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Yamaha GigMaker EG Electric Guitar Pack with Amplifier, Gig Bag, Tuner, Cable, Strap and Picks - Black
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Brand | Yamaha |
Color | Black |
Body Material | Spruce |
Back Material Type | Agathis Wood |
Neck Material Type | nato |
Fretboard Material Type | Rosewood |
String Material Type | Alloy Steel |
Hand Orientation | Right |
Guitar Bridge System | Tremolo |
Number of Strings | 6 |
About this item
- PAC012 Pacifica Electric Guitar Black
- 15-watt Yamaha amp
- Picks, straps, tuner and cable
- Protective gig bag
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Product information
Item Weight | 36 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 43.3 x 19 x 15 inches |
ASIN | B001UQYPUY |
Item model number | GIGMAKER EG-BLACK |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #4,314 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #11 in Solid Body Electric Guitars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | December 1, 2004 |
Back Material | Agathis Wood |
Body Material | Spruce |
Color Name | Black |
Fretboard Material | Rosewood |
String Material | Alloy Steel |
Neck Material Type | nato |
Number of Strings | 6 |
Guitar Bridge System | Tremolo |
Battery type | Lithium Manganese Dioxide |
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Product Description
Yamaha's complete electric guitar package. Sporting the PAC012 electric guitar with a 15-watt Yamaha amp, this package rocks. Included in the package is everything you need to get started playing today. Includes the Yamaha's Pacifica 012 in Black
From the manufacturer
Yamaha Pacifica Series
The Yamaha Pacifica Series
One of the best electric guitar values for over a decade, Yamaha Pacifica guitars are well known for great tone and outstanding playability.
First launched in 1990, the Pacifica series was driven by the California session scene where versatility, performance and individuality were key.
The Pacifica series has been constructed to respond to various genres and play styles. Various pickup configurations provide a wide range of sound character from heavy distortion to a clear clean sound.
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Body | Agathis | Alder | Alder | Alder |
Neck | Maple | Maple | Maple | Maple |
Tuners | Covered | Diecast | Diecast | Diecast |
Bridge | Vintage Style Tremolo | Vintage Style Tremolo | Vintage Style Tremolo w/ Block Saddle | Vintage Tremolo w/ Block Saddle |
Pickups | Single x2, Humbucker x1 | Single x2, Humbucker x1 | Alnico V Single x2, Alnico V Humbucker x1 | Alnico V Humbucker x2 |
Controls | Master Volume, Master Tone | Master Volume, Master Tone | Master Volume, Master Tone (Push-Pull Coil Split) | Master Volume, Master Tone (Push-Pull Coil Split) |
PAC212 | PAC311 | PAC510 | PAC611 | PAC612 | |
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Body | Flamed Maple + Alder (VFM) or Quilted Maple + Alder (VQM) | Solid Alder | Solid Alder | Flamed Maple + Alder | Flamed Maple + Alder |
Neck | Maple | Maple | Maple (Tinted Finish) | Maple (Tinted Finish) | Maple (Tinted Finish) |
Tuners | Diecast | Grover Locking | Grover Locking | Grover Locking | Grover Locking |
Bridge | Vintage Tremolo w/ Block Saddle | Hardtail Bridge | Wilkinson VS50-6 | Hardtail Bridge (HFM), Wilkinson VS50-6 (VFM) | Wilkinson VS50 |
Pickups | Alnico V Single x2, Alnico V Humbucker x1 | P90 Alnico V, Humbucker Alnico V | Seymour Duncan Trembucker P-Rails | Seymour Duncan SP90, Custom5 Trembucker | Seymour Duncan SSL-1, SSL02 RwRp, TB-14 |
Controls | Master Volume, Master Tone (Push-Pull Coil Split) | Master Volume, Master Tone (Push-Pull Coil Split) | Master Volume, Master Tone | Master Volume, Master Tone (Push-Pull Coil Split) | Master Volume, Master Tone (Push-Pull Coil Split) |
From the brand
Let Your Soul Sing, Make Waves
We at Yamaha want to inspire peoples' passion and help them take a step forward to express their individuality, emotion and creativity.
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The Yamaha Difference
The perfect combination of traditional craftsmanship and leading edge technology.
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For beginners | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Value for money | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
Craftsmanship | — | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.0 | — |
Sold By | GearNuts | Donner Music | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | GearNuts |
hand orientation | Right | Right | Right | Right | Right | Right |
number of strings | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
fretboard material | Rosewood | Maple Wood | Maple Wood | Maple Wood | Laurel Wood | Rosewood |
back material | Agathis Wood | Poplar | Maple Wood | Poplar | Maple Wood | Agathis Wood |
top material | — | Maple | Maple Wood | Maple Wood | Maple Wood | — |
string material | Alloy Steel | Nickel Plated | Nickel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Alloy Steel |
body material | Spruce | Poplar | Poplar | Basswood | Basswood | Agathis |
neck material | nato | Maple | Maple | Maple | Maple | Maple |
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Customers like the quality, sound quality, value, ease of use, and appearance of the guitar. For example, they mention it's a superbly crafted package, easy to learn to play on, and handles a beginner's rough handling without any issues. That said, they also appreciate the glossy finish and the subtle wood grain.
