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Post by herb on Nov 10, 2021 16:21:57 GMT -5
Never have owned one but have always been impressed with all major factors (build, playability, tone) of pretty much any Yamaha electric that I've tried. About twenty years ago I tried a Weddington model (kinda like a Les Paul) and just loved it. Wasn't really needing a guitar at that time. They rarely come up in the used market now.
A guitar I haven't played but have seen online demoed by competent players is the Revstar line. They have different models but I tend to like the idea of a P90 or a Filtertron equipped guitar.
What is your opinion of Yamaha guitars? Anyone here own or interested in the Revstar line? Peace.
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Post by LeftyMeister on Nov 10, 2021 17:56:20 GMT -5
I've owned a Yamaha acoustic but not an electric.
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Post by professor on Nov 10, 2021 18:27:02 GMT -5
20 years ago when I got back into playing the first guitar I found was a used Yamaha Pacifica, strat clone with bridge humbucker IIRC. Build quality was top notch, really nice for low $$$. I think they were Indonesian made, but not sure.
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Post by funkykikuchiyo on Nov 10, 2021 19:27:04 GMT -5
They're always built well, though that should come as no surprise. I'm sure it is a great guitar and fun to play, but I don't know much about that model, I'm afraid.
I have noticed that everything Yamaha makes has a similar sound - warm, solid lows, very even mids, kinda muted highs. It doesn't matter if they're making a grand piano, a trumpet, a PA system or a guitar, they all do this. Is there one Yamaha taste tester that designs everything? Weird.
I'm going to GUESS (as in, don't hold me to it, do your own verification) that the quality of stock electronics is going to be a bit higher than something else like an Epiphone or cheaper Ibanez. I'm not sure I've ever been blown away by Yamaha pickups, but on the electrics I've played I've always found them to be adequate and they don't jump out to me as an obvious weak link. Again, this is a guess on my part. I can't say for sure.
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Post by DrKev on Nov 11, 2021 4:02:55 GMT -5
Fabulous guitars at the top end of the range, and solid value for money at the bottom end. Pickups and electronics are fine, whether you like them you need to let your ear decide (as is the case for every guitar ever made) but they do their job perfectly well. Fit and finish on these guitars is always excellent. The way they final sand their rosewood fretboards is better than just about any other brand out there. Yamaha deserve more love than they get.
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Post by Rick Knight on Nov 11, 2021 7:01:46 GMT -5
A friend gigged with a Yamaha SG 2000 that I liked a lot in the late 1970s. The only Yamaha I ever owned was a used Pacifica 12 string purchased from someone on the old FDP several years ago. My memory is that the nut seemed a bit narrow but I had no other complaints, and thought it was well worth the price.
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Post by 1600 on Nov 11, 2021 10:32:59 GMT -5
The top of the line guitars are absolutely great and the others are very good. I have a Weddington Custom and a Hand Built LA-28 acoustic. I have recently sold a SA-2000 that was better than any 335 I have played. I've had an SG-200 and SG-1500 in the past that I probably shouldn't have sold. I may have been the guy who sold the 12 string to Rick Knight.
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Post by Rick Knight on Nov 11, 2021 13:28:32 GMT -5
I may have been the guy who sold the 12 string to Rick Knight. Yes, I think you may have been. |
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Post by windmill on Nov 11, 2021 16:44:32 GMT -5
I have been impressed with the quality of my Yamaha bass, despite the wear and tear caused by its previous owners  |
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Post by jdawg on Nov 11, 2021 19:35:46 GMT -5
I had an SG-1500 that I bought while stationed in Japan. Really wish I hadn't sold it.
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Post by herb on Nov 12, 2021 14:22:34 GMT -5
Very much enjoying reading everyone's thoughts on the subject. That's a cool picture of that bass. I forgot about the Yamaha SG 2000 I had back in the early 80s. It wasn't actually mine as a friend left it with me as he travelled the world, so I had it in my possession for a while. I used it as a backup to my Strat. I remember it was kind of heavy. I think it had a brass bridge? Forty years ago, so I don't remember a lot.
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Post by reverendrob on Nov 13, 2021 1:56:07 GMT -5
They're solid functional instruments.
I've never played one I LOVED, but I wouldn't feel unarmed with one - it's sort of like the better Epiphones or most Squiers.
I'm sure there's a magical Yamaha or other, I just haven't played it - it reminds me of the low-end Ibanez line there.
Functional, but not inspiring.
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Post by Rick Knight on Nov 13, 2021 7:23:40 GMT -5
I remember it was kind of heavy. I think it had a brass bridge? Yes on both counts. |
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Post by Peegoo 🏁 on Nov 13, 2021 12:23:30 GMT -5
I've never handled a Yamaha or Pacifica that I thought was poorly made. I cannot say the same for Fender and Gibson. My only gripe is some of the early-2000s Pacificas had rough fret ends.
The Revstars are nice guitars. The ones I've had on my bench and handled in shops are pretty impressive for what they cost.
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Post by LTB on Nov 13, 2021 15:10:24 GMT -5
I have a Yamaha Acoustic Electric that is fabulous. I have played their basses but never their Electric Guitars. The basses I have played have been really nice!
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Post by Lefty Rev on Dec 7, 2021 15:52:29 GMT -5
I have noticed that everything Yamaha makes has a similar sound - warm, solid lows, very even mids, kinda muted highs. It doesn't matter if they're making a grand piano, a trumpet, a PA system or a guitar, they all do this. Hmmm, interesting comment. My experience (currently have an acoustic FG820, and just tried - and sent back - an acoustic LL16) is that they sound pretty trebly compared to Martins. I would put the Yamaha acoustics in the same sonic range as Taylors and Larrivees (somewhat); plenty of highs. My favorite humbucker electric is a lefty '82 Yamaha SA1000 (335 style) that I was lucky enough to see on a Japanese website about 10 years ago. All original (pickups, pots, nobs, tuners) and it plays and sounds excellent! It's on the low end of their upper end instruments, but it will be the last one I sell. In the '80's, the Japanese were kicking our butts in quality, and this Yamaha is a perfect example of that! |
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Post by satele on Dec 30, 2021 20:47:34 GMT -5
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