@@landonbaileyYes there are just amazing acoustics for the money.. I also have an electric piano that just sounds and plays fantastic.. BTW have you ever tried one of their basses? My first bass was a Yamaha fretless made in Indonesia,.. Bought it at least 20 years ago and it still plays like a charm.. In my book, Yamaha makes the best bang for the buck in the industry for the bass.. Especially the TBRX Serie... In any event everything they touch: amps, guitars, bass, keyboards, trumpets, drums you name it, even at the entry level is usually unbeatable quality for the money..
@@BedeLaplumeThey have some serious competition now in the bang for the buck arena, e.g. Cort Indonesia, and Yamaha QC has fallen of over recent years (FACT), but Yamaha Indonesia do make unbeatable value guitars, and when you get a one that's up to their standard according to lore, it fits your accolade to a "T". Case in point. Among other brands e.g Ibanez, Cort, 4 Pacificas, 2 Revstars, 2 APX e-acoustics & a TRBX bass owned here. That's 9 Yamaha guitars, all purchased NEW within the past five years , all Yamaha Indonesia. Hasn't all been QC OOTB plain sailing, but sorted eventually. The intention is still there, but BQ & QC is inconsistent in application IMPE. Would I buy another Yamaha? Yes, but I'm not brand blind.
@@theblytonian3906I see your point. As you mention, Cort is a strong and fierce competitor. I've heard, they actually manufacture all the Schecter guitars.. My fretless bass dates from the early 2000 or late 90's. It was kind of their first Indonesian factory and I am really satisfied with the overall QC of it.. Actually I am really happy with all of the Indonesian made guitars I've bought and tried so far.. One Of them being an Ibanez AS93.. Awesome semi hollow..
@@BedeLaplume Concur. Cort are OEM manufacturer for a range of famous brands including models for the PRS brand. I have a Cort Manson collaboration Stage Series Classic TC, and it's a seriously GREAT guitar which ranks up there with the best custom shop from Fender AFAIC. Yamaha Japan would be proud to put its brand on it. I would have gone with Cort for my bass, but the specific model I wanted wasn't available, so went with the Yamaha TRBX. More than equally happy. Combination of quality and unbeatable bang for the buck I also own an Ibanez AS93FM. I experienced similar aesthetic BQ QC issues with Ibanez Indonesia as with Yamaha though. When you get 'the good one' it's an absolutely fabulous guitar. I would have liked a Yamaha SA2200, but wasn't prepared to spend triple the price on the SA2200's MIJ price tag.
This is the sharpest looking Yamaha Pacifica I've ever seen. Love the color along with the pickguard and the metal cover on the humbucker. Almost thought it was one of those prestige Ibanez AZ models when I first saw it.
I have a 112V from 2007-8 with a natural color, matt finish. The thing about matt or satin finishes is that they don't stay matt for too long if you play them a lot or even at all. The arm rest area especially gets polished up by the playing. Satin finish Revstars are also like that. It is cool way for way for the finish to wear, though! It's a kind of reverse relicing!
Hello! I am from Greece and I can say that You are the first ( ... and only ... ) reviewer that I 've seen measure a guitar with electronic instruments (weight, dimensions etc...) and also show to us the inside (electronics thus quality!!!) !!! Exceptional !!! It is as we where there "knowing" the guitar !!! Consider me a big fan from now on! Congrats! P.S. I always loved Pacifica so I hope that you consider a GiveAway ... ( they are very expensive in Greece because of the dealer...) .
I have 2 Yamaha Pacifica PAC112j's and they are amazing!!! One of them is my version of a Tom Delonge Strat in an Orange and the other one is a tribute to my first car which I still drive in a brown with gold racing stripe along the arm contour!!!
I own 20 guitars, Fenders Gibson's Schecter, LSL, PRS, Hamer etc. One guitar stands out and that's a Yamaha Ty Tybor guitar I literally found in a Skip outside a junk store and paid £50 for it. It was covered in concrete and dust and had two strings on it at the time. I brought it back to life and it's basically my second favourite instrument. Great neck, super tones and plays extremely well. If youve heard Kings X then you get the idea. Currently looking for another one so if your letting one go let me know!
@@tomaslopez2940 it would have been around then I bought mine, Artist model, incredible bookmatched flamed maple top. Seymour Duncan Seth Lover PAF's, great sound, semi solid, mahogany body/neck. Poly finish which is my only gripe about the instrument. If there was an inexpensive way to remove the finish and give it a matt nitro lacquer I'd do it!
@@djw8133 Yeah I bought a black XT archtop in 2013 and it’s still one of my best guitars. I’m hoping that adding a Floyd Rose FRX will give it some new life eventually
The Matt finish will wear shiny, as does a deglossed neck, in time. The frets look medium jumbo, a size which varies enormously between guitars fitted with medium jumbo frets.
