Description
- Yamaha Pacifica PAC012 Electric Guitar – BlackThe Best Start for Your Musical JourneyThe Yamaha Pacifica PAC012 is widely considered one of the best electric guitars for beginners in the world. Modeled after the best-selling PAC112 series, the PAC012 offers the same legendary Yamaha build quality and playability at an even more accessible price point.If you are a student, a parent buying a first instrument, or looking for a reliable “beater” guitar that holds its tune, the PAC012 in Gloss Black is the industry standard for entry-level excellence.
Why the PAC012 is the Perfect First Guitar
- Pro-Level Versatility (HSS): Just like its more expensive siblings, the PAC012 features a Humbucker/Single/Single pickup configuration. This means you can get thick, heavy rock tones from the bridge and clear, chiming clean tones from the neck. It covers every genre from pop to metal.
- Easy to Play: High action (strings that are too high off the neck) is the #1 reason beginners quit. Yamaha is famous for their strict quality control, ensuring the PAC012 arrives with a comfortable, playable neck setup right out of the box.
- Contoured Body: The body features a comfortable “strat-style” double-cutaway shape with a contoured armrest and belly cut, allowing you to play for hours without fatigue.
- Yamaha Durability: Unlike many “no-name” cheap guitars, Yamaha hardware is built to last. The tuners operate smoothly, and the electronics are reliable.
Key Features
- HSS Pickup Layout: 1 Ceramic Humbucker, 2 Ceramic Single Coils.
- Vintage Style Tremolo: Includes a whammy bar for pitch effects.
- 5-Way Pickup Switch: Explore 5 distinct sound combinations.
- Comfortable Neck Profile: Satin-finished maple neck for smooth hand movement.
- Gloss Black Finish: A classic rock-and-roll look.
Technical Specifications
Feature Specification Model Yamaha Pacifica PAC012 Color Black (BL) Body Material Mahogany / Nato (Varies by production run) Body Finish Gloss Polyurethane Neck Material Maple Neck Finish Satin Construction Bolt-On Fingerboard Walnut or Rosewood Fingerboard Radius 13.75″ (350mm) Scale Length 25.5″ (648mm) Frets 22 Medium Bridge Pickup Yamaha Ceramic Humbucker Middle Pickup Yamaha Ceramic Single-Coil Neck Pickup Yamaha Ceramic Single-Coil Controls Master Volume, Master Tone Switching 5-Position Blade Switch Bridge Vintage Style Tremolo Tuners Covered standard tuners Hardware Color Chrome PAC012 vs. PAC112J: What’s the difference?
While they look similar, here is why the PAC012 is cheaper:
- Body Wood: The 012 usually uses Mahogany or Nato (warm tone), while the 112J uses solid Alder (brighter, industry standard for this shape).
- Tuners: The 012 has covered tuners; the 112J has Die-Cast tuners (slightly more precise).
- Aesthetics: The 012 has simpler cosmetic appointments compared to the 112J.
What’s in the Box?
- 1 x Yamaha Pacifica PAC012 Electric Guitar (Black)
- 1 x Tremolo Arm (Whammy Bar)
- Adjustment Hex Keys
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