Yamaha Pacifica 612IIVFM. A review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ต.ค. 2019
- In this video, let's check out the Yamaha Pacifica 612IIVFM!
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Recorded with the
UAD Apollo Twin Duo
thru
Line 6 Helix Native
on
Digital Performer 9.5
Original melody composition by © Jonathan Koh
Backing track from:
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I don't trust your demos, because you can make ANYTHING sound amazing. This is the same reason why I watch a lot of your videos
lol...come on!! ✌🤓
You make me want to buy every guitar you demo! Fantastic as ever Jonathan. Thank you again.
Thank you! ✌🤓
Agree with the original comment.
@@AlexSmolniyI second that!!
Not an exaggeration, this is probably the best demo of a guitar I've ever seen in a while. Great job Jonathan!
Thank you✌️❤️
I got the 611VFM last year.
I'm very happy with it.
The combination of that same bridge humbucker with the P90 gives a rich range of tones.
I hoping to try that too🤓✌️
If I was going to do a tier list of guitar review channels, this this channel would be S tier all by itself...amazing tone every time.
Thank you so much ❤️❤️
Very nice looking, and great sounding guitar! Thanks for the review. I’ve never thought to consider Yamaha for electric guitars, but you’ve definitely changed my mind!
Any time!✌❤
That guitar is amazing. Jon is too. :)
Recently I got this Yamaha pacifica 612 and I love it more and more.
Very nice!
Awesome review !Awesome playing! Thank you !!! ❤️❤️👍👍🎸🎸you are amazing guitarist
Thank you kindly!✌💙
Nice video and cool guitar, thanks Jonathan.
Josée Deslongchamps thank you ✌️🤓
A fine demo, as always, and what a great guitar at any price!
Aye ✌️❤️
Jon on a scale 1-10 what’s your thoughts for good entry lvl guitar?
Awesome playing Johnathan! Love your reviews 😊
Thank you Stef✌️❤️
please subscribe to the channel!!✌️❤️
Hi Jonathan !.. Thanks for the review !.. Thanks to your friend, this guitar is very interesting !.. 👍 💖 🕊
And Bravo Yamaha, I've always been pleased by the products I bought from you ( GW 50, XS 1100 , etc .. ) 😘
Glad you liked the video! :)
excellent review. Your effort is much appreciated.
Much appreciated! Send my best to the brown dirt cowboy! ✌❤
What a beauty and sounds great too. The tone is in your hands though, nice playing. Cheers from Brazil.
Daniel Pino Gomes thank you 🤓✌️
Thanks for the review. I’ve ordered mine in fire red. Can’t wait to hear it along with Yamaha thr10…
Cool ..,enjoy!!✌️❤️
Man, every guitar you demo has a solid tone, I would LOVE to have your Helix presets!
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You are a great player. Very nice tones. Yamaha makes great equipment.
Yes, thank you✌️❤️
Great looking and sounding just what we've all grown to expect from Yamaha instruments!
Dana Everhart 🤓✌️
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Thank you for this great review. How would you compare the neck smoothness as against a fender player strat?
Excellent review. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!✌❤
Great video and awesome playing again. You could make any guitar sound great ✌🎸😎
Thank you Jim! ✌🤓
I have one in the delivery process right now. I got the Sweetwater blue.
nice!!! ✌♥
Did you buy the indigo blue? I am still debating which color I should buy. I like both colors, but root beer more than blue.
@@Gabriel.JarelysThe Sweetwater Blue that was made specifically for Sweetwater
I have a revstar 502t and it's lovely. Wish yamaha would make some kind of Tele derivative like they used to in the past. Love yr channel Jonathan
Thank you Lorenzo!!✌️❤️
The rs502 series are fantastic guitars for the money and are about $70 canadian, less than this Pacifica. Im planning to buy the rs502 next. For now enjoying my pac012.
@@dragan4658 i have both a pacifica 611 and a revstar 502 and i'd say it's a matter of taste. The pacifica in my opinion gives something more for the money, with Ducan pickups, locking tuners, wilkinson bridge and the humbucker in the bridge is a bit more versatile than having double p90s. The Revsstar 502 has more of a gibson vibe if you like that, short scale, mohogany body and neck, set neck. My advice is to buy the 502T, the tail piece bridge is more reliable than the wraparound on the 502 imo, wrap around bridges can age badly and tend to lean forward into the wood with time.
