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Yamaha Revstar headstock Crack

Discussion in 'Other Guitars, other instruments' started by Laurentiuss, Oct 27, 2020.

  1. Oct 27, 2020 #1
    Laurentiuss

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    Hey y'all. I was looking for a good affordable P90 guitar with good fretboard access so I could play regular and slide.

    Instead of the almighty SG I was considering the Yamaha Revstar with P90s.

    I found one for a good price but it has a crack. I'm curious if you all think it's just a crack in the finish or if the instrument is damaged.

    Thanks!
     

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  2. Oct 27, 2020 #2
    Paulie_Boy

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    When in doubt, do without.

    I own a Revstar. Lovely guitar. I don't like how that crack runs directly to the nut. Stress point. Probably wouldn't take much to push it over the edge.

    Got mine new on Reverb in '17 for $525.

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    Boil

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    Is stay away from that unless it was really really cheap.
     
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    lmjmitchell

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    IDK if I would risk it when you can find mint Revstars for pretty decent prices.

    That said, I have the black P90/Bigsby Revstar and it has become my favorite guitar.
     
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    Paulie_Boy

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    Yeah, cheap enough that it's disposable. Headstock repairs ain't cheap.
     
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    Laurentiuss

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    I like that saying lol. Yea I am pretty uneasy but it's $350 so I had to ask
     
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    Laurentiuss

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    Thanks. I'm really attracted to the revstars for some reason
     
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    stonetone7

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    I’ve got my eye on the green P90 version with the aluminum tailpiece.

    I wouldn’t get one with any kind of crack though.
     
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    stonetone7

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    Me too, they’re showing some leg for sure. Hope they play as nice as they look.
     
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    tfarny

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    That’s like buying a car with a blown head gasket. Could be a great deal if you can do the repair yourself, otherwise nope.
     
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    Laurentiuss

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    I got a laugh out of that one. Thanks
     
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    I'll put the saying in the public domain for you. ;) I wish I had purchased the P90 model. The guitar is great but my model has somewhat grungy sounding pups. I can see how that would appeal to some, but not me. I'd love to swap them out but the virus forced me into early retirement. So I'll wait until I hear "Dad/grandpa, what do you want for your birthday/Christmas." :)
     
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    Laurentiuss

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    From what I've heard I prefer the filtertron and P90 variations but the P90s came out on top. Who knows you might get that gift sooner than you think;)
     
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    Its nothing like a head gasket
    Nothing on that guitar was meant to be taken apart in that area
    A cylinder head is meant to be removeable
     
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