Yamaha Pacifica Pa112Jbl Black

Essential Information About the Yamaha Pacifica 112J Guitar

• HSS Configuration (bridge humbucker + 2 single coils) with a 5-position selector: true versatility for rock, pop, funk, and blues


• Maple neck with a comfortable profile, 22 frets, and a 25.5" / 648 mm scale length: "Strat-type" feel and good string tension


• Alder body and vintage-style bridge with tremolo arm: clear attack, controlled sustain, and vibrato effects


• Polyurethane finish (glossy body, satin neck): pleasant touch and good daily durability

Pacifica: The Yamaha Spirit, From the First Electric to a True Stage Instrument

The Yamaha Pacifica 112J is part of Yamaha's electric guitars designed to offer an excellent balance of comfort, versatility, and reliability. Within the Pacifica range, the 112 series is often chosen as a "first real guitar": a solid foundation, serious craftsmanship, and effective electronics capable of covering a wide range of sounds without unnecessary complexity.

For Whom, and For Which Styles?

Thanks to its HSS pickup configuration and ergonomics, the Pacifica 112J is particularly suitable for beginners who want to explore multiple genres, as well as intermediate guitarists looking for a reliable guitar for rehearsals and playing in a band. The bridge humbucker provides punch for rock and saturated sounds, while the single coils are perfect for pop, funk rhythms, and clearer, more precise tones.

Sound

The alder body is appreciated for its balance: present mids, clear highs, and clean lows, which help the guitar sit well in a mix. The ceramic pickups generally offer a sharp attack and good dynamics, ideal for switching from a crisp clean tone to a more aggressive overdrive. The bridge humbucker delivers higher output and density for riffs and leads, while the two single coils (neck and middle) provide airier tones. The Master Volume and Master Tone controls, combined with the 5-position selector, allow quick switching between tonal characters, from biting to round sounds.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HSS	Body	Alder
Category	ST	Bridge / tailpiece	Tremolo
Left handed	No	Electronics	Passive
Strings	Steel	Headstock	Openwork
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Black
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	22	Hardware	Chromed
Scalloped	Double

Construction	bolt-on neck	Tremolo	5 mm diameter tremolo arm (screw-in)
Material	alder	String spacing	10.5 mm / 0.41"
Finish	glossy polyurethane	Tuners	die-cast
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Pickguard	1-ply white
Radius	13.78" / 350 mm	Neck pickup	single coil, ceramic
Frets	22	Middle pickup	single coil, ceramic
Fret wire	medium	Bridge pickup	humbucker, ceramic
Nut	urea	Controls	Master Volume, Master Tone
Neck width	41.0 mm / 1.61" (nut); 51.4 mm / 2.02" (12th fret)	Selector	5-position lever
Thickness	20.9 mm / 0.82" (1st fret); 22.9 mm / 0.90" (12th fret)	String gauge	0.009-0.042
Bridge	vintage style