Yamaha Pacifica 311H Follow Up Thoughts & Conclusions

[@angusorvid8840]

I've owned numerous Yamahas from SBGs to Revstars to Pacificas since the 80s. What I love about Yamaha is they simply build excellent instruments without following silly trends. They do their own thing and do it well.

[@robsterboy5612]

That was great playing, boss. Crisp and clean, John Robson kicking it up a notch on the solos! Inspired me!

[@kimchristiansen2397]

It's a beautiful guitar, honestly think that this is THE best guitar in the world in this price range. I bought two of them. One tuned normally with 010 to 046 strings and one tuned a semitone down with heavier strings. The pickups too are absolutely flawless for this pricerange and they punch way above the price asked. Yamaha guitars are seldom "exiting" but I don't care about that. I just want a top of the line instrument for the price that I am paying. I don't think any brand can beat Yamaha when it comes to price vs quality. Thank you for the video John.

[@DrGomez1]

Just get a long length screwdriver, John. That will make it easier and safer to adjust the bridge. You will be able to get in at the correct angle. Much cheaper than buying a new bridge.

[@Station2066]

Thank you for the pointers. I'm picking mine up tomorrow. Stay safe, too. Down Under.

[@marc5445]

You helped me to decide to buy one of these today!

[@robcook8061]

Glad you like it. I have the 311 for my 'does everything' electric too John, the quality is excellent. I don't mind the bridge or truss rod adjustment cover tbh. I've owned just about all of the Pacificas as well as the other big brands incuding several Mike Stern versions for a lifetime and would recommend them to anyone. The issue with this guitar compared to the 611 is the bridge pickup output, it's around 10K so when split is very thin and not really Tele-ish. The 611 (which I've had) has an SD SH14 which is around 14K so a fair bit fatter, so split is beefier. The 311 P90 has slightly higher output than the 611 and is great as you say. If they're good enough for Birelli Lagrene - say no more!!

[@hobbyist6181]

I bought the 311H about 6 years ago and found it used in my favorite colour Red metallic less than 1 year old for about 200€ . Lucky me! After reading a few youtube comments about the humbucker I bought a splittable14k humbucker . But the Seymour Duncan Model from the 611 was relatively expensive. So I bought a Chinese Model which had comparable figures on ebay from Oripure for less than 40 € which is not bad at all.

[@GitarrenimNetz]

Fine Video - Fine Solo!!!!

[@ondmon818]

yea, pickups straight onto body rather than on the scratchplate so more tele deffo. i think the bridge overhang thing is perhaps a bit for your palm to rest on?

[@gearViewmirror]

Nice review John and great intro!🤘🎸🤘

[@bbfeign1]

enjoyed that john , thank you

[@robertorochamartinsrocha7041]

best review on YT of the Yamaha Pacifica 311H ... i bought a pacifica and an ibanez (sad with last one) i gonna crazy and bought a yamaha erg 121 U,,, i gonna more crazy and bought a pacifica 311H,,, i couldn't resist 😁😁😁... nice guitars for the price... good video,,, will subscribe. thanks

[@abtappy1190]

Thanks John,. 👍🏼 hm I was thinking to get the 611. But now you review the 311. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Slushpuppie55]

The mid and upper level Pacifica 's are Quality instruments. I have Fenders... but I still do enjoy my Pacifica.

[@TheFKNBest]

is a 311 considered mid?

[@MetsoDaPlugg]

@@TheFKNBest Yeah.

[@ireneuszgargala240]

Hello. Would you recommend a guitar Gretsch G2655-P90 JR DC instead of this Yamaha. I cannot decide. Kind regards

[@chrisforrest4581]

Lol I've been looking at this guitar for the same reasons you thought you'd like it. My one question is what size are the frets (I prefer larger) and if they're dressed well ? Thanks John another great video !

[@davidwhybrow5164]

Hi they are classed as medium but I find them quite narrow compared to a a Fender medium.

[@alessiograziani6355]

Thanks for this video, this guitar look very interesting and with a very original combination of pickups!!!

