The Pacifica is one of the best North American guitars to be created. The guitar is well known for great tone and outstanding playability at an low price compared to Gibsons. The guitar is good for anyone.
Pacifica 112JRecently reviewed by: Andy949494, on april 26, 2013 0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Price paid: £ 50
Purchased from: eBay
Features: I bought a Yamaha Pacifica 112 on eBay that was advertised as a work in progress. I am guessing its about 15 years old. It used to be a plain wood variant but had been attractively wood striped. It came remarkably well setup albeit with the Tremolo locked up and no tone control. The strings are in poor condition and the fretboard needs a real clean but it has real character and plays much better than it should - a testament to how good these guitars really are (and also the genuine seller). This is my second Yamaha Pacifica 112. I bought a very good condition one two years ago so I could play in my flat and it reminds me of that. The only reason why I sold the old one was I needed the money to buy a Steinberger. They are very good allround guitars. // 7
Sound: The Yamaha Pacifica comes with standard HSS configuration and although this is heavily modded it sounds very similar to how remember my old one too. All the pickups are okay but I would prefer them a little brighter and a little louder (then I might need a tone control). I find the tone etc good but slightly inoffensive - Great as an all-round guitar and better than the (full) price might suggest. I do get a bit of pickup from my watch even on humbucker only which is a surprise and on mine there is a bit of noise in the switch (but it is a heap). // 7
Action, Fit & Finish: Every time I pickup a Pacifica, even a heap like this one, it surprises me how well it feels. Although they have a sightly old school appearance when you sit and play they are so well contoured they just fit like a glove. Recently I have discovered too that they hang really well on a strap. This ones fretboard is green (The frets have anodized and the fretboard is dirty) but it still plays really nice (I am used to guitars costing £400+). Currently the tremolo is blocked which is fine for me. The tuners are all in a line which I find much easier to turn the right way than the Gibson way (despite owning many that are this way). // 7
Reliability & Durability: I reckon these guitars are one of the most durable around and they should withstand live playing every day of the week. Yamaha built their reputation on these guitars being better made than the opposition and this poor old example demonstrates this. The wood is hard enough not to ding too easily and the hardware is pretty good. It would be safe enough in a cheap gig bag most of the time. The strap buttons are well placed and it feels quite secure (and comfy) but I really don't like standing (even at home) without strap locks so I would recommend strap locks anyway. // 10
Impression: As you can probably tell I am a real fan of the Pacifica 112 particularly the simple wood finished one. Appearance (and tone) is a bit more country than metal but they are really good guitars and very good all-rounders. My music taste goes from clean to heavy-ish overdrive (not metal) but even for me I find the pickups a little weak (although they are not bad for the price) and this is fixable relatively easy. If mine got stolen I would be gutted. I know its worthless but I have in my short ownership got really attached to it. I would replace it with another although maybe not immediately. // 9
Pacifica 112J
Reviewed by:
JacksonRhoa1234, on july 17, 2012 1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Price paid: A$ 400
Features: My Yamaha Pacifica 112J was made in Europe in 2004, I purchased it in 2005. It has a 21 fret, rosewood fretboard, a Vintage sunburst finish and a Vintage style, non-locking tremolo. It came with a hard case, tuner, leads, picks and even an amp, very impressed. // 9
Sound: The guitar is very versatile with the single, single and humbucker pickup configuration. The humbucker suits all of my metal sounding needs, and sounds great through my Peavey 158 amp and Boss ML-2 Metal Core pedal. Using the two single pickups give me a very warm and clean sound, although they can be very noisy through distortion. Overall, I would say that it is good for any type of music. // 10
Action, Fit & Finish: The factory set-up on my guitar was pretty good, the action was good for me, although the pickups were very low set into the body but a quick screw-driver fix was not a hassle. I would have to say that is is very good quality for such a budget guitar, frets set in perfectly, easy to play right out of the box. I have had some issues with the tremolo at first and the pickup selector's middle setting had no output. After a quick visit to the music shop those issues were sorted and I've had no other problems with the guitar in the 7 years I've owned it. // 9
