--- product_id: 48572264 title: "PA012" brand: "yamaha" price: "FREE" currency: GBP in_stock: null reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/48572264-pa012 store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # 6 steel strings for versatile play vintage-style tremolo arm for expressive sound 3-pickup combo: 2 single coils + humbucker PA012 **Brand:** yamaha **Price:** FREE **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎸 Own the stage with Yamaha Pacifica 012 – where pro sound meets beginner swagger! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** PA012 by yamaha - **How much does it cost?** FREE with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/48572264-pa012) ## Best For - yamaha enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted yamaha brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Versatile Tone Palette:** Switch seamlessly between rock, blues, funk, country, and jazz with dual single coils and a powerful humbucker. - β€’ **Iconic Red Metallic Finish:** Stand out on stage or in the studio with a sleek, eye-catching lacquer that screams β€˜ready to rock.’ - β€’ **Comfort Meets Craftsmanship:** Contoured agathis body and rosewood fretboard provide ergonomic comfort and rich tonal warmth. - β€’ **Stay In Tune, Stay Inspired:** Precision fret positioning and quality tuning gears ensure stable, reliable tuning for every practice session. - β€’ **Pro-Level Sound, Beginner-Friendly:** Award-winning Pacifica series delivers professional tone with effortless playability. ## Overview The Yamaha Pacifica 012 is a full-size electric guitar designed for beginners seeking professional-quality sound and versatile tone options. Featuring a 6-string setup with two single coil pickups and a humbucker, a vintage-style tremolo arm, and crafted from select tonewoods like agathis and rosewood, it offers stable tuning and ergonomic comfort. Finished in a striking red metallic lacquer, this guitar is perfect for lessons, jamming, and performing across multiple genres. ## Description Free delivery and returns on eligible orders of Β£20 or more. Buy Yamaha Pacifica 012 – Full Size Electric Guitar with Tremolo Arm and 6 Steel Strings – Dark Blue Metallic at desertcart UK. Review: A very good quality electric guitar ideal for beginners and above. - My son wanted an electric guitar and this is his first. I looked at other makes, some significantly cheaper than this one. The reviews on this one tended to be very good and better than for the others and better than some more expensive. It is a Yamaha. That usually means good quality. It looks and feels like good quality. It does look well made. It is a very nice looking guitar. More importantly it does sound good as well. My son is delighted with it. I would say that this is an excellent guitar for a beginner or an intermediate. Recommended. UPDATE. When buying this guitar, I would recommend buying a good set of strings. The ones that come with the guitar are ok but not great and do not really last. All were replaced within a month or so. My son remains delighted with this guitar. Review: Great for a women with small hands - Buy this electric Yamaha guitar if you are a beginner. Do not look elsewhere as you will be wasting your time, this guitar was obviously made for beginners. It is immaculate out of the box but needed tuning which was not a problem. It stays in tune too, no need for constant retuning. The neck is narrow, great for a 5ft 2in women with small hands. The strings are slim and close meaning it is very easy to produce accurate chords first time as opposed to the acoustic guitar (thicker strings,far apart, high fretboard) I was using which I found very difficult to get to grips with and painful on the fingertips due to the wider neck and high strings you have to apply more pressure to the string to produce an accurate chord. I bought a yamaha F310 acoustic guitar in September 2015 and was totally unaware of the intricate details one needs to know before purchasing a guitar as a beginner. Many will advise to buy a guitar depending on the type of music you want to play, (heavy mental or rock equals electric guitar and amp) (blues, country or folk equals acoustic guitar no amp). This may be true but before you can play anything you need to master the chords. This electric guitar is by far the easiest to learn on. If you want a guitar that is very easy to practice on then this is the guitar for you, especially if you have smaller hands. I really struggled with the acoustic guitar and found I could not practice for more than 10 minutes. With this guitar I am able to practice for over 2 hours, no problems, no sore fingers and no boredom. No need for an amp with this guitar either if you are a beginner, its not really necessary at this stage. I would highly recommend this guitar to anyone as it is not that heavy and very comfortable to get to grips with. The Yamaha Pacifica 012 really is a joy to practice on as a beginner due to its ease of use and Yamaha guitars are always of a high quality too. ## Features - The multi-award winning Pacifica Series delivers sublime sound comparable to the quality of a professional guitar / All you need for lessons, jamming or playing in a band - for those about to rock! - Featuring Yamaha quality hardware: comfort-contoured body, vintage-style vibratos and craftsmanship of select tonewoods for an inspiring sound that encourages quick progress for beginning guitarists - A 6-string electric guitar with accurate fret positioning for perfectly tuned sounds as you play further down the neck / Constant, stable and reliable tuning ideal for regular practice - Versatile pick-up combination: two single coils and powerful bridge humbucker unlocks a world of sounds: rock, funk, blues, country and jazz / Quality tuning gears keeps you staying in tune for longer - Items delivered: 1x Yamaha Pacifica Full Size Electric Guitar with Dark Blue Metallic lacquer finish / Tremolo Arm / Warranty and guitar info literature ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00123A8EW | | Back Material | Agathis Wood | | Best Sellers Rank | 40,968 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 109 in Solid Body Electric Guitars | | Body Material | Agathis | | Colour | r.blue | | Connector | 1/4 inch (6.35mm) audio jack | | Country Produced In | indonesia | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,090) | | Date First Available | 8 Nov. 2010 | | Fretboard Material | Rosewood | | Guitar Bridge System | Tremolo | | Guitar Pickup Configuration | H-S-S | | Item Weight | 3.4 kg | | Item model number | PA012DBM | | Material Type | Agathis or Nato (body), Maple (arm) | | Neck Material Type | Maple | | Number of Strings | 6 | | Product Dimensions | 108 x 45.01 x 10.01 cm; 3.4 kg | | Proficiency