A refined Revstar Standard built for players who want articulate P90 attack, resonant chambered construction, and expressive vintage-inspired character with enhanced modern control.

• VP5 P90 pickups deliver dynamic response, raw articulation, and focused midrange character
• Dry Switch passive bass filter adds clarity and control without traditional coil-split thinness
• Chambered mahogany body with maple top improves sustain, resonance, and tonal balance
• Carbon-reinforced 3-piece mahogany neck enhances long-term stability and precision
• Refined Revstar Standard appointments with deluxe gig bag included

The Yamaha RSS02T brings a distinctly different voice to the Revstar Standard lineup with a pair of VP5 P90 pickups designed for players who want more openness, immediacy, and dynamic attack from their guitar. Compared to the humbucker-equipped Revstar models, the RSS02T delivers a rawer and more articulate response with greater upper-mid presence and touch sensitivity, making it exceptionally well suited for blues, indie, alternative, classic rock, and expressive edge-of-breakup tones.

The VP5 P90 pickup set produces rich midrange punch, tight low-end response, and a more open top-end character that reacts naturally to picking dynamics and volume adjustments. Yamaha’s Dry Switch further expands the tonal range by tightening low frequencies and improving articulation without sacrificing body or fullness. The result is a more controlled alternate voice that preserves the natural character and responsiveness that make P90-equipped guitars so appealing.

The chambered mahogany body paired with a maple top gives the RSS02T additional resonance, sustain, and upper-end clarity while maintaining a balanced and highly responsive feel. Combined with the carbon-reinforced 3-piece mahogany neck and set-neck construction, the guitar feels stable, lively, and highly consistent during extended playing sessions, recording work, and live performance. The rosewood fingerboard adds warmth and smoothness, complementing the aggressive attack and articulation of the VP5 pickup system.

The Fired Red finish gives the RSS02T a bold vintage-inspired appearance with strong visual warmth and aggressive stage presence. Its deeper red tone pairs naturally with the Revstar body shape and aluminum hardware, creating a guitar that feels expressive, energetic, and performance-focused while still preserving the raw personality of the P90 platform.

Key Features

• VP5 P90 pickups for dynamic, articulate vintage-inspired tone
• Dry Switch passive bass filter for expanded tonal flexibility
• Chambered mahogany body with maple top
• Carbon-reinforced 3-piece mahogany neck
• Set-neck construction for sustain and smooth feel
• 5-position pickup selector switch
• Tune-o-matic style bridge with aluminum tailpiece
• Deluxe gig bag included

Key Specifications

• Construction: Set-neck
• Scale Length: 24.75" (628.6 mm)
• Body Material: Chambered mahogany with maple top
• Pickup Configuration: Dual P90
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood

Full Specifications

• Construction: Set-neck
• Scale Length: 24.75" (628.6 mm)
• Body Material: Chambered mahogany with maple top
• Body Finish: Gloss polyurethane
• Neck Material: 3-piece mahogany with carbon reinforcement
• Neck Finish: Satin polyurethane
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
• Number of Frets: 22
• Fret Type: Jumbo stainless steel
• Nut Material: Graph Tech TUSQ
• Nut Width: 41.9 mm
• String Spacing: 10.5 mm
• Pickup Configuration: Dual P90
• Neck Pickup: VP5n P90 single-coil
• Bridge Pickup: VP5b P90 single-coil
• Controls: Master volume, master tone with Dry Switch
• Switching: 5-position pickup selector switch
• Bridge: Tune-o-matic style bridge
• Tailpiece: Aluminum stop tailpiece
• Tuners: Die-cast tuners
• Strings: Elixir Nanoweb Light (.010–.046)
• Included Case: Deluxe gig bag included

Why Buy From Rain City Guitars

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