Reliability & Durability: I have played many gigs with this guitar and it is a blast on stage, after fixing the few issues with the tremolo, it stays in tune very, very well. I have never had to tighten any thing, and even today, everything is still very solid and looks like I've just gotten it out of the box. I could defiantly depend on this guitar. // 10
Impression: I play metal, this guitar is great for that except I would like the neck pickup to be a humbucker, still not a huge issue for me. I've been playing for 7 years, this was my first guitar. If it was stolen, I would be in my car and down the music shop in a dash, even though I would like two humbuckers, everything else on this guitar is perfect. It was between this or a Fender Squier, I've played a Squier and I'm so glad I got this. // 10
Pacifica 112J
Reviewed by:
NinjaRic, on june 27, 2011 1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Price paid: £ 2180
Purchased from: Through School
Features: - 22 Frets
- Solid Alder Body
- Maple Neck
- Rosewood Fretboard
- Alnico V Pickups - 2 single coil, and a humbucker
- 5-way pickup selector
- Volume and tone knobs
- Detatchable tremolo arm and 2 hex keys included
Basically, you get the guitar. There are no included accessories or anything like that, just the tremolo arm, and a couple of hex keys (along with all the paperwork and stuff like that). // 7
Sound: Because I'm short on money, I'm playing it through a Marshall 3-Watt micro stack. I also have an Ibanez SM7 Smash Box. But this guitar has quite a warm sound, even through my weedy amp. Sounds very nice - and surprisingly loud - when played accoustically. I have experienced some buzzing from the strings/pickups, but nothing major. // 7
Action, Fit & Finish: Pretty much in tune out of the box, and holds its tuning very well. The action is fine for me, although it doesn't play nearly as well as my friend's Ibanez (but that's to be expected when he paid more than three times as much for it). Mine has a Natural Satin finish, which is lovely, and largely undamaged after multiple knocks. // 9
Reliability & Durability: I have played this guitar live, and it's very reliable & durable. The guitar is built to last, and to an incredibly high Standard for the price. Very occasionally my strap has come off the buttons, but I think that has more to do with my strap than the guitar. // 10
Impression: As a beginner guitarist, this guitar has been perfect for me. I wouldn't hesitate in buying another were this one stolen (although I'm saving up for an Ibanez at the moment). I play a wide range of music, and the guitar is versatile enough to cater for them all. Higher-priced models blow it out of the water, but for a beginner (like me), or as a guitar to practice on, this is excellent, and I couldn't recommend it highly enough. // 9
Pacifica 112J
Reviewed by:
doive, on april 02, 2012 0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Price paid: £ 200
Features: It's an entry level Fat Strat, with a couple of niceties over similarly priced guitars (e.g. Squier Affinity) so that means you get.
- SSH pickup configuration + 5 way pickup selector (Yamaha stock)
- 1 Vol, 1 Tone
- Strat-like body shape (Alder wood)
- Maple neck
- Choice of Rosewood/Maple fingerboard
- Stock Tuners
- Tremolo (which isn’t well balanced and destroys the tuning)
- Choice of colours/natural finish
- Mine was made ~2004
- Accessories - ask the shop, they may chuck in some free picks etc.
It's a basic level guitar, Yamaha didn’t need to reinvent the wheel and, thankfully, they haven't tried to the features are exactly what you'd expect and mostly implemented solidly. I never will understand why tremolo's are included on entry level guitars, they are without exception terrible and most beginners have no idea how to use them anyway, but it would be "lacking" without it so you get one.
Body shape wise - it's Strat like in look, but the body is significantly thicker than a Strat and smaller too. It's also a bit more sharply defined than the Strats traditional curve, but isn't as unforgivingly angular as an LP. I personally think it gives it a bit more a 'rock' edge which I like while at the same time not sacrificing playing comfort or being overly heavy (I'm looking at you 4.5kg Les Paul with your unforgiving flat back)
The choice of Alder as a body wood is a welcome addition and, against other guitars in it's price range, it really stands out. Most are using low quality agathis or even ply-wood and having a good body really adds to its tone. The option of a natural finish demonstrates how happy Yamaha are with the wood quality - most entry level guitars don't have this option, because quite frankly, you wouldn't 'want' to see what the wood was like underneath.
