Yamaha Pacifica Professional PACP12 Black Metallic

The Yamaha Pacifica Professional PACP12 in Black Metallic is a premium, Made in Japan electric designed for players seeking exceptional clarity, versatility, and playability. Its alder body, crafted using Yamaha’s Acoustic Design Technology, delivers balanced resonance and optimal vibration transfer between neck and body, resulting in a lively, articulate tone.

A slim C-shape maple neck paired with a 10–14" compound-radius maple fingerboard ensures smooth, fast playability across the entire neck, whether playing chords or bending leads. Stainless-steel frets, a carved neck heel, and contoured body provide comfort during extended sessions.

The HSS Reflectone pickup configuration, co-developed with Rupert Neve Designs, offers clear highs, solid lows, and dynamic tonal versatility. The push-pull coil split and 5-way selector allow seamless transitions from sparkling single-coil tones to full humbucker drive, making this Pacifica ideal for any style or setting.

Includes: Hardshell case and Certificate of Authenticity

Features

• Made in Japan
• Alder body with Acoustic Design Technology
• Slim C-shape maple neck with custom-tinted satin finish
• Maple compound-radius 10–14" fingerboard
• Medium stainless-steel frets
• HSS Reflectone pickups co-developed with Rupert Neve Designs
• Push-pull coil split with 5-way selector
• Gotoh locking tuners and 2-point tremolo
• I.R.A. treatment

Specifications

General

• Construction: Bolt-On
• Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)

Body

• Material: Alder
• Finish: Gloss Polyurethane

Neck

• Material: Maple
• Finish: Custom-Tinted Satin Polyurethane
• Fingerboard: Maple
• Radius: 10–14" (254–355.6 mm) Compound
• Frets: 22, Medium Stainless Steel
• Nut: Graph Tech USQ
• Neck Width @ 0 Fret / 12th Fret: 42 / 52.4 mm
• Thickness @ 1st / 12th Fret: 20 / 22.4 mm

Electronics

• Neck Pickup: Reflectone HS7n Single Coil
• Middle Pickup: Reflectone HS7m Single Coil
• Bridge Pickup: Reflectone HH7b Humbucker
• Controls: Master Volume with High-Pass Circuit, Master Tone (Push-Pull Coil Split)
• Switch: 5-Position Lever

Hardware

• Bridge: Gotoh 510T FE-1
• String Spacing: 10.8 mm
• Tuners: Gotoh Locking

Other

• Strings: D’Addario XL-120 (.009–.042)
• Case: Hardshell
• Special Feature: I.R.A. Treatment