Yamaha Revstar RSS02T Hot Merlot Electric Guitar, including Gig Bag

Yamaha Revstar RSS02T Hot Merlot Electric Guitar with Gig Bag

Are you looking for an electric guitar with modern Revstar design, clearly defined P90 pickups, and high-quality construction? Then the Yamaha Revstar RSS02T Hot Merlot Electric Guitar with Gig Bag is an interesting choice for anyone looking for a precisely engineered instrument with a distinctive look and well-thought-out features. This model belongs to the Standard Series and combines a chambered mahogany body with a maple top, a laminated three-strip mahogany neck with carbon reinforcement, and clearly structured electronics.

The Yamaha Revstar RSS02T Hot Merlot E guitar, complete with gig bag, stands out as much for its Hot Merlot color as for its three-ply cream-colored pickguard and chrome hardware. This is complemented by a deluxe gig bag, which is included with the purchase. Especially for players looking for a Revstar with P90 pickups, a set neck, and a Tune-O-Matic bridge with a Racing tailpiece, this model offers a compelling and well-balanced foundation.

Body, Neck, and Construction

The Yamaha Revstar RSS02T Hot Merlot E-guitar, including a gig bag, features a chambered mahogany body. These specifications regarding materials and construction are among the instrument’s key features and form the basis of its design. The body is complemented by a maple top. This combination gives the model a clearly defined identity within the Standard Series and makes its design philosophy immediately apparent.

The neck is made of three-piece mahogany and is set-in. Additionally, carbon reinforcement is mentioned as another technical feature of the construction. The neck thickness is 21 mm at the 1st fret and 24 mm at the 12th fret. This provides a precise and clear description of the construction of the Yamaha Revstar RSS02T Hot Merlot E-guitar, including the gig bag. Anyone looking for an electric guitar with a clearly specified mahogany construction and a set neck will find a well-structured solution here.

Fretboard and Playability

A key feature of the Yamaha Revstar RSS02T Hot Merlot E guitar, including gig bag, is the rosewood fingerboard. This is complemented by White Lines fingerboard inlays and a fingerboard radius of 305 mm (12"). It also features 22 jumbo stainless steel frets, a scale length of 629 mm (24.76"), a nut width of 41.9 mm (1.65"), and a PPS nut. These specifications are among the clearly stated characteristics of the instrument and provide a precise understanding of its technical profile regarding the neck and fretboard.

It is precisely the combination of a rosewood fingerboard, stainless steel frets, and a set neck with carbon reinforcement that results in a model whose playing characteristics are objectively and comprehensively described. Anyone looking for a Revstar with clearly specified dimensions and material data will find that the Yamaha Revstar RSS02T Hot Merlot E guitar, including a gig bag, is a precisely defined instrument with modern standard features.

P90 AlNiCo 5 single-coil pickups and electronics

The Yamaha Revstar RSS02T Hot Merlot E guitar, including a gig bag, is equipped with 2 P90 AlNiCo 5 single-coil pickups. This pickup configuration is one of the instrument’s key technical features and clearly defines its electrical character. Anyone looking for a Revstar with a clearly specified P90 setup will find a precisely tailored solution here. The two pickups underscore this model’s unique character within the series.

Controls include a master volume knob and a master tone knob with a push/pull function for Focus. This is complemented by a 5-way switch. This electronics layout is clearly structured, making the Yamaha Revstar RSS02T Hot Merlot E guitar (including gig bag) intuitive to operate. The push/pull function for Focus, in particular, is one of this model’s standout features and complements the P90 configuration perfectly.

Hardware, String Set, and Gig Bag

The Yamaha Revstar RSS02T Hot Merlot E guitar, including a gig bag, is equipped with a Tune-O-Matic bridge with a Racing tailpiece. This feature is one of the explicitly listed hardware specifications and adds an important component to the instrument’s basic configuration. It also features DieCast tuners and chrome hardware. The three-ply cream-colored pickguard is also listed as a clearly specified feature.

The guitar comes factory-strung with Elixir Nanoweb Light strings in .010–.046 gauge. A deluxe gig bag is also included. Together with the Hot Merlot finish, this results in a precisely defined overall technical profile. Anyone looking for an electric guitar with a chambered mahogany body, a maple top, a set mahogany neck, two P90 AlNiCo 5 single-coil pickups, and a Tune-O-Matic bridge with a Racing tailpiece will find the Yamaha Revstar RSS02T Hot Merlot E-guitar (including gig bag) to be a clearly defined model within the Standard Series.

Features:

• Standard Series
• chambered mahogany body
• maple top
• glued-in 3-strip mahogany neck with carbon reinforcement
• rosewood fingerboard
• White Lines fretboard inlays
• Neck width at 1st fret: 21 mm / at 12th fret: 24 mm
• Scale length: 629 mm (24.76")
• Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
• Nut width: 41.9 mm (1.65")
• PPS nut
• 22 jumbo stainless steel frets
• Pickups: 2x P 90 AlNiCo 5 single-coil pickups
• Master volume control
• Master tone control with push/pull function for Focus
• 5-way switch
• 3-ply cream-colored pickguard
• Tune-O-Matic bridge with Racing tailpiece
• Die-cast tuners
• Chrome hardware
• Factory string set: Elixir Nanoweb Light .010–.046 (Item No. 152175)
• Color: Hot Merlot
• Includes deluxe gig bag

Specs:

• incl. Case: no
• Incl. Bag: yes
• Frets: 22
• Scale: 629 mm
• Color: Red
• Pickup System: PP
• Pickup-Type: passive
• Style: Misc. E-Guitars
• Set Offer: no
• Tremolo: no
• Type: electric Guitar
• Theme: Guitars and Basses

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