Yamaha Pacifica 012 Electric Guitar in Black

The Yamaha Pacifica 012 in Black is an outstanding first electric guitar, combining easy playability, versatile tones and solid Yamaha build quality at a price that is perfect for beginners. With its comfortable contoured body, slim bolt on neck and flexible HSS pickup layout, it is ready to handle everything from clean chords to crunchy rock riffs as you develop your playing.

Part of the long running Pacifica series, the PAC012 takes the same player friendly design philosophy as its higher end siblings and makes it accessible to new guitarists. A vintage style tremolo bridge, 5 way pickup switching and simple controls keep things intuitive, while the sleek black finish and chrome hardware give it a classic, stage ready look that will keep you inspired to pick it up and play.

Whether you are learning your first chords, jamming along to your favourite tracks or exploring lead guitar for the first time, the Pacifica 012 offers a reliable, great sounding platform that will grow with you. It is a no nonsense workhorse that focuses on the essentials: comfort, tuning stability and a wide range of usable tones.

Comfortable Contoured Body

The agathis body is contoured to sit naturally against your body whether you are standing or sitting, helping you maintain a relaxed playing position for longer practice sessions. The familiar double cutaway shape also gives you easy access to the upper frets, so you can explore solos and higher register playing without feeling restricted.

Easy Playing Neck and Fingerboard

A smooth maple bolt on neck paired with a sonokeling fingerboard delivers a comfortable feel that is ideal for beginners. The 25 1/2 inch scale length and 22 fret layout provide plenty of room to learn chords and scales, while the 350 mm radius keeps things flat enough for clean bends and clear note definition across the neck.

Versatile HSS Pickup Configuration

With two single coil pickups and a humbucker at the bridge, the Pacifica 012 covers a wide range of sounds. The single coils offer bright, clear tones that work well for clean rhythm and funkier parts, while the bridge humbucker adds extra punch and fullness for rock and heavier styles. The 5 position selector switch lets you quickly move between these voices as you experiment with different genres.

Vintage Style Tremolo Bridge

The vintage style tremolo bridge allows you to add subtle vibrato and expression to your playing, making it easier to bring life to chords and lead lines. Combined with the simple master volume and master tone controls, you can shape your sound quickly and intuitively without being overwhelmed by complex switching.

• Beginner Friendly Design - The contoured body, slim bolt on neck and straightforward control layout make the Pacifica 012 easy to pick up and play, helping new guitarists focus on learning rather than fighting the instrument.
• HSS Pickup Layout with 5 Way Switching - Two single coils and a bridge humbucker, combined with a 5 position selector, provide everything from bright cleans to chunky overdrive, so you can explore multiple styles with one guitar.
• Comfortable 25 1/2 Inch Scale and 22 Frets - The familiar full scale length and 22 fret fingerboard give you plenty of range for chords and solos, while the 350 mm radius supports smooth bends and consistent playability across the neck.
• Classic Black Finish with Chrome Hardware - The sleek black finish and chrome hardware deliver a timeless look that feels at home on stage or in the practice room, keeping you inspired as your playing progresses.

Body

• Body Wood: Agathis
• Colour: Black
• Body Type: Solidbody

Neck

• Construction: Bolt on
• Neck Wood: Maple
• Fingerboard: Sonokeling
• Scale Length: 25 1/2 inch / 648 mm
• Fingerboard Radius: 13 3/4 inch / 350 mm
• Frets: 22

Hardware

• Bridge: Vintage Tremolo
• Hardware: Chrome

Electronics

• Pickups: 2 x Single Coil, 1 x Humbucking
• Pickup Switching: 5 Position Selector
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone