Yamaha Pacifica Standard Plus Pacs+12M-Spb Mn Sparkle Blue

The Essentials to Know About the Yamaha Pacifica Standard Plus PACS+12 Guitar

• Maximum versatility: HSS pickup configuration, 5-position selector switch, and push-pull for coil-splitting.


• Reflectone pickups co-developed with Rupert Neve Designs: clarity, articulation, and balance across the entire spectrum.


• Modern comfort: Slim C maple neck, sculpted heel, and satin finish for a fast feel.


• Premium reliability: medium stainless steel frets and Gotoh hardware (locking tuners + 2-point tremolo).

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	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

Type	electric guitar	Thickness at 1st fret	20.0 mm / 0.79"
Body finish	glossy polyurethane	Thickness at 12th fret	22.4 mm / 0.88"
Neck-body joint	bolt-on	Bridge	Gotoh 510T FE-1
Neck	maple	Tremolo arm	5.5 mm / 0.22" diameter (chrome)
Neck finish	satin polyurethane	String spacing	10.8 mm / 0.43"
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Tuners	Gotoh locking
Radius	13.78" / 350 mm	Pickup configuration	HSS
Number of frets	22	Bridge pickup	Reflectone HH7b humbucker
Fret type	medium / stainless steel	Middle pickup	Reflectone HS7n single coil
Nut	Graph Tech TUSQ	Neck pickup	Reflectone HS7n single coil
Nut width	42.0 mm / 1.65"	Controls	Master Volume
Width at 12th fret	52.4 mm / 2.06"	Selector	5-position lever switch