Yamaha Review: Pacifica

History:

Purchase: Bought from Gamlins Music Store, South Wales for £130 I bought this guitar because I hadn't even learned a basic tab at the time! I wanted to play guitar and needed something to start with, and this one seemed to be a good all rounder; plus I wasn't too keen on spending loads, so the price was a main factor for me buying it.

What I Like About This Yamaha Pacifica: This guitar is the ideal beginners guitar, but that doesnt stop it from being a guitar for experienced players as well. In this past year since I bought it I have been pleased, and it has helped me develop my playing ability. The sounds it can produce are very varied, so you can play soft acoustic riffs or crank it up to play heavy stuff like Metallica. Its well built - I've knocked it many times and theres been no damage; the paint job is of high quality (mine is a deep blue), and it has the same kind of look as a Fender Strat.

What I Do NOT Like About The Yamaha Pacifica: I find it a bit too...boring...well basically I bought it because I was not keen on spending loads of cash on something I couldn't play, but now I feel like I want something more interesting, such as a Les Paul or Gothic Explorer. Its got a very standard shape and colour - it doesn't have any personality to it. I can say that about the only thing I don't like about it is its appearance, but then you might like it like that. Hey, a guitar is a guitar...

Yamaha Pacifica Quality Rating: Very well constructed, excellent quality finish. You can't go wrong with a Yamaha; they are made to the highest standards.

Review Summary: Buy it if you are a first time player and want a low budget instrument. Choose this over the Squier range - you're getting much better value for your money!

Rating of this Yamaha product: 4

This Yamaha Pacifica Electric Guitars Review Submitted By: Eggdog

Review Date: 2003-09-24