Yamaha Lh Handed Pacifica Pa112Jlbl Black

The Yamaha Pacifica: a modern classic in the lineup

The Pacifica series has established itself as a benchmark at Yamaha thanks to its simple philosophy: offering a reliable, comfortable electric guitar that is versatile enough to support the musician's progress. The Pacifica 112JL follows this tradition, with a proven design and a configuration designed to switch from clean rhythm playing to more biting tones, without complications.

For whom and for which styles?

The Pacifica 112JL is particularly aimed at beginner to intermediate guitarists who want a serious first guitar (or a backup electric) that is easy to set up and enjoyable to play daily. Thanks to its varied pickups and balanced craftsmanship, it is well suited to pop, rock, blues, funk, and more generally to all styles where clean tones, crunch, and moderate distortion are alternated.

The sound

The alder body provides a balanced character, with present mids and good chord clarity, which helps maintain definition even with effects or distortion. The maple neck contributes to attack and precision, while the rosewood fingerboard slightly softens the high end for a rounder sound on sustained notes. On the amplification side, the 2 Yamaha SC pickups are suited for detailed clean sounds and punchy rhythms, while the additional Yamaha pickup allows for thicker tones for leads and heavy riffs. The vintage vibrato completes the setup by enabling expressive nuances (light vibrato, accents, more pronounced effects depending on the adjustment).

Recommended compatible accessories

To start off well: a instrument jack cable (standard format for electric guitar) and a set of plectrums (various thicknesses) to refine your attack and playing comfort.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	SSH	Body	Alder
Category	ST	Bridge / tailpiece	Tremolo
Left handed	Yes	Electronics	Passive
Strings	Steel	Color	Black
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Glossy
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Hardware	Chromed
Nbrs of frets	22

Type	electric guitar	Pickups	2x Yamaha SC
Neck	maple	Orientation	left-handed
Tuners	Yamaha chrome	Net weight	3000 g (3.0 kg)
Vibrato	vintage