Summary: Standard features, crappy tremolo, nice shape and feel, good quality wood. // 7
Sound: I've had this guitar for a number of years and over time my taste has varied from blues to classic metal, but has always focussed on modern rock. This guitar is fairly all round, an SSH configuration will cope well with a broad variety on tones but don't expect brutal distortion or heaps of country twang. If you're in a cannibal corpse tribute band or a folk group this probably isn't the guitar you're looking for, but there again if you are in one of these bands you're probably not looking for this type of guitar!
Moving on to the actual sound. I play through a Fender HOT Rod mainly, but have also put this through a Vox AC30, and a Marshall DSL50 and various other modelling/practice amps. It produces a decent quality sound, with little noise even on the single coils. The stock pickups are nothing special and I've replaced the humbucker with a Pearly Gates and if I was using this as my first guitar I'd swap out the singles too. The new pickup did give it considerably more bite and re-affirmed my assumption that the wood had a nice tone to it. // 8
Action, Fit & Finish: This was the first guitar I brought, over 7 yrs ago. I can't honestly comment on the factory set up! The shop I brought it form made sure it was properly setup so I guess all I can say is it possible to set this up nicely. I haven't really made too man changes to the setup over the years, action up and down 1/2mm and a truss adjust when changing string gauge. The finish was shiny when new and hasn't pick up too much damage over the years.
The neck feels pretty Strat like, but without the flat back of the Fender (radius = 13.75" against 9.75") - the scale (25.5") nut width (44mm) are pretty identical to a standard Strat, but it somehow feels a lot "looser" than I expect Strats too and I quite like that about this guitar. All in all this is a decent playing guitar that if set up right and cared for will play much better than you would expect from a guitar in this price bracket. // 7
Reliability & Durability: I've had this over 7 years, gigged it and travelled cumulatively over 1,000 with it in gigbag, and not had many major issues at all which is a testament right there. The original jack plate cracked and I've had to replace that but apart from that there had been no non-routine work done on it. It once fell off it's stand and a bit of the fret wire was dented but it's quite high up the neck between the E and A strings and though I rarely play there it buzzes if I bend into the dint. The paint job has held up well, not faded at all and the chips and dings that it has picked up along the way haven't gone through the paintwork in any places (and there's a story behind each of them). This has travelled with me for many years and is the most reliable backup guitar you could wish for! // 9
Impression: This is an entry level Strat, but it really doesn't feel like one! I've been brought and sold a few other guitars over the years from an Epi Les Paul to an ESP Explorer, a US Strat and more. While this doesn't trump all of them it's certainly given them quite a standard to fight against and for the price is probably the best beginner/intermediate guitar in the market. That said, as with all cheaper guitars the quality varies instrument to instrument, so buy it from a shop and play all the ones they have on display! They had 3 black ones at the shop I was in and I was advised by the salesman that this was the nicest they'd had in a few months.
While other guitars come and go, I will always keep hold of this as an incredibly reliable, all round backup. It may not have Fender sparkle or Washburn grit but for something without a PRS price tag. If you are looking for a basic starter guitar, a guitar to move to for intermediate playing (once you've shed that starter pack disaster) or just a solid, all-round backup then this is most certainly worth a look. It even makes Music Radar's "50 guitars to play before you die" ahead of the Gibson SG! // 8
Pacifica 112J
Reviewed by:
adamajid9, on may 16, 2011 2 of 9 people found this review helpful
Price paid: $ 299.99
Purchased from: Yamaha
Features: The Pacifica is one of the best North American guitars to be created. The guitar is well known for great tone and outstanding playability at an low price compared to Gibsons. The guitar is good for anyone. The thin neck contains a bit less than average sized frets so kids can play and adults don't get frustrated. The 112J has many finishes from solid to flame. Stock finishes include: Black, Blue, Metallic Red, and Maple Wood. The Alder-body guitar has comfort-contoured bodies, bolt-on neck designs, vintage-style vibratos, 5-way switching of the H-S-S pickup configuration, Seymour Duncan pickups, and locking Sperzel tuners. The controls given are Tone and Volume, but work best with advanced computer amps, Marshalls, or advanced sound pedals to give the guitar the best effects. Depending on where the Pacifica is bought, optional accessories can include straps, picks, cases, and cables. The Pacifica is my favourite guitar due to its amazing features and sound for such a low cost. // 8
