Yamaha Pacifica PAC012 (HSS) 6 String Electric Guitar

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Yamaha PAC012 Pacifica (HSS) 6 String Electric Guitar

Gearank Recommendation

The PAC012 appeared on our recommended list for Solidbody Electric Guitars Under $500 from August 2021 until August 2022 when it had been out-ranked by the Yamaha Pacifica PAC112J and Yamaha Pacifica PAC112V.

Overview

The Pacifica line is Yamaha's take on the Strat shape, with modified cutaways for easier upper fret access, and flatter fingerboards for fast action.

The PAC012 in particular is getting a lot of positive reviews, thanks to Yamaha's reputation for producing good quality and affordable, student-friendly instruments.

The PAC012 features an agathis body paired with a C-shaped maple neck.

And while it may have a lot of similarities to a strat, playing feel is different, thanks to its relatively flatter 13.75" radius fretboard.

Another important distinction is the simplification of the control knobs, with just a master volume, master tone knob, and a 5-way blade pickup switch.

There's a reason why Yamaha is the go-to brand when it comes to student friendly instruments. Get this is if you're looking for one that's modified to make your learning experience more enjoyable.

Specifications

  • Body: Agathis
  • Finish: Black, Metallic Blue, Metallic Red, Old Violin SunBurst
  • Bridge: 6-Saddle Hard Tail
  • Pickups: HSS (Humbucker Bridge, Singlecoil Middle, Singlecoil Neck)
  • Neck: Maple
  • Scale Length: 25.5"
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Radius: 13.75"
  • Number of Frets: 22
  • Nut Width: 1.614"
  • Controls: Volume, Tone, Tone
  • Pickup Selector: 5-Position Blade
Although this was previously on our recommended list, there are now more highly rated options available which you can see in our guide to The Best Solidbody Electric Guitars Under $500.

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