Yamaha Pacifica 012, Blue Metallic - Secondhand

Full Description

The perfect pickup combination

Discover tonal versatility with the Yamaha Pacifica 012 in Blue Metallic. This guitar is equipped with a unique combination of ceramic single-coil pickups and a powerful ceramic humbucker, giving you a wide array of tones to explore. The bridge humbucker offers a punchy, high-output sound that’s ideal for rock and metal, providing clarity and definition with every note. The neck single-coil pickup delivers a warm, smooth tone that retains a bright quality, perfect for blues and softer styles. The middle single-coil pickup rounds out your options, offering a balanced, twangy tone that’s vibrant and versatile. With this pickup setup, you’ll be able to cover genres from blues to rock and even jazz, adapting your sound to any style with ease.

Easy to play

Comfort and playability are at the core of the Pacifica 012’s design. The maple neck feels natural in your hand, providing a comfortable grip that makes playing effortless. Its satin finish adds to the smooth feel, letting your hand glide up and down the neck with ease. The walnut fretboard complements the neck, providing a balanced tonal response and smooth surface for a comfortable playing experience. Whether you're practicing scales or experimenting with riffs, the Pacifica 012 encourages natural, flowing play, making it ideal for beginners and seasoned players alike.

Tremendous tremolo

Enhance your sound with the Yamaha Pacifica 012's vintage-style tremolo bridge. This classic tremolo system not only provides excellent stability but also lets you add expressive vibrato to your playing. With the included whammy bar, you can inject subtle pitch variations into your chords or create dramatic dive-bombs, adding depth and texture to your solos. The tremolo bridge design safeguards your tuning, so you can confidently explore new musical expressions without frequent re-tuning.

Enhance your playing with free tuition

Designed as an excellent entry-point for beginners, the Yamaha Pacifica 012 now comes with a valuable addition: free access to Fretello, a professional, step-by-step guitar learning app. With your purchase, you’ll receive a voucher with a QR code, granting you a one-month free trial to Fretello. This app offers structured lessons that cater to your learning pace, covering fundamentals, technique, and more. Whether you're a newcomer or looking to improve your existing skills, Fretello will guide you every step of the way, making your journey on the Pacifica 012 even more rewarding.

Specifications

• Model Name: Yamaha Pacifica 012, Blue Metallic
• Code: GPA012DBMII

Body

• Series: Pacifica
• Body Material: Agathis/Nato/Alder
• Body Shape: Double Cutaway
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
• Body Colour: Blue Metallic

Neck and Fingerboard

• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Fingerboard Radius: 350mm
• Fingerboard: Walnut
• Number of Frets: 22
• Nut: Urea

Hardware & Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Ceramic Humbucker
• Middle Pickup: Ceramic Single Coil
• Neck Pickup: Ceramic Single Coil
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
• Pickup Switching: 5-Position Lever Switch
• Bridge: Vintage Style Tremolo
• Tuning Machines: Covered
• Pickguard: 1-Ply White

Miscellaneous

• Strings: 0.009-0.042