Yamaha has always made excellent everything from Trumpets, motorcycle’s, keyboards, stereos, guitars. I personally just don’t like the looks of them compared to a squier or fender. With that said, I may still have to get one just because they seem that good.
Yeah... I sold my mother-in-law's old Yamaha trumpet for her. We got a fortune for it. She was only expecting to get $100. We got $850. And my Yamaha tape deck is awesome, as is my SG1000 guitar. My mum had a Yamaha baby grand piano which she had for years. She traded it in at a Steinway dealer towards a Steinway - which was pretty much the only possible upgrade.
I'm the opposite. Dislike the Fender Strat aesthetic which looks like a a prototype the designer never got around to finishing, particularly that bulbous headstock. Yamaha got the proportions and everything else right with their Pacifica.
I have the natural color of this same guitar and I love it. It is one of my favorite guitars to play. I really love that matte blue one and May have to get that one now😀
I had a Yamaha semi-hollow E335 type back in the 90's in honey sunburst - beautiful guitar, in all ways. Presently own a Yamaha THX-10 amp, and a Yammie trumpet. Great products. You can't really go wrong with anything Yamaha.
I love my Yamaha acoustic guitar. I received it as a birthday gift about 46 years ago. Still sounds great & stays in tune well. Excellent quality and craftsmanship.
That's about when I got mine too. Beautiful, excellent craftsmanship but currently at my daughter's house 2K miles away. No one is playing it. I'm going to bring it home next visit.
Love everything about that guitar, except for one very important thing… the super narrow 40mm nut width. When you have big fingers like me, the strings are just too close together on Pacifica guitars.
I have an older EG112C. Played it a lot in a blues-rock band, very versatile and sounded better than "OK". At blues jams, most people would choose to play my Yamaha over the much-more-expensive SRV that was available. Even the really good players couldn't believe it was an inexpensive Yamaha. That was good enough for me.
I have 1 too! I found it at a swap meet and paid 45 bucks for it. I love it! I put a loaded pick guard with kiesel pick ups. Sounds like any other well made professional guitar ❤
I have a matt black 'vintage' (the jhs brand) from the early 2000's. Over time the contact areas of the guitar (neck, top, just below the bridge pick up) has worn to a shiny, very smooth finish. So nice and quick to play, and only took many years of effort
Nice Review Landon. Pacifica's are quite underrated... especially for their price point... from Great Beginner Guitars in the lower models to these Superb Playing 600 series. Good Pickups and Variations thereof throughout and their build quality and feel is well beyond their $ Value. I currently don't have one in my collection but have had my eye on the 600's for a while. Great Gigging guitar if you don't want to risk trashing your overpriced Fender!
Nice review! First time i've seen ya wham the trem, that's how the cool kids say it. Seriously I think you were having a good time with this one for sure and feeling a little inspired. I've never even picked one up before but now I want to so you'll have to live with that on your conscience.
You can not beat the price point Yamaha is producing guitars of this quality at. I have 4…the leader being the Pac611vfm. Duncan’s,Grover locking tuners, Wilkinson trem…it’s the Strat Killer Fender should take notes
Yep. And, like black even in gloss, they show up every finger mark and handling smudge as if neon illuminated. However at least with a gloss finish, those marks can be wiped away.
I own a Yamaha Revstar 620 and it is still the best guitar I own. Though given that I don't own the custom-level guitar builds that major manufacturers offer.
Regarding the longevity of satin-finish paint: I have a Yamaha BroadBass that has a neck painted satin black. The paint has worn to a gloss over time with use. There is a version of this bass with the body also painted satin black, and I understand that it also wears to a gloss with use.
Great demo Landon thanks! I never noticed how the body is slightly off-set. Love the shape of it. I also like the pickguard and how it looks different to a strat and doesn't cover the bridge pickup. The fretboard has a lot of figuring for rosewood! Sounds great too! Had my eye on the new Yamaha revstar with p90s (which has carbon fiber rod going through the neck).
Bought the 612 Pacifica in flaming maple red. Love this guitar. Great tones, very comfortable neck. I always loved Seymours. I call her Rosie, Bara in Japanese. Amazing guitar!!😊😊😊❤
Did you find that it would stay in tune after using the trem? One of my biggest peeves with my squire right now is how it goes a quater step out of tune after using the trem.
I think that Tobacco Sunburst livery exclusive to the PAC611V FM is one of if not the most aesthetically appealing body colours Yamaha produce. It's a tough call between either bridge 611 and the 612 IMO. I love the tones and configurations of all three.
Landon…all kidding aside…this is one of your best tone samples I’ve heard in a while…don’t know if you’ve changed anything or if it was the guitar, but the tone was thick and smooth and warm…sounded really good!!…rock on my brother!!!!
the Seymour Duncan pickups are great! I've only had a couple guitars with that brand. the last one last comes to mind is the D'Angelico Premier DC last year
Love yamaha. Played their Marching snare and a few kits. Their keyboards as well .....I cannot wait to try one of their guitars like this. Great review man.