Sound: The guitar is made for any rock genre but works best for classic rock with its strings. The strings can also sound best for fast hard rock solos depending on the pickup. The amps I'm currently using are Marshalls which are top-of-the-line and work best with Yamahas and Gibsons. The sound of the guitar depends on how play it really. It's basically like it adjusts and senses your your style. You play it fast, and it sounds like Yngwie Malmsteen. You play it slow, and it sounds like Eric Clapton. You have to feel the guitar and connect to it I guess. Tell it what noise to make. And it'll sound amazing to anyone. // 10
Action, Fit & Finish: The guitar was built with a lot of care. It's light, but tough. Sometimes, we all bang our guitars by accident. The paint didn't even chip and there are absolutely no dents at all. The guitar contained no flaws and was actually perfect. // 10
Reliability & Durability: The guitar doesn't seem to damage at all even when being smashed. The strap buttons seriously grab the holes on any strap. The quality is amazing and definitely does not need a backup at any gig. The finish doesn't need to be repainted unless you want to change it, which is crazy because the shininess is something you just stare at, unless you're think of putting on ghost flames. This guitar will definitely last a long time. // 10
Impression: Like I said, it depends on how you play the guitar. The sound changes depending on the genre or style. If the guitar was stolen, or I lost it, I'd definitely buy it again. Out of all the guitars I've played, this is my favourite. The only way I'd buy another guitar is if it's discontinued or I'd like to try something new. // 9
Pacifica 112J
Reviewed by:
nayansurfer, on august 08, 2011 0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Price paid: $ 380
Purchased from: Furtados music
Features: It was a gift from my uncle. Made in Indonesia in 2010 as it said on its box. It has 22 medium frets, rosewood fingerboard while neck is made of maple. Alder body with double cutaway shape. Red metallic colour. Vintage bridge. Passive electronics. Controls include master volume, master tone & 5 way selector. Pickups are not so good though, but anyway that can't be expected from a guitar in this price range. Pickup configuration is H-S-S. Pickups are probably made by Yamaha. Have never opened them, but there's nothing written on the top of the pickups. Yamaha instrument cable was included which was of poor quality & lasted only 3 months. I don't remember but I think I also got an allen key. // 5
Sound: I'm very choosy about the music I play but there's a lot of variety in it. It includes pop songs from the 60s, classic rock songs and anything & everything in various genres which I feel conveys some emotions in it. I use Roland 30x Cube solid state amp with it, which is also quite versatile, just like the guitar.I recently bought a DigiTech RP355 multi effects unit which I've also reviewed to use with it & the combination is again, versatile. I didn't find any noise while playing the guitar except when both the guitar & the amp were turned at full volume, even while using the humbucking pickup. However, after adjusting the EQ on the processor, it was tolerable. // 5
Action, Fit & Finish: I haven't altered the action as the factory set-up was as much low as I wanted. I've not heard any intermediate players adjusting with the pick-ups so I haven't tried it, too. Even though I bought the guitar, I had to fix the whammy bar myself. The accompanied instruction manual proved helpful in this regard. At the back of the fingerboard, there were some microscopic pits but they were not obvious. So overall, finish was not bad. Accidentally the guitar may have been banged lightly by me & it has withstanded it. So the wood quality is enough for me. The buttons seem to delicate, but I'm used to them now. // 5
Reliability & Durability: I've rarely played this guitar in a live scenario but I didn't have any problem with it for the few months that I've been gifted it, just like my other gear. It seems like it will last. I have a little doubt about the cable socket staying in place, though. I would use it on a gig without backup, as I compared the build quality with Chinese & locally made guitars also available at various stores & as this guitar was made in indonesia, it's sturdy enough. I can't comment on the finish quality, as its too new. // 5
Impression: I believe its a good match for me. I've been playing guitar since 3 years, though not continuously. If it were stolen or lost, I would save up enough money & go for a Fender Strat with H-S-S pickup configuration, instead. I love that it has a Vintage tremolo, so that string changing is a breeze. I hate that it's pickups are so weak. I compared it to an ESP guitar with a Floyd Rose & though it sounded 25 % better, I knew how hard it would be just to change a string on it. So I bought this instead & I don't regret it. There was Squier Telecaster there too, with better pickups but it's body was made of some unheard wood. I also compared it to an Ibanez guitar with some double locking tremolo Bridge too which was the best sounding of them all, but it didn't have a pickguard & as my playing is rash & eccentric sometimes, I chose pacifica instead. Wish it had somewhat stronger pickups, though. // 5
