Yamaha Pacifica PAC112VM

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The Yamaha Pacifica 112VM is the same versatile guitar as the 112V, but with a maple fretboard. It's suitable for players of all levels and popular choice among beginner guitarists for its excellent value. The upgraded Alnico pickups should provide a higher-quality sound.

Pros

Incredibly versatile
Solid build quality
Yamaha's reputation
Upgraded pickups compared to other in this series

Cons

Lower-end and hardware overall

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The Yamaha Pacifica 112VM is the same versatile guitar like the 112V, only this time with a maple fretboard. It's a popular guitar, known for its versatility and affordability. In this article, we will explore the features and benefits of the Yamaha Pacifica 112VM, as well as its drawbacks.

The 112VM name explained

1: The first number shows the 'range', here the entry one.
1: The second number shows if there's a humbucker in the bridge, here one.
2: The last number shows the how many single coil pickups there are, here two.
V: The letter V stands for the fact that it has Alnico V pickups.
M: The letter M stands for the fact that it has a maple fretboard.

Find the full Yamaha Pacifica naming scheme explained here.

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Materials and build quality

The Yamaha Pacifica 112VM is built with a solid alder body, providing a balanced and clear tone. It also features a maple neck with a maple fretboard.

The maple fretboard (or lack of rosewood) is the only difference between this 112VM and the regular 112V.

The guitar comes equipped with a set of versatile pickups, including a bridge humbucker and two single-coil pickups. The humbucker has a 'coil splitter' which means you can turn it into another single coil pickup for even more tonale options.

The many pickup combinations make the Yamaha Pacifica PAC112VM, like the 112V, the most versatile guitar in the 100 series.

The hardware on the Yamaha Pacifica 112VM is decent, higher series Pacifica's naturally offer a higher quality. The tremolo bridge might lose tune a little quicker than other, more high-end models. This is to be expected and shouldn't be a turn-off at this price point. The PAC112VM is available in several finishes.

The weight is perfectly balanced and the body has some cutouts to make it more comfortable to play.

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Conclusion

The Yamaha Pacifica 112VM is an excellent guitar for players looking for a versatile instrument that is suitable for a variety of playing styles. Due to it's price point, you are getting slightly less higher-quality hardware compared to other Yamaha series. This shouldn't be a turn off however, as it can still easily beat other brands at this price point.

The upgraded Alnico pickups are a nice touch to make this guitar a little extra special.