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Customers like the quality of the guitar. They mention that it is a really good guitar, and is impressed with both the construction and quality. They also say that the package is superbly crafted, and that the strings on the guitar are perfect. Some customers are disappointed with the sound of the instrument, while others say that it plays fairly decent straight out of the box.
"I am simply amazed at the quality on this instrument. I have taken delivery today and writing this review after playing for a few hours...." Read more
"...Gain driver makes nice rock tones. Electronic tuner works as advertised. Thoroughly enjoy playing this economically priced set up." Read more
"...The Pacifica package is a superbly crafted package you will be glad to own. I am an avid Yamaha fan and this Pacifica will not disappoint...." Read more
"...Basically, this is a really good guitar. And it has two nobs for volume and tone.The Amplifier - This is a good beginner amplifier...." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the guitar. They say it sounds super, has a nice range in tone, and has two knobs for volume and tone. The tuners hold their tune and are easier to adjust. Customers also mention that it's quite fun to listen to and watch them play on the guitar
"...The tone and sound are great it sounds "like a stat" i would say with a warmer tone, I really like the bridge humbucker instead of the more twangy..." Read more
"Packaged nicely. Beautiful guitar and sounds great. 5 positions for pickup combinations and separate volume knobs gives lots of control...." Read more
"...is a basic one as you can see in the lacquer of the mast, but the sound is good, it will certainly be good for years until you need a better guitar...." Read more
"...It has a good weight to it and sounds great as it's close to that Fender Strat sound that my Ibanez can't reproduce. Feels really nice to play...." Read more
Customers like the value of the guitar. They mention it's a great buy for the money, a rock solid guitar, and a good investment for new guitar players. Some say that the guitar looks nice for the price.
"...are smooth we will see if they hold tune but the seem above average for a budget guitar. The rosewood neck shows beautiful grain...." Read more
"...Thoroughly enjoy playing this economically priced set up." Read more
"Summary: The kit is a good value for money specially for begginers...." Read more
"...Feels like it should be more expensive than it is, so really great buy for the money." Read more
Customers find the guitar easy to use. They mention it's easy to learn how to play on, has great sound, and is amazing for beginners. The overall setup was very playable right out of the box, and it handles a beginner's rough handling without any issues. The guitar has a great sound and plays very easily. Overall, customers say it has everything they need to begin playing.
"...The tuner is quite good an easy to use, even if it is a cheap one...." Read more
"...Feels really nice to play. The fretwork is great, probably on par with my Ibanez RG.It came with strings on it, but they were terrible...." Read more
"...Mine was playable out of the box." Read more
"...not an expert on guitars, but from what I can tell, it's great for my use as a beginner...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the guitar. They mention that the wood grain finish on the body is subtle, the fretwork is amazing, beautifully polished, and the paint finish is outstanding. They also appreciate the aggressive look and feel of the product.
"...the bridge is the "early Type" fender stamped bridge its functional but cheap looking. The guitar has stayed in tune with moderate Trem use." Read more
"Packaged nicely. Beautiful guitar and sounds great. 5 positions for pickup combinations and separate volume knobs gives lots of control...." Read more
"Great guitar. I really love the aggressive look and feel of the Yamaha. There is also a nice sound quality there...." Read more
"...The guitar is beautiful. It looks REALLY nice in person and those that have seen it always comment on how attractive it is...." Read more
Customers find the guitar and amp package excellent, with everything they need to start playing. They also appreciate the additional items in the bundle, such as picks and strings. Overall, customers say the package is good and a great buy for all the components that come with the purchase.
"Packaged nicely. Beautiful guitar and sounds great. 5 positions for pickup combinations and separate volume knobs gives lots of control...." Read more
"...The Pacifica comes well packaged including a paper sleeve over the strings for protection...." Read more
"...Bottom line: Great guitar, great package, great buy. I am happy with it." Read more
"...Everything was in the box and was well packed - no damage...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the amp quality. Some mention that it's adequately powerful, while others say that it leaves something to be desired.
"...The amp is only fair. But what do you exspect at this price? I have no way of testing it, but I think the wattage on the amp is over rated...." Read more
"...The 15watt amp is perfect for the job. It is not a professional grade amp but more than suitable for home...." Read more
"...The Amp in the set is somewhat cheap but it works, all the accessories are pretty cheap, the guitar strap is a throw-away so is the 'Gig Bag', but..." Read more
"...The Amplifier - This is a good beginner amplifier. It is small and has 15 watts. It has two channels: Clean and Dirty...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the comfort of the guitar. Some mention that the tuners are very smooth and feel good, while others say that it came with very little cushioning material and doesn't have padding. The strap works, but it's not very comfortable, and the frets were sharp and cut their fingers a bunch.
