Yamaha Revstar RSE20L Black Left Handed, (Used)

The Yamaha Revstar RSE20L in Black is a left-handed Revstar Element electric guitar built for players who want bold looks, comfortable playability and versatile humbucker tones in a distinctive offset-inspired design. With its chambered mahogany body, set-in 3-piece mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, dual VH3 humbuckers and Yamaha’s passive Dry Switch tone circuit, it delivers a broad range of sounds for rock, indie, blues, alternative, pop, worship and studio use.

This pre-owned example is listed in Very Good condition, meaning it shows light signs of previous use while remaining fully functional and ready to play.

With its gloss black finish, 24.75" scale length, jumbo frets and left-handed layout, this Revstar RSE20L is a strong choice for left-handed players looking for a reliable, stylish and versatile electric guitar.

At A Glance

Key Detail	Information
Brand	Yamaha
Model	Revstar RSE20L
Series	Revstar Element
Finish	Black
Orientation	Left Handed
Type	Solid Body Electric Guitar
Construction	Set-In Neck
Body	Chambered Mahogany
Neck	3-Piece Mahogany
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Scale Length	24.75"
Frets	22 Jumbo Frets
Pickup Configuration	HH
Pickups	Yamaha VH3n and VH3b Humbuckers
Electronics	Passive
Switching	3-Position Lever Switch
Special Feature	Push-Pull Dry Switch
Condition	Pre-Owned, Very Good Condition
Case	No Case Included
Main Appeal	Left-handed Revstar with humbucker power, chambered body and modern Yamaha design
Best For	Rock, indie, blues, alternative, pop, worship, recording and live performance

Condition Overview

Very Good Condition

This Yamaha Revstar RSE20L is in Very Good condition. This means it shows some cosmetic wear consistent with careful previous ownership, but remains fully functional and ready to play.

Very Good condition is ideal for players who want a dependable pre-owned left-handed electric guitar with normal signs of use and strong overall presentation.

What’s Included?

✔ Yamaha Revstar RSE20L Black Left Handed Electric Guitar

✘ No Case Included
✘ No Additional Accessories Included

Condition Notes

This guitar shows light signs of previous use such as small marks, light surface scratches or minor handling wear consistent with Very Good condition.

No faults, repairs or modifications have been supplied for this listing. The guitar has been checked for playability and functionality before sale.

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

This pre-owned Yamaha Revstar RSE20L has been inspected and assessed by the Fair Deal Music team before being offered for sale.

Our checks include:

• Electronics tested
• Neck humbucker checked
• Bridge humbucker checked
• 3-position pickup selector tested
• Master volume control checked
• Master tone control checked
• Push-pull Dry Switch checked
• Output jack tested
• Frets inspected
• Rosewood fingerboard checked
• Neck condition assessed
• Tuners checked
• Tune-O-Matic bridge checked
• Stopbar tailpiece checked
• Hardware inspected
• General playability assessed

Service / Setup Work

All pre-owned guitars at Fair Deal Music are set up and checked before leaving the shop.

This Yamaha Revstar RSE20L has been assessed for playability, with the following checked:

• Action checked
• Neck relief checked
• Frets inspected
• Tuning stability checked
• Electronics tested
• Pickup output checked
• Hardware checked
• Bridge setup checked
• Intonation checked

Please note that guitar setup can sometimes shift slightly during delivery due to changes in temperature and humidity. We take this into account during our checks, but wood can naturally move in transit.

Why Choose The Yamaha Revstar RSE20L Black Left Handed?

Built For Left-Handed Players

The RSE20L gives left-handed guitarists access to Yamaha’s modern Revstar design without needing to compromise with a right-handed instrument. It is a proper left-handed model with the same bold Revstar character and practical stage-ready features.

Chambered Mahogany Body

The chambered mahogany body helps keep the guitar comfortable while adding resonance and acoustic liveliness. It gives the guitar a solid, responsive feel without making it overly heavy.

Dual VH3 Humbuckers

The Yamaha VH3 humbuckers provide a strong, full and versatile voice. They are well suited to clean rhythm parts, driven rock tones, blues leads, indie textures and heavier pedal-based sounds.

