Yamaha Revstar RS20MM Matteo Mancuso - Vintage Burst

One of the guitar greats who has brought fame to the Yamaha Revstar is, of course, Matteo Mancuso. Matteo is renowned for his unique guitar playing, in which he combines classical and flamenco guitar techniques with fast jazz fusion licks. The specific Revstar that Matteo plays has been out of production for years—until now. His exact model is the RSS20MM. It’s unique, featuring a flamed maple top, DiMarzio PAF pickups, gold hardware, and the Revstar’s 5-way pickup selector and focus switch. Whether you choose this model for the more old-school PAF sound or to try to emulate Matteo, the RSS20MM is a unique and incredibly cool version of the well-known Revstar.

• Developed in close collaboration with Matteo Mancuso
• DiMarzio® PAF® 36th Anniversary pickups, for long sustain and a highly expressive response when playing with a pick
• Maple top and chambered mahogany body for reduced weight and improved tone
• Carbon-reinforced, three-piece mahogany neck for strength and stability
• Iconic Vintage Sunburst top made of flamed maple with all-gold hardware
• Matteo Mancuso’s signature on the truss rod cover and logo inlay at the 12th fret
• 5-position pickup selector switch and passive Focus Switch for exceptional versatility
• Locking tuners for reliable tuning stability
• Includes a deluxe gig bag

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The RS20MM is equipped with DiMarzio® PAF® 36th Anniversary pickups, which have been redesigned based on the specifications of vintage PAF pickups. Thanks to their weaker magnetic pull, the strings can vibrate more freely, resulting in long sustain and a highly expressive response to the pick’s touch. This dynamic clarity is complemented by locking tuners, which ensure stable tuning and reliable performance in demanding playing situations.

Thanks to Yamaha’s exclusive Acoustic Design process, the RS20MM’s chambered body delivers enhanced tone and reduced weight, while the carbon-reinforced neck provides extra strength and stability. The result is a perfectly balanced guitar with a rich tone, specifically designed for the stage.

The push/pull tone control functions as a FOCUS SWITCH and activates a passive boost that mimics overwound pickups: darker highs, boosted mids and lows for a more aggressive tone. In addition, the 5-WAY SWITCHING system creates a subtle phase shift in positions 2 and 4 by slightly delaying the opposite pickup, adding a fresh twist to classic “in-between” tones.

The RS20MM reflects the refined appearance of Matteo Mancuso’s custom-built Revstar. A flamed maple top with a “Vintage Sunburst” finish is paired with all-gold hardware for a striking, elegant look. Matteo’s signature on the truss rod cover and a logo inlay at the 12th fret confirm that this is his official signature model.

• Body: mahogany
• Body finish: gloss polyurethane
• Top: flamed maple
• Neck: mahogany with carbon reinforcement
• Fretboard: rosewood
• Neck finish: satin polyurethane
• Scale length: 24.75"
• Radius: 12"
• Pickups: Dimarzio PAF 36th Anniversary 
• Switch: 5-way
• Controls: master volume, master tone, push-pull "focus switch" 
• Bridge: Tuno-O-Matic
• Tuning machines: locking tuners
• Case: included