"...edges of the Yamaha make it easier to play sitting down as it hugs the legs better and doesn’t slide down like the Strats...." Read more
"...The strap and guitar bag are basin ones and will do the job. The bag has no padding so if you want to travel with the guitar you will need a new..." Read more
"...Feels really nice to play. The fretwork is great, probably on par with my Ibanez RG.It came with strings on it, but they were terrible...." Read more
"...The tuners are very smooth and feel good...." Read more
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The body is full size but not overly heavy, the neck is slim and has a relatively flat 13" radius, accordingly it plays easly and smooth like an Ibanez. The tone and sound are great it sounds "like a stat" i would say with a warmer tone, I really like the bridge humbucker instead of the more twangy single coil. The squatted off Bottom lets the guitar res comfortable on the leg for playing sitting down.
I would say this is on part with the EART Strat mode, but without the SS Frets. The nut seems to be cut properly , the volume and tone pots have a nice resistance found on more expensive guitars, CONS the bridge is the "early Type" fender stamped bridge its functional but cheap looking. The guitar has stayed in tune with moderate Trem use.
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2024
Both the Yamaha and the Fender are awesome packages and as a package, they are both a draw. The Pacifica comes well packaged including a paper sleeve over the strings for protection. This guitar is a tad bit thicker and heavier than the Squier Affinity by Fender yet has a smaller body. Like other models, Yamaha provides a tapered front and back for comfort. The Pacifica is not as rounded at the edges like the Squier Affinity. The Pacifica body is shapelier with a longer extended horn and more robust center curves. The less rounded edges of the Yamaha make it easier to play sitting down as it hugs the legs better and doesn’t slide down like the Strats. The Squier Affinity is a more rectangular shape with less pronounced curves and a smaller horn traditional for a Stratocaster. Both are beautiful to play and to look at so this is a real draw.
The Pacifica does something the Fender Strats don’t do. The humbucker on the Yamaha actually responds to the tone control when the switch is in the position 5 setting. You can really boost the highs with a 10 tone setting using the HB position. Even at setting 4 where the middle pickup and the HB both are active, there is a noticeable treble boost with the maximum tone setting at 10. The Fender Stratocasters have an extra tone control, one for the neck single coil and the other for the middle single coil. Neither tone control on the Strats work with either the single coil bridge pickup or the HB because Fender feels the proximity to the bridge where highs are naturally accentuated and the nature of the HB pickup doesn’t need a treble boost. The Fender Strats have the bridge single coil pickup angled down at the high E string so the treble is boosted only at the treble strings since the contacts with the treble strings are closer to the bridge. Yamaha defied the wisdom of Fender and simplified the tone control to only one control to handle all three pickups simultaneously, including the HB. Hats off to Yamaha since the treble boost is always a welcome advantage.
The 15watt amp is perfect for the job. It is not a professional grade amp but more than suitable for home. It is the most compact and equally powerful amp as any other in a package deal.
The Pacifica package is a superbly crafted package you will be glad to own. I am an avid Yamaha fan and this Pacifica will not disappoint. As an owner of a Yamaha piano and two Yamaha acoustic guitars, none, including Fender comes close in my opinion to the quality and sound of Yamaha. Yamaha unlike any other make detail their priority. The metallic blue is as beautiful to look at as it is to play. This package except for a low quality cable is everything you will need. Remember the Swiff Audio wireless transmitter and receiver for less than $80 will resolve the cable issue and make playing this guitar a real pleasure.
This is a great starter kit for learning to play the guitar. The guitar is a basic one as you can see in the lacquer of the mast, but the sound is good, it will certainly be good for years until you need a better guitar. I had had no trouble with it but I have been recommended, by my guitar teacher, not to use the tremolo (wha wha stick) on this guitar because it is not very well done and will take the guitar out of tune.
The amplifier... is adequate for a starter kit, it will work for you to play by yourself at home, if you want to play with friends it might be a little too small, and you will want to get a new one bigger and better. But to start it does do the job perfectly to start learning.
The biggest problem is the cable which completely sucks, I had to buy a new one right out of the box. It is not because it was a defective one, it is just terrible quality; very flimsy and thin, which means less insulation and capacity. Once I bought the new cable it sounded great.
The tuner is quite good an easy to use, even if it is a cheap one. It is the type that you clip to the top of the mast, but it doesn't have metronome or cable in-out, and it will not work for other instruments (I have a different one with microphone that I can use for the guitar, harmonica, etc).
The strap and guitar bag are basin ones and will do the job. The bag has no padding so if you want to travel with the guitar you will need a new one.
It comes with three medium picks. That should be enough for a long time, you will probably will not need thin or thick picks for a while.
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All though I had to replace the strings as the default strings are to weak but any way it’s the best guitar I ever had.
Reviewed in Canada on February 10, 2024
All though I had to replace the strings as the default strings are to weak but any way it’s the best guitar I ever had.
Reviewed in Mexico on February 24, 2022