Push-Pull Dry Switch

The push-pull Dry Switch adds extra tonal flexibility by giving the guitar a brighter, tighter response without needing active electronics. It is useful when you want a leaner tone that cuts through a mix more like a single-coil-style voice.

Set-In Neck Construction

The set-in 3-piece mahogany neck gives the guitar a smooth feel, good sustain and a solid connection between the neck and body. It suits players who like a shorter Gibson-style scale length with a modern Yamaha feel.

24.75" Scale Length

The 24.75" scale gives the RSE20L a slightly slinkier feel than longer-scale guitars. Bends feel comfortable, chord work feels natural and the guitar responds well to expressive playing.

Bold Black Finish

The Black finish gives this left-handed Revstar a clean, sharp and stage-ready look. Paired with the Revstar body shape, it feels modern, distinctive and instantly recognisable.

Comparison Against Popular Alternatives

Yamaha Revstar RSE20L vs Yamaha Revstar RSS20L

The RSS20L sits higher in the Revstar range and adds upgraded specification. The RSE20L is the more accessible left-handed Revstar option, offering the essential chambered body, humbucker layout and Dry Switch design at a more affordable level.

Yamaha Revstar RSE20L vs Epiphone Les Paul Left Handed

An Epiphone Les Paul Left Handed gives a more traditional single-cut humbucker experience. The Revstar RSE20L offers a more modern body shape, chambered design and Yamaha’s Dry Switch for extra tonal flexibility.

Yamaha Revstar RSE20L vs Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster Left Handed

A left-handed Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster gives brighter single-coil-style tones. The RSE20L offers a fuller humbucker voice, shorter scale length and a more modern rock-focused feel.

Yamaha Revstar RSE20L vs Yamaha Pacifica Left Handed

A Yamaha Pacifica is a versatile Strat-style option with a different body shape and pickup layout. The Revstar RSE20L is better suited to players who want a thicker humbucker sound, set-neck feel and more distinctive visual identity.

Who Is It For?

Left-Handed Guitarists

This is ideal for left-handed players who want a proper left-handed electric guitar with strong tone, good build quality and a distinctive modern look.

Rock And Indie Players

The dual humbuckers, set-neck construction and chambered body make this guitar a natural fit for rock, indie, alternative and modern guitar-driven music.

Blues And Pop Players

The shorter scale length and expressive response make it comfortable for blues phrasing, smooth lead lines and clean-to-drive pop guitar parts.

Worship And Pedalboard Players

The Dry Switch, humbucker layout and stable hardtail-style bridge setup make this a practical choice for players using drive, delay, reverb and modulation pedals.

Players Wanting Something Different

The Revstar shape stands apart from more familiar Strat, Tele and Les Paul-style guitars while remaining comfortable, practical and easy to play.

Suitable Genres And Uses

This Yamaha Revstar RSE20L is well suited to:

• Rock
• Indie
• Alternative
• Blues
• Pop
• Worship music
• Classic rock
• Punk
• Garage rock
• Soul
• Studio recording
• Live performance
• Rehearsals
• Clean rhythm playing
• Overdriven rhythm tones
• Lead guitar
• Pedalboard-based rigs
• Left-handed players wanting a versatile electric guitar

Why Choose A Yamaha Revstar?

The Yamaha Revstar is designed for players who want something that feels familiar but not ordinary. It combines a comfortable offset-inspired body shape, set-neck construction, humbucker tone and modern Yamaha reliability in one stylish electric guitar.

The RSE20L is especially appealing because it brings the Revstar Element design to left-handed players. The chambered body adds resonance, the dual humbuckers give plenty of power, and the Dry Switch adds a useful extra voice for cleaner, brighter and tighter sounds.

For left-handed guitarists who want a reliable all-rounder that looks distinctive and handles rock, blues, indie, pop and worship with ease, the Revstar RSE20L is an excellent choice.

