Description
The Yamaha Pacifica Standard Plus PACS+12M represents a significant leap forward in the Pacifica lineage—combining Yamaha's Acoustic Design technology with Reflectone pickups co-developed by legendary recording engineer Rupert Neve. This collaboration delivers clear, articulate tone with solid lows and sparkling highs that Wisconsin studio players, worship guitarists, and discerning performers will immediately recognize as exceptional. HSS configuration with coil-split capability provides outstanding versatility from pristine cleans through aggressive overdrive. Vibrant finishes inspired by Japanese city pop art and Southern California sunshine add visual energy. With premium Gotoh hardware, stainless steel frets, and exceptional playability, the PACS+12M punches well above its price class. Gig bag included.
Yamaha's scientific approach utilizing 3D modeling devised wood-routing techniques that increase body resonance and improve vibration transfer between neck and body—resulting in balanced, responsive tone that feels alive under your fingers. The newly designed alder body provides classic warmth and midrange punch.
Reflectone pickups created in collaboration with Rupert Neve Designs—the mind behind iconic recording consoles—deliver studio-grade clarity and articulation. HSS configuration with push/pull coil-split on tone control expands tonal palette from vintage single-coil sparkle through humbucker power, covering everything from country twang to hard rock aggression.
Slim C-shape maple neck with natural satin finish facilitates comfort and speed. Carved neck joint heel makes accessing uppermost frets comfortable and easy. Beveled alder body along lower bout increases playing comfort during extended sessions. Maple fingerboard with 13.8"/350mm radius and medium stainless-steel frets provides smooth, durable playing surface with reduced string-bending resistance.
Gotoh locking tuners ensure quick string changes and rock-solid tuning stability. Gotoh 2-point tremolo bridge delivers smooth operation and exceptional pitch stability even with aggressive vibrato use.
- Model: PACS+12M
- Body: Alder (beveled lower bout), Acoustic Design technology
- Neck: Slim C-shape maple, natural satin finish, carved heel
- Fingerboard: Maple, 13.8" (350mm) radius
- Frets: Medium stainless steel
- Pickups: Reflectone HSS (Rupert Neve Designs collaboration)
- Controls: Volume, tone (push/pull coil split)
- Switching: 5-way selector
- Bridge: Gotoh 2-point tremolo
- Tuners: Gotoh locking
- Includes: Gig bag