Pacifica Series PAC112V Electric Guitar; Black

I purchased this guitar as a starting point to pick up and learn and it has exceeded what I needed it to do. This guitar punches far above its weight for the price sounding great with its pickups with a solid albeit basic tone. It is truly an all rounder capable of playing any type of music with great consistency. The strat-style body shape has been very comfortable for both sitting and standing while playing. The weight is in a spot where it feels perfect to play. As a beginner myself this guitar has carried me along yhe way and never once sounded bad doing so. Its allowed me to play country, rock, metal, indie, really anything you want to play will sound great on this guitar. I truly recommend the Pacifica to anyone wanting to learn guitar or anyone who is currently playing.

First of all, one has to appreciate a good quality product when it is for a bargain price. For the price range of this guitar, one cannot expect much. I bought this used, and it has been reliable and has not let me down. I have had it for about 7 months, used it for practice mostly. The wood and electronics are surprisingly well made. I did a lot of research before buying this model and I must say I am very satisfied. The H/S/S combination works nicely, you can get a pretty wide range of tones and sounds. The fret board looks great, has not worn out since I got it. The body is solid and is very comfortable while playing. My only complaint would be the tremolo bar. Now with this type of bridge I was not expecting much, this is no floyd rose after all. The tremolo does work, but I don't use it because of the danger that the strings will go out of tune. I would picture this guitar without a tremolo bar if I were considering whether to get it. But I think most people who do their research will know this anyway so it is not a big deal at all. The tuners are ok, nothing special. I wouldn't buy this new, as with any musical instrument unless it is a unique piece. If you can get it used in great condition then it is totally worth it. I would definitely recommend this for a beginner or even an intermediate player. Once you get a better guitar in terms of parts and electronics then I don't know if one would be willing to go back to this. But as a practice guitar this is perfect.

I got this for my boyfriend as a Christmas gift a couple of years ago, and it kickstarted his love for guitar. It’s perfect for beginners and seems like a really solid option for anyone getting started. It seems like even long time players love this guitar and enjoy playing it, so I’d say it is well worth the money!

I might be inclined to give this instrument 3 1/2 stars if that were allowed, but rounding up is probably more fair than rounding down, so I give it 4. It delivers a lot of value, in that it sounds great, and the parts that matter most are solidly crafted. By that I mean the neck and body - this guitar is made out of nice wood, and looks terrific. I can't really judge the quality of the tuning machine or the bridge, since this is the first instrument I've owned, but I was disappointed by the electronics, which seem to me to be dirt cheap. A few week after buying it I started getting horribly painful buzzing and popping sounds every time my body shifted, and when I took the backplate off to inspect the innards, discovered that the output jack was very poorly soldered. I took the extra step of removing the old solder so I could redo it competently. The jack itself is very cheap and flimsy, and I will probably try to replace it with something better at some point. Upon inspecting the rest of the electronic, I'm rather motivated to replace all of them in the coming years, or else buy a higher quality guitar. So I guess my final verdict is, it's a great instrument for beginners on a tight budget, but you get what you pay for. It will look and sound good for the time being, but you may want to brush up on your soldering skills before buying.

Several favorable reviews on line re: this Pacifica Series PAC112V are very favorable. History of quality instruments at lower cost levels. Enjoyable guitar to play with clean distinctive tones. Much Thanks to AustinBazaar for another fine guitar transaction with this latest acquisition.

The Yamaha Pacifica has a good reputation. The guitar that we received is flawless and the sound is fantastic. Playable out of the box. Did not have to setup the guitar it was plug and play.

Had it for two months now. I'd gladly recommend this guitar to beginner and intermediate players (to give you an idea, I guess I'd consider myself somewhere in between these two). I would buy this one over, say, Epiphone Les Paul guitars in the similar price range any day of the week (played both). The neck is pretty thin though, most people would like it, some people don't. Although it also has to do with the amp as well, I'd also go with something else if you are looking to play with a lot of distortion. Well especially for beginner players, it offers a great tonal variety which you can't probably find in similar price level only-single-coil-pickup or only-humbucker-pickup type guitars. So if you: - need a reliable guitar that will stay in tune that comes nicely set up right out of the box - are on a budget for the rig and looking to save money for the amp/pedals/whatnot - are not entirely sure on exactly what type of tone you want yet but want to experiment with a sweet electric guitar - are looking for a well-rounded guitar this is for you. Don't get me wrong though, it is not just a good beginner's guitar but a seriously good guitar. I just think if you are that far into the guitar game, you might want to get a guitar with a signature sound like, say, a made in States Stratocaster which will definitely cost you at least twice to three times as much.

This guitar is phenomenal for the money. Best guitar in its price range on the market. The set up was great right out of the box. All it required was tuning. Low action for easy playing for beginners. The quality finish was excellent. If you are looking for a highly playable guitar in the $500 or less category, give this one a look. Very pleased. Paired it with a Fender modeling amp and sounds great.