{"product_id":"yamaha-revstar-element-rse20-neon-yellow","title":"Yamaha Revstar Element RSE20 Neon Yellow","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis second hand electric guitar is in very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very slight bit of play wear on the back of the body , otherwise great,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Revstar Element RSE20 is the most affordable entry in the Revstar lineup, but it doesn’t feel budget. Yamaha has nailed the balance between modern versatility and classic rock attitude. It’s a workhorse: clean design, great ergonomics, and a tone set that punches above its price. Think of it as a stripped‑back, studio‑ready rock machine with surprising refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chambered mahogany\u003cbr\u003eThe chambering isn’t marketing , it genuinely lightens the guitar and adds resonance. You feel it vibrate against your body like a semi‑hollow, but without feedback issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mahogany, set‑neck, satin finish\u003cbr\u003eSlim, comfortable, and fast. Yamaha’s neck shaping is consistently excellent, and this is no exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosewood, 22 medium frets\u003cbr\u003eSmooth, well‑finished, no sharp edges. 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