Artist Spotlight: Matteo Mancuso and the Yamaha Matteo Mancuso Signature Revstar RS20MM

Published on October 23, 2026 | Guitarists & Modern Fusion

Artist Overview

Italian guitar phenomenon Matteo Mancuso has completely redefined modern electric guitar playing. Utilizing an intricate, pick-free fingerstyle right-hand technique paired with staggering jazz-fusion phrasing, impeccable touch sensitivity, and classical clarity, Mancuso has earned universal acclaim from legendary guitar icons worldwide.

Recent News: "Black Centurion" & Signature Revstar RS20MM Launch

Matteo Mancuso teamed up with Yamaha to showcase his breathtaking track "Black Centurion" while officially launching his long-awaited signature instrument: the Yamaha Matteo Mancuso Signature Revstar RS20MM. Developed in close collaboration with Matteo over years of rigorous touring and studio work, the RS20MM translates the exact look, feel, and dynamic response of his trusted custom shop Revstar into a production model built for players worldwide.

Yamaha RS20MM Key Features & Specifications

Signature Collaboration: Developed directly with Matteo Mancuso, featuring his signature on the truss rod cover and a custom logo inlay at the 12th fret.
Pickups: Equipped with DiMarzio® PAF® 36th Anniversary humbuckers, featuring a softer magnetic pull that allows strings to vibrate freely for singing sustain and touch-sensitive pick response.
Chambered Construction: Flamed maple top paired with a chambered mahogany body using Yamaha's exclusive Acoustic Design process to reduce weight and boost resonance.
Neck & Frets: Carbon-reinforced 3-piece mahogany neck with a satin finish, a refined neck heel for effortless upper-fret access, a rosewood fingerboard, a 12-inch radius, and 22 jumbo stainless steel frets. Scale length measures 24-3/4 inches.
Switching & Focus Switch: 5-position lever switch (introducing subtle phase shifts in positions 2 and 4) alongside a master tone push-pull Focus Switch—a passive boost emulating overwound pickups for darker highs and enhanced mids and lows.
Hardware & Aesthetics: Striking Vintage Sunburst gloss finish, all-gold hardware,