[@GitarrenimNetz]

I was always like John in the Past - i gigged with a Les Paul Studio GEM with P90 and a Strat with a Humbucker (in SC Format) at the Bridge - i bought me and just tested also a "Best of both world" Guitar - The "Stagg Silveray Nash Deluxe" with 3 P90 Pickups and a traditionally Strat 5 Way Switch + a Miniswitch to bring in the neck PU - if you want to see it it is on my little Channel KowasMusic - there is the Test - Kind regards Thomas

[@changestrangers]

A rosewood fretboard? That's a mighty nice spec at the price!

[@dasschaf2476]

I have a guitar with a bridge like that, its quite comfortable for the palm to rest on.

[@mmelonmmelon6119]

Great review, thanks!

[@jonathanpeden9930]

Nice playing! Liking that P90...

[@julianalcock8658]

I'd take the intonation screws out and swap them for Allen head bolts.

[@JRobsonGuitar]

Nice tip! Cheers 👍

[@Chip_57]

Nice John. Nearly bought the 611 version but found the neck top to bottom a little narrow for my fat fingers. Guess I need to practice more!

[@jimmyjames2022]

I like the idea of the 611 which has Seymour Duncan pups and the flame top, but a bit pricey compared to 311, and the 311 stock Yamaha pups sound pretty good.

[@Chip_57]

@@jimmyjames2022 it is a much better guitar believe me. The top is lovely!

[@joegalea3652]

Hi John. I love your reviews. I have a 611 vfm Yamaha. With a , S P90 on the neck & a custom 5 humbugged on the bridge. I love the guitar . I do a lot of recording.& when I’m in trouble , the 611 always gets me out of trouble . WHAT IS THE DIFFERENT BETWEEN. THIS ONE & the 611vfm ?? Thank YOU .

[@JRobsonGuitar]

I think the 611 has Seymour Duncan pickups but beyond that, I'm not sure 👍

[@joegalea3652]

@@JRobsonGuitar . Yes . They are Seymour Duncan pickups . & everything seems. The same . I think the 611 has a better bridge. I just thought. What's the big deal about this one . How ever. THANK you very much for answering my question. Match appreciate. Keeps up the good work. Joy.

[@rickylakemusic]

Just added a sweet white 112v to my stable.

[@The_Macaroon]

Great guitar with cool pickups. Bit picky about the truss rod though John blimey.

[@guyfromnj]

What are you vaping John? I don’t smoke in the house so I Vape in the house and smoke when at work and in the car. I had stopped totally smoking for a couple years but I got tired of carrying the vape kit around. Back 6-7 years ago vaping wasn’t as convenient as it is now. Drippers and whatnot. Cheers mate and happy holidays.

[@JRobsonGuitar]

I'm currently using an eleaf & my favourite juice is cappuccino 👍

[@jupitermoongauge4055]

Great review

[@kimholland9316]

I bought a 112 and upgraded tuners and pickups. Also blocked off the bridge. I should have bought one of these instead

[@martinmould5803]

I have had 2 pacificas of which neither truss rod was engaged and didn't need to be as both necks were str8.

[@jeffsmith2145]

Let's build that fat lad a guitar! 🤣 You crack me up bro.

[@markhansjahrling5648]

Nice !

[@pakujewpiwnicy6701]

the frets on this guitar are of good quality?

[@JRobsonGuitar]

It's a Yamaha so everything is good, solid, well made & durable, frets included.

[@pakujewpiwnicy6701]

@@JRobsonGuitar :)

[@calbrockocat8728]

There's something about having a fatter sound coming from the neck pickup. I though it was your early Christmas present (along with that ordered Gotoh bridge).

[@dallastoto3189]

So it’s safe to say the Larry Carlton Sire is a better buy?

[@JRobsonGuitar]

Probably... Unless you want that P90

[@williamcampbell7387]

Copyright Strike from Captain Anderton. You played 3/4 of his Signature Lick ~ 12:38.

[@danluther1741]

Love the review mate! (I'm from way across the pond. Always wanted to say "mate!" 😂) looks like a decent axe. Trying to decide betwern this & the shorter scale Squire Toronado. Any suggestions anyone???

[@captainbritain6737]

This.

[@mttlsa686]

For me the main issue of this guitar is the fact that the head isn't matched with the color of the body. It ruins the aesthetic of all the variants and make it pretty ugly imho. But i'm gettin one anyway (the white or black version. I think that they are the 2 that match less worse with the head between the 4 versions but i thing i'll go with the white because i've already got a black guitar).