I absolutely love Yamaha! Ya like Yawn , not Ya like Yeah. Just do you as they say , but I'm a yawn guy. 😎 I've been a Yamaha fan for about 50 of my 58 years. Drums , keyboards, motorcycles and guitars of course. I have 2 Yamaha guitars in the collection that I will have till I die. My cousin used to work at Yamaha Music in Grand Rapids Michigan in the late 70's and early 80's. Now you gotta check out a Revstar!!! A quality company 100%! Peace from Southwest Michigan. 🎸🎶🎵🧠🌌♾⚡🇺🇸🇨🇦
To answer your question about the wears of a matte finish guitar. You will later find some spot looking shiny/greasy. This is definitely obvious at the parts where you scratch/touch the guitar the most.
Yamaha appears to have made a pro level guitar at a reasonable price. I think Yamaha electrics have not been as popular as they are in other countries. I think people associate Yamaha with beginner Spanish guitars. I would love to have this style guitar When you went to the second switch position if it would give me single coil bridge and middle and not humbucker and middle. Ever heard of one like that?
Hey, cheers! I got myself a Green/Pearly Shield one from the PAC612VIIX series. Is it possible to safely fix the tremolo bar? It's a bit loose and it seems to me that I'd need to take my bridge off to tighten it up a bit. Please tell me it's easier than that haha. Anyway, great review, great job! Cheers!
Thanks for the great review. I dig the hard tail pac 611 and the whole pac series. Yam makes a great guitar. Only issue is the neck is narrow at the nut. Did you feel that playing the guitar?
Not sure if you encountered this yet, but after my Flame red Pacifica 612 got it's first string change, the strings would start clicking at the nut whenever you use the bar. Just a heads up. Other than that, the Pacifica is a fantastic instrument! The only serious downside is finding one of these! I ordered my Pacifica in March 2021 and got it in May 2022! Even after they announced a new line of Revstars earlier this year, I still haven't seen many Yamaha electrics in my local guitar shops.
@@landonbaileyupdate: I’ve noticed the more often the guitar is played, the less likely the nut is to creak. I guess the strings need to be used often for the self lubricating nut to lubricate. I love this guitar, and I’m hoping to add the Revstar one day!
Ordered a Yamaha Revstar Standard (RSS02T) from Sweetwater a couple months ago. Got a bit of a wait ahead yet but really looking forward to it. But to quell my GAS during this long wait, I ordered a new Pacifica today, a sibling to the one you reviewed (PAC611HFM in translucent purple....because...purple). Enjoyed the vid. Always do!
I have the 112, had it many years, I also own far more expensive guitars, but the Yamaha gets loads of attention, good action , stays in tune always. Will never get rid off, if it ever gets broken ( unlikely as build quality is superior ) or stolen then I would replace
Nice review of the guitar with lots of bonus entertainment! I own one of these and its well worth the bargain cost...lots of upgrades and a fast neck. I lived in Japan for years and have played many Yamaha guitars... this model is their best electric. Pronounced Ya ma ha.
Very Cool Demo/Review. Thankyou. I have a Yamaha Pacifica that I picked up cheap 2nd Hand with a Vox Amp. The Deal was a bargain($100-) and I was more interested in The Amp not expecting much from the guitar. The Pacifica turned out to be Amazing and is one of my Favorite Guitars. Big Yamaha Fan as my First Acoustic from 1980's is Yamaha and still going strong. Cheers
when you were going through the pickup toggles i thought you were going to start playing desire. that's a solid guitar. i really like the yamaha revstar. the new one is amazing.
I would make one small improvement. Change the small pots for large. Nothing else. Have that done and a professional set up and you could literally spend 3 times the money and not get a better guitar.
There’s a reason there’s a class action lawsuit against Fender for overcharging their guitars. I’ve yet to play a Fender as good as my Pacifica and I’ve played the USA models up to $2K. The Fenders were often poorly setup and even with a setup, didn’t feel good to me. Everyone makes a better Stratocaster now. Fuck Fender. They’ve turned into what people accused Gibson of having been.
That's an interesting take on the subject. I've played a standard USA Fender strat for 30 years. Countless hours of writing and recording music and live shows nearly every weekend for the last 28 years and never had so much as a single problem, no stripping of screws, no reliability issues whatsoever. Was bought for $400 and could be sold for $1500 today. The only work done on it were very typical of every guitar, refretted from 20 years of daily playing and electronics cleaner once for dirty pots. I would say that if your Yamaha can claim a track record comparable to that then you got one hell of a guitar there. Let me know in 25 years how she held up for you
I have had five Stratocaster’s. I have zero now, I just never bond with them. I have had three Pacificas.. I keep upgrading from a 012, 112, 312, I sold them all because now I want a611. For me, they are better than a Stratocaster. They are faster.. I like my Schecter blackjack better than a Strat. I like my Ibanez 370 way better than a Strat.. the last 30 years, every Stratocaster I buy or swap for ends up sitting in the case after the first month until I sell or swap it. They’re good guitars, I never use the center pick up. I never really figured out why it has two tone controls. I like the ones with the SSH set up better then the ones with three single coils..I’m just not crazy about them
Great guitar! If I was designing it, I would move the Tone control in a little closer toward the Volume control, so that I could use it with my pinky while playing.
