And don't forget that when Fender began its reorganization and revitalization in the early 80's, it's because they hired the top brass from Yamaha USA stringed instruments to take over operations for them. True.
The thing I really like about Yamaha Pacifica's is they are not a copy of other brand. Surely they do look similar to strats but they really have their own thing. That always bothers many people, when you start on a squier you feel like you need to upgrade to get a real strat that says Fender on it, but when you take Yamaha, surely there are entry level and top of the line Pacifica, but I feel that even their cheapest one can at least compete with Fender mexi strat in terms of playability and sounds. They are also an excellent mod platform, you can customize them to your needs. Well I guess I am a hardcore Pacifica fan.
If you can find a Yamaha SE200, 300, etc series buy it! Basically I bought a SE 200 and threw in some SD hot rails. The body and neck on that guitar is Mahogany. It throws out some serious tone with those hot rails!
I've owned more Yamahas than any other brand. More than I've owned Fenders, Gibsons, PRS, etc. I've owned probably a hundred guitars. Yamaha always delivers the goods, and often at a better price than other brands. They do their own thing and ignore trends. I've owned many SBGs, Pacificas, Revstars, and others. I think the Revstar line is top line. I think the higher end Pacificas like the hardtail in this video are wonderful. One of my best Pacificas is a double bucker tele I wish I still owned that I got around '94 for $200 with a case. It was great. The stock pickups were phenomenal. I couldn't recommend Yamaha anymore highly.
Great idea! It would also be cool to do a shootout between similar style guitars by two manufacturers. EX. Fender Standard Strat VS G&L Legacy tribute ($499 each). The Yamaha sounds really nice. Would never have thought about trying one before. Peace out.
I'm telling ya man its unreal . the video sounds good but in the room sounds 100 x better and I'm not exagerating at all. you would never regret getting this .
I'm about to pick up a PAC112J and throw a SSS Strat pup config on it, along with probably an upgraded bridge/trem system, graphite nut, and maybe locking tuners. Haven't picked out all of the parts yet, but I am stoke.
Hate to bump a super old video, but this video piqued my curiosity, in regards to the AxeFX. Obviously, this being a 7 year old video, modeling has come a long way. In your opinion, do you believe that, today (1/23), the modeling software(?) is starting to catch up with tube amplifiers? As far as the tones you're able to get, anyways. Again, sorry to bump an old video, but I was here and I would've forgotten to ask otherwise 😅. Thanks, Robert!
Oh yeah! It's perfect for me.The finish is immaculate in every way. I'm still new to the guitar and hooked up to my Yamaha THR10 makes learning a joy! Just got some new Elixir 'Optiweb' strings today, not that the fitted D'darrios's are worn, but every little thing can help to make learning that bit easier - even pick selection!
Would this p90 need an upgrade to like a boutique p90 idk like a lolar or something like that? I have played a few Yamaha guitars in shops that were used and they always felt very comfortable
love your playing robert .. could you do a vid of you soloing to some of those pretty clean chords you were playing that would be awesome !!! or any backing tracks ...peace!!
Gud review. I has a Fender Mex Powerhouse and it gets noisy even on clean pickup, would this 611 sound much cleaner and still get heavy VH and and smooth Santana sounds? I thought a Fender was versatile, but it just doesn't sound that gud unless you get an American strat?
I own two of these... they kick out the most amazing range of beautiful, great, sounds and tones of all my 42 guitars! (And yeah, the expensive "usual suspects" are all in there.)
Same here, I prefer mine (exact same color as in this video) over many of my expensive guitars. I had two other Yamaha models, also good guitars but this one is outstanding!
I had a bad experience with the sound of the new Mexico strat. I am now thinking 611or 311, apart from pi kups and bridge saddles, are the guitars exactly the same please ?
