Yamaha Pacifica 212V QM TBL
Yamaha specs and details
- Body: Alder
- Top: quilted maple
- Neck: Bolt-on maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Scale: 648 mm
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: 2 single coils and 1 humbucker with push/pull split function
- Yamaha vintage tremolo
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Translucent Black
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Customer Review Summary
The Yamaha Pacifica 212V QM TBL is an exceptional guitar that serves well as a versatile workhorse for various music styles. Its build quality is impressive, especially for its price range, and the overall sound quality surpasses expectations.
However, there is a minor issue with the tremolo and bridge placement, which may cause some strings not to sit perfectly over the pickups. This slight misalignment could be bothersome for perfectionists, although it doesn’t seem to negatively affect the sound.
The guitar is highly recommended for beginners, offering excellent manufacturing quality. It is advisable to properly set it up upon arrival, particularly regarding string height, to avoid buzzing. The hardware is of very good quality, and the finish is visually striking, displaying a beautiful tiger stripe effect that shifts between blue and green under different lighting conditions.
The pickups deliver a good sound, and the tuning stability is commendable, even after extended play. Many users have found it to be a solid choice for a first electric guitar, with particular praise for its comfortable neck and sturdy construction. While the clean tones are pleasing, some may find the metal tones lacking, potentially due to amplifier settings.
In summary, the Yamaha Pacifica 212V QM TBL is a fantastic guitar that offers great value for money. It is well-suited for both new players and those looking for a reliable instrument that can grow with them over time.
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