Hey Andy. Thanks for the detailed review. Got couple of questions here? 1. Would you recommend the rosewood or maple fretboard version? 2. I did notice that you had detached the tremolo arm. How's the tuning stability when used along with it? Many thanks!
Hi, fretboard Wood is a personal preference. I prefer rosewood. The tremolo on most guitar apart from Floyd Rose and other high end companies don’t stay in tune that well. So I take it off. It’s ok if you want just a bit of tremolo but not dive bombs etc. Hope this helps.
Hi, I’ve never played guitar before but I’m really interested in the Pacifica 112v, is that a good guitar for a beginner? And what’s the most-have gear that I will need?
Hey, love your videos....I'm torn between the yamaha pacifica 212v and the squier classic vibes 70s with a humbucker in the bridge position, which one do you think is better? If you could advise me on one of them, I would be grateful. xD
Starter guitar...they're much better than that. I'd be interested to hear if some professional guitarists actually record with them. With all the gear in a professional recording studio I bet you couldn't tell if it was a 2022 Fender Stratocaster or a 2022 Yamaha Pacifica 112V.
I do agree. They are great guitars. I play mine nearly everyday. The difference in sound between a Yamaha Pacifica and a fender Strat is small but it does sound different.
Hi, I want to buy this guitar but I don't want a huge amp so I want to buy the Fender Mustang Micro, but I am not sure it is the perfect choice for this guitar. What do you think, is it compatible with one another? Will it sound good? P.S. I am a noob, thank you!
@@AndyHillier Thank you so much! I really appreciate your channel, I learned a couple of songs thanks to you. This is my first electric guitar, can't wait to play! :)
Hi Andy! Thank you for sharing this review. I have a quick question. Would your recommend the Yamaha 112j or the 112V for a beginner electric guitar player? Also is the bridge a floyd rose ?
Why are they always beginner guitars?, Early Fenders we’re just mass produced guitars where instead of re-fretting when the frets were worn just change the neck. The Japanese always perfect things that why their motor bikes, cars, you name are always superior to others, the rest just rely on nostalgia and snob value reflected in the extortionate price. Wrap a piece of wire around a magnet and sell it for a dollar, put Seymour Duncan on it and ask 100 dollars and the guy thinks it’s a bargain. I have a few Yamaha’s and never found anything wrong with them, but you can find plenty wrong with the high end guitars but maybe you don’t like to feel cheated.
Are they still making these guitars? Or is the production delayed because of the pandemic? Cuz I’m dying to buy the 112v sonic blue for a few months now.
just bought my 5th one: Silver..., oh yes theyre available: Thomann Germany, Gear4Music England and Fazer-musiikki Finland..., my absolutely favourite Strats!!!
This one for sure, just got mine today after hearing the difference between those 2. Pacifica sound 10x better than squier affinity cause they use alnico pickups, basically a squier model that use alnico pickups are the Classic vibe series and CV usually cost around $400 or 300 quid, pacifica in the other hand only cost $200.I suggest that you get pacifica if your goal is to practice and jam, and if you wanna get the classic vibe series I suggest you to save up a bit more and get the fender player series. At the end of the day fender brand is always better in people’s eye than a squier. Hope this help!
Hi, plan to buy this guitar, so, want to buy line6 spider V 60w or 120w amp. What do you thing wich one is better for home use, or You have some other recommendation amp? Thanks for answer.
rosewood needs no oil, only play, let alone olive or lemon..., someone once said: the grease(oil) from fingertips is enough for rosewood fingerboard, extensive fingrboard oilage may create fret loosage, rose, wood.....isnt there olive gardens and lemon trees, rose,wood, maple ,neck... I hope you dont treat your Fender Strat with same ointments---
As good as you play, you give good reviews too .. hats off ❤
Hi great demo I’ve just purchased one it’s a fine guitar 🎸
Hey! How’s it holding up today?
Are you directly plugged to the amp or using any effects pedals? If so, what pedals do you use? Thanks!
That middle pickup sounds rad
Just ordered mine!
is it worthy?
Brilliant
Hey Andy. Thanks for the detailed review. Got couple of questions here?
1. Would you recommend the rosewood or maple fretboard version?
2. I did notice that you had detached the tremolo arm. How's the tuning stability when used along with it?
Many thanks!
Hi, fretboard Wood is a personal preference. I prefer rosewood. The tremolo on most guitar apart from Floyd Rose and other high end companies don’t stay in tune that well. So I take it off. It’s ok if you want just a bit of tremolo but not dive bombs etc. Hope this helps.
Hi, I’ve never played guitar before but I’m really interested in the Pacifica 112v, is that a good guitar for a beginner? And what’s the most-have gear that I will need?
The Yamaha 112v is the perfect beginner guitar. You will need a guitar amp a lead as well.
this is actually my first guitar and I've had it for a year. I got a 112j instead of the 112v but I'm almost ready for a new one
Say what?
This thing rocks bro its HIGH end brah
I’m sold
Hey, what amp do you recommend for that guitar? Of course only for playing in home, no big deal
I really like the Laney lx20r amp
Yes, Laney amps are greats for the money, sounds really good
Estoy entre la Yamaha pasifica 112j - cort cr200/250 , cual es mejor ? En cuanto comodidad y sonido
Hey, love your videos....I'm torn between the yamaha pacifica 212v and the squier classic vibes 70s with a humbucker in the bridge position, which one do you think is better? If you could advise me on one of them, I would be grateful. xD
They are both great choices. Either would be great.
