Yamaha Pacifica PAC112VMX

The Yamaha Pacifica 112VMX is the same versatile guitar like the 112V and 112VM, only this time with a maple fretboard AND a unique, clear finish know as "Ltd. Edition Yellow Satin". 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 112VMX, as well as its drawbacks.

The 112VMX 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.
• X: The letter X stands for the fact that it has a special, clear finish known as "Ltd. Edition Yellow Satin"

Find the full Yamaha Pacifica naming scheme explained here.

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Materials and build quality

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

Just like the 112VM, the 112VMX has a maple fretboard. But this guitar also boast a special, clear finish indicated by the X in the name known as "Ltd. Edition Yellow Satin".

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 PAC112VMX, like the 112V and 112VM, the most versatile guitar in the 100 series.

The hardware on the Yamaha Pacifica 112VMX 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 PAC112VMX only comes in it's special finish.

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 112VMX is an excellent guitar for players looking for a versatile instrument that is suitable for a variety of playing styles. If you like the clear wood finish, this is an excellent guitar. 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.