Yamaha Pacifica 612Viifmx Fired Red
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A Pacifica Designed to Transition from Studio to Stage
The Pacifica series is appreciated for its "Swiss Army knife" approach to the electric guitar: familiar ergonomics, meticulous finishes, and performance-oriented components. The Pacifica612VIIFMX FI fits this spirit with an effective choice of woods and Seymour Duncan electronics, designed to offer a wide sonic spectrum without complicating playability.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
This Pacifica is particularly aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists who want a guitar capable of performing well in rehearsals, home studios, and on stage. It suits styles that alternate between rhythm and lead playing very well: rock, blues, pop, funk, indie, and variety, with an interesting dynamic range for both pick and fingerstyle playing.
The Sound
The alder body provides a natural balance between firm lows, present mids, and clear highs, helping the guitar to cut through a mix. The flamed maple top enhances attack and precision, adding a sense of extra definition on chords and arpeggios. Regarding pickups, the Seymour Duncan SSL-1 (single coils) deliver a clear and articulate tone, ideal for crisp cleans and expressive crunches, while the Custom 5 (humbucker) adds body and power for thicker sounds, maintaining good clarity. The whole setup pairs very well with effects (compression, overdrive, modulation) thanks to a clear and responsive tonal foundation.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To complete your setup, you can opt for a set of electric guitar strings (gauge chosen according to your touch), a strap, and a 6.35 mm instrument jack cable of good quality to preserve dynamics and reduce unwanted noise.
Technical specifications
| Category | ST | Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Left handed | No | Scalloped | Double |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Red |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | ||
| Body | alder | Bridge | Wilkinson |
| Top | flamed maple | Pickups | Seymour Duncan 2 x SSL-1 |
| Neck | maple | Pickup | 1 x Custom 5 |
| Tuners | locking Grover | Net weight | 3000 g |
Questions frequently asked
What sounds do the pickups of the Pacifica 612Viifmx Fired Red offer?
The two Seymour Duncan SSL-1 pickups deliver clear, articulate tones and expressive crunches. The Seymour Duncan Custom 5 humbucker provides more body for distortion and lead parts.
Is this guitar suitable for rock and blues?
The HSS configuration with two SSL-1 pickups and one Custom 5 covers rock rhythms, blues leads, and pop or funk textures. The alder body supports tight lows with present mids.
What type of bridge does this Pacifica have?
This model is equipped with a Wilkinson bridge paired with locking Grover tuners.
Is the Yamaha Pacifica 612Viifmx suitable for stage and home studio use?
This guitar is aimed at intermediate to advanced players for rehearsals, home studio, and stage. Its flamed maple top enhances attack on chords and arpeggios. The Seymour Duncan electronics remain responsive with compression, overdrive, or modulation effects.
What is the weight of the guitar?
The declared net weight is 3,000 g. The body is alder with a maple neck and rosewood fingerboard.



