The Yamaha PAC612VIIFM is a premium model in Yamaha’s Pacifica series, renowned for its exceptional build quality, versatile tone, and sleek aesthetics. Designed for guitarists seeking a high-performance instrument, the PAC612VIIFM combines classic styling with modern features, making it suitable for a wide range of musical genres.
Key Features
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Body Construction: The guitar features a solid alder body with a laminated flamed maple top, finished in a glossy polyurethane that enhances its visual appeal and tonal clarity.
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Pickups: Equipped with a Seymour Duncan TB-14 Custom 5 humbucker in the bridge position and two Seymour Duncan SSL-1 single-coil pickups in the neck and middle positions, the PAC612VIIFM offers a wide array of tones, from warm and mellow to bright and cutting. The bridge humbucker is coil-splittable via a push-pull tone knob, providing added tonal flexibility.
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Neck and Fingerboard: The guitar boasts a maple neck with a comfortable C-shaped profile, complemented by a 13.75″ radius rosewood fingerboard. This combination ensures smooth playability and responsiveness, ideal for both chord work and lead playing.
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Bridge and Tuners: It is equipped with a Wilkinson VS50 tremolo bridge and Grover locking tuners, ensuring stable tuning and reliable performance during expressive playing.
Aesthetic Appeal
The PAC612VIIFM is available in several finishes, including Translucent Black, Indigo Blue, and Fired Red. Each finish showcases the beautiful flamed maple top, adding a touch of elegance to the guitar’s overall appearance.
Versatility and Playability
Inspired by the hot-rodded guitars of 1980s Southern California, the PAC612VIIFM is designed to deliver a wide tonal palette. Whether performing clean rhythm parts, soaring leads, or heavy riffs, this guitar adapts to various musical styles with ease.
