Yamaha Pacifica PA120H-BL Black
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Essential Information About the Yamaha Pacifica 120H PA120HBL Black Guitar
- Two Alnico V Humbuckers for a powerful, warm, and dynamic sound, ideal for rock as well as blues.
- Push/Pull Split Function to expand the tonal palette and switch from a dense register to brighter sounds.
- Vintage-style Hardtail Fixed Bridge: stable tuning, sharp attack, and simplified maintenance.
- Alder Body: appreciated tonal balance, with good definition and great versatility.
A Pacifica Designed for Reliability, in the Spirit of the 112V
The Pacifica 120H is a modern iteration of the very popular Pacifica 112V, with an even stronger focus on reliability and versatility. Thanks to its pair of Alnico V humbuckers and fixed bridge, it offers a reassuring and efficient platform to cover many styles, while retaining the Pacifica DNA: an accessible, well-finished guitar that's ready to play.
Who Is It For, and What Styles?
This Yamaha Pacifica 120H is especially aimed at beginner to intermediate guitarists who want an instrument that is easy to set up and stable both on stage and at home. Its electronics make it easy to approach rock, hard rock, blues, pop, and even cleaner styles thanks to the split function, which is practical for more open rhythms or defined arpeggios.
The Sound
With its alder body, the Pacifica 120H offers a balanced foundation: present but not excessive lows, clear mids, and crisp highs. The two Alnico V humbuckers provide output level, sustain, and a nice roundness while maintaining precision for riffs and chords. The Push/Pull Split opens up the spectrum and adds clarity, useful for quickly switching between thick sounds and finer textures. Finally, the Hardtail fixed bridge enhances attack and tuning stability, a real plus for playing long sessions without struggling with adjustments.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Scalloped | Double |
| Category | ST | Body | Alder |
| Left handed | No | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Strings | Steel | Electronics | Passive |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Color | Black |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Type | electric guitar | Bridge | Hardtail |
| Weight | 3000 g | Pickups | 2x HB |
| Neck | maple | Function | Push/Pull Split |
| Tuners | Yamaha Chrome | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Yamaha Pacifica PA120H-BL Black suitable for beginners on electric guitar?
This model is suitable for beginner to intermediate guitarists thanks to its fixed Hardtail bridge, which is easier to set up than a tremolo system. Its 22 frets and maple neck provide a setup adapted for learning as well as progressing in playing.
What sounds do the HH pickups with split coil produce?
The two Alnico V humbuckers deliver an output level suited for rock, hard rock, and blues riffs, with sustain and clear mids. The Push/Pull Split coil allows splitting the coils to achieve clearer tones, useful for arpeggios and airy rhythm parts. The HH configuration retains thick sounds in dual-coil mode.
Does the Pacifica 120H have a fixed bridge?
The fixed Hardtail bridge enhances attack and promotes tuning stability.
What woods are used on this Pacifica?
The body is made of alder, a wood that provides a balanced response with present lows and clear highs. The neck is maple, while the fingerboard is rosewood.
Is this guitar available in a left-handed version?
The listed configuration is intended for right-handed players, with the left-handed version indicated as unavailable. The glossy black finish is paired with chrome hardware and Yamaha Chrome tuning machines.
