Yamaha Pacifica 612Viix Matte Silk Blue
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The Pacifica 600: the "workhorse" spirit with high-end components
The Yamaha Pacifica series has established itself as a reference for "all-around" electric guitars: double cutaway ergonomics, easy access to the high frets, and versatile spirit. The Pacifica 612VIIX Matt fits this logic with a selection of performance-oriented components, notably Seymour Duncan pickups and locking tuners, aiming for a more refined experience than an entry-level model.
For which guitarist and styles?
This guitar is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists who want a reliable instrument for rehearsals, on stage, or in the home studio. Its pickup set comfortably covers pop, funk, blues, and rock, while still reserving power for punchier rhythms and denser leads thanks to the humbucker in the bridge position.
Tone
The alder body provides a very usable balance: clear mids, clean lows, and bright highs, perfect for maintaining definition in a mix. The maple neck enhances attack and precision, while the rosewood fingerboard slightly rounds off the high end for a softer feel in solos.
Regarding pickups, the 2 Seymour Duncan SSL-1 (single coils) deliver dynamic, punchy, and detailed clean tones, ideal for chicken picking, arpeggios, and expressive crunches. The Seymour Duncan Custom 5 (humbucker) offers higher output, solid lows, and generous sustain, facilitating rock riffs and singing solos. Together, they form a coherent palette with a strong personality while remaining very adaptable.
Technical specifications
| Category | ST | Nbr of strings | 6 |
| Left handed | No | Scalloped | Double |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Blue |
| Type | electric guitar | Pickups | Seymour Duncan SSL-1 (2 single coils) |
| Wood | alder | Pickup | Seymour Duncan Custom 5 (1 humbucker) |
| Fingerboard | rosewood | Configuration | HSS |
| Tuners | locking Grover | Net weight | 3000 g (3.0 kg) |
| Bridge | Wilkinson | ||
Questions frequently asked
Which pickups equip the Yamaha Pacifica 612Viix Matte Silk Blue?
The HSS configuration combines two Seymour Duncan SSL-1 single-coil pickups with a Seymour Duncan Custom 5 humbucker in the bridge position. The SSL-1 pickups deliver clear, detailed tones, while the Custom 5 provides a higher output level.
Is the Pacifica 612VIIX suitable for rock and blues?
This model is suitable for blues, pop, funk, and rock thanks to its HSS electronics. The Custom 5 humbucker at the bridge supports riffs and solos with solid low end.
What wood is used for the body and fingerboard?
The body is made of alder, with a maple neck and a rosewood fingerboard. This combination promotes clear midrange and precise attack.
Does the guitar have locking tuners?
Grover locking tuners are fitted on this guitar, along with a Wilkinson bridge.
What is the weight of the Pacifica 612VIIX Matt?
The stated net weight is 3.0 kg. The double cutaway facilitates access to the treble notes. This version is available in a Matte Silk Blue finish.