@@AndyHillier But wouldn't you really have a preference between these two or is it the same? Btw....thank u for answear me
It's a good option as a medium level guitar?
Hi Andy,
I'm thinking of getting this one, what's the difference between this and say 212V? Why is this considered a starter guitar? Thanks!
The 212v just has a colour matched headstock and a flames maple top.
They are great guitars I would not advise the 012 but anything from 112 up would be great. The 311H is an awesome guitar.
@@AndyHillier I just bought this guitar, one important thing I didn't consider was the nut width and on this it's only 41mm!
Starter guitar...they're much better than that. I'd be interested to hear if some professional guitarists actually record with them.
With all the gear in a professional recording studio I bet you couldn't tell if it was a 2022 Fender Stratocaster or a 2022 Yamaha Pacifica 112V.
I do agree. They are great guitars. I play mine nearly everyday. The difference in sound between a Yamaha Pacifica and a fender Strat is small but it does sound different.
I cant find these with the original Pacifica logo on the headstock. they all seem to have the block logo :(
They are still great. They have also just updated the colours.
That is the new official logo
Hi, I want to buy this guitar but I don't want a huge amp so I want to buy the Fender Mustang Micro, but I am not sure it is the perfect choice for this guitar. What do you think, is it compatible with one another? Will it sound good? P.S. I am a noob, thank you!
Yep it's a perfect choice. You can use any electric guitar with any amp. You can't go wrong with a pacifica 112 guitar.
@@AndyHillier Thank you so much! I really appreciate your channel, I learned a couple of songs thanks to you. This is my first electric guitar, can't wait to play! :)
Hi Andy! Thank you for sharing this review. I have a quick question. Would your recommend the Yamaha 112j or the 112V for a beginner electric guitar player? Also is the bridge a floyd rose ?
No they are not floyd rose bridge. I am not a fan of floyd rose bridges. The 112v is slightly better but both are great.
@@AndyHillier Thank you for the response Andy! I too was recommended to not go fir a floyd rose bridge as it's difficult to maintain.
Why are they always beginner guitars?, Early Fenders we’re just mass produced guitars where instead of re-fretting when the frets were worn just change the neck. The Japanese always perfect things that why their motor bikes, cars, you name are always superior to others, the rest just rely on nostalgia and snob value reflected in the extortionate price. Wrap a piece of wire around a magnet and sell it for a dollar, put Seymour Duncan on it and ask 100 dollars and the guy thinks it’s a bargain. I have a few Yamaha’s and never found anything wrong with them, but you can find plenty wrong with the high end guitars but maybe you don’t like to feel cheated.
What's that lick you're playing at 2:14?
Are they still making these guitars? Or is the production delayed because of the pandemic?
Cuz I’m dying to buy the 112v sonic blue for a few months now.
just bought my 5th one: Silver..., oh yes theyre available: Thomann Germany, Gear4Music England and Fazer-musiikki Finland..., my absolutely favourite Strats!!!
@Brian just bought a sonic blue today
Got the blue myself
what is the difference between this alnico pickup and the regular pickup?
They use different magnets and sound better than the pickups on the 012
what would be the main difference with the yamaha 212v version
I think it’s just the flame maple veneer top.
This guitar is good or Jackson 32 dinky is good?
I would go with the Yamaha because the tremolo on the Jackson is a pain to change strings and keep in tune.
Do they stay in tune really well?
Yes they are really stable
This one or squire affinity? Thanks
This one for sure, just got mine today after hearing the difference between those 2. Pacifica sound 10x better than squier affinity cause they use alnico pickups, basically a squier model that use alnico pickups are the Classic vibe series and CV usually cost around $400 or 300 quid, pacifica in the other hand only cost $200.I suggest that you get pacifica if your goal is to practice and jam, and if you wanna get the classic vibe series I suggest you to save up a bit more and get the fender player series. At the end of the day fender brand is always better in people’s eye than a squier. Hope this help!
Its a bit bright tune, I prefer more opaque.
Hi, plan to buy this guitar, so, want to buy line6 spider V 60w or 120w amp. What do you thing wich one is better for home use, or You have some other recommendation amp?
Thanks for answer.
How much do you want to spend?
@@AndyHillier about 300 to 400 euros
@@goranradakovic4108 Boss Katana 100 mkII is right up your alley. Plenty of reviews on youtube.
Those spider amps are the worst amps despite all the options. Much better to get an amp with less bells and whistles that sounds great.
@@entrancemperium5506 Katana all the way!
this or cortcr100?
I have not played the cortcr100 but i can highly recommend a 112v
rosewood needs no oil, only play, let alone olive or lemon..., someone once said: the grease(oil) from fingertips is enough for rosewood fingerboard, extensive fingrboard oilage may create fret loosage, rose, wood.....isnt there olive gardens and lemon trees, rose,wood, maple ,neck... I hope you dont treat your Fender Strat with same ointments---
iveheard oiling gguitar fingerboards once a year , maybe dusting or playind´g is better, rose wood needs n0 oil
olive oil rubbinit off...