Yamaha Pacifica Pa012 Dark Blue Metallic
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Essential Information About the GPA012DBMII Guitar
Essential Information About the GPA012DBMII Guitar
- Versatile Pickup Configuration: 2 Yamaha SC single-coils + 1 Yamaha HB humbucker to cover everything from precise cleans to thicker saturation.
- Vintage Vibrato to add nuances (subtle vibrato, pitch effects) while maintaining an "old school" feel.
- Maple / Sonokeling Neck: crisp attack, good definition, and a comfortable playing feel for both chord work and solos.
- Approximately 4.0 kg: a reassuringly sized guitar, stable both standing and sitting.
Manufacturer Information
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A Modern "HSS" Configuration Designed for Versatility
With its two single-coils and one humbucker, the GPA012DBMII fits the spirit of electric guitars designed to switch between different styles effortlessly. This combination is appreciated for its ability to deliver detailed clean tones on the single-coil positions, while offering more power and body when switching to the humbucker.For Which Guitarist and Styles?
This guitar is well suited for the beginner wanting to explore various sounds, as well as the intermediate player seeking a versatile instrument. The single-coil pickups favor clear rhythms, funk, pop, and arpeggios, while the humbucker is better suited for rock, heavier riffs, and gain-driven leads. The vintage vibrato allows for adding expressive effects on blues, rock, or indie passages.The Sound
The tonal character of the GPA012DBMII is based on the balance between its agathis body and its pickup configuration. Agathis generally delivers a balanced response, useful for maintaining an even sound that is easy to shape through an amp. The two Yamaha SC single-coils provide a sharper attack, good articulation, and clear tones that remain distinct in a mix. The Yamaha HB humbucker adds output level, more midrange density, and a welcome sense of power when overdriven, often producing a rounder and fuller sound than a single-coil. The vintage vibrato completes the setup by allowing the player to enrich their playing with subtle (or more pronounced, depending on technique) pitch variations, while preserving a classic aesthetic and feel.Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HSS | Scalloped | Double |
| Category | ST | Body | Agathis |
| Left handed | No | Bridge / tailpiece | Tremolo |
| Strings | Steel | Electronics | Passive |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Color | Blue |
| Fingerboard | Sonokeling | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Type | electric guitar | Vibrato | vintage |
| Wood | agathis | Pickups | 2x Yamaha SC (single-coils) + 1x Yamaha HB (humbucker) |
| Tuners | Yamaha chrome | Net weight | 4000 g |
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Yamaha Pacifica Pa012 Dark Blue Metallic suitable for starting electric guitar?
This model is suitable for beginners wishing to explore various styles thanks to its HSS configuration, with two Yamaha SC single-coil pickups and one Yamaha HB humbucker. Its 22 frets and double cutaway body facilitate access to high notes.
What styles can the HSS configuration cover?
The two Yamaha SC single-coil pickups favor clear sounds for pop rhythms, funk, and arpeggios. The Yamaha HB humbucker provides more output for rock riffs and overdriven leads. The pickup selector allows switching between these ranges.
What wood is used for the body and fingerboard?
The body is made of agathis, a wood associated here with a balanced tonal response. The fingerboard is made of sonokeling and has 22 frets.
Is the vibrato on this Pacifica a vintage type?
The instrument is equipped with a vintage-style vibrato, combined with a tremolo bridge, to perform pitch variations on blues, rock, or indie parts.
What is the weight of the Pacifica Pa012?
The listed net weight is 4,000 g, or 4 kg. The guitar features six steel strings, chrome Yamaha tuners, and chrome hardware.