@@valebliz youre right , I agree. I like the Gibson vibe from the 502. Unfortunately my 502 will wait a few months as I just picked up a brand new LTD te200. Awesome guitar, belly and forearm cuts and string thu!!! Brings my Marshall to life!
@@dragan4658 not a bad choice, i like T shaped HH guitars
Thank you.
I made up one's mind!!
I'll buy that color.
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I will buy this guitar it has so much value packed in it,if they did satin neck and maple fretboard it would be perfect
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Love this great sound ❤️
Thank you ✌️❤️
I happy they lifted the restriction on rosewood there's something about it that really appeals to me.
Yep!! they finally raised that restriction! 🤓
Same here I love rosewood 🎸
The opening demo you did had a fantastic rock tone to my ears. Love Yamaha products, it’s guaranteed quality. The spec for the money is great value. You may have enjoyed it better if it was set up how you like, but I’m sure you did anyway. I think this guitar is more set up for rock, the clean tones were still good, but that rock tone was superb. I may add one to my collection one day, but I’d wait to get one second hand, then it will be a steal. Great to see you trying out other makes. If you get a chance try out an Eastman guitar. I demoed one about 10 years ago and it was the best guitar I’ve ever tried, it was an ES335 clone, it was around £1000 GBP, worth every penny. Shame I could not afford it at the time. May be when I get my inheritance I’ll treat myself.
Denis Ahmet I remember trying some really nice Eastman guitars about 20 years ago.. In any case I did not setup the guitar as I didn’t want to change any thing.
Jonathan Koh respect ✊
I was very tempted to get a mint used one recently, but I ended up purchasing a MIJ Ibanez Roadcore instead
I still think those Yamahas are great for the money. The 611 is also a very nice model.
I see that you commented on the long top horn not being to your liking. However, when playing standing, with a strap, that strap pin at the 12th fret will make the guitar sit at the perfect angle, and impeding neck dive :)
Beautiful playing as usual Jon. Thanks!
Iñigo Zapata thanks brother ✌️🤓
WOW, beautiful sound !! thax!!
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I've never come across a bad Yamaha guitar. I currently own an SA2200. It's great. Back in the day I had the cheapest Pacifica which I modded to make it a midi controller for a Roland GR55. It was well made and so easy to set up. This helped the midi pickup to track very well. I also had a TRB1004 bass which again was flawless. Yamaha seem to have very good Q.C. across the range.
I on the other hand have no desire before to play a Yamaha electric guitar. I guess i'm not too keen on how they look. But i liked the old semi solid ones that Yamaha had 🤓✌
It seems Yamaha upped their game a bit on the Pacifica. Long known as a great low priced beginners guitar, with the Seymour Duncan pickups it seems as if they're after more intermediate/ pro players
As always, your playing and review were spot on. You brought out the strengths and weaknesses very well.
John Janoski thanks John ✌️🤓
Beautiful. Man you are a box of skills.
Thank you Robert! is it getting colder over there??
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Indeed! In high 50s but drop to 48 ish F that is! Hope you are well my friend Cheers!! Ga USA
Robert Clark ooooo. Nice.. I like✌🏻🤓
A very good Review, Thanks ....a good guitar !
Thank you ✌️❤️
Beautiful guitar 😍😍
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From their cheapest to the more expensive Yamaha are always of good quality.
Awesome intro!
Thank you✌️❤️
Definitely enjoyed and got some good info out of this video really making me take a look towards Yamaha guitars just to have a nice one to take out with me. Question how do you think this guitar pairs up with a PRS SE model thanks.
It depends on the models.. can’t fairly say.. but I’ve seen some great PRS SE guitars ✌️❤️
Hey Jonathan, good day. Phenomenal playing...as usual.👍 I really like the G&L tribute Comanche you demonstrated in your other video but this guitar sounded just as nice, very silky sound. In a comparison of both how would you stack one against the other. Which one would you prefer?