I am not sure if you ended up getting a pacifica or something else. But in case someone else ask the same question, the difference between the two are as follows: Pac 611 - Seymour Duncan Pickups - Tinted neck so it might be sticky for some people - Comes in two models, one with a trem system by wilkinson and one that is a hardtail with graptech string saver saddles - Flamed Maple Top Pac 311 - Yamaha pickups "I'm not too sure since the spec page on their own website doesn't list them" - Satin neck - Only comes as a hardtail - Regular finishes
billy1858 i have the Pacifica 510V and the stock pots are actually my very favorite ones. They are very sensitive and I actually like them more then the cts pots in my Les Paul. Check my video with the yamaha 510
Do you still own this guitar? If so, do you still like it and would you still recommend it? Edit: Nevermind. Looks like this was a borrow or rental from a place called Metronome?
And don't forget that when Fender began its reorganization and revitalization in the early 80's, it's because they hired the top brass from Yamaha USA stringed instruments to take over operations for them. True.
The thing I really like about Yamaha Pacifica's is they are not a copy of other brand. Surely they do look similar to strats but they really have their own thing. That always bothers many people, when you start on a squier you feel like you need to upgrade to get a real strat that says Fender on it, but when you take Yamaha, surely there are entry level and top of the line Pacifica, but I feel that even their cheapest one can at least compete with Fender mexi strat in terms of playability and sounds. They are also an excellent mod platform, you can customize them to your needs. Well I guess I am a hardcore Pacifica fan.
You're far from alone. I have four different model Pacificas among my other instruments.
I have one of these Pacificas in Root Beer. Value for money it's hard to bead and I love it.
If you can find a Yamaha SE200, 300, etc series buy it! Basically I bought a SE 200 and threw in some SD hot rails. The body and neck on that guitar is Mahogany. It throws out some serious tone with those hot rails!
Coil split using both pickups in the middle position is a super cool sound.
I've owned more Yamahas than any other brand. More than I've owned Fenders, Gibsons, PRS, etc. I've owned probably a hundred guitars. Yamaha always delivers the goods, and often at a better price than other brands. They do their own thing and ignore trends. I've owned many SBGs, Pacificas, Revstars, and others. I think the Revstar line is top line. I think the higher end Pacificas like the hardtail in this video are wonderful. One of my best Pacificas is a double bucker tele I wish I still owned that I got around '94 for $200 with a case. It was great. The stock pickups were phenomenal. I couldn't recommend Yamaha anymore highly.
The bridge, nut and string trees are graph tech
Six years too late but the bridge is Yamaha, the saddles Graph Tech
Great idea! It would also be cool to do a shootout between similar style guitars by two manufacturers. EX. Fender Standard Strat VS G&L Legacy tribute ($499 each). The Yamaha sounds really nice. Would never have thought about trying one before. Peace out.
Dude, that sounds amazing! You got me really gassing for an AxeFX now. It sounds incredible.
I'm telling ya man its unreal . the video sounds good but in the room sounds 100 x better and I'm not exagerating at all. you would never regret getting this .
Robert Baker Wow man, that tone is just incredible. Steve get one :)
I'm about to pick up a PAC112J and throw a SSS Strat pup config on it, along with probably an upgraded bridge/trem system, graphite nut, and maybe locking tuners. Haven't picked out all of the parts yet, but I am stoke.
Hate to bump a super old video, but this video piqued my curiosity, in regards to the AxeFX. Obviously, this being a 7 year old video, modeling has come a long way. In your opinion, do you believe that, today (1/23), the modeling software(?) is starting to catch up with tube amplifiers? As far as the tones you're able to get, anyways. Again, sorry to bump an old video, but I was here and I would've forgotten to ask otherwise 😅.
Thanks, Robert!
They will never “model” the smell and heat off a tube amp at full tilt…
I can't believe I'm saying this...but I'm GASing for a Yamaha.
Great playing nice guitar. I've rarely played guitars with p90s but Im definitly thinking about getting this.
I need to learn more about this Axe FX before I get one.
If you love the neck p90, one in the bridge sounds so much better. My les Paul junior has become my number one.
Yeah, I like this man! Do it weekly!
thanks dude
Can I add the tremolo on this guitar? I couldn't get the VFM and I had to settle for the HFM
Just ordered this very model/colour; cant wait!
Andy Chapman how is it man? You like?
Oh yeah! It's perfect for me.The finish is immaculate in every way.
