Yamaha Pacifica Professional Pacp12M-Spb MN Sparkle Blue

The Pacifica Professional: The Modern Evolution of a Yamaha Classic

At the top of the Pacifica family, the Yamaha Pacifica Professional PACP12 retains the "Swiss Army knife" DNA that made the series successful, adding a decidedly premium approach: Japanese manufacturing, Gotoh hardware, and electronics designed to deliver immediately usable sounds both in the studio and on stage. The result: a versatile, precise electric guitar that is particularly coherent in all selector positions.

For Which Guitarist and Styles?

The PACP12 is aimed at intermediate to expert guitarists (and highly motivated beginners) seeking a single guitar capable of covering a wide repertoire. Its HSS configuration is perfectly suited for crisp pop and funk rhythms, blues crunches, edgy indie tones, as well as denser rock and fusion leads. The coil-split push-pull further expands the palette by offering finer and more biting attacks when the context demands it.

Sound Characteristics

The sonic personality of this Pacifica Professional relies on the balance between the alder lutherie and the response of the Reflectone pickups. Alder provides a homogeneous foundation with clear mids and firm lows, ideal for maintaining definition even with strong overdrive. The Reflectone HH7b humbucker at the bridge emphasizes density, note sustain, and solid sustain; in split mode (push-pull), it gains clarity and bite, approaching a single-coil feel. The HS7n single-coils in the neck and middle positions deliver crystalline cleans, precise attacks, and responsive crunches. The Gotoh 510T FE-1 2-point tremolo promotes smooth and musical vibrato, while the locking tuners enhance tuning stability. The stainless steel frets provide a sharp attack and excellent durability, while improving bend fluidity.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

The guitar comes with a deluxe hard case, so you are ready for transport from day one. To stay as close as possible to the original feel, a set of strings in gauge 0.009-0.042 (such as the factory-installed D'Addario XL120) is a natural choice. For stage or rehearsal use, a good quality 6.35 mm jack cable and a microfiber cloth are simple and effective essentials.

Technical specifications

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

Finish	gloss polyurethane	Thickness at 12th fret	22.4 mm / 0.88"
Neck/body joint	bolt-on	Neck heel	sculpted for better upper fret access
Bridge	Gotoh 510T FE-1, 2-point tremolo, tremolo arm diameter 5.5 mm / 0.22"	Tuners	Gotoh locking
String spacing at bridge	10.8 mm / 0.43"	Pickup configuration	HSS
Technology	Yamaha Acoustic Design	Bridge pickup	Reflectone HH7b (humbucker)
Neck	maple, Slim C profile	Middle pickup	Reflectone HS7n (single coil)
Neck finish	satin polyurethane, custom tinted	Neck pickup	Reflectone HS7n (single coil)
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Controls	Master Volume, Master Tone with push-pull coil-split
Frets	22, medium type, stainless steel	Selector switch	5-position (lever switch)
Nut	Graph Tech TUSQ	Installed strings	D'Addario XL120 0.009-0.042
Nut width	42 mm / 1.65"	Treatment	I.R.A. (Initial Response Acceleration)
Width at 12th fret	52.4 mm / 2.06"	Delivery	deluxe hard case and certificate of authenticity
Thickness at 1st fret	20.0 mm / 0.79"