read more

"...under $700 every part on this guitar is precision such as the tuners which feel firm and remove all doubt of tuning issues...." Read more

4 customers mention "Value for money"4 positive0 negative

Customers like the value for money. Reviewers say it's a great second-hand guitar, but there was a problem with the nut.

"...recommend giving the guitar a chance because it's one heck of a value for its cost...." Read more

"...play this Guitar than Gibson!!EVERYTHING in this Guitar is perfect as pricing wise!!!Yamaha brand came a long way n they'd made a perfect Guitar!!!I..." Read more

"...Overall, it's a decent guitar for the price. If I could go back in time, I'd probably buy a humbucker version." Read more

"...Same serial number. Got it through Amazon's "warehouse" at a great discount (kind or ironic). Got the nut fixed and the frets leveled...." Read more

3 customers mention "Finish quality"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the guitar's finish quality. They find it heavy and resonate, with a matte finish and stripped down design. The P90s produce beautiful chimey clean tones and plenty of grit for heavier sounds.

"...On its own, the guitar feels and plays like a premium guitar. The finish is great, the guitar is heavy and resonate plus all the hardware is high..." Read more

"...This Revstar - with its flat top, matte finish, and overall stripped down style - really appealed to me, and I wasn't disappointed when I unboxed..." Read more

"...The p90s have beautiful chimey cleans and plenty of grit for the heaviest of guitar tones. This guitar just became my number one." Read more

3 customers mention "Tuning ability"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the guitar's tuning ability. They say it has a controlled and tight sound, and stays tuned well.

"...It has a very controlled and "tight" sound -- I haven't tried it live in a band setting to determine how well it cuts through a mix but this guitar..." Read more

"...is precision such as the tuners which feel firm and remove all doubt of tuning issues...." Read more

"Tuning is very good , sound equal , Happy to have traded this one for a Fender Telecaster ... Much better sound and tuning ability , Staying Tuned..." Read more

Probably a great guitar, but poor performance by Amazon this time
3 out of 5 stars
Probably a great guitar, but poor performance by Amazon this time
The guitar probably deserves five stars for fundamental quality, playability, sound and appearance, but my experience with Amazon 'Yamaha Store' did not impress me. I paid the going price for a mint guitar and received a B-stock item. All the worse since they already knew it was B-stock (see picture) but shipped it to me anyway. I can live with some blemishes and scratches, but the main problem was that the setup was not completed. The nut was all wrong, making it impossible to tune the guitar. I would have kept it if Amazon had agreed to giving me a discount, which they declined.
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  • Purchaser
    5.0 out of 5 stars A NEW ORIGINAL CLASSIC
    Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2019
    Style: RS502Color: Shop BlackVerified Purchase
    This is a great guitar that I consider to be a new original classic. It's well built and plays well, but all this "Japanese influence" combined with the Yamaha name somewhat steers you away from realizing that this is a guitar made in Indonesia and not Japan.

    I love Indonesian guitars, so that's not a dealbreaker.

    On its own, the guitar feels and plays like a premium guitar. The finish is great, the guitar is heavy and resonate plus all the hardware is high quality.

    The finish on the metal hardware is a little cheap, but it looks nice. The seams on the hardware are pronounced, which looks like it came from a dollar store up close -- but it doesn't impact the quality. The tuners, for example, feel absolutely amazing.

    The neck is great too, although the fretwork is a little sloppy. I've seen worse on guitars that cost twice as much. It's not noticeable while playing.

    The weight is al little awkward. I wouldn't exactly call this a "lap guitar" - which is unfortunate.

    Yamaha somehow managed to engineer a premium guitar to a price point that is below $700. I think that is amazing. It's not a direct copy of a heritage guitar (Strat, Tele, Les Paul or SG so it's configuration and overall feel may take a moment to get used to.

    If all of your favorite rock stars played a Yamaha Revstar, this guitar would be highly sought after and much pricier. Instead, it's a bit of an unknown diamond in the rough. Don't expect to win any popularity contests based on your guitar alone with the Yamaha. I do, however, recommend giving the guitar a chance because it's one heck of a value for its cost. I think people who play in smaller bands will appreciate it, as will recording artists. It has a very controlled and "tight" sound -- I haven't tried it live in a band setting to determine how well it cuts through a mix but this guitar makes cheap and expensive amps both sound amazing.

    This is a 5-star guitar and I wouldn't change a thing. All I can say is test this guitar before spending your $650 on a MIM Strat or Epi LP. Try ESP/LTD guitars as well. If you like the Yamaha, buy it.... it's great!
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  • LAW
    5.0 out of 5 stars Seriously Blown Away
    Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2016
    Style: RS502TColor: Bowden GreenVerified Purchase
    I own and play a lot of nice electric and acoustic guitars. Was debating between this and an SG Deluxe. Decided on this one because I already have a lot of Gibsons and this looked unique and cool. I am utterly blown away at how this Indonesian-made guitar stands up to much more expensive American and Japanese counterparts. For $700, this is a lot of instrument. The materials and craftsmanship are simply unbelievable. Every detail-- from fit/finish down to switches and pots--is top notch. Neck is really comfortable--including nicely finished jumbo frets. If you like Gibson style electric guitars, you will not go wrong with this one.
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  • noel Otto
    5.0 out of 5 stars Revstar 502T!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2019
    Style: RS502TColor: Ash GreyVerified Purchase
    Excellent Guitar!!!Revstar 502T is the best!!Great P90 pick-up!!sound is awesome!!nice fretboard n easy to play!!I'd rather play this Guitar than Gibson!!EVERYTHING in this Guitar is perfect as pricing wise!!!Yamaha brand came a long way n they'd made a perfect Guitar!!!I recommend everyone to test/play this awesome Guitar!!!
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  • real san diego reader
    4.0 out of 5 stars Looks cool; needed a little work
    Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2019
    Style: RS502Color: Shop BlackVerified Purchase
    I bought the black RS502 with the wrap around tail piece and P90 pickups. I was first attracted to it for its aesthetics. I dislike ostentatious guitars with gaudy flame maple tops and things like that. This Revstar - with its flat top, matte finish, and overall stripped down style - really appealed to me, and I wasn't disappointed when I unboxed the guitar. It looks great.

