Yamaha Pacifica 612Viix Yellow Natural Satin
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Pacifica 612VIIX: a "modern" benchmark in the Pacifica range
The Pacifica series has established itself as a reliable choice thanks to a simple specification: ergonomics, reliability, and versatility. The Pacifica 612VIIX positions itself as a "performance"-oriented model, with premium components (Seymour Duncan pickups, locking tuners, Wilkinson bridge) designed to withstand both stage and studio use, while maintaining the accessible and efficient spirit typical of the Pacifica family.
Who is it for, and what styles?
This electric guitar is particularly aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists who want a single instrument capable of doing it all: pop, rock, funk, blues, indie, light hard rock. The two SSL-1 single-coils provide precise and articulate sounds for rhythm parts and chicken picking, while the Custom 5 at the bridge delivers body for riffs, solos, and singing crunch tones.
The sound
The alder body offers a natural balance between clarity, present mids, and good definition, making the guitar very clear in a mix. The maple neck adds attack and responsiveness, while the rosewood fingerboard brings a rounder feel and a less aggressive top end. Regarding pickups, the Seymour Duncan SSL-1 (single-coils) deliver a dynamic vintage tone, ideal for clean and crunch sounds, and the Seymour Duncan Custom 5 (humbucker) provides higher output, solid lows, and generous sustain for overdriven tones. The Wilkinson bridge contributes to a smooth and expressive response, appreciated for vibrato use and playing nuances.
Recommended compatible accessories
To equip it without risk, favor standard ball-end electric guitar strings, a 6.35 mm instrument jack cable, a strap with standard ends, and plectrums suited to your attack style. The locking tuners also make quick and clean string changes easier.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | SSH | Scalloped | Double |
| Category | ST | Body | Alder |
| Left handed | No | Bridge / tailpiece | Tremolo |
| Strings | Steel | Electronics | Passive |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Color | Yellow |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | Finishing | Satin |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Wood | alder | Pickups | Seymour Duncan 2x SSL-1 |
| Net weight | 3000 g (3.0 kg) | Pickup | 1x Custom 5 |
| Tuners | Grover locking | Finish / color | YELL |
| Bridge | Wilkinson | ||
Questions frequently asked
What pickups does the Yamaha Pacifica 612Viix Yellow Natural Satin feature?
The SSH configuration combines two Seymour Duncan SSL-1 single-coil pickups and a Seymour Duncan Custom 5 humbucker at the bridge. The SSL-1 pickups are suited for clear and articulate crunchy tones, while the Custom 5 provides higher output for saturated riffs and solos.
Is the Pacifica 612VIIX suitable for rock and funk?
This guitar is designed for pop, rock, funk, blues, indie, and light hard rock styles thanks to its Seymour Duncan pickups in an SSH configuration.
What woods make up the Pacifica 612VIIX?
The body is made of alder, a wood that offers good definition and prominent mids. The maple neck provides attack and responsiveness. The rosewood fingerboard is described as delivering a smoother feel in the high frequencies.
Does the Pacifica 612VIIX have locking tuners?
It comes equipped with Grover locking tuners that make string changes easier. The Wilkinson tremolo bridge is designed to allow expressive vibrato effects.
What strings and accessories should be used with this guitar?
With its six steel strings, this model accepts standard electric string sets with ball ends. A 6.35 mm jack instrument cable, a standard end strap, and picks can be used.
