Yamaha PAC012 Electric Guitar - Metallic Red

ABOUT

The Yamaha PAC012 is one of the best-selling beginner electric guitars in the world, offering outstanding playability, versatile tone, and reliable Yamaha craftsmanship at an unbeatable price. With its dazzling metallic red finish, comfortable double-cutaway body, and flexible pickup configuration, the PAC012 is built to inspire new players and satisfy seasoned musicians looking for a dependable, affordable workhorse.

The PAC012 features a classic HSS pickup layout—a powerful humbucker in the bridge and two crisp single-coils in the middle and neck positions. This setup gives players access to everything from warm blues tones to bright cleans to punchy rock distortion. Whether you’re learning your first chords or exploring new genres, the PAC012 delivers.

The PAC012 includes a vintage-style tremolo bridge, allowing expressive vibrato effects while maintaining tuning stability. Its metallic red gloss finish, chrome hardware, and clean Pacifica body lines give it a timeless look that fits any stage or practice room.

SPECS

General

Number of Strings: 6

Orientation: Right-handed 

Body

Body Type: Pacifica 

Body Material: Mahogany 

Finish: Gloss 

Neck

Neck Material: Maple 

Neck Shape: Yamaha C

Neck Joint: Bolt-on

Fretboard Material: Rosewood 

Number of Frets: 22

Hardware

Bridge: Yamaha Vintage Tremolo 

Tuning Machines: Yamaha sealed tuners 

Electronics

Neck Pickup: Yamaha Ceramic Single-coil

Middle Pickup: Yamaha Ceramic Single-coil

Bridge Pickup: Yamaha Ceramic Humbucker 

Controls: 1x master volume, 1x master tone 

Switching: 5-way blade pickup switch 

Case: Sold separately