I'm still new to the guitar and hooked up to my Yamaha THR10 makes learning a joy! Just got some new Elixir 'Optiweb' strings today, not that the fitted D'darrios's are worn, but every little thing can help to make learning that bit easier - even pick selection!
I have a Yamaha Pacifica 612VFM.
I am a big fan of this series already man. Keep this up. :)
Wow. I was looking up reviews for this guitar and find an early baby RB video. Lol. Sounds pretty good though. Seems to have good specs for the price.
Subscribed. This was better than I expected. You did great job of showing the various sounds.
I have the PAC 611 VFM. So much bang for your buck.
Would this p90 need an upgrade to like a boutique p90 idk like a lolar or something like that? I have played a few Yamaha guitars in shops that were used and they always felt very comfortable
love your playing robert .. could you do a vid of you soloing to some of those pretty clean chords you were playing that would be awesome !!! or any backing tracks ...peace!!
I love this idea man! keep it up cause I will end up watching every one!
Is it possible to replace the P90 with a traditional single coil ? Is there some way to fill in the extra space since the P-90 is wider ??
Gud review. I has a Fender Mex Powerhouse and it gets noisy even on clean pickup, would this 611 sound much cleaner and still get heavy VH and and smooth Santana sounds? I thought a Fender was versatile, but it just doesn't sound that gud unless you get an American strat?
p90s rule!
I own two of these... they kick out the most amazing range of beautiful, great, sounds and tones of all my 42 guitars! (And yeah, the expensive "usual suspects" are all in there.)
Where the hell do you keep 42 guitars?
Same here, I prefer mine (exact same color as in this video) over many of my expensive guitars. I had two other Yamaha models, also good guitars but this one is outstanding!
Gracias por los subtitulos! No entiendo inglés. Buen video! Saludos desde Latinoamérica
Interesting guitar. Love that first rhythm tone at 3.14. Nobody has really made me want an AXE FX yet but that tone is starting to sell me haha.
IS this Axe effects ???
I just got one and I fuckin love it. And I have really expensive guitars. I’m telling ya, lots of bang for the buck at 629$
Sweet sounding, love a P90, thanks Robert.
Great video Rob!!!
I had a bad experience with the sound of the new Mexico strat. I am now thinking 611or 311, apart from pi kups and bridge saddles, are the guitars exactly the same please ?
I am not sure if you ended up getting a pacifica or something else. But in case someone else ask the same question, the difference between the two are as follows:
Pac 611
- Seymour Duncan Pickups
- Tinted neck so it might be sticky for some people
- Comes in two models, one with a trem system by wilkinson and one that is a hardtail with graptech string saver saddles
- Flamed Maple Top
Pac 311
- Yamaha pickups "I'm not too sure since the spec page on their own website doesn't list them"
- Satin neck
- Only comes as a hardtail
- Regular finishes
Great video man! I’m kinda jonesing for one of these!
has anyone ever fitted cts pots to this guitar? dosent look as if there is much room in there! standard pots are tiny.
billy1858 i have the Pacifica 510V and the stock pots are actually my very favorite ones. They are very sensitive and I actually like them more then the cts pots in my Les Paul. Check my video with the yamaha 510
brother you have such a great touch. i enjoy the heck out of all your video.
jeffrey monroe thanks dude so much
Sounds killer! Mine is on its way
How is it!!
@@shoe_gaze excellent so far, very nice fit and finish , plays ez , sounds great
awesome guitar and video!
What gauge strings does this guitar come with?
Is that Jerry sitting in the corner?
Why yes it is 🤪💀
Do you still own this guitar? If so, do you still like it and would you still recommend it?
Edit: Nevermind. Looks like this was a borrow or rental from a place called Metronome?
Look how young you were since I wanted this guitar 😂
Awesome video dude!! :)
Luis Enrique Gómez thank you :)
Axe fx has Fw18 beta?
yeah it does i haven't downloaded it yet though I'm lazy
4:33 lol in 2021
That's an awesome guitar and also FIRST
dude its really awesome gotta say I'm impressed with it
where this guitar made from?
+Wency Vistal Indonesia I think
@@marvinciesi9995 Yes Indonesia.