Our thoughts
"The Yamaha Pacifica 012 is a solid choice for beginners and pros alike. With its classic design and versatile Humbucker-Single-Single pickup setup, it delivers clear, punchy tones perfect for all styles. The slim neck makes this a super comfortable guitar to play, and it stays in tune very well. Offering premium performance at an affordable price, the Pacifica 012 is the ultimate entry-level electric guitar, inspiring confidence without breaking the bank."
What Yamaha Says
Introducing the Pacifica 012, your gateway to the world of rock guitar. This full-size electric guitar offers exceptional value without denting your wallet.
Following the footsteps of the esteemed Pacifica 112, the 012 boasts a sleek double-cutaway body and delivers powerful sound with its bridge-position humbucker and two single-coil pickups. Its five-position switch allows you to effortlessly achieve those classic 'in-between' tones, while the vintage-style vibrato bridge ensures precise tuning with its individually adjustable saddles.
Key Features:
- Full-size electric guitar featuring a timeless double-cutaway design
- Reliable hardware for consistent performance
- Versatile Humbucker-Single-Single pickup configuration
- Expressive vintage-style tremolo
- Constructed with solid Agathis body, Maple bolt-on neck, and Rosewood fingerboard with 22 frets
Crafted from quality tonewoods such as rosewood, maple, and Agathis/Nato, this guitar produces a well-balanced sound with articulate responses across the entire tonal spectrum, ideal for honing your skills from the get-go.
With its diverse humbucker and single-coil pickups, this guitar accommodates various musical styles including rock, funk, blues, country, and jazz. The intuitive 5-position selector switch and accessible tone and volume controls offer effortless exploration of a wide range of sonic possibilities.
Equipped with high-quality tuning gears, this guitar ensures reliable and stable tuning, while its slim, speedy neck is designed for comfortable and precise playing. Accurate fret positioning guarantees consistent tuning stability, a crucial aspect especially in group learning scenarios.
The lacquer finish not only shields against humidity but also preserves the guitar's glossy appearance for years to come.
Specifications:
- String Scale: 25 1/2" (648 mm)
- Body Material: Agathis or Nato
- Pick Up System: Two Single Coil, One Humbucker
- Neck Material: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood with 22 frets
- Bridge: Vintage Style Tremolo
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone, 5-position Lever Switch