Looking for advice on choosing the right left-handed electric guitar, Yamaha Revstar or pre-owned instrument? Our experienced team of musicians can help by phone, online or in-store.

Story & Context: Yamaha Revstar Element

The Yamaha Revstar range takes inspiration from custom motorcycle culture, combining bold design lines with practical player-focused specifications. The second-generation Revstar models refined the platform with chambered bodies, comfortable contours and a clear model structure across Element, Standard and Professional tiers.

The RSE20L is the left-handed version of the Revstar Element model. It gives left-handed players access to the same core Revstar identity: a chambered mahogany body, set-in neck, dual humbuckers and Dry Switch functionality.

This Black example, supplied in Very Good condition with no case, is a practical pre-owned option for left-handed players who want Yamaha reliability, modern styling and versatile humbucker tone.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Product Type	Solid Body Electric Guitar
Brand	Yamaha
Model	Revstar RSE20L
Series	Revstar Element
Finish	Black
Orientation	Left Handed
Construction	Set-In
Body Material	Chambered Mahogany
Body Finish	Gloss Polyurethane
Neck Material	3-Piece Mahogany
Neck Finish	Satin Polyurethane
Fingerboard Material	Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius	12"
Scale Length	24.75"
Number of Frets	22
Fret Wire	Jumbo
Nut Material	High-Strength PPS
Nut Width	41.9mm
Neck Width at 12th Fret	56.8mm
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret	21.0mm
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret	23.9mm
Pickup Configuration	HH
Neck Pickup	Yamaha VH3n Humbucker, Alnico V
Bridge Pickup	Yamaha VH3b Humbucker, Alnico V
Electronics	Passive
Controls	Master Volume, Master Tone with Push-Pull Dry Switch
Switching	3-Position Lever Switch
Bridge	Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece	Stopbar
Tuning Machines	Die-Cast
Pickguard	3-Ply Black
Factory String Gauge	.010-.046
Case	No Case Included
Condition	Pre-Owned, Very Good Condition

Specification Note

This listing is based on the supplied product details and Yamaha’s published Revstar RSE20L specification. No serial number, weight, original accessory pack or detailed cosmetic photographs have been supplied for this individual guitar, so those details should be confirmed directly from the instrument before making collector-level claims.

Power Requirements

No power supply or battery is required. This is a passive electric guitar and only needs a standard 1/4" instrument cable and a suitable guitar amplifier, pedalboard or audio interface.

Fair Deal Music Verdict

★★★★★ 5/5

The Yamaha Revstar RSE20L Black Left Handed is a superb choice for left-handed players who want a stylish, versatile and well-built electric guitar without moving into premium pricing. The chambered mahogany body, set-in neck, dual VH3 humbuckers and Dry Switch give it a wide range of usable tones for rock, indie, blues, pop, worship and studio work.

This Very Good condition example is ideal for players who want a dependable left-handed Revstar with strong playability, bold looks and practical everyday versatility.

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

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FAQ

What condition is this Yamaha Revstar RSE20L in?

This guitar is listed in Very Good condition, meaning it shows light signs of previous use while remaining fully functional.

Is this a left-handed guitar?

Yes. This is the left-handed Yamaha Revstar RSE20L model.

Does this guitar come with a case?

No. This Yamaha Revstar RSE20L does not include a case.

What finish is this guitar?

This guitar has a Black finish.

What pickups does it have?

The RSE20L uses Yamaha VH3n and VH3b Alnico V humbuckers.

What does the Dry Switch do?

The Dry Switch gives the guitar a brighter, tighter voice from the humbuckers without requiring a battery.

What styles does this Revstar suit?

It suits rock, indie, alternative, blues, pop, worship music, studio recording and live performance.

Does it require a battery?

No. This is a passive electric guitar and does not require a battery.

Is this suitable for beginners?

Yes. It is comfortable, versatile and reliable enough for a beginner, while still offering enough quality and tonal range for more experienced players.

Can I try this guitar in-store?

Fair Deal Music has a large Birmingham showroom, and our team can offer advice on Yamaha Revstar guitars, left-handed electric guitars and pre-owned instruments.