Hey Landon ... the Pacifica's are pretty dang good have a PAC012 myself .. saw listed online and for the price went for it ... really nice build ... shortly after picked up an older PAC612 for one of the grandkids ... giving it a once over and will have a aftermarket paint job in a blood red ... but yeah, split the neck from the body ... if the same found quiet interesting ... but overall if anyone has a chance to score one on the market the Pacifica's are made really well and would be are to go wrong with one take care keep bringing that content bruddah
V ii X means the X variant of the PAC V Mark ii (as in 2). Basically a new version of the original PACs that used to have the 812V as its top range model, now it's the 612.
I've owned 2 Pacificas. The 112 models are great hot rod projects. They're dirt cheap used and come with a humbucker. Threw an eBay Gibson 490 in it and had fun. The bridge was the typical cheapo bridge but with a big brass block it sounded good. The higher end Pacificas with the Wilkinson bridge are just solid out of the box. The humbucker is meh and was replaced with a JB for 80's hair metal goodness. The proprietary pickguard means you're stuck with what it came with. Not a huge deal unless you have a pickguard design you really like.
Everything Yamaha touches is excellent.. Never been disappointed with their musical instruments.
they are solid all around. my first guitar was a Yamaha acoustic. still have it
@@landonbaileyYes there are just amazing acoustics for the money.. I also have an electric piano that just sounds and plays fantastic.. BTW have you ever tried one of their basses? My first bass was a Yamaha fretless made in Indonesia,.. Bought it at least 20 years ago and it still plays like a charm.. In my book, Yamaha makes the best bang for the buck in the industry for the bass.. Especially the TBRX Serie... In any event everything they touch: amps, guitars, bass, keyboards, trumpets, drums you name it, even at the entry level is usually unbeatable quality for the money..
@@BedeLaplumeThey have some serious competition now in the bang for the buck arena, e.g. Cort Indonesia, and Yamaha QC has fallen of over recent years (FACT), but Yamaha Indonesia do make unbeatable value guitars, and when you get a one that's up to their standard according to lore, it fits your accolade to a "T".
Case in point. Among other brands e.g Ibanez, Cort, 4 Pacificas, 2 Revstars, 2 APX e-acoustics & a TRBX bass owned here. That's 9 Yamaha guitars, all purchased NEW within the past five years , all Yamaha Indonesia. Hasn't all been QC OOTB plain sailing, but sorted eventually. The intention is still there, but BQ & QC is inconsistent in application IMPE. Would I buy another Yamaha? Yes, but I'm not brand blind.
@@theblytonian3906I see your point. As you mention, Cort is a strong and fierce competitor. I've heard, they actually manufacture all the Schecter guitars.. My fretless bass dates from the early 2000 or late 90's. It was kind of their first Indonesian factory and I am really satisfied with the overall QC of it.. Actually I am really happy with all of the Indonesian made guitars I've bought and tried so far.. One Of them being an Ibanez AS93.. Awesome semi hollow..
@@BedeLaplume Concur. Cort are OEM manufacturer for a range of famous brands including models for the PRS brand.
I have a Cort Manson collaboration Stage Series Classic TC, and it's a seriously GREAT guitar which ranks up there with the best custom shop from Fender AFAIC. Yamaha Japan would be proud to put its brand on it.
I would have gone with Cort for my bass, but the specific model I wanted wasn't available, so went with the Yamaha TRBX. More than equally happy. Combination of quality and unbeatable bang for the buck
I also own an Ibanez AS93FM. I experienced similar aesthetic BQ QC issues with Ibanez Indonesia as with Yamaha though. When you get 'the good one' it's an absolutely fabulous guitar. I would have liked a Yamaha SA2200, but wasn't prepared to spend triple the price on the SA2200's MIJ price tag.
This is the sharpest looking Yamaha Pacifica I've ever seen. Love the color along with the pickguard and the metal cover on the humbucker. Almost thought it was one of those prestige Ibanez AZ models when I first saw it.
I agree, Fender should make their Guitars like this, that's why I ordered a Pacifica 612fm in Fired Red
Thanks
I like their Motorcycles too! Used to have a couple of them!
