Yamaha Revstar Range

fretsta · #1 06-20-2016, 03:00 AM

I've been looking for a new electric guitar since Christmas but haven't managed to decide on anything yet. I was all set to buy the Michael Kelly Fralin CC50 as my old guitar was a Michael Kelly and I was just going to stick to a brand I know. I kind of decided though that I wanted to try something different so have gone off that now and am looking at other brands. I've found a range I really like the look of that has recently been brought out by Yamaha called Revstar. I haven't tried one out yet but was wondering if anyone else here might have and can give an unbiased opinion? I have always bought Yamaha keyboards but have never used their guitars. I like the brand so wouldn't mind finding out how well their guitars shape-up. I'm definitely sold on their cool designs as they are right up my street but its all about the playing at the end of the day. I like the look of the RS820CR which is coming in at just over $2,000 Australian dollars so about $1,500 US. That's the top one in their new line.

clintj · #2 06-20-2016, 05:36 AM

Yamaha's acoustics are great values, and their electrics are generally well liked as well. I think you could do far worse for a first electric; go for it.

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guitararmy · #3 06-20-2016, 05:44 AM

Have not played a Revstar, but I have an assortment of Yamaha Pacifica's.
The Revstars have gotten nice reviews, and favorable comments on The Gear Page...Sounds like they have a unique neck profile so you might want to see if you can find one in the flesh or order one from someone with a good return policy.

fretsta · #4 06-21-2016, 03:52 PM

Thanks for the vote of confidence on Yamaha, sounds like they do a good job when it comes to guitars too. I definitely need to try one out now so I can see for myself. I am going to drop by a store in the City next week where I know they have one stocked that I can try. I have actually found one for sale online though that's being sold cheaper so i'll probably just try it out at the store and then buy online.

Thom PC · #5 06-22-2016, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by fretsta

Thanks for the vote of confidence on Yamaha, sounds like they do a good job when it comes to guitars too. I definitely need to try one out now so I can see for myself. I am going to drop by a store in the City next week where I know they have one stocked that I can try. I have actually found one for sale online though that's being sold cheaper so i'll probably just try it out at the store and then buy online.

It is not that I enjoy being that guy, but I can't help commenting on this. So you would like to benefit from the store's service of letting you play the guitar, but when it comes to actually paying for the instrument you are going for the cheapest online offer. I just don't think this is right. At least, I would suggest you let the store counter the online offer, and I would think it only fair if you also accept a slightly higher price due to the service they have provided. Also, keep in mind that there may be small variations from sample to sample within a product line, so you may end up having to pay for a setup or whatever which the store might have included in the deal.

OK, I'll get off my high horse now. It is your money and you are of course entitled to do whatever you want. This is just my opinion.

fretsta · #6 06-22-2016, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Thom PC

It is not that I enjoy being that guy, but I can't help commenting on this. So you would like to benefit from the store's service of letting you play the guitar, but when it comes to actually paying for the instrument you are going for the cheapest online offer. I just don't think this is right. At least, I would suggest you let the store counter the online offer, and I would think it only fair if you also accept a slightly higher price due to the service they have provided. Also, keep in mind that there may be small variations from sample to sample within a product line, so you may end up having to pay for a setup or whatever which the store might have included in the deal.

OK, I'll get off my high horse now. It is your money and you are of course entitled to do whatever you want. This is just my opinion.

I think you are totally right and I would feel guilty generally taking advantage like that but I have used this store many times and have bought equipment from there in the past. I will of course ask if they can price match but failing that i'll buy it online. In the past the difference has always been negligible so I've just bought stuff in store. I've given them enough business so I'm not going to lose too much sleep over it. I get what you are saying though and that's a good line of thinking so I respect that.

Pualee · #7 06-22-2016, 01:53 PM

Make sure you are comparing the same model between the store and online. That guitar comes in a huge range of prices, depending on what features you want.

fretsta · #8 06-22-2016, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Pualee

Make sure you are comparing the same model between the store and online. That guitar comes in a huge range of prices, depending on what features you want.

Yeah good point thanks, fingers crossed they will price match so I can buy the one I try.

Thom PC · #9 06-23-2016, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by fretsta

I think you are totally right and I would feel guilty generally taking advantage like that but I have used this store many times and have bought equipment from there in the past. I will of course ask if they can price match but failing that i'll buy it online. In the past the difference has always been negligible so I've just bought stuff in store. I've given them enough business so I'm not going to lose too much sleep over it. I get what you are saying though and that's a good line of thinking so I respect that.

OK, I fully understand and respect where you are coming from