Matteo Mancuso is one of the most talked-about guitarists of his generation. The young Sicilian plays with his fingers instead of a pick, and his fluid, jazz-influenced lines have earned praise from players like Steve Vai. Now he has a signature guitar: the Yamaha Matteo Mancuso Signature Revstar RS20MM.
Mancuso unveiled the guitar at Guitar Summit 2026 in Mannheim in September, and Yamaha released it in early October.
The Specs
| Feature | RS20MM |
|---|---|
| Body | Chambered, with flame maple top |
| Neck | Carbon-reinforced |
| Pickups | DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary |
| Switching | 5-way, plus push-pull Focus Switch |
| Hardware | Gold |
| Finish | Vintage Sunburst |
| Details | Custom 12th fret inlay, Mancuso signature on the truss rod cover |
| US price | $1,599.99 |
European pricing hadn’t been widely published at the time of writing, so check with your local Yamaha dealer.
What Makes It Different From a Standard Revstar?
Chambered body and Acoustic Design
The body is chambered, which reduces weight and adds resonance. Yamaha also uses its Acoustic Design approach, tuning the body’s resonance for a more open, lively sound. For a fingerstyle player with a light, dynamic touch, that responsiveness matters.
DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary pickups
A switch from Yamaha’s own pickups to DiMarzio’s PAF 36th Anniversary humbuckers, a classic vintage-voiced design with clarity and warmth. Combined with five-way switching and the push-pull Focus Switch, you get a wide range of sounds from one guitar.
Upper-fret access
A refined neck heel makes it easier to reach the top of the neck, which you’d expect from a player who spends a lot of time up there.
Looks
Gold hardware, a flame maple top in Vintage Sunburst and a custom 12th fret inlay give it a classy, slightly vintage look.
Who Is It For?
Obviously Mancuso fans. But at this price, it’s also an interesting option for any player looking for a versatile, lightweight humbucker guitar with a premium feel, especially if you play jazz, fusion or anything that rewards a touch-sensitive guitar.
A Signature Guitar Still Needs a Setup
Every guitar, even a premium signature model, leaves the factory with a general setup. Getting the action and intonation set for your touch makes a big difference, especially for fingerstyle players. Read Guitar Action Explained to see why, and what happens during a setup. GuitarBuddy offers guitar setups in Zandvoort for players in Haarlem, Aerdenhout and Amsterdam.
