Yamaha Pacifica Standard Plus Pacs+12-Shw Rw Shell White
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A "Standard Plus" Pacifica Designed as a Modern Upgrade
The Pacifica Standard Plus PACS+12 carries the Californian DNA of the Pacifica series further with a decidedly contemporary approach: optimized acoustic response through Yamaha Acoustic Design technology, versatile electronics, and high-end components. The goal is clear: to offer an electric guitar capable of covering a wide range of styles while maintaining smooth playability, stable tuning, and a bold aesthetic inspired by sunny vibes.
For Which Guitarist and Styles?
Thanks to its modern ergonomics and very complete electronics, the PACS+12 is aimed both at the serious beginner looking for a "real" evolving guitar and the intermediate or advanced guitarist seeking a reliable instrument for stage and studio. Its HSS setup excels in pop, rock, funk, blues, and fusion: from punchy rhythms to thicker leads, it adapts without losing definition.
The Sound
The alder body provides a natural balance: present mids, clean lows, and clear highs, ideal for precision in a band setting. The maple neck enhances attack and dynamics, while the rosewood fingerboard slightly rounds off the upper spectrum for a softer touch and response. On the electronics side, the Reflectone HH7b bridge humbucker delivers body, sustain, and strong saturation hold, while the Reflectone HS7n single coils (middle and neck) prioritize clarity, articulation, and crystalline tones. The push-pull tone control enables coil splitting to further expand the palette, and the 5-position selector switch facilitates quick transitions between rhythms, arpeggios, and solos.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To maintain the original feel, choose a set of electric strings 0.009-0.042 (same gauge as factory-installed). A standard strap will suit standing play, whether in rehearsal or on stage. The guitar comes delivered in a padded gig bag, so you're ready for daily transport.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HSS | Scalloped | Double |
| Category | ST | Bridge / tailpiece | Tremolo |
| Left handed | No | Electronics | Passive |
| Strings | Steel | Color | White |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Finishing | Glossy |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | Hardware | Chromed |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | ||
| Type | electric guitar | Thickness at 1st fret | 20.0 mm / 0.79" |
| Body | alder | Thickness at 12th fret | 22.4 mm / 0.88" |
| Body finish | glossy polyurethane | Bridge | Gotoh 510T FE-1 |
| Neck-body joint | bolt-on | Tremolo arm | 5.5 mm / 0.22" diameter (chrome) |
| Neck | maple | String spacing | 10.8 mm / 0.43" |
| Neck finish | satin polyurethane | Tuners | Gotoh locking |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm | Pickup configuration | HSS |
| Radius | 13.78" / 350 mm | Bridge pickup | Reflectone HH7b humbucker |
| Number of frets | 22 | Middle pickup | Reflectone HS7n single coil |
| Fret type | medium / stainless steel | Neck pickup | Reflectone HS7n single coil |
| Nut | Graph Tech TUSQ | Controls | Master Volume |
| Nut width | 42.0 mm / 1.65" | Selector | 5-position lever switch |
| Width at 12th fret | 52.4 mm / 2.06" | Case | delivered in gig bag |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Yamaha Pacifica Standard Plus PACS+12 suitable for rock and funk?
The HSS configuration combines a Reflectone HH7b humbucker at the bridge with two Reflectone HS7n single-coil pickups. It covers defined funk and pop rhythms as well as thicker rock tones thanks to the bridge pickup.
Can the bridge humbucker operate in single-coil mode?
A tone push-pull control activates the coil split of the Reflectone HH7b humbucker. This feature expands the sound possibilities with the 5-way selector switch.
What are the characteristics of the neck on this Pacifica?
The bolt-on maple neck features a 648 mm scale length and a rosewood fingerboard with a 350 mm radius. Its 22 medium stainless steel frets are paired with a 42 mm Graph Tech TUSQ nut. The thickness measures 20 mm at the first fret and 22.4 mm at the twelfth.
Does the vibrato on the PACS+12 stay in tune?
The Gotoh 510T FE-1 bridge is complemented by Gotoh locking tuners and a Graph Tech TUSQ nut. This setup is designed to enhance tuning stability when using the 5.5 mm chrome vibrato arm.
What gig bag and strings are included or recommended?
A padded gig bag is included for transport. The original and recommended string gauge is 0.009-0.042.