I have a 112V from 2007-8 with a natural color, matt finish. The thing about matt or satin finishes is that they don't stay matt for too long if you play them a lot or even at all. The arm rest area especially gets polished up by the playing. Satin finish Revstars are also like that. It is cool way for way for the finish to wear, though! It's a kind of reverse relicing!
Hello! I am from Greece and I can say that You are the first ( ... and only ... ) reviewer that I 've seen measure a guitar with electronic instruments (weight, dimensions etc...) and also show to us the inside (electronics thus quality!!!) !!! Exceptional !!! It is as we where there "knowing" the guitar !!! Consider me a big fan from now on! Congrats!
P.S. I always loved Pacifica so I hope that you consider a GiveAway ... ( they are very expensive in Greece because of the dealer...) .
I have 2 Yamaha Pacifica PAC112j's and they are amazing!!! One of them is my version of a Tom Delonge Strat in an Orange and the other one is a tribute to my first car which I still drive in a brown with gold racing stripe along the arm contour!!!
I own a Pacifica 600 model and it's great the first thing I asked was: Why would anyone pay the price of a high-end Fender when this guitar has more?
I own 20 guitars, Fenders Gibson's Schecter, LSL, PRS, Hamer etc. One guitar stands out and that's a Yamaha Ty Tybor guitar I literally found in a Skip outside a junk store and paid £50 for it. It was covered in concrete and dust and had two strings on it at the time. I brought it back to life and it's basically my second favourite instrument. Great neck, super tones and plays extremely well. If youve heard Kings X then you get the idea. Currently looking for another one so if your letting one go let me know!
cool I looked it up. never heard of that one before
How did you find a Hamer? Last time I found a Hamer was in 2013!
@@tomaslopez2940 it would have been around then I bought mine, Artist model, incredible bookmatched flamed maple top. Seymour Duncan Seth Lover PAF's, great sound, semi solid, mahogany body/neck. Poly finish which is my only gripe about the instrument. If there was an inexpensive way to remove the finish and give it a matt nitro lacquer I'd do it!
@@djw8133 Yeah I bought a black XT archtop in 2013 and it’s still one of my best guitars. I’m hoping that adding a Floyd Rose FRX will give it some new life eventually
Years ago I owned an emerald green Yamaha Drop 6, honestly probably the best electric I have ever owned in my life, sure wish I never sold it.
Yamaha was actually my first guitar, and this one looks really nice. Love that color. SE 250, locking nut with whammy, stayed in tune very nicely.
me too, mine was an acoustic that I still have
The Matt finish will wear shiny, as does a deglossed neck, in time. The frets look medium jumbo, a size which varies enormously between guitars fitted with medium jumbo frets.
Yamaha has always made excellent everything from Trumpets, motorcycle’s, keyboards, stereos, guitars. I personally just don’t like the looks of them compared to a squier or fender. With that said, I may still have to get one just because they seem that good.
Yeah... I sold my mother-in-law's old Yamaha trumpet for her. We got a fortune for it. She was only expecting to get $100. We got $850. And my Yamaha tape deck is awesome, as is my SG1000 guitar. My mum had a Yamaha baby grand piano which she had for years. She traded it in at a Steinway dealer towards a Steinway - which was pretty much the only possible upgrade.
Yamaha also makes the engine for the legendary Lexus LFA And the most reliable boat engines there is out there -^^ , and Chris Buck is with them.
I'm the opposite. Dislike the Fender Strat aesthetic which looks like a a prototype the designer never got around to finishing, particularly that bulbous headstock. Yamaha got the proportions and everything else right with their Pacifica.
Check the Yamaha Revstar range, I really like the style better than the Pacifica
Yamaha also built the 1jz for toyota, a legendary Japanese engine
I have the natural color of this same guitar and I love it. It is one of my favorite guitars to play. I really love that matte blue one and May have to get that one now😀
I had a Yamaha semi-hollow E335 type back in the 90's in honey sunburst - beautiful guitar, in all ways. Presently own a Yamaha THX-10 amp, and a Yammie trumpet. Great products. You can't really go wrong with anything Yamaha.
I love my Yamaha acoustic guitar. I received it as a birthday gift about 46 years ago. Still sounds great & stays in tune well. Excellent quality and craftsmanship.
Very nice!
That's about when I got mine too. Beautiful, excellent craftsmanship but currently at my daughter's house 2K miles away. No one is playing it. I'm going to bring it home next visit.
Love everything about that guitar, except for one very important thing… the super narrow 40mm nut width. When you have big fingers like me, the strings are just too close together on Pacifica guitars.
I think budget guitars always have narrow necks because that’s what parents buy their kids. Adults tend to buy themselves more high end instruments.
@@trentc7329 that is not the case at all. I have several budget guitars with 42-43mm nut width.
Sweet brother! Awesome guitar man.. between the Pacifica and the revstars it's hard to beat them in any way
Everything Yamaha makes is quality. I played a Yamaha grand piano and it was exceptional. Steinway personal watercraft are subpar at best.
