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Yamaha Pacifica Professional and Standard Plus Electric Guitars | New from NAMM 2024play button

Yamaha Pacifica Professional and Standard Plus Electric Guitars | New from NAMM 2024

Pacifica Professional and Pacifica Standard Plus Guitars | Overview play button

Pacifica Professional and Pacifica Standard Plus Guitars | Overview

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Yamaha Pacifica Overview

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Rupert Neve Designs Reflectone Collaboration

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The Yamaha Pacifica Professional PACP12M electric guitar delivers versatile sound possibilities and premium playability. Meticulously handcrafted in Japan, its alder body utilizes Yamaha's Acoustic Design technology for balanced resonance. The PACP12M features an HSS pickup configuration with Reflectone pickups codesigned by Rupert Neve for clear, articulate tones. Its 5-way selector alongside a coil-split switch provide countless tonal variations. The slim C-shape maple neck has a comfortable compound radius fingerboard, while the master volume and tone controls, including push-pull coil split, enable personalized tone shaping. From versatile rock rhythms to singing leads, the PACP12M inspires your unique voice.

Resonant Alder Body Designed for Balanced Tone

The PACP12M has a lightweight alder body designed using Yamaha's Acoustic Design technology. The chambered body construction provides resonance while maintaining a comfortable weight. This allows the natural wood character to come through for a dynamic, well-balanced tone. Whether you're playing rock, blues, jazz or mellow fingerstyle, the PACP12M projects your sound with clarity and responsiveness. Plug in and make your musical voice heard.

Slim Maple Neck Inspires Confident Playing

The PACP12M features a compound radius maple fingerboard going from a 10" radius at the nut to 14" at the body for easy chording and seamless soloing. The flatter radius near the nut makes playing barre chords comfortable while the more rounded radius by the body allows for expressive string bending. The medium stainless steel frets deliver accurate intonation, too. The hand-finished maple offers an ultraplayable satin feel. Combined with medium stainless steel frets, the PACP12M neck profile inspires confidence and fluidity across the entire fingerboard.

Shape Your Sound With Versatile HSS Pickups and Controls

The PACP12M's HSS pickup layout gives you the best of both worlds, with a Reflectone neck pickup, Reflectone middle pickup and Reflectone bridge humbucker. Combined with the 5-way selector switch, you can go from glassy cleans to snarling distortion. The master volume and tone knobs, including a push-pull coil split on the tone control, allow even further fine-tuning. Play sparkling funk rhythms, then split the bridge humbucker for searing rock leads. Dial in chimey tones or modern high-gain crunch. The PACP12M puts personalized tone shaping right at your fingertips.

Articulate Reflectone Pickups Designed With Rupert Neve

The PACP12M is equipped with Reflectone pickups, codesigned by legendary producer/engineer Rupert Neve. The neck and middle single-coil pickups provide shimmering clarity, while the humbucking bridge pickup delivers tight lows and singing sustain. Together, they capture the nuances of your playing, from delicate fingerpicking to aggressive riffing. The Reflectone pickups were tuned to complement the natural resonance of the PACP12M's alder body. Plug in and hear your sound come alive, with exceptional dynamics and responsiveness.

Play Fast and Smooth With Premium Components

Everything about the PACP12M is built for top-notch playability to inspire your best guitar work. Its slim C-shape maple neck has a smooth satin finish for effortless speed. The compound radius maple fingerboard provides comfortable access to the higher frets. Premium Gotoh 510 locking tuners keep the PACP12M in tune through dynamic performances. The contoured alder body with immaculate finish fits like a glove.

Yamaha Pacifica Professional PACP12M HSS Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Black Metallic
Yamaha Pacifica Professional PACP12M HSS Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Black Metallic
Yamaha Pacifica Professional PACP12M HSS Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Black Metallic

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  • Made in Japan, comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
  • HSS pickup configuration with 5-way selector
  • Reflectone pickups created in collaboration with Rupert Neve Designs
  • Choice of two new finishes with a Southern California vibe
  • Controls for Volume and Tone (with push-pull coil split)
  • Alder body built using Acoustic Design technology
  • Slim C-shape maple neck with tinted satin finish
  • Maple compound radius (10-14") fingerboard
  • Hardshell case

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Body
  • Body wood: Alder
Neck
  • Neck shape: Slim C
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Neck finish: Satin
Fingerboard
  • Material: Maple
  • Radius: Compound
  • Fret size: Medium
Electronics
  • Configuration: HSS
  • Neck: Reflectone Humbucker
  • Middle: Reflectone Single Coil
  • Bridge: Reflectone Single Coil
  • Control layout: Master tone Master volume
  • Pickup switch: 5-Way
  • Special electronics: Coil-split
Hardware
  • Tuning machines: Locking
Other
  • Number of strings: 6 String
  • Case: Hardshell Case
  • Orientation: Right Handed
  • Country of Origin: Japan

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