Pacifica 112J
Reviewed by:
gara9, on june 30, 2011 0 of 2 people found this review helpful
Price paid: $ 350
Purchased from: Guitar Center
Features: From the affordable PAC012 with beautiful color finishes, chrome hardware, and quality construction to the PAC812V with Seymour Duncan pickups and locking Sperzel tuners, the Pacifica Series cover it all. // 9
Sound: Good quality, low maintainance, Yamaha Pacifica 112 is a great sounding guitar at an unbeatable value... A great, modern twist on a classic guitar. And - typical Japanese thoroughness - it's much-improved. The addition of the humbucker on the Bridge makes it such a versatile guitar sound-wise; the body shape is improved too and the neck is as slinky as any Strat or Tele I've played. It was bought second-hand as an "easy" guitar to have knocking around instead of being tucked away like a treasure, but it ended up revolutionising my latest album, inspiring a load more songs and sounds and is now a favourite... // 10
Action, Fit & Finish: The Yamaha Pacifica 112 lightness and easiness to use makes it a great guitar to play and practise with. Simple yet effective. No unnecessary fuss just pure enjoyment... // 10
Reliability & Durability: The only other guitar that I had that compares to the Pacifica was a 1970 Ampeg brand Les Paul style guitar that I inherited from grandpa when he died. The Yamaha 112 is excellent. I searched for the green color one and found it hard to find. I look in shops and online all the time and I still have not see another green one. You might want to get a blue one instead if your in a rush as they seem to be everywhere. Color mattered to me, maybe it dosnt to you, in that case get a pink one HAHAHA... The guitar is the best value for the money and is better than a $1000 guitar from the big names... Good dosnt mean expensive if you shop smart. // 9
Impression: One of the best electric guitar values for over a decade, Yamaha Pacifica guitars are well known for great tone and outstanding playability. The Pacifica Series feature comfort-contoured bodies, bolt-on neck designs, vintage-style vibratos, and 5-way switching of the H-S-S pickup configuration. // 10
Decent guitar, one of the better entry-level models imho
Don't go all "conspiracy theory" on the dude, how many mindblowing reviews have you guys seen on starter(pack) guitars on UG (or at all, lol)? Most if not all experienced players on this site aren't interested in reviewing $300 guitars anyways. At least he didn't give all 10's
This is THE BEST beginner guitar EVER!!!
It's sure hell beats all those squier's that everyone seem to love without trying the Pacifica, this axe is realllyyyy underrated. At least try it out. It rocks.
Damn good entry level guitar. And if you're on a budget, it'll do for much more too. And when you wanna upgrade just slap on some high quality pups. Bad review though. Sorry but experience and perspective is required to make a good review, and a beginner reviewing a beginner guitar...well there you go.
The controls given are Tone and Volume, but work best with advanced computer amps, Marshalls, or advanced sound pedals to give the guitar the best effects.
The amps I'm currently using are Marshalls which are top-of-the-line and work best with Yamahas and Gibsons.
Seems like a wannabe pro guy who thinks he knows everything about guitars. And those Marshall amps he is talking about must be MGs.
You guys are ass holes, when you first started what would you guys have honestly said if you had this guitar? exactly, so please stop unleashing your ego's on these reviews, besides read it dont just look at the rating.
I read it and I'm not a "pro" but the things I said are what I'm thinking. I mean that he's talking only about Gibsons, Yamahas and Marshalls. The thing I don't like in the review is the first part.
You guys are ass holes, when you first started what would you guys have honestly said if you had this guitar? exactly, so please stop unleashing your ego's on these reviews, besides read it dont just look at the rating.
You guys are ass holes, when you first started what would you guys have honestly said if you had this guitar? exactly, so please stop unleashing your ego's on these reviews, besides read it dont just look at the rating.
I played this guitar when I was a beginner. My friend has one and I honestly thought it sucked. My friend thought it was good, not great. I started with an Ibanez GSA-60, and that is miles ahead of this Yamaha. My Ibanez still kicks ass, but not as much as my Epiphone SG. At least that's what I think. It's all about opinion, everyone is right here (except the reviewer because that was just a terrible review).
