Beginners - Start Here With The Yamaha Pacifica (Yamaha Pacifica Series in general)

Member Name: naffcaff

Product:	Yamaha Pacifica Series in general
Date:	14/05/02 (1052 review reads)
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Advantages: Great for beginners, Very easy to play, Nice tone

Disadvantages: None

I never wanted to be the next Eric Clapton, but after 20 years of dabbling on and off with guitars, frustration almost set in. Then I bought a Pacifica...

I've heard some guitar teachers and music experts offer many statements to would be learners - "You must start with an accoustic", "You need big strong hands/long fingers etc". Ignore them. The Pacifica is the ideal choice for a novice.

An important consideration to take into account is a guitars' "action". This is the distance between the strings and the fretboard. A low action means a short distance and less effort needed to hold down a chord. Just what you need if you are new to the instrument and need to build up strength in your fingers in the early stages of learning. Pacificas are blessed with an easy low action without compromising on sound.

Comfort in essential. The Pacifica has the lightest, smoothest neck you are likely to come accross on an electric and its general design and shape will keep you playing for long periods.

There are 3 pickups and a combination of 5 different pickup settings. They really do make a difference, so experiment away.

Presentation of this guitar is spot on and full marks must go to Yamaha for providing a model that played straight out of the box without the need for re-tuning. Very unusual !

Many Pacifica players cite the humbucker as being ideal for rock. Whilst this is the case, don't pass it off as just for this style of music. The Pacifica will also serve as great jazz/country/pop tool.

This is an excellent all rounder guitar, a professional guitar at a beginners price.

The Pacifica was responsible for rekindling my enthuisiasm for playing again. However, I don't think Eric has anything to worry about....

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