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Yamaha Revstar Standard RSS20 Electric Guitar — view 1

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Yamaha

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Yamaha

Yamaha Revstar Standard RSS20 Electric Guitar

Name: Yamaha Revstar Standard RSS20 Electric Guitar
Brand: Yamaha
SKU: NGM-4C456FF1
Price: 507.60 GBP
Availability: InStock

SKU: NGM-4C456FF1Brand: Yamaha

£507.60Inc. VAT

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Raising the Revstar Standard Yamaha’s Revstar Standard RSS20 is an update of the original Revstar series of guitars, refined to offer improved comfort and even more striking visuals! This maple-topped double-cut’s lightweight chambered mahogany body is loaded with two Yamaha VH5 pickups that…

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What we do before it ships

Nut slots checked for smooth, rattle-free tuning
Fretwork inspected for sprout and levelled where needed
Electronics bench-tested through a reference amp
Photographed on the bench so you see the exact instrument leaving us
Full workshop set-up: truss rod, action and intonation dialled in before dispatch

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Free insured UK delivery
30-day free returns
2-year Northgate warranty
Workshop set-up included

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01 — Full details

Raising the Revstar Standard

Yamaha’s Revstar Standard RSS20 is an update of the original Revstar series of guitars, refined to offer improved comfort and even more striking visuals! This maple-topped double-cut’s lightweight chambered mahogany body is loaded with two Yamaha VH5 pickups that deliver bright and punchy tones that excel in almost any sonic application. The neck is comprised of carbon-reinforced mahogany so that it will stay straight and true in even the most challenging of environments. What’s more, Yamaha has equipped this Revstar with their proprietary “focus” switch that shifts your tone’s resonant frequency and supercharges your pickup’s power. If you’re looking for a high-performance, no-nonsense axe with explosive tones, rock-solid playability, and sleek modern aesthetics, the RSS20 sets the standard.

Comfortably curved Revstar body

The Revstar’s curvy lines and classic aesthetics are said to be inspired by the utilitarian British Café racer motorbikes found in 1960s-era London, adding a tough no-frills attitude to these sleek guitars. The unique double-cut chambered body was developed using Yamaha’s Acoustic Design process to optimize the Revstar’s balance, deliver a resonant tone, and reduce weight. One strum of the RSS20 is all it takes to see how Yamaha’s research paid off: the Revstar’s body is a supremely comfortable design that showcases Yamaha’s steadfast dedication to musical innovation!

Yamaha VH5 humbucking pickups for an articulate, powerful, and well-balanced tone

Yamaha spent a lot of time fine-tuning the pickups in the Revstar series — they tested over 50 prototypes before settling on the perfect combination of wire, windings, magnets, and baseplates for each guitar model in the series. The VH5 humbuckers in the RSS20 Revstar employ Alnico V magnets, a silver baseplate, and heavy formvar wire. This gives the RSS20 a bright and powerful sound that blends the richness and character of vintage electronics with the intensity and clarity of modern electronics.

Bring your sound into focus

Yamaha’s Revstar line already introduced their clarity-boosting “Dry” switch, and the RSS20 offers another distinct tonal feature to stand out from the crowd: the “Focus” switch. This dual-purpose push-pull switch adjusts the resonant frequency of your guitar’s tone and kicks up the power. When testing it out at Irvine Art & Music, we found that it’s an incredibly versatile feature that’s just as good at achieving “rolled off” jazz tones as it is for boosting your amp into overdrive territory.

Yamaha Revstar Standard RSS20 Electric Guitar Features:

Ultra-comfortable and lightweight chambered mahogany body with a maple top
3-piece carbon-reinforced mahogany set neck with double-cutaway offers incredible upper fret access
Yamaha VH5 humbucking pickups produce a rich and bright tone that excels in almost any sonic application
“Focus” switch shifts your tone’s resonant frequency and amps up your power
Jumbo stainless steel frets are highly resistant to wear
Highly playable 12-inch fingerboard radius
Rock-solid Tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece

Tech Specs

GENERAL
Number of Strings6
Left-/Right-handedRight-handed
BODY
Body TypeSolidbody, chambered
Body ShapeRevstar Standard
Body MaterialMahogany
Top MaterialMaple
Body FinishGloss Polyurethane
Color Sunset Burst / Hot Merlot / Vintage White / Swift Blue / Flash Green / Black
NECK
Neck Material3-piece Mahogany
Neck ShapeRevstar
Neck JointSet Neck
Radius12"
Fingerboard MaterialRosewood
Fingerboard InlayPearloid Lines
Number of Frets22, Jumbo Stainless Steel
Scale Length24.75"
Nut Width1.649"
Nut MaterialPPS
HARDWARE
Bridge/TailpieceTune-O-Matic Bridge with Stopbar Tailpiece
TunersDie-cast
ELECTRONICS
Neck PickupVH5n Alnico V Humbucker
Bridge PickupVH5b Alnico V Humbucker
Controls1 x master volume, 1 x master tone (push/pull focus switch)
Switching5-way blade pickup switch
MISCELLANEOUS
StringsD'Addario, .010-.046
Case/Gig BagGig Bag
Manufacturer Part Number:RSS20

02 — From order to doorstep

Order placed

Confirmation email with your reference lands within a minute.

Workshop check

Bench inspection and set-up, usually the same working day.

Packed & dispatched

Double-boxed and handed to the courier with tracking.

Delivered

Free insured delivery, 1–3 working days across mainland UK.

03 — Buying with confidence

Bought from a UK company

Northgate Music Co. is a UK-registered retailer. Every order is invoiced with VAT and covered by UK consumer law.

30-day returns

Change your mind within 30 days of delivery and we arrange a free return collection, then refund to your original payment method.

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04 — Questions about this product

Yes — we hold 9 in UK stock. Orders placed before 14:00 on a working day are picked the same day and dispatched with free insured tracked delivery, arriving in 1–3 working days.

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