SNAMM '18 - Yamaha Pacifica PAC612VIIFM Limited Edition Demo

[@darrtetzy]

They sound wonderful and play even better. Yamaha is seriously underrated.

[@Marta1Buck]

in western yes, in Asia they're big.

[@briano.5746]

I totally agree on both counts.

[@LUR1FAX]

Looks like a super versatile guitar. Bridge humbucker with coil-split, locking tuners, classic tremolo that isn't a Floyd Rose (I don't really like Floyd Rose as you can't easily change tunings quickly without modifying the guitar). I'm definitely getting one!

[@MisterTee]

I was recently roaming the mean streets of Bend, Oregon when I was approached by a bearded young man in tight pants who said "Hey Bro! have you heard ther his a limited edition Pacifica that is upgraded and available in 2018??? Its fantastic!" I looked at him, smiled and said "Little man, I have no idea what any of that means but thank you for your passion." and backed away slowly as he seemed somewhat unhinged.

[@patrickcarroll1754]

Yamaha knows what they’re doing.

[@FilippaArendt]

My favourite guitar is a Yamaha Revstar. Would be fun to try the Pacifica 612 some day :)

[@grzegorzpasieka9759]

FilippaQ Pacifica612 en Pacifica611 ook is goed.

[@ssmedz4335]

I was looking at a Revstar Std but now I’m thinking this might be a the way to go. SD pickups, the bridge, tuners etc, great build quality. Hard to decide though. Revstar is gorgeous too

[@onevoiceinc]

Back in the 90s, I owned a Pacifica 1221M. Best guitar I ever owned. I played it until the neck nearly fell off (yeah, too much Steve Vai tricks and stage abuse back then... if I only knew then what I know now). Not sure how - based on availability - but I really really want one of these 612 models. Yamaha really doesn't compromise quality.

[@juniorsguitarranch6368]

My Yamaha Revstar is awesome! Now I will always look at Yamaha first when I am thinking of getting another guitar!

[@SingPsalms]

Agreed, it’s hard to look anywhere else for me now.. of course I still do because I love guitars… but Yamaha is my go too!

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

1. What are the difference among the PAC612VIIFM; PAC612VIIFMX; and PAC612VIIX? 2. How much in US dollars? 3. Are these made in Japan? Thank you.

[@GreenMeanie101]

No 24 fret yet?

[@james.kaloki]

whats the catch

[@TheBigGuppy]

I play 600 series. I swap out the Custom 5 bridge pickups. The Duncan 59 Custom Hybrid works better. The 59 coil has better mids for rock leads but it still has the Cutom coil that sounds great in single coil mode.

[@ironfossil9963]

I mean, I own and love one. Rivals some big name $800 or $900 models but perhaps I am biased.

[@ironfossil9963]

Entry level? What do you consider intermediate??

[@DavidCrites07]

Iron Fossil exactly what I was thinking..entry level should be $100-$350, intermediate should cost you anywhere from $350-$700 or so

[@ChanoQlo]

entry level in the mid/high range of guitars

[@ironfossil9963]

@@ChanoQlo that's a fair assessment.

[@rainsunwindy.rainsunwindy7015]

The most important thing is the sensitivity of the player, not the instrument＾＾）

[@soulvaccination8679]

When will I play like that?

[@muhdhilmi5995]

wait. thats the part where you dont 😂

[@TurboMountTV]

Is the 612 Wilkinson bridge as solid & reliable for holding tuning as the 611 Hard tail bridge ? (which holds tuning all night)

[@lucasimmons075]

I have one and it stays perfectly in tune, but it's surely a little less reliable than a hardtail

[@robn.7426]

Just wish it had more color options. You get dark or dark. Doesn't show off the flame too well.

[@jacobehlers]

Don't know which country you live in, but German Thomann offers a beautiful "Rootbeer" (Red, pretty much) colored Pacifica 612! You should check it out!

[@thoughtsbeforesleep]

More Robbie Calvo please :)

[@craigchandler5594]

that guitar is green not bluesounds really sweet, and I'm sure is a great player

[@Artty-fl8ul]

Looks a little PRSish. Seems everyone can make a Strat these days better than Fender?

[@getenlightened]

Where is it manufactured / made?

[@larryh.3173]

Indonesia. I have the PAC 611 model, also built there, and it is fantastic. I also have a few other MII, and each one is right up there in quality and tone. (BTW, I own waaay too many guitars, PRS Cores, etc. so I'm able to make a pretty fair comparison.)

[@vriendelijkegroet]

I wish they used sperzels like the 8 series of the 90s

[@robn.7426]

The 604w also has sperzels and a wilkinson, but no Duncan's

[@mymp18]

The reporter is drumer avenged sevenfold???

[@fyom]

Need a p__ filter on that mic.

[@DavidOakesMusic]

His Sibilance was so bad it was causing massive compression haha

[@cdbrown30]

YePPP

[@NonApplicable1983]

someone give that man a pop filter

[@mce3210]

Why would a person spend 2000$ on a guitar when that guitar sounds literally JUST as good? Please explain

[@Chimp_Handzee]

I've pretty much narrowed it down to stupidity and guitar snobs.

[@nathang1184]

It doesnt have the *fender* or *gibson* logo v:

[@juniorsguitarranch6368]

My $650 Yamaha sounds way better than my American made Fender Strat!

[@wasiqurrahman1717]

the logo, the brand XD

[@_Arnab_Ghosh]

​@@juniorsguitarranch6368really?

[@MiikeyLawless]

Floyd and reverse headstock...id be sold.

[@mcafee1971]

Would Staggered tuner have added that much more Expensive to make? Lose the String Trees.

[@MrEstpas71]

The string tree for the D and G string is not neccesary anyway. You'll never get the strings out of the nut while bending!

[@brucelk19]

Damn that sounds good for entry level guitar reminds me of my trusty squier lol nice color though but for 650 I think I go fender? I def like the flame n blue green and two knobs no need for 3

[@micahclark24]

there is no squire nearly as good as these

[@bredda_marcus]

Why a Fender Bruce ? Just curious. I also wanted to buy a Fender but now I'm planning to buy the PAC 611 or 612.

[@9unslin9er]

I love the Pacifica, but those Wilkinson Bridge and Grover Mini Locking tuners need to go. If they just move to a Gotoh 510 trem + Magnum lock staggered tuners, you would essentially have a Suhr guitar at a fraction of the cost. Make it happen Yamaha!

[@iganpparamarta8813]

I'm thinking of buying this guitar. Isn't Wilkinson a good bridge? I believe it's the bridge on Andy Timmons Ibanez that costs $3000.

[@cap.jbcoldyron987]

@@iganpparamarta8813 It is a good bridge. I don't use it as much as in my ibanez, because it only goes down (I don't know how to say it in english, but you can't make a note higher, only down). But when i use it, it doesn't go out of tune. If you don't use it, you can play this guitar for weeks and you don't have to tune it. Also, very good construction, good looks, incredible sound, easy to tune and adjust... I bought it for 680€, best value for the price in any guitar that i bought, I'm very happy with it.

[@iganpparamarta8813]

Cap. JB Coldyron thanks for the answer. In my country Indonesia it’s super super cheap.

[@cap.jbcoldyron987]

@@iganpparamarta8813 My pleasure. Mine was made in Indonesia, and now she lives in Spain 😁. Very well finished by your compatriots.

[@Tyetheberious]

What's wrong with Grovers?