Tough choice.. but I’m still in awe of the Comanche🤓✌️
Nice tone you have with the Native! Could you please tell us some details,m what kind of options did you use in this one? How can I acquire a sound like you got from 07:00? Thanks!
Kálmán Dávid I use a compressor- Brit Plexi Jump - reverb 🤓✌️
It's very interesting to see and hear how the construction of a guitar can change the tone we associate a pickup with. To my ears the SSL have a very different tone to what they offer when installed in a traditional strat, more voxy and midrangy. In fact I have to say that I don't like the tone of this model in general terms. On the contrary, the Pacifica 611 is one of the best sounding guitars in its price range (in my opinion).
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I was just thinking "man I wish he did a review on the one with the P90 in the neck" and there it is!
Lol… ✌️❤️
Would like to know each time what you are using for amplification and with what effects. please
Line 6 Helix Native
Nice review. Not quite as throaty hollow sounding as a strat, I like the bridge pup the best.
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great skill, great review, thank you for the vid,
one question, did you change the string?
i just purchased one and they come with daddario 9-42 EXL120 and its hard to do bending on them, to stiff i think, can hardly bend full step
Not at all
My guitar is a Yamaha Pacifica but more the budget model every bit as good as my old PRS Santana SEII
Thanks for yet another excellent video bro Jonathan. Blessings in Christ Jesus.
Gary from GLASGOW nice!!! Do you still have it around?
I appreciate you as a musician🙏
Thank you !✌❤
I wish Yamaha would have added the contour neck heel. The beauty of this is 2nd to none.
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Not just Grover tuners. They are Grover locking tuners. Amazing quality for the money and would still be worth it for twice the price!
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Thank You Jonathan a great help!!! one question,,, is pacifica 212vfm and 612 has the same size? fret length,,, or 612 is slightly longer,,, i got a short finger need to know.
I am not sure.. why don’t you google and find out? ✌️❤️
Scale is the same.
I just bought this exact guitar (Root Beer and all) and I have to say, it is loaded. It is the most expensive guitar I have ever purchased but man, you get a lot for the money. This guitar has more name brand shit on it than any Fender I have ever seen. Graphtech Nut and String Trees, Seymour Duncan custom pickups with coil split,, Wilkinson VS50 bridge, Grover Locking Tuners and a flamed maple head stock to match the body.
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Hi Jonathan, how would you compare this Yamaha Pac 612V2FM to the Cort G290Fat that you recently reviewed. I feel the Yamaha tones are better, the shape of body is Stratier, but contour seems sharp !?
both have different pickups...so I cant say which is better..✌❤
Oh man this video makes me want to try electric guitars. I'm an all acoustic and classical guitar guy and know nothing about electrics.
Go ahead and try them..✌️❤️
Nice review and playing as always, impressive. How does the Yamaha Pacifica 612 compare to Corona Modern SE Plus, the pink with HSS config you also reviewed? Thanks a lot.
I found the Corona nicer ✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Thank you very much for the reply. Its very kind of you. No doubt you have so many views and subscribers. Keep up the good work and spread good music. We'll keep on supporting you. God bless.
Your demo sound is great! Could you tell me which amplifier you use with a microphone?
I’m using the Line 6 Helix native with my DAW✌️❤️
Jonathan which guitar do you really like that has a flowing tremelo bar ? Up to $1.200 American dollars
The Harley Benton or a good Fender Squire Strat✌❤
I wonder if they should have used SSL-2 to complement the radius?
Everyone should! Lol
Wow, very well put together ! And sounds great ! I imagine that the action is on the money as well,,,, I also like the color ! Lets find out if I like the price ! My first guitar was a Yamaha Acoustic,,, very nice and affordable at the time,,, 😁🖒✌
Thank you Michael!✌❤
I've got one in blue. Quality wise, it's an amazing guitar for the price. I may remove the finish from the neck, but I'm not in any hurry to do so. The only downside for me is that the middle pickup gets in the way of fingerpicking, but I suppose that isn't an intended purpose for the guitar in any event. I get the vibe from your report that you aren't thrilled with the guitar, but don't want to say anything negative about it. Am I wrong?
