Yamaha Pacifica611Vfm Root Beer
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Seymour Duncan P90 + humbucker pickup configuration: vintage tone at the neck, power and attack at the bridge.
- Wilkinson vibrato: ideal for nuances (vibratos, bends, "surf" effects) without sacrificing stability.
- Premium hardware with Grover locking tuners: reliable tuning, quick string changes.
- Custom "Root Beer" look with flamed maple top: a guitar with character, made to stand out.
Manufacturer Information
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Pacifica: The Californian Spirit, Yamaha Style
Marketed since 1990 and designed to meet the demands of the Californian scene, the Pacifica series has been built around one key word: versatility. The PAC611VFM belongs to the "accessible" high-end of the family, with a selection of custom-style components (Seymour Duncan pickups, Grover tuners) and the addition of a Wilkinson vibrato to further expand the playing field. -->
Who Is the Pacifica 611VFM For?
The Yamaha Pacifica 611VFM is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists who want a reliable electric guitar for stage and studio, as well as collectors seeking an instrument that is "different" yet immediately familiar in hand. Thanks to its P90 / humbucker duo and vibrato, it excels in rock, blues, pop, indie, and also covers heavier styles very well when pushing the bridge pickup. -->
Sound
The combination of alder + flamed maple delivers a very musical balance: present mids, clear attack, and good definition, ideal for standing out in a mix. Regarding pickups, the Seymour Duncan SP90 in the neck position provides rich cleans and great dynamics, with that typical gritty P90 character when played harder. The Seymour Duncan Custom 5 at the bridge goes further: solid lows, precise highs, and an output level that perfectly supports modern distortions. The electronics remain direct and efficient (volume, tone), with a push-pull tone control that opens additional tonal variations depending on settings and styles. -->
Technical specifications
| Category | ST | Nbr of strings | 6 |
| Left handed | No | Scalloped | Double |
| Strings | Steel | ||
| Type | solid body electric guitar | Fingerboard radius | 13.75" / 350 mm |
| Body | alder | Frets | 22 (medium) |
| Top | flamed maple (laminate) | Nut width | 1.61" / 41.0 mm |
| Finish | gloss | Tuners | Grover Locking |
| Color | Root Beer | Bridge | Wilkinson VS50-6 vibrato |
| Net weight | 3000 g (3.0 kg) | Neck pickup | Seymour Duncan SP 90 |
| Construction | bolt-on neck | Bridge pickup | Seymour Duncan Custom 5 |
| Neck | maple (gloss finish) | Selector | 3 positions |
| Fingerboard | rosewood | Controls | master volume, master tone (push-pull coil split) |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm | Pickup configuration | P90 + humbucker |
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Questions frequently asked
What pickups equip the Yamaha Pacifica611VFM Root Beer?
The configuration pairs a Seymour Duncan SP90 at the neck with a Seymour Duncan Custom 5 at the bridge. The SP90 provides the dynamic tone of a P90, while the Custom 5 is designed for more sustained distortion.
Can the bridge humbucker be split?
A push-pull tone control allows splitting the Seymour Duncan Custom 5. The 3-way selector switch accesses the neck, combined, and bridge pickups.
What vibrato is installed on this Pacifica?
This model features a Wilkinson VS50-6 vibrato. Grover Locking tuners complete the tuning hardware.
What are the neck dimensions?
The bolt-on maple neck has a scale length of 648 mm and a nut width of 41 mm. Its rosewood fretboard has a 350 mm radius and 22 medium frets. The neck finish is gloss.
Is this guitar suitable for rock and blues?
The combination of an alder body, laminated flamed maple top, and the P90/humbucker duo covers rock, blues, pop, and indie styles. With a net weight announced at 3.0 kg, the instrument is also intended for stage and studio use.
