Yamaha Pacifica Series PAC12 Electric Guitar; Metallic Blue

Great set for my kid! it sounds awesome with the amplifier it is very loud for something that small! overall is great guitar!

I am simply amazed at the quality on this instrument. I have taken delivery today and writing this review after playing for a few hours. First fretwork is amazing beautifully polished, tops and ends, The fretboard edge is even beveled slightly, a nice upgrade touch. The neck is straight and true so far no ftet buzzing even after lowering the action. The wood grain finish on the body is subtle but looks great, the neck pocket has no spacings at all. The tuners are smooth we will see if they hold tune but the seem above average for a budget guitar. The rosewood neck shows beautiful grain. The body is full size but not overly heavy, the neck is slim and has a relatively flat 13" radius, accordingly it plays easly and smooth like an Ibanez. The tone and sound are great it sounds "like a stat" i would say with a warmer tone, I really like the bridge humbucker instead of the more twangy single coil. The squatted off Bottom lets the guitar res comfortable on the leg for playing sitting down. I would say this is on part with the EART Strat mode, but without the SS Frets. The nut seems to be cut properly , the volume and tone pots have a nice resistance found on more expensive guitars, CONS the bridge is the "early Type" fender stamped bridge its functional but cheap looking. The guitar has stayed in tune with moderate Trem use.

Great guitar. I really love the aggressive look and feel of the Yamaha. There is also a nice sound quality there. I love the feel, although it was a little heavier than I expected. Overall, I'm pleased with this guitar. It doesn't feel cheap or seem like its made from cheap material. Another great Yamaha instrument. It does, however, have a more mature voice, compared to some other guitars. Each electric guitar has a special sound. This guitar is more mature and balanced, while other guitars, like Fenders or Gibson's, have a louder more playful sound. It really depends on your preference. I got this guitar because I'm really into 80's rock and metal. This is a great buy for 180. However, a quick warning, you're gonna need an amplifier, a guitar chord, a strap, and some picks. I had some speakers and an audio adapter already, but I had to buy a stand, picks, and adapter, a guitar cord, and a strap. Just a warning. I would not recommend getting the package with an amplifier and cord, as they are usually very cheap. A good place to get guitar lessons for free is justinguitar.com. Also, there is a package with a manual in it. Look very carefully, because there is a major component for the guitar in it. It makes the sound go up and down. Simply screw it on, there is a hole on the guitar body, and while playing, rest it on the inside of your elbow, pushing up and releasing to make a WHEE-WOWHH-WHEE sort of sound. Also, if you want it to sound like a stage guitar with rough sounds, buy a distortion pedal. It should plug into a stereo receiver/amplifier.

Why did you pick this product vs others?: It really is a GORGEOUS color and guitar. I have had no technical problems with it so far. I’ve had it for a little under a week. The amp works well and the guitar plays well. I am just a beginner but it is a great beginner guitar for the price. definitely has some things wrong that i’m not seeing as a beginner but for me it’s working fine. The only thing is the plastic film on the base is peeling off as per the first picture. I’m careful not to peel it or pick at it but I’m just a little disappointed about that is all. It is a good price point so I understand that the quality is 100% great. But the guitar should not be peeling like this on the 4th day of me owning it. Beginners: Perfect set up for a beginner. Has an amp and cables and picks. Color: Beautiful gorgeous metallic red. It’s so pretty I can’t even describe it.

First let me say I am no stranger to guitars. I own over 20 different ones. I have $150-$2500 versions from all the best brands. I have yet to own a Yamaha Pacifica. I have the "other" brand which includes a Tele, Strat, and a Jazzmaster. The package was packed really, really, well. No damage of any kind from the delivery process. Right out of the box I could see this is a quality product. Fit and finish is a big "WOW." It was almost perfectly in tune. I only needed to tweek each string about a half pitch to be right on. I got the "old violin" finish and it is a real looker. Tone is as good or better than most of my other guitars. Playability and sound is just what I like. I would put this in my top five favorite guitars. I could play this guitar with any other brand and they would like mine a lot. I am going to leave the OEM strings on as they are not bad. In a month or so I will change them out for some upgrades. The rest, I will leave everything OEM. Don't miss out on this one. It is a STEAL for the money.

I was looking for a cheap guitar to mess around with and I saw a Reddit post recommending the entry level Yamaha Pacifica series guitars (PAC012 and PAC112V). Went to some of the local music shops to try and play one but I couldn't find any in stock. Saw that Amazon had some so figured, why not roll the dice on here? My expectations were super low as I've bought guitars online in the past and have not had great experiences. Most notable flop was a Fender Strat MiM from Amazon which sounded terrible and had very poor finishing. But this one... all I can say is... WOW. It's perfectly playable right out of the box! Great tone, comfortable, lightweight, no sharp frets, no fret buzz -- it's just a great all-around guitar. The metallic blue finish is gorgeous... it's almost like a navy blue metallic. This guitar hits way higher than the price point. I can only imagine how great the higher end Yamahas sound and play. The only thing I might change would be the strings, but that's more of a personal preference. Stock strings on there are more than fine. If you're looking for a cheaper guitar to mess around on, or it's your first electric guitar, this one is a great choice.

Está excelente la guitarra. Le gustó mucho a mi hijo y suena súper bien. Recomiendo a Yamaha. Muy buena compra

Nice packing. Excellent product. You may essentially need an appropriate stand / bag and a good quality amplifier to enjoy

Para el precio me sorprendió mucho su calidad, obviamente le encuentras temas que podrían ser mejores, pero para practicar es excelente y claro que funciona para tocar en vivo, tiene buen sonido y sustain. A mi siempre me gustó más el diseño de las yamaha con cortes más rectos a diferencia de lo redondo de las fender, la verdad muy bonita. No me convencía tener una guitarra azul, pero la verdad está muy linda.

excellent for the price