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Despite being a telecaster player for many years I’ve also been known to step away from the norm on occasion (my favourite guitar is my Albert Lee Musicman).
The only problem I have with them is the weight as I much prefer a lighter guitar. I understand that mahogany/maple build often brings a weight penalty, but if I had the cash & found a lighter one I’d happily buy one.
I’ve currently got a 720 on loan from a friend and like it a lot.
I have a Les Paul but I also have the Bernie SE and it is a fantastic guitar. There is just something about it.
Sorry for the hijack!
I've never tried a Revstar but to be honest the looks alone are enough to put me off.
The flat top, the shape of the cutaways, the binding - all make them appear large, sharp-edged and uncomfortable (although I know there's some body contouring). And the matt finish looks like formica.... 1970s kitchen tables.
Not for me, I'm afraid.
i do think Yamaha like most modern companies front load the marketing sort of everything happens for an over heated launch.
Then the vacuum of little or no follow up.i deal with a few companies like this there are launch documents endless amount of social media dealer promo then nothing.
i might be old fashioned but I never think it’s enough to get the ball rolling and full of hype then expect the momentum to carry you through to a successful product with continous sales.
You need a way more ongoing time table, where we’re the in use videos the artist endorsements if it’s the next great things it’s gonna need way more over the years to keep it rolling.
If you can find a heavily discounted one and like it pull the trigger.
I think someone in Yamaha doesn’t get the legacy of what they have. I'd be putting out an SG1300T with a Gotoh 510 & a Floyd option on. I’d have an 80’s Floyd Style Pacifica in the range. They make amazing guitars at any price point. Remember the Troy Van Lewin Signature? Why not build something more like that?
The only issue was that the bigsby didn't stay in tune, which was fixed by a Bricksbiggsfix from Alaska. Now it still goes out of tune if used heavily, but all the strings go out of tune uniformly so you can just move it in the opposite direction to reset it.
The RS720B is exactly like a Gretsch solid body. Maybe the standard humbucker versions struggle to stand out in a sea of similar guitars, but the 720B with the Bigsby and Filtertron copies is excellent. I assume the P90 ones are great too.
For those not keen, maybe sensible to try one before making your mind up.
I think you make a good point, it's odd that they don't revisit some of their earlier designs.
It seems like it's been quite some time since the SG range has been available in it's traditional form. There is/was the SG1820 which was an attempt of make something more LP-like, before that (about 20 years ago!) there was the SG700s with the unbound rosewood board and block markers.
I think it would be nice to see proper re-releases of the SG2000, SG1000 and some more keenly priced models like the SG800, SG600 etc. Perhaps with an effort to find some lighter timber!
Yes, Yamaha could've decided on a range of non-Japanese, lower cost SGs, but would they have sold better than the Revstars? I doubt it, (much as I've always loved the Yamaha SG, and personally prefer it the the Revstar). As for the Super Flighters, I think they would've been less popular than the Revstar - there's something quite 80s about the styling now, whereas the Revstars have that 'contemporary-retro' look - if you know what I mean...
In terms of broadening Yamaha's range at multiple price points, I think the Revstar was the right move. It's just an oversaturated market out there.
Seriously: If you value it, take/fetch it yourself
But by feeding it to us, Yamaha have sounded like a corporation, who have a marketing department that spot an emerging market, and send a brief to a design team, loaded with 'mood boards' covered in photos of bikes! The result is a corporate effort (for good or bad) - which is in marked contrast to a small brand like Reverend, who just dig guitars and come up with a design like the Sensei - which (perhaps) then appears on Yamaha's radar (and so on).
Ultimately, we just want cool guitars - the marketing BS can end up getting in the way... Just give us the end result
I own a Revstar RSP20CR which is the top of the line made in Japan model.
I was drawn to the guitar as I liked the whole concept behind the Revstar line. I think the guitar itself is top notch in everyway, from the construction down to the sound etc. It's just an impeccably well built guitar. It sounds incredible with sustain for days.
Temptation always get's the better for me as I love the sound of guitars with set neck/mahogany construction. Unfortunately for me the realisation is I just don't get on with the bigger neck and the feel of SG/Les Paul derived designs when it comes to guitar, I just don't seem to be able to get round them as well as strats. Hasn't stopped me buying many guitars of this style over the years though!!
So mine is currently up in the Classifieds to fund another Strat. I'm taking a big hit on the Revstar from what I paid which is to be expected I suppose.
If the SG/Les Paul style of guitar is your thing and you are looking for a different angle style wise, then I can highly recommend the Revstars.