Yamaha Pacifica SC Standard Plus 11S Shell White
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Essential Information About the Yamaha Pacifica SC Standard Plus 11S Shell White Guitar
- Immediate versatility thanks to the H-S configuration and 3-position blade switch, allowing you to switch from a warm, full sound to a precise snap in one move.
- Reflectone pickups developed with Rupert Neve Designs, designed for dynamic response, excellent definition, and natural balance in the mix.
- Premium comfort: maple neck with "Round C-shape" profile, Natural Smooth Satin finish, and Medium Jumbo stainless steel frets for lasting smooth playability.
- Highly reliable hardware: Gotoh bridge with 3 compensated brass saddles and Gotoh locking tuners for solid tuning stability.
A Pacifica SC Built for Performance Within the Standard Plus Range
The Yamaha Pacifica SC Standard Plus 11S follows a philosophy clearly oriented towards modern playing: precise bolt-on construction, an alder body with balanced response, and electronics designed to deliver immediately usable tones. Finished in Shell White with a parchment pickguard, it maintains a classic look while showcasing a decidedly contemporary identity, equally at ease in the home studio or on stage.
Who Is It For, and What Styles?
This electric guitar is aimed at the intermediate to advanced player seeking a responsive, reliable, and versatile instrument. The combination of a neck humbucker and bridge single coil naturally covers rock, pop, blues, indie, funk, and more modern styles requiring articulation and precision. The "Round C-shape" profile and 12" radius promote smooth playing, comfortable for chords, bends, and lead phrasing.
Sound
The 3-piece alder body provides a balanced spectrum, with present mids, clean lows, and clear highs: an excellent starting point for an all-around guitar that remains expressive. The Reflectone pickups (EH7n neck humbucker and HT7b bridge single coil) emphasize dynamics and articulation, with a sharp attack that faithfully conveys playing nuances. On the control side, the Master Volume includes a hi-pass capacitor to maintain clarity when lowering the volume, while the Master Tone with a Focus Switch push-pull dedicated to the bridge pickup thickens the single coil and adds density without changing channels or guitars.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
Delivered with a gig bag, 2 hex keys, and a truss rod adjustment tool, the guitar comes factory-strung with D'Addario XL-110 strings in gauge 0.010-0.046. If you want to maintain the same feel, tension, and a setup close to factory specs, sticking with this gauge is a safe choice.
Technical specifications
| Category | TL | Nbr of strings | 6 |
| Left handed | No | Scalloped | Simple |
| Strings | Steel | Color | White |
| Type | electric guitar | Thickness at 1st fret / 12th fret | 21.5 mm / 23.9 mm |
| Construction | bolt-on | Bridge | Gotoh BC-TS1S (chrome) with 3 compensated brass saddles |
| Wood | alder (3-piece) | String spacing | 10.8 mm |
| Finish | glossy polyurethane | Tuners | Gotoh Locking Tuners |
| Profile | "Round C-shape" | Factory strings | D'Addario XL-110 / 0.010-0.046 |
| Scale length | 25-1/2" / 648.0 mm | Neck pickup | Reflectone EH7n Humbucker |
| Fingerboard | rosewood | Bridge pickup | Reflectone HT7b Single Coil |
| Radius | 12" / 304.8 mm | Configuration | H-S |
| Frets | 22 | Controls | Master Volume (with hi-pass capacitor), Master Tone (push-pull Focus Switch for single coil) |
| Fret type | Medium Jumbo / stainless steel | Selector | 3-position blade switch |
| Nut | Graph Tech TUSQ | Case | gig bag |
| Neck width at nut / 12th fret | 42.0 mm / 52.4 mm | Included | 2 hex keys, spoke wheel nut adjustment tool |
Questions frequently asked
What styles can the Yamaha Pacifica SC Standard Plus 11S cover?
The H-S configuration combines a Reflectone EH7n humbucker at the neck and a HT7b single-coil at the bridge. It covers rock, pop, blues, indie, and funk genres, delivering an articulate attack suited for modern playing.
What is the purpose of the Focus Switch on this Pacifica?
The push-pull Focus Switch acts on the Reflectone HT7b bridge pickup. It thickens the single-coil response to provide greater density.
Is the neck suitable for bends and lead playing?
The Round C-shaped profile is paired with a 12-inch (304.8 mm) radius and 22 medium-jumbo stainless steel frets. This geometry promotes smooth playability for chords, bends, and lead phrasing. The width ranges from 42.0 mm at the nut to 52.4 mm at the 12th fret.
What string gauge is fitted by default?
D'Addario XL-110 in 0.010-0.046 gauge strings are fitted by default. Keeping this gauge helps maintain the factory tension and setup.
What accessories come with the guitar?
A gig bag, two hex keys, and an adjustment bar for the spoke wheel nut are included.