Greg T you’re not all wrong, the guitar is great, I’m just not too keen with look especially the extended horn. That’s just me 😉
Other than that the guitar sounds and plays great✌🏻🤓
Great test.
Thank you!✌❤
I recognized that Jimi Hendrix riff you played starting at about 5:54. Question, does that Pacifica make for a good studio recording guitar? Or would one of its lesser siblings be adequate enough for studio recording?
lets just say it would get the job done ✌💙
No doubt, i recently use pacifica for making a jingle, even tho mine was little bit lower in the line, pacifica line are the best for its value.. (PAC 212 VFM)
If Yamaha would get their heads out of their arses and offer more mid-range models of the Pacifica,they would dominate the market.The 611 and 612 Pacificas are some of the best Strat-style guitars on the market.
I love my 611 not sure if I should buy a 612 hehe
It’s currently selling for 550-650 USD. I think that’s a midrange asking price.
Mid-range? There are Pacificas from under $200 USD to this one that goes for $649 USD retail--and you can often get at least 10% off if you ask or look around. 🤷🏻♂️ Not sure what you mean.
Richard X I got both. 611 replaced my Tele and this replaced my Strat. Awesome
lulwat? They make a guitar SKU at *every* mid-range price point and most entry-level price points. This one is my fave partially because of how cheap it is for the quality and equipment on offer. Not a fan of the looks though.
I am impressed
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The dad rock is strong with this one
Hahaha
Are the frets stainless? Thanks for all you do!!!
dont think so..
i may buy the Yamaha 812w, do you think is a good model?
Yes..i think it's ok✌♥
What I like about the pacifica is the narrower nut...
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Hey Jon! Great stuff as always - I love it brother! I was able to get my hands on a G&M strat-style guitar with a roasted maple neck and fretboard. They are pretty rare here in the states. It’s a nice instrument. Have you ever played one?
Go Wait in the Truck no I have not!! Where are they made? 😁
@@JonIsJustTooLoud They are made in China and say they are made for musicians by musicians... here is their facebook - facebook.com/guitarsandmoreasia/
@@JonIsJustTooLoud China but I think its a good brand.
th-cam.com/video/wTRP8T--EKM/w-d-xo.html
In America the current price for the 612 is only $669.00 and the 611 is only $629.00. Incredible value for such a high quality guitar from any manufacturer!
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799 Euros in Europe which is a lot more. The price difference with the US (594 euros converted from 669$) is ridiculous. I bought a pacifica 212 for 375 euro but i still kinda regret not buying the topmodel.
Jonathan, how would you compare this to one of the Harley Benton fusions? I’m guessing the Yamaha is superior?
Pickups are better✌💛
This is alot bang for the buck if you're okay with not having "Fender" written on the headstock.
But with Fender you have to go for a lot more compromises, even if you are entering at the 1200-1400$ mark...
Very nice guitar presentation as always, thanks.
Thank you ✌️❤️
This guitar sounds better than any fender in the 1000-1500 usd xd xd.
this guitar is best bang for the buck, great axe
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Is that song you're playin "I need your love" burt bacharach I believe?
nope! ✌♥
Graag looking beauty
yes it is!
I am curious why this doesn't sound like strat. Maybe is it because of the potentiometer value?
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1. What's the difference among the PAC612VIIFM; PAC612VIIFMX; and PAC612VIIX?
2. How much in US dollars?
3. Are these made in Japan?
Thank you.
These are made in Indonesia.. please Google for prices
I found a smoking deal on one of these in Black. Based on your review I purchased it. It is a SuperStrat. Its not a Fender. It is its own voice. It plays great and sounds great. If all these appointments where on a Fender it would be an American Elite in price. I had to get my ear used to it because it sits somewhere between my MIJ Fender Aerodyne and G&L USA Fallout in overall tone. If you want gigging strat that will cover anything and wont destroy your wallet this may be it. You can find these on Reverb in excellent condition between 4 and 600 and often with free shipping. I got mine Mint for 325 with a good bag and free shipping. The deals are out there. Thanks Jonothan and thank you Leo. You guys turned me on to a great guitar that I would plug in anywhere.
