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The Yamaha Pacifica PAC112VM takes the legendary Pacifica pedigree and adds a dose of snappy, articulate maple, creating a versatile six-string sidekick that feels comfortable for both basement strummers and gigging professionals. You get the soulful resonance of vintage tonewoods paired with the aggressive bite of modern electronics, making it a creative catalyst for any genre you throw its way.
Tone Starts with a Solid Foundation
Great tone is more than skin deep — it starts at the core. That's why the PAC112VM is built with a classic wood combination that delivers a resonant, full-bodied bark capable of cutting through any mix. With its remarkably smooth playability, your fingers will glide across the fretboard, allowing you to focus on your music, not on fighting the instrument.
Solid Alder Body: The PAC112VM boasts a solid alder body, delivering a rich, full-bodied sound with powerful mids and tight, focused lows. It's the kind of tonal foundation that makes everything else sound better.
Maple Neck and Fretboard: You get a maple neck for rock-solid stability and a maple fretboard that gives your notes a snappy, articulate attack — a brighter alternative to traditional rosewood.
Player-Friendly Geometry: With a comfortable 25.5-inch scale length and a flat 13.75-inch fretboard radius, you'll find that wide, expressive string bends feel completely effortless.
Versatile Voicings for Every Vibe
A guitar is only as good as its engine, and the electronics on the PAC112VM are built to roar, purr, or twang on command. You’re not locked into a single sonic signature; instead, you have a vast palette of tones ready to be deployed at a moment's notice.
H-S-S Pickup Configuration: With a beastly bridge humbucker and two crisp single-coils, you’ve got five fantastic, totally distinct tones right at your fingertips.
Push/Pull Coil-Split: Craving that glassy, classic bridge tone? Just pull up the tone knob to split the humbucker, instantly transforming its roar into a single-coil spank.
Unmatched Versatility: From sparkling funk rhythms to saturated rock power chords, this guitar’s electronic heart ensures you always have the perfect sound for the song.
Hardware That Won't Quit
Nothing kills the mood faster than gear that gives up halfway through a set. The hardware on the PAC112VM is meticulously engineered to take a beating and keep on ticking, keeping you in tune and looking sharp.
Vintage-Style Tremolo: Add expressive vibrato and subtle dips with a smooth-operating tremolo bridge that feels classic but functions flawlessly.
Chrome Hardware: Gleaming chrome hardware not only looks ruggedly handsome against the guitar's finish but also resists corrosion for long-lasting performance.
Rock-Solid Stability: From the tuning machines to the bridge saddles, every component is designed to keep your strings anchored and your intonation precise night after night.
Your Go-To Gigging Axe
The Yamaha Pacifica PAC112VM Electric Guitar proves that you do not need to empty your bank account to secure a pro-level, stage-ready instrument. It captures the essence of classic guitar design while offering the clever, modern tweaks that gigging musicians actually need. It’s a wildly versatile, incredibly playable guitar that begs to be picked up and simply refuses to be put down.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Yamaha Pacifica PAC112VM
Is the Yamaha Pacifica PAC112VM a good guitar for beginners?
Absolutely. Thanks to its incredibly comfortable neck, smooth playability, versatile tones, and low price point, it’s widely considered one of the best electric guitars for beginners, while still offering the quality that intermediate and advanced players demand.
What does the "VM" stand for in PAC112VM?
The "V" typically stands for the Alnico V pickups used in this specific Pacifica generation, and the "M" denotes the Maple fretboard, differentiating it from the standard PAC112V which features a rosewood or walnut fretboard.
Can the PAC112VM play heavy metal or hard rock?
Yes. The bridge humbucker provides plenty of output and thick, aggressive tone perfectly suited for hard rock and heavy metal distortion, while the single coils handle cleaner passages beautifully.
How does the coil tap feature work?
The coil tap is built into the tone knob. By pulling the knob upward, you "split" the dual coils of the bridge humbucker, shutting one off to replicate the bright, snappy sound of a traditional single-coil pickup.
Does this guitar stay in tune when using the tremolo bar?
The vintage-style tremolo on the PAC112VM is designed for smooth operation and reliable tuning stability when used for standard vibrato and subtle pitch bends.
Yamaha Pacifica PAC112VM Features:
Solid alder body for full-bodied tone, beefy mids, and excellent lows
Maple neck ensuring tuning stability and enhanced resonance
Maple fretboard delivering a brighter, sharper tone
25” (634 mm) scale length for a highly comfortable playing experience
13.75" fretboard radius for smooth, effortless string bending
H-S-S pickup configuration (1 humbucker, 2 single coils) for 5 distinct tones
Push/pull tone control for coil-tapping the rear humbucker
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Yamaha Pacifica PAC112VM Electric Guitar Ice Blue
Item #:
YAM PAC112VM IB
Manufacturer Part Number:
PAC112VM ICB
UPC:
889025129572
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James A. 🇺🇸
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Great Beginner Guitar
The Yamaha guitars are a fantastic value. These are great beginner instruments that are easy to play, have good intonation and great sound.
Received my Yamaha Pacifica with the Maple neck a few weeks ago pleasantly pleased guitar is well made and plays well definitely worth the money Smooth guitar I'd definitely buy this product again always no problem with this company Great customer service too
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04/08/24
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Robichaux 🇺🇸
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Amazing
I absolutely love playing this guitar for playing country music and classic rock. Outstanding quality and sound.
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Teresa M. 🇺🇸
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Great guitar for the money
I bought this guitar for my 15-year-old daughter who’s been playing acoustic for a couple of years. I think this was a great buy for her. She loves it, beautiful sound and pretty color. Was shipped very quick, and got it for Christmas, really saved the day!
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