Yamaha PACS+12M Black Electric Guitar – Reflectone Clarity & Maple Snap

A flagship Pacifica built for players who want maximum tonal flexibility, studio-grade clarity, and fast modern response without sacrificing feel or control.

• Reflectone™ pickups co-developed with Rupert Neve Designs deliver exceptional articulation, balance, and dynamic response
• HSS pickup configuration with 5-position switching and push-pull coil split provides expanded tonal flexibility
• Maple fingerboard adds snap, articulation, and immediate note attack
• Alder body with Yamaha’s Acoustic Design body structure delivers outstanding versatility and tonal clarity
• Gotoh 510T FE-1 tremolo, Gotoh locking tuners, and medium stainless steel frets provide professional-level performance and stability

The Yamaha PACS+12M represents one of the most versatile and performance-focused guitars in the Pacifica Standard Plus lineup, designed for players who demand clarity, responsiveness, and modern flexibility across multiple playing styles. Yamaha built this model as a complete professional platform, balancing refined feel, advanced pickup engineering, and premium hardware into a highly adaptable instrument for studio and stage use.

At the center of the PACS+12M is the Reflectone™ pickup system, developed in collaboration with Rupert Neve Designs. The HSS configuration combines Reflectone HS7n and HS7m single-coils with a Reflectone HH7b bridge humbucker for exceptional balance, articulation, and dynamic consistency throughout the switching range. A 5-position lever switch provides familiar pickup selection, while the push-pull coil split on the master tone control expands the tonal range of the bridge humbucker.

The alder body incorporates Yamaha’s Acoustic Design body structure and is paired with a maple neck and maple fingerboard. Medium stainless steel frets provide excellent durability and a smooth playing feel, while the Gotoh 510T FE-1 tremolo and Gotoh locking tuners deliver dependable tuning stability and expressive performance capability.

The Black finish gives the PACS+12M a clean modern appearance that feels naturally suited for contemporary studio work, touring rigs, and professional stage environments. Its understated visual identity keeps the focus on the guitar’s refined construction, premium hardware, and player-focused design.

Key Features

• Reflectone™ pickups co-developed with Rupert Neve Designs
• HSS pickup configuration with 5-position lever switch
• Master tone control with push-pull coil split
• Maple fingerboard for snap and articulation
• Alder body with Yamaha Acoustic Design body structure
• Medium stainless steel frets
• Gotoh locking tuners
• Gotoh 510T FE-1 tremolo bridge
• 3-ply parchment pickguard
• Gig bag included

Key Specifications

• Construction: Bolt-on
• Scale Length: 25-1/2" (648.0 mm)
• Body Material: Alder
• Fingerboard Material: Maple
• Pickup Configuration: HSS Reflectone™
• Bridge: Gotoh 510T FE-1

Full Specifications

• Construction: Bolt-on
• Scale Length: 25-1/2" (648.0 mm)
• Body Material: Alder
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Finish: Natural Smooth Satin Polyurethane
• Fingerboard Material: Maple
• Fingerboard Radius: 13-3/4" (350 mm)
• Fret Wire: Medium Stainless Steel
• Number of Frets: 22
• Nut Material: Graph Tech TUSQ
• Neck Width @ 0 Fret / 12th Fret: 42.0 / 52.4 mm
• Neck Thickness @ 1st Fret / 12th Fret: 20.0 / 22.4 mm
• 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)
• Pickup Switch: 5-Position Lever Switch
• Bridge: Gotoh 510T FE-1
• Tremolo Arm: Φ5.5 (Cr)
• String Spacing: 10.8 mm
• Tuning Machines: Gotoh Locking Tuners
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
• Strings: D'Addario EXL120 / .009–.042
• Case: Gig Bag

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