    One of my biggest worries about this guitar was that it would be uncomfortable to play sitting down. The shape is kind of similar to the PRS CE24 I used to own, and I always found that awkward to play sitting (which is why I seldom played it and eventually sold it off). I was relieved to find that Revstar does not have that problem - it's actually very well balanced. It's also fairly comfortable to play standing. I've read some reviews claiming that Revstars are similar in weight to Les Pauls, but mine is roughly the same weight as my telecaster. There is a slight neck dive when you play standing up, but it's not too bad.

    Setup was OK. The fret ends were really rough and sharp so that was the first thing I had to fix. The action was nice, and I haven't had any issue with binding at the nut, but I needed to adjust the intonation. The pickups were too noisy for me, and I wasn't crazy about them anyway, so I replaced then with Fralin hum-canceling P90s. I had hoped I could deal with the 60-cycle hum, but I don't think I can really make true single coils work in my current apartment.

    Overall, it's a decent guitar for the price. If I could go back in time, I'd probably buy a humbucker version.
    5 people found this helpful
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  • Rob
    5.0 out of 5 stars As good as a Gibson!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2019
    Style: RS502Color: Shop BlackVerified Purchase
    Yamaha makes an amazing quality guitar that puts Gibson to shame! I own several Les Pauls and SG's and this compares to my SG standard in feel and length. The Revstar502 plays like a dream and I would have no problem paying 2k for one of these if that was their price. For under $700 every part on this guitar is precision such as the tuners which feel firm and remove all doubt of tuning issues. The bridge is solid and top wrap the strings like Billy Gibbons for added sustain. The p90s have beautiful chimey cleans and plenty of grit for the heaviest of guitar tones. This guitar just became my number one.
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  • Hans H.
    3.0 out of 5 stars Probably a great guitar, but poor performance by Amazon this time
    Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2021
    Style: RS502TColor: BlackVerified Purchase
    The guitar probably deserves five stars for fundamental quality, playability, sound and appearance, but my experience with Amazon 'Yamaha Store' did not impress me. I paid the going price for a mint guitar and received a B-stock item. All the worse since they already knew it was B-stock (see picture) but shipped it to me anyway. I can live with some blemishes and scratches, but the main problem was that the setup was not completed. The nut was all wrong, making it impossible to tune the guitar. I would have kept it if Amazon had agreed to giving me a discount, which they declined.
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    Hans H.
    3.0 out of 5 stars Probably a great guitar, but poor performance by Amazon this time
    Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2021
    The guitar probably deserves five stars for fundamental quality, playability, sound and appearance, but my experience with Amazon 'Yamaha Store' did not impress me. I paid the going price for a mint guitar and received a B-stock item. All the worse since they already knew it was B-stock (see picture) but shipped it to me anyway. I can live with some blemishes and scratches, but the main problem was that the setup was not completed. The nut was all wrong, making it impossible to tune the guitar. I would have kept it if Amazon had agreed to giving me a discount, which they declined.
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  • John
    5.0 out of 5 stars All you need ! Buy it !
    Reviewed in Canada on July 30, 2020
    Style: RS502TColor: Vintage Japanese DenimVerified Purchase
    Awesome worth way more money then priced, pickups are quite decent also , my came with some sharp frets but sound and plays better then any Gibson I’ve played ! I’m a fender and Yamaha guy for life now !
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  • Amazon Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Needed set up
    Reviewed in Canada on July 19, 2020
    Style: RS502Color: Billet GreenVerified Purchase
    Guitar needed set up for tuning.
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  • Leo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best Built quality so far!
    Reviewed in Canada on February 8, 2024
    Style: RS502TColor: Ash GreyVerified Purchase
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    This Yamaha guitaris he best built quality so far. Great sound and a gorgeous look! The shipping was fast from Piano Heritage, they have a great customer service.
    This guitar looks and feels better than my Les Paul Epiphone's and Gibson's. Highly recommend!
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    Leo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best Built quality so far!
    Reviewed in Canada on February 8, 2024
    This Yamaha guitaris he best built quality so far. Great sound and a gorgeous look! The shipping was fast from Piano Heritage, they have a great customer service.
    This guitar looks and feels better than my Les Paul Epiphone's and Gibson's. Highly recommend!
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  • Pascal Lapierre
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really great
    Reviewed in Canada on October 31, 2020
    Style: RS502TColor: BlackVerified Purchase
    What a surprise! It plays like a Les Paul and the custom P90s are amazing.
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