Yamaha Pacifica Professional Pacp12-Swh Rw Shell White
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Pacifica Professional: the "do-it-all" spirit elevated to studio level
Since its inception, the Pacifica has established itself as a reliable, musical electric guitar capable of covering a wide range. The PACP12 sits at the pinnacle of this philosophy: carefully selected components, Japanese manufacturing, and performance-oriented technical choices, all while preserving the Pacifica DNA (balance, ergonomics, and versatility) within the lineup.
For whom and for which styles?
This Yamaha targets intermediate to professional guitarists seeking a responsive, precise electric guitar comfortable in varied contexts. It excels in funk, pop, indie, blues, modern rock, and fusion: the single coils provide attack and definition for rhythm parts, while the humbucker delivers the impact, sustain, and authority needed for leads and heavy riffs.
The sound
The alder body, optimized by Yamaha Acoustic Design, aims for a balanced output: firm lows, present mids, and clear highs, with a consistent response across the entire neck. The HSS configuration paired with Reflectone pickups enhances versatility: the HH7b bridge humbucker offers density, output level, and a pleasant natural compression when overdriven, while the HS7n pickups (middle and neck) favor precise, dynamic cleans rich in nuance. The push-pull (humbucker coil-split) multiplies tonal textures, and the wood/neck combination (maple) + fingerboard (rosewood) balances attack, warmth, and articulation. The Gotoh 2-point tremolo and I.R.A. treatment contribute to a resonant feel and controlled sustain, particularly appreciated in expressive playing.
Recommended compatible accessories
To maintain the original setup spirit, a set of 09-42 nickel-plated steel strings is a coherent choice. A strap with standard attachments will fit, as well as an A-frame or wall mount stand with a non-marking coating to preserve the finish. For stage and studio use, a quality 6.35 mm jack cable is recommended.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HSS | Scalloped | Double |
| Category | ST | Bridge / tailpiece | Tremolo |
| Left handed | No | Electronics | Passive |
| Strings | Steel | Electroacoustic | No |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Color | White |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Wood | alder | String spacing | 10.8 mm / 0.43" |
| Body finish | gloss polyurethane | Whammy bar | 5.5 mm diameter, chrome finish |
| Neck-body joint | bolt-on | Tuners | Gotoh locking |
| Design | Yamaha Acoustic Design (optimized resonance) | Premium hardware | Gotoh |
| Neck | maple, Slim C profile | Configuration | HSS |
| Neck finish | custom tinted satin polyurethane | Bridge pickup | Reflectone HH7b (humbucker) |
| Frets | 22, Medium type in stainless steel | Middle pickup | Reflectone HS7n (single coil) |
| Nut | Graph Tech TUSQ, width 42.0 mm / 1.65" | Neck pickup | Reflectone HS7n (single coil) |
| Width at 12th fret | 52.4 mm / 2.06" | Selector | 5-position |
| Thickness at 1st fret | 20.0 mm / 0.79" | Controls | Master Volume, Master Tone (push-pull coil-split) |
| Thickness at 12th fret | 22.4 mm / 0.88" | Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm |
| Upper fret access | sculpted heel | Treatment | I.R.A. (Initial Response Acceleration) |
| Bridge | Gotoh 510T FE-1 (2-point tremolo) | ||
Questions frequently asked
What styles can the Yamaha Pacifica Professional PACP12-SWH cover?
The HSS configuration with Reflectone pickups combines HS7n single coils, suitable for defined clean sounds, with a denser HH7b humbucker at the bridge. This electronics suits funk, pop, indie, blues, modern rock, and fusion genres. The push-pull tone control disables one coil of the humbucker to expand the tonal textures.
Can the PACP12’s humbucker switch to single coil?
A push-pull function integrated into the Master Tone control allows disabling one coil of the installed Reflectone HH7b humbucker in the bridge position.
What are the neck and fret features?
The bolt-on maple neck has a Slim C profile and a custom tinted satin polyurethane finish. It comes with 22 Medium stainless steel frets on a 648 mm scale length. The Graph Tech TUSQ nut is 42 mm wide, while the sculpted heel facilitates access to the higher frets.
What vibrato is fitted on this Pacifica Professional?
The Gotoh 510T FE-1 bridge is a two-point tremolo with a 5.5 mm diameter chrome arm. Gotoh locking tuners complete the hardware, with a 10.8 mm string spacing at the bridge.
What strings and accessories are recommended?
A set of nickel steel strings with a gauge of 09-42 matches the original setup indicated. A strap with standard attachments, a 6.35 mm jack cable, and an A-frame or wall hanger with a non-marking coating are compatible with this guitar.
