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Is the Yamaha Pacifica 112V good for beginners?

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Is the Yamaha Pacifica 112V good for beginners?

Our Verdict. There are plenty of reasons why the Yamaha Pacifica 112V is still one of the best options for beginners. Look past that learner image, however, and you’ll find a versatile, well-made guitar that will bring something extra to any player’s roster.

What is the difference between Yamaha Pacifica 112V and 112J?

I’m seeing 2 that are rather similar, the 112j and the 112v. The difference between the two being that the 112v has a block saddle for its tremolo, its pickups are listed as “Alcino”, and it has a “push-pull coil split”. It (the 112v) also costs $100 more.

Is Yamaha Pacifica 112V good for metal?

Who the Yamaha Pacifica 112 is NOT for. Metal Players. If you play metal, perhaps go for a full Humbucker guitar. The single coils will not give you the sound you’re looking for.

What is the difference between Yamaha Pacifica 112V and 112VM?

The 112V has a maple neck but rosewood fretboard. The 112VM has a maple neck and maple fretboard. The fretboard is the bit that the frets are attached to, which in turn is attached to the neck.

Who plays a Yamaha Pacifica?

At the 2011 Frankfurt Musikmesse Yamaha announced the 611HFM, 510V and 311H models and the reintroduction of the 120H. The 120H is similar to the 112V, but features a hardtail, instead of a tremolo bridge, and a pair of humbucker pickups. Endorsers of the Pacifica guitars include Michael Lee Firkins and Mike Stern.

Is Yamaha Pacifica a Stratocaster?

The Yamaha Pacifica 612 has a Pacifica (Strat) body. The Fender Player Stratocaster is built with a Stratocaster body. The shape of a guitar’s body has serious implications on its playability, but not so much on its tone.

Where are Yamaha pacificas made?

All Yamaha Pacifica’s are made in Indonesia (see the photos in the ”where Yamaha electric guitars are made”-section).

What pickups are in the Yamaha Pacifica 112V?

Two-Humbucker Option (PAC120H) The pickups in Pacifica 112V and 120H models use Alnico V magnets to deliver a warmer and clearer tone than ceramic magnets. Pulling up on the tone knob will split the humbuckers giving you single-coil tones for even greater flexibility.

What are the different Yamaha Pacifica models?

There are two versions: the 112v and the 112j. The primary difference is that the 112j uses factory ceramic magnet pickups, while the 112v has Alnico V pickups and a coil tap feature.

Is Yamaha Pacifica a Strat?

A Pacifica is different from a Strat in some interesting ways. I won’t bother with the “Quality” areas like pickups and hardware – there’s no comparison. The Fender is just qualitatively better in those areas, period.

Is Pacifica better than Squier?

The Pacifica 112V is an excellent instrument for the money. In terms of quality, it’s easily a match for most Squiers, certainly for ones around the same price or slightly more. Yamaha guitars have consistently good build quality; I’ve never heard of anyone getting a duff one.