I have an older EG112C. Played it a lot in a blues-rock band, very versatile and sounded better than "OK". At blues jams, most people would choose to play my Yamaha over the much-more-expensive SRV that was available. Even the really good players couldn't believe it was an inexpensive Yamaha. That was good enough for me.
I have 1 too! I found it at a swap meet and paid 45 bucks for it. I love it! I put a loaded pick guard with kiesel pick ups. Sounds like any other well made professional guitar ❤
Yes! Been waiting for this, Landon!
oh cool! I know people have asked about it
I have a matt black 'vintage' (the jhs brand) from the early 2000's. Over time the contact areas of the guitar (neck, top, just below the bridge pick up) has worn to a shiny, very smooth finish.
So nice and quick to play, and only took many years of effort
Very nice color and sound. Good work Yamaha.
Many thanks!
It is proud of Japan!
Nice Review Landon. Pacifica's are quite underrated... especially for their price point... from Great Beginner Guitars in the lower models to these Superb Playing 600 series. Good Pickups and Variations thereof throughout and their build quality and feel is well beyond their $ Value. I currently don't have one in my collection but have had my eye on the 600's for a while. Great Gigging guitar if you don't want to risk trashing your overpriced Fender!
Nice review! First time i've seen ya wham the trem, that's how the cool kids say it. Seriously I think you were having a good time with this one for sure and feeling a little inspired. I've never even picked one up before but now I want to so you'll have to live with that on your conscience.
Came across your channel today, and loved your content thoroughly! Subscribed, looking forward on seeing more great stuff 🤘🏻
Good review on the Yama-ha, LB.
Was also good to see the pedals used.
You can not beat the price point Yamaha is producing guitars of this quality at. I have 4…the leader being the Pac611vfm. Duncan’s,Grover locking tuners, Wilkinson trem…it’s the Strat Killer
Fender should take notes
The problem with mat finishes is that the sweat from your arms and hands will make permanent shinny spots that won't completely wipe off.
or worse! said rory gallagher
Yep. And, like black even in gloss, they show up every finger mark and handling smudge as if neon illuminated. However at least with a gloss finish, those marks can be wiped away.
It's part of the character of the guitar
I own a Yamaha Revstar 620 and it is still the best guitar I own. Though given that I don't own the custom-level guitar builds that major manufacturers offer.
They’re different company simple as that I’m personally love them both
Love how this pac612 rolls.
Regarding the longevity of satin-finish paint: I have a Yamaha BroadBass that has a neck painted satin black. The paint has worn to a gloss over time with use. There is a version of this bass with the body also painted satin black, and I understand that it also wears to a gloss with use.
Great demo Landon thanks! I never noticed how the body is slightly off-set. Love the shape of it. I also like the pickguard and how it looks different to a strat and doesn't cover the bridge pickup. The fretboard has a lot of figuring for rosewood! Sounds great too! Had my eye on the new Yamaha revstar with p90s (which has carbon fiber rod going through the neck).
Thanks for watching!
I had one with the p90 in the neck. It was soooooo heavy, ugh…
Ugh, now I need to buy one, thanks :)
Any time!
A really good Yamaha to get that is unique is their Revstar, double cut with a built in transformer to boost the sound.
i want the p 90 one ... and I play bass
Bought the 612 Pacifica in flaming maple red. Love this guitar. Great tones, very comfortable neck. I always loved Seymours. I call her Rosie, Bara in Japanese. Amazing guitar!!😊😊😊❤
Thanks Landon
Just put in an EMG Afterburner on it. I play Classic Rock and Fusion!!
Thanks
Love that color and finish
Wow yamaha that's a gorgeous guitar
I think so too!
Bridge tone pulled sounds awesome 👏
I think so too!
Did you find that it would stay in tune after using the trem? One of my biggest peeves with my squire right now is how it goes a quater step out of tune after using the trem.
Yamaha make incredible guitars. I have 2 revstars and they are absolute favourites out of all my 15 guitars
I used to own pac 212vqm, it was fantastic. Fret work excellent!
Didn’t expect to hear Ana’s song riff. 👍🏻
Great review Landon. I've had a Yamaha PAC611VFM tobacco Sunburst for about 5 years now, and ironically, it's become my most played favourite guitar.
Very nice!
I think that Tobacco Sunburst livery exclusive to the PAC611V FM is one of if not the most aesthetically appealing body colours Yamaha produce. It's a tough call between either bridge 611 and the 612 IMO. I love the tones and configurations of all three.
i have a red one. i bought from sweetwater two months ago
Landon…all kidding aside…this is one of your best tone samples I’ve heard in a while…don’t know if you’ve changed anything or if it was the guitar, but the tone was thick and smooth and warm…sounded really good!!…rock on my brother!!!!
the Seymour Duncan pickups are great! I've only had a couple guitars with that brand. the last one last comes to mind is the D'Angelico Premier DC last year
Yamaha has always been know for quality. That being said this guitar is impressive.