It's a great entry-level guitar, and really excels if you compare it to entry level squiers for example. I still use mine after 6 years of owning it, with some new DiMarzios and pots (needed replacing). However this review is...dodgy, it just feels wrong =P
(sorry for double post)
But where does the North American part come in? Mine's an older model made in Indonesia and if anything they'd be moving their factories to China
The ignorance of some people is mind boggling, people that complain about this guitar are generally people who spent too much on a guitar and are now jealous. If it sounds ok, has good action, doesn't fall apart or goes out of tune within an hour it is a good guitar period. Some people just love to be ripped off. Lesson kids: invest in a good amp and some pedals you like to hear not in a guitar with a certain label on it that costs 500$ more just so you could be a snob like the rest. Music is about being creative, not about buying an overpriced Les Paul and thinking you rock the world and being a sheep.
The ignorance of some people is mind boggling, people that complain about this guitar are generally people who spent too much on a guitar and are now jealous. If it sounds ok, has good action, doesn't fall apart or goes out of tune within an hour it is a good guitar period. Some people just love to be ripped off. Lesson kids: invest in a good amp and some pedals you like to hear not in a guitar with a certain label on it that costs 500$ more just so you could be a snob like the rest. Music is about being creative, not about buying an overpriced Les Paul and thinking you rock the world and being a sheep.
Ive been playing for 3-4 years. Im grade 8 and play local gigs. I have a Fender American Strat that i use to use and guess what.....i have the Pacifica 112 and i prefer it to my Strat! After a few years wear, it has become the best sounding guitar ive ever heard! I play through a peavey Vypr and i can get my guitar to sound exactly how i want and when i want. Synster Gates sound, Jimi Hendrix, Mark Tremonti...u name em. It has a pair of alnico 5 pickups and it sounds amazing. IN MY OPINION (notice i put that in caps) my pacifica is the best guitar in the world and ive played lots of guitars nuff said.
That's why there's 10 pictures of this guitar in different colors, angles, and all.
Who cares?? If it was me id buy this guitar even if this was an advertisent cuz i know my stuff and Yamaha make beast guitars.....easily better than alot of the higher priced brands.
It sounds like someone put an ad in Japanese through google translate. It's funny how the Yamaha fan boys attack people for slamming the review even though hardly anyone have said a single bad word about the guitar.
Fallen Seraph wrote:
coming from a guy who hasnt played the guitar like the rest of you?? Yerp, u lot obviously havent played one otherwise you wouldnt be complaining.....this guitar is amazing bit i admit the review is amateur
It sounds like someone put an ad in Japanese through google translate. It's funny how the Yamaha fan boys attack people for slamming the review even though hardly anyone have said a single bad word about the guitar.
i admit i am a yamaha fan boy, but people are slamming the review as if its not true and the chances yamaha have got someone to write this are slim.....this guitar is amazing no doubt about it...it just seems it is underated becuz of the price which i dont really get with guitars :/
I've been reading the comments and have noticed there are people that think they're pros and don't seem to know shit about a guitar or what this review. People that hate on this guitar are probably stuck with a rip-off Givson.
Was this ghost written by Yamaha to sound like a 14 year-old newbie? Full catalog of pix for an entry level guitar...wtf?
The review was actually written by a 12-year-old guy. He owns a Gibson LP and this guitar so that's why he says that Gibsons and Yamahas work the best with Marshalls (the amp he is using) and he also says that Marshalls and some "advanced computer amps are top-of-the-line". I think he has only played with two guitars and one amp. Maybe that's why this review feels wrong. He talks about things that he might not know.
I'm not trying to bash the reviewer but this is just what I'm thinking. And I'm not a pro but I'm allowed to criticize the review. And I'm not a Yamaha hater or a Yamaha fanboy, I know nothing about this guitar but the thing I know is that the review sucks. Sorry.
Let me see, $300 guitar, $2000 amp head, 1960A and B, $1600. $300 guitar into $3600 rig =Erik Clapton tones brah! Why you hating, this guy is obviously a pro and knows what hes talking about.
I actually really like the 112J. Due to a lack of funds it's what I am playing these days and I really don't mind at all. It sounds and plays nice and gets the job done.
