Taking its design cues from the stripped-down café racers of the 1960s, the Yamaha Revstar Standard RSS20 chambered electric guitar is a full-throttle performance machine that fuses modern precision with vintage attitude. Its chambered mahogany body and maple top deliver a lively, resonant tone, while the three-piece mahogany neck—reinforced with carbon fiber—offers exceptional stability and sustain. A pair of Alnico V humbuckers pack a powerful, articulate punch, with a push/pull Focus Switch adding extra versatility for everything from searing leads to classic crunch. With its road-ready reliability and retro-futuristic vibe, the Revstar Standard RSS20 is all gas, no brakes.

Chambered Mahogany Body With Maple Top for Rich, Resonant Tone

Designed with Yamaha’s proprietary Acoustic Design process, the RSS20’s chambered mahogany body strikes an ideal balance between resonance and control. The carefully contoured chambers lighten the instrument while enhancing sustain and low-end warmth, producing a sound that feels alive and immediate. The maple top adds a dose of brightness and definition—perfect for cutting through a mix without losing fullness. Whether you’re chasing modern rock tones or classic crunch, the combination of these tonewoods delivers exceptional dynamic range, all wrapped in a sleek gloss finish that highlights the Revstar’s racing-inspired curves.

Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Neck for Enhanced Stability and Sustain

With its three-piece mahogany construction and carbon fiber reinforcements, the RSS20’s neck is built road-tough and ready to take on even the most demanding performances. The 24.75" scale offers a familiar, comfortable feel, while the satin finish keeps your hand gliding effortlessly along its surface. Paired with a smooth rosewood fingerboard and 22 medium frets, this neck invites expressive bends and fluid runs with exceptional comfort. The precise set-in neck joint enhances sustain and note clarity, making every chord ring out with definition and authority.

Dual Alnico V Humbuckers With Focus Switch

Under the hood, the Revstar RSS20 is loaded with a pair of Alnico V humbuckers that deliver punch, warmth and clarity across genres. The five-way selector switch provides a surprisingly wide tonal palette, including subtle phase-shifted sounds in positions two and four for airy, single-coil-like tones. Pull the tone knob to engage the Focus Switch, which adds a passive boost reminiscent of overwound pickups—thickening the mids, rounding the highs and giving your sound more bite. It’s a versatile setup that empowers players to move seamlessly from articulate cleans to muscular rock tones with a single instrument.

Performance-Ready Hardware and Vintage-Inspired Appointments

Every element of the RSS20 is designed for reliability and feel. The Tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece ensure solid intonation and sustain, while die-cast tuners keep your tuning stable through aggressive bends and dynamic playing. The chambered construction keeps the weight comfortably balanced for long sets, and deep double-cutaways provide unfettered access to even the highest frets. A suite of sleek, café-racer-inspired finishes complete the streamlined look, while a unique hanko headstock mark offers a subtle nod to the guitar’s Japanese roots. Simple, elegant and road-ready, the RSS20 proves that true style is all about performance. A gig bag is included for protection and portability between rehearsals, sessions and shows.

The Yamaha Revstar: Classic Inspiration, Modern Edge

The Yamaha Revstar Standard RSS20 chambered electric guitar is where classic design meets cutting-edge performance. With its café racer DNA, refined playability and studio-ready tone, it’s an instrument built for iconoclasts and boundary-pushing modern players. Whether you’re crafting tones in the studio, commanding the stage or exploring new creative ground, the RSS20 delivers the kind of character and flexibility that make every performance your own. It’s a modern classic—engineered to ride hard, sound bold and inspire every note you play.