Thanks! Thats what I hope this channel would be of help..Welcome to the channel! If you havent subscribed yet✌🤓
What route do these have? Swimming pool or other?
Not too sure ✌️❤️
Ho Jon! what would you choose between this guitar and the schecter Nick johnston?
the schecter Gabri..✌♥
@@JonIsJustTooLoud thanks a lot 😎😉 cheers from Italy
Thinking about getting one.. better than a mex strat?
Depends...
nice demo thanks ;) harley benton or yamaha suddenly ... which one do you prefer?
depends on the model 🤓✌
@@JonIsJustTooLoud thank you for responding so quickly;) I was thinking about the CST-24 T or an SC-550.
The only Yamaha guitar that want is SG series, particularly SG2000
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Hi, this is a really nice guitar with Seymore Duncans and Grovertuners it goes not better all wishes in one guitar what will you more. LG Detlev
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Don’t forget that TUSQ nut! This thing seems like a steal with those quality components at $650
Sweet!
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I own one 612. Mine come damaged (they neck was not aligned) was imposible to return it. I do not like the tone.
Francesco Narducci Do sorry to hear that.. why can’t you return it??
These are killer guitars. Also the one with the p90s.
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name of the first song you play?
Just a jam along
I just got my PAC 611 VFM with the Duncan humbucker and P90 combo last week and I’m totally blown away! I’ve been playing for about 30yrs and it’s the best guitar 🎸 I’ve ever owned and that includes American 🇺🇸 Deluxe Fender Stratocasters!
Once you go Yamaha, you never go back. Because as I’ve learned, those who’ve never played a Pacifica, are those who don’t realize just what high quality guitars they are throughout the entire Pacifica range and how they put Fender to shame at every price point!
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I have this guitar. I love it!
Awesome!!
@@JonIsJustTooLoud I too am impressed with this guitar. The build quality is excellent for a guitar at it's price point. It is a beautiful looking guitar. The sound is also amazing. No pu changes needed.
Nice demo, as allways, thanks. I'm questioning the price when the Pacifica 212 is half of that price , with only difference being just noname pick-ups and no locking tuners.
Well......🤔
@@JonIsJustTooLoud and next question would be : how does it compare to the G&L tribute legacy HSS, in the same price range ? that you reviewed recently
The specifications are very different: Seymour Duncan pickups, Black Tusq xl nut and string trees by Graphtech, Wilkinson tremolo an Grover locking tuners with 18:1 ratio.
The 212 is the 112v with other finished.
612 vs 611?which do you prefer...?
611 ✌♥
Is it good to play on jazz?
Depends on what you are looking for in terms of tone ✌️❤️
What is the neck profile in this guitar?
ARISTONYT modern C✌️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud thanks
I own the 012 and 212 but really would like to trade up to 612!
You can but I’m sure there are better choices out there 😉
Amazing quality for the price! I was wondering what you thought of the Yamaha 611?
Have not tried them... yet🤓✌️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud thank you! Amazing review, very inspiring. I really liked the one you did on the boss gt1000 as well.
georgesabitpol no I think you are mistaken ✌️🤓
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Ayaaaaa! 😅
I have very good Yamaha pac 412v, but this is awesome!
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I have a yamaha 112, and i dreamt so long about owning this guitar "pacifica 612" but it sadly never materialized
From the specs I’ve seen, the Yamaha 112 looks to be a very nice guitar at a great price!
But you can upgrade your guitar and make them 612 specs..
@@ochd1502 trust me it's not worth it, my 112 is an old model made in Indonesia, quality isn't good, crappy tuners ,pots, tremolo and low frets
@@bobbya8622 the Squier is a better guitar
@@Mr.Nabil.Belhaj in your dreams.
Thank you
You’re welcome John ✌️❤️
NJ schecter diamond series or this?
The NJ.. for me ✌️❤️
Ok... thank you....was really confused between schecter nj vs Van Nuys vs Pacifica 612 vs fender player series....I think I'll go with NJ now!!!!
Like before watching, man!
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