Level | Beginner | | Scale Length | 648 mm | | Size | 108 cm x 45.01 cm x 10.01 cm | | String Material | Alloy Steel | | Top Material | Wood | ## Product Details - **Back material type:** Agathis Wood - **Body material:** Agathis - **Brand:** Yamaha - **Colour:** r.blue - **Fretboard material type:** Rosewood - **Guitar pick-up configuration:** H-S-S - **Hand orientation:** Right - **Neck material type:** Maple - **String material type:** Alloy Steel - **Top material type:** Wood ## Images ![PA012 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61UEeE3pjzL.jpg) ![PA012 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71p1x4N+8mL.jpg) ![PA012 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/612SUrKsJuL.jpg) ![PA012 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71pNeNdCF3L.jpg) ![PA012 - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/713B9sATeAL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Im a complete beginner with this, i can see from the photo that there is no whammy bar with the guitar. Can you buy this separate and it just fits on?** A: The whammy bar comes with it, along with instructions for setting it up. Don't know why it's not shown in the photo. **Q: Hi. The dimensions of this guitar should be 108cm x 4.5cm, wheras my new one is 100cm x 4cm only. Does that mean mine isnt full size?** A: It is classed as full size, most yamaha guitars are slightly smaller than your more expensive models but doesnt make any different in sound and style of the guitar,only gripe i had with this model was the strings it comes with easily fixed tho bought ernie ball medium gauge strings sorted, hope this helps you ! **Q: How is the packaging ? Come with a padded bag ? Risk of damage ?** A: Hi there,If you buy from us we will pack this really well inside the original Yamaha guitar box and inside another outer box.We will also give it a professional setup before dispatch too, and delivery is next working day when the order is processed before 2pm.It does not come with a case but we do sell ones that will fit.Kind Regards,Rachel LongstoneSales & Customer CareRich Tone Music **Q: return accepted or not** A: I would contact Amazon to help with advise as I've never had to return any items before so I wouldn't know - if it's from a specific seller then I'd contact them ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A very good quality electric guitar ideal for beginners and above. *by M***N on 28 December 2023* My son wanted an electric guitar and this is his first. I looked at other makes, some significantly cheaper than this one. The reviews on this one tended to be very good and better than for the others and better than some more expensive. It is a Yamaha. That usually means good quality. It looks and feels like good quality. It does look well made. It is a very nice looking guitar. More importantly it does sound good as well. My son is delighted with it. I would say that this is an excellent guitar for a beginner or an intermediate. Recommended. UPDATE. When buying this guitar, I would recommend buying a good set of strings. The ones that come with the guitar are ok but not great and do not really last. All were replaced within a month or so. My son remains delighted with this guitar. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for a women with small hands *by D***I on 28 May 2016* Buy this electric Yamaha guitar if you are a beginner. Do not look elsewhere as you will be wasting your time, this guitar was obviously made for beginners. It is immaculate out of the box but needed tuning which was not a problem. It stays in tune too, no need for constant retuning. The neck is narrow, great for a 5ft 2in women with small hands. The strings are slim and close meaning it is very easy to produce accurate chords first time as opposed to the acoustic guitar (thicker strings,far apart, high fretboard) I was using which I found very difficult to get to grips with and painful on the fingertips due to the wider neck and high strings you have to apply more pressure to the string to produce an accurate chord. I bought a yamaha F310 acoustic guitar in September 2015 and was totally unaware of the intricate details one needs to know before purchasing a guitar as a beginner. Many will advise to buy a guitar depending on the type of music you want to play, (heavy mental or rock equals electric guitar and amp) (blues, country or folk equals acoustic guitar no amp). This may be true but before you can play anything you need to master the chords. This electric guitar is by far the easiest to learn on. If you want a guitar that is very easy to practice on then this is the guitar for you, especially if you have smaller hands. I really struggled with the acoustic guitar and found I could not practice for more than 10 minutes. With this guitar I am able to practice for over 2 hours, no problems, no sore fingers and no boredom. No need for an amp with this guitar either if you are a beginner, its not really necessary at this stage. I would highly recommend this guitar to anyone as it is not that heavy and very comfortable to get to grips with. The Yamaha Pacifica 012 really is a joy to practice on as a beginner due to its ease of use and Yamaha guitars are always of a high quality too. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 23 years later; going back to Pacifica *by E***K on 2 August 2019* My first proper guitar was a Pacifica and I found it very versatile with its 5 way pick up selecor for getting different tones and sounds. Everything thing from lsush warm tones, jazzy tones, and with the humbucker and a bit of distortion great for hard rock. I switched to a Les Paul which I enjoyed for many years, but after fracturing my spine in 2 places and the recovery, it was just too heavy to stand and play any more, so I decided to get a lighter body guitar and having had experience with Pacifa, went back and got a new one. There's very little bad to say about the. They have tweaked the design slightly over the years, for the better. My only complaint would be that the whammy bar is a bit stiff; not as malleable, (dare I say 'not as fun'?) as it used to be, but I rarely ned to use it so it's a minor issue. Great guitar. ## Frequently Bought Together - Yamaha PAC012 - Red Metallic 6-string Electric Guitar - New bee Guitar Cable 10ft Electric Instrument Bass AMP Cord for Electric Mandolin, Pro Audio (Right Angle to Straight, Black) - Amazon Basics Adjustable Folding Guitar Stand, A-shape, Fully Assembled - For School Music Program, Concerts & Multiple Users, Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/48572264-pa012](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/48572264-pa012) --- *Product available on Desertcart Great Britain* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*