Yamaha Pacifica 112VM IB RL Review: The truth

Jamie Thorne Guitar
Written by Jamie Thorne

April 22, 2026

Yamaha Pacifica 112VM IB RL

Yamaha Pacifica 112VM IB RL Review: The truth

Yamaha Pacifica 112VM IB RL build and specifications

  • Body: Alder
  • Neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Maple
  • 22 Frets
  • Scale: 648 mm (25 1/2″)
  • Pickups: 1 Alnico humbucker and 2 Alnico single coils
  • 5-way switch
  • Controls: Master volume & master tone with push-pull function for coil tap
  • Vintage style tremolo
  • Neck with satin finish
  • Colour: Ice Blue
  • Incl. Remote lesson hour at the Yamaha music school

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Yamaha Pacifica 112VM IB RL Review: The truth

Yamaha Pacifica 112VM IB RL Review: The truth

Yamaha Pacifica 112VM IB RL Review: The truth

Yamaha Pacifica 112VM IB RL Review: The truth

Yamaha Pacifica 112VM IB RL Review: The truth

Yamaha Pacifica 112VM IB RL Review: The truth

Yamaha Pacifica 112VM IB RL Review: The truth

Yamaha Pacifica 112VM IB RL Review: The truth

Yamaha Pacifica 112VM IB RL Review: The truth

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Customer Review Summary

The Yamaha Pacifica 112VM IB RL is an impressive instrument that showcases excellent craftsmanship. The quality control is noteworthy, with perfectly filed and polished frets, and a flawless finish. Right out of the box, the guitar is well set up with decent factory strings.

The sound quality is good for its price range, although it may lack some power in the pickups, and the coil-splitting feature can significantly reduce volume. Many users suggest that the tremolo system should be disregarded, but the guitar remains surprisingly stable in tuning when not in use.

As a product, it offers remarkable value for money, making it suitable for both beginners and intermediate players. The playability is outstanding, and the aesthetics are highly praised, with various colours available to suit different tastes.

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Despite some minor issues like a potential flaw in the neck pocket reported by a few, overall feedback highlights the guitar’s superb feel and sound quality, making it a highly recommended choice for anyone looking to learn or expand their skills.

In summary, the Yamaha Pacifica 112VM IB RL is a versatile and visually appealing guitar, perfect for those starting their musical journey or looking for a reliable addition to their collection.



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Jamie Thorne Guitar

With over 15 years in the UK music scene, I've worked as a session guitarist and touring tech from London to Manchester. Whether it's setting up a vintage Strat or stress-testing the latest DSP modeling amps, I break down the gear so you know exactly what you're plugging into. No fluff, just the facts from the fretboard.

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