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Description
The Yamaha Pacifica 120S Electric Guitar offers an excellent blend of performance and versatility, making it a reliable choice for musicians at any level. Renowned for its dual humbucker pickups, this guitar delivers a robust and dynamic sound, suitable for a wide array of musical styles. Whether you're strumming soulful blues, rocking out with heavy metal riffs, or exploring jazz melodies, the Pacifica 120S has you covered.
Crafted with a solid agathis body, this guitar provides a warm, resonant tone that complements its comfortable, easy-to-play bolt-on maple neck. The rosewood fingerboard adds a smooth touch, enhancing playability and allowing for expressive performances. Designed with both beginners and seasoned guitarists in mind, the Pacifica 120S doesn’t compromise on quality or playability.
Its classic design and reliable hardware ensure that the Pacifica 120S stands the test of time, providing musicians with a durable instrument that can handle the rigors of frequent performance. With a vintage-style tremolo bridge, players can experiment with pitch modulation, adding a creative edge to their sound.
Key Features:
- Solid agathis body for a warm, resonant tone
- Bolt-on maple neck for comfortable playability
- Rosewood fingerboard for smooth touch and expressiveness
- Dual humbucker pickups for a dynamic and powerful sound
- Vintage-style tremolo bridge for pitch modulation
- Versatile sound suitable for multiple musical genres
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Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Yamaha Pacifica 120S Electric Guitar.
Setup and maintenance
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Some owners struggled to lower the action to their preference, indicating potential setup challenges with achieving low action.
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Mods and upgrades
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The guitar is noted to have coil-splitting capabilities, allowing single-coil sound from the humbuckers.
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Features and functionality
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The Pacifica 120S includes a coil-splitting feature, providing versatility in sound options.
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User experience
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A user with over 20 guitars frequently returns to their 90s Yamaha Pacifica, citing its reliability and daily use appeal.
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Value and pricing
Critic Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 5 Reviews and 11 Ratings
Nice cheap guitar
Played it for a short time in Scotland. Bought it for just over 100 Sterling Pounds in 2005.
Solid ass guitar
I have an older version of this guitar, where the headstock simply says YAMAHA and the body is more like a Fender Telecaster. Before I got it, the pickups were upgraded to fit my personal style, so I can't speak on that end. However, it is my go-to guitar because of how comfortable it is to play (And maybe because the guy who gave it to me coil tapped the pickups with a 5 way switch, only way to live, man.)
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I used to own expensive guitars...
I used to own expensive guitars until one day after doing some recordings I preferred the sound of this to anything else. The playability is excellent as well.
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A very playable guitar
This guitar has a very effortless feel to it. It's very fun to play and has great looks. I originally bought it because of the value and the resemblance of Matt's Manson Guitars.
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Matt Bellamy used the Yamaha Pacifica 120S Electric Guitar as one of his main guitars the years of the Showbiz tours.
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