This was my starter guitar. Now I have an Ibanez Prestige, Vintage Strat, Schecter Loomis-7, Michael Kelly Patriot and I've played a ton more to death including more Les Puals and hollowbodies than you can shake a stick at.
I don't think its bad for a starter instrument (better than my brothers squier) however it absolutely does not stand up to anything more top of the line. This is from personal experience over years of playing. I paid £150 for mine so I wasn't expecting miracles anyway. It was just a stepping stone guitar.
Anyway the review does sound like it was written by somebody with little experience which is a shame. It's all a bit of mess really, this page in general haha! But yes I respectfully disagree with the reviewer and others supporting this as even a mid-range instrument, let alone high level. Citing my own experience I would say; it's only good for somebody who isn't sure whether they want to commit to playing or not.
Ill never buy a Yamaha. If I buy a guitar, I want it to be from a brand that specializes in guitars, and doesnt make motorcycles aswell.
yamaha is more specialized in music than in motorcycles, they make some really great instruments of all kinds. And guitars are no exception, they make some really great acoustics for the money. Dont hate them just because they have a motorcycle subdivision.
Ill never buy a Yamaha. If I buy a guitar, I want it to be from a brand that specializes in guitars, and doesnt make motorcycles aswell.
I think it's not the same company that makes motorcycles and guitars. They have been the same company before but it's the same as we have here in Finland two Nokias. One makes mobile phones and the other makes car tires.
The review posted by gara9 has identical sentences compared to the review posted by adamajid9.
gara9: Yamaha Pacifica guitars are well known for great tone and outstanding playability. The Pacifica Series feature comfort-contoured bodies, bolt-on neck designs, vintage-style vibratos, and 5-way switching of the H-S-S pickup configuration.
Seymour Duncan pickups and locking Sperzel tuners
(^talking about higher end pacifica)
adamajid9: The guitar is well known for great tone and outstanding playability.
The Alder-body guitar has comfort-contoured bodies, bolt-on neck designs, vintage-style vibratos, 5-way switching of the H-S-S pickup configuration
Seymour Duncan pickups, and locking Sperzel tuners
(^talking about this guitar)
So they may have copied the same things from the same site but adamajid9 has understood some things wrong.
I'm not sure they're similar, but I've had the Pacifica 012 for 3 years now, and it's never failed me. I wouldn't describe it as "one of the best North American guitars to be created", but I'd say it isn't bad. It's pretty versatile really and I find that I'm really comfortable with it. Maybe I'm being a little biased since it's my first electric and I love it to bits, but I don't think it deserves all the flaming it's getting.
"I'll never buy a Yamaha. If I buy a guitar, I want it to be from a brand that specializes in guitars, and doesnt make motorcycles as well."
Carlos Santana played Yamahas early in his career, as did Dave Meniketti and Kyoji Yamamoto still plays them. So your statement is complete idiocy.
As for the instrument in question in these reviews, I only know them from what I have seen with people on You Tube playing them and they sound like pretty decent starter guitars. If I was looking for a guitar to hot rod, though, I would probably go with either a Squier or Yamaha because they're cheap and the basic quality is pretty okay.
instead of going all corporate.. just look at the facts and the configuration for the price... the woods used.. the machine heads etc.. besides i'm sure that everyone who has commented has not tried it.. i rest my case
This was my first guitar and it continues to be my favourite after 3 and a half years of daily use. I play everything from death metal to satch to rush and it can handle it all. The only drawback is that the whammy bar is difficult to use and puts the guitar out of tune, I don't even have it attached anymore. I definitely recommend it to any new guitar players as this is a great starting point.
There isn't enough of a difference between entry level guitars like this and the expensive brands to warrant paying hundreds of dollars more, not to mention you won't be able to tell the difference. I see beginner guitarists all the time who get their parents to buy them expensive guitars when they can't even play. It's right foolish, especially when they haven't even learned how to properly take care of them. Start off with the pacifica and then a few years time when you're shredding holes in it you'll have "earned" one of the high rollers.
I have a fender Strat, tele, PRS, Les paul, EVH, Carvin and many others AND I'm proud owner of a japan made Yamaha Pacifica SUPER guitar hater got to hate, a true classic
nuff said.