Love yamaha. Played their Marching snare and a few kits. Their keyboards as well .....I cannot wait to try one of their guitars like this. Great review man.
Not saying they are all the same factory workers. Hahahahahahah but you know the name carries a great product backing of value and craftsmanship.
thanks!
New sub. Love your channel.
Welcome aboard!
These are def nicer than most strats imo
I don’t play guitar, I only play Yamaha drums. Great quality and tones.
Your dry humor is great. Subbed
Welcome aboard!
I don't care what anyone else says. That teal green 612 is beautiful. It'd be a dream to own one
Yamaha is great!
Played and own Pacifica. My best is my 510V.. Love these and my Revstars..👍🇦🇺
I absolutely love Yamaha!
Ya like Yawn , not Ya like Yeah.
Just do you as they say , but I'm a yawn guy. 😎
I've been a Yamaha fan for about 50 of my 58 years. Drums , keyboards, motorcycles and guitars of course. I have 2 Yamaha guitars in the collection that I will have till I die. My cousin used to work at Yamaha Music in Grand Rapids Michigan in the late 70's and early 80's. Now you gotta check out a Revstar!!!
A quality company 100%!
Peace from Southwest Michigan.
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I was pretty set on getting the Fired Red color, until I saw how nice the Blue looks.
Now that you have this it'd be cool to see a tremolo system comparison between the Wilkinson, FR, different strat bridges, etc
To answer your question about the wears of a matte finish guitar. You will later find some spot looking shiny/greasy. This is definitely obvious at the parts where you scratch/touch the guitar the most.
I realize thats what happened to my Yamaha Acoustic!
I have that guitar yes the matte blue
Yamaha appears to have made a pro level guitar at a reasonable price. I think Yamaha electrics have not been as popular as they are in other countries. I think people associate Yamaha with beginner Spanish guitars. I would love to have this style guitar When you went to the second switch position if it would give me single coil bridge and middle and not humbucker and middle. Ever heard of one like that?
Hey, cheers! I got myself a Green/Pearly Shield one from the PAC612VIIX series.
Is it possible to safely fix the tremolo bar? It's a bit loose and it seems to me that I'd need to take my bridge off to tighten it up a bit. Please tell me it's easier than that haha.
Anyway, great review, great job! Cheers!
I haven't tried!
Thanks for the great review. I dig the hard tail pac 611 and the whole pac series. Yam makes a great guitar. Only issue is the neck is narrow at the nut. Did you feel that playing the guitar?
it is pretty narrow but it didn't bother me
I’m normally not a fan of matte finishes but that looks fantastic.
are you a fan of Matt Damon? 😊👍🎸😛
If I'm not mistaken, only the silk blue has a satin neck, the rest are gloss
I did not know that. I'll have to check! that's cool
Not sure if you encountered this yet, but after my Flame red Pacifica 612 got it's first string change, the strings would start clicking at the nut whenever you use the bar. Just a heads up. Other than that, the Pacifica is a fantastic instrument!
The only serious downside is finding one of these! I ordered my Pacifica in March 2021 and got it in May 2022! Even after they announced a new line of Revstars earlier this year, I still haven't seen many Yamaha electrics in my local guitar shops.
Did you change with the same gauge?
@@landonbailey I think it had 9’s and then I put on 10’s in Eb
@@landonbaileyupdate: I’ve noticed the more often the guitar is played, the less likely the nut is to creak. I guess the strings need to be used often for the self lubricating nut to lubricate.
I love this guitar, and I’m hoping to add the Revstar one day!
Give it away, give it away, give it away now 🤘
Maybe reviewing the Revstar next?
Ordered a Yamaha Revstar Standard (RSS02T) from Sweetwater a couple months ago. Got a bit of a wait ahead yet but really looking forward to it. But to quell my GAS during this long wait, I ordered a new Pacifica today, a sibling to the one you reviewed (PAC611HFM in translucent purple....because...purple). Enjoyed the vid. Always do!
I'm looking forward to trying one someday!
I've been on the fence about getting one. Have to let one of mine go, though, to make room for it.
what an amazing guitar.
I play my modded lefty Yamaha 112 through my Yamaha THR10c. Added a filtertron clone pickup to the neck. Yamaha means getting your money's worth.
I have the 112, had it many years, I also own far more expensive guitars, but the Yamaha gets loads of attention, good action , stays in tune always. Will never get rid off, if it ever gets broken ( unlikely as build quality is superior ) or stolen then I would replace
Nice review of the guitar with lots of bonus entertainment! I own one of these and its well worth the bargain cost...lots of upgrades and a fast neck. I lived in Japan for years and have played many Yamaha guitars... this model is their best electric. Pronounced Ya ma ha.
I am Canadian in the US, but I still call it Yam like Yam Bags.. not Yom
If you are not sure where to put your headstock tuner, this model gives you a good suggestion on where to clip it.
For $749 not sure there is anything nicer. The problem with matte is where you rub it gets shiny. It gets buffed out like
Very Cool Demo/Review. Thankyou. I have a Yamaha Pacifica that I picked up cheap 2nd Hand with a Vox Amp. The Deal was a bargain($100-) and I was more interested in The Amp not expecting much from the guitar. The Pacifica turned out to be Amazing and is one of my Favorite Guitars. Big Yamaha Fan as my First Acoustic from 1980's is Yamaha and still going strong. Cheers
me too! I still have my first Yamaha acoustic guitar
Also available in a red finish
when you were going through the pickup toggles i thought you were going to start playing desire. that's a solid guitar. i really like the yamaha revstar. the new one is amazing.
I would make one small improvement. Change the small pots for large. Nothing else. Have that done and a professional set up and you could literally spend 3 times the money and not get a better guitar.
There’s a reason there’s a class action lawsuit against Fender for overcharging their guitars. I’ve yet to play a Fender as good as my Pacifica and I’ve played the USA models up to $2K. The Fenders were often poorly setup and even with a setup, didn’t feel good to me. Everyone makes a better Stratocaster now. Fuck Fender. They’ve turned into what people accused Gibson of having been.
I like Fender
That's an interesting take on the subject. I've played a standard USA Fender strat for 30 years. Countless hours of writing and recording music and live shows nearly every weekend for the last 28 years and never had so much as a single problem, no stripping of screws, no reliability issues whatsoever. Was bought for $400 and could be sold for $1500 today. The only work done on it were very typical of every guitar, refretted from 20 years of daily playing and electronics cleaner once for dirty pots. I would say that if your Yamaha can claim a track record comparable to that then you got one hell of a guitar there. Let me know in 25 years how she held up for you
You can not beat the price point Yamaha is producing guitars of this quality at. I have 4…the leader being the Pac611vfm
I just got a 1999 Yamaha Pacifica 12 string
Good review 👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Nice guitar!
When they (re) release the ones with locking nut and floyd type trem, it will be the bee's knees!
Free guitar? Wow that’s awesome Landon. I’m jealous but the good kind of jealous lol congrats! Hope for more deals to come.
Thanks so much!!
I have had five Stratocaster’s. I have zero now, I just never bond with them. I have had three Pacificas.. I keep upgrading from a 012, 112, 312, I sold them all because now I want a611. For me, they are better than a Stratocaster. They are faster.. I like my Schecter blackjack better than a Strat. I like my Ibanez 370 way better than a Strat..
the last 30 years, every Stratocaster I buy or swap for ends up sitting in the case after the first month until I sell or swap it. They’re good guitars, I never use the center pick up. I never really figured out why it has two tone controls. I like the ones with the SSH set up better then the ones with three single coils..I’m just not crazy about them
Great guitar! If I was designing it, I would move the Tone control in a little closer toward the Volume control, so that I could use it with my pinky while playing.
You're my favorite gearweirdo
Hey Landon ... the Pacifica's are pretty dang good have a PAC012 myself .. saw listed online and for the price went for it ... really nice build ... shortly after picked up an older PAC612 for one of the grandkids ... giving it a once over and will have a aftermarket paint job in a blood red ... but yeah, split the neck from the body ... if the same found quiet interesting ... but overall if anyone has a chance to score one on the market the Pacifica's are made really well and would be are to go wrong with one
take care keep bringing that content bruddah
V ii X means the X variant of the PAC V Mark ii (as in 2). Basically a new version of the original PACs that used to have the 812V as its top range model, now it's the 612.
cheers!
That's a sweet guitar, I'd love that.
I own one Acoustic but the nut width has kept me from buying an electric do you notice it very much
I do not
I thought their pots and switch were on the low end?
Do they make a T-style version?
I haven't seen one
I've owned 2 Pacificas. The 112 models are great hot rod projects. They're dirt cheap used and come with a humbucker. Threw an eBay Gibson 490 in it and had fun. The bridge was the typical cheapo bridge but with a big brass block it sounded good. The higher end Pacificas with the Wilkinson bridge are just solid out of the box. The humbucker is meh and was replaced with a JB for 80's hair metal goodness. The proprietary pickguard means you're stuck with what it came with. Not a huge deal unless you have a pickguard design you really like.
Yamaha makes great guitars. Do a review of the new Revstar. I’ll watch it at least thrice.
I want a Revstar....but one has to wait forever. I like the Pacifica, but the neck access needs work. Do not understand that ancient design.
Love the Silverchair tune
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This guitar is great. The only difficult decision i have is whether to go for the 611 or the 612
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The 611 is strat shaped but technically a tele.