Yamaha Pacifica 510V Black electric guitar

General

The Yamaha Pacifica 510V looks just like a real '50s Hot Rod. This electric guitar's sleek, black alder body is equipped with a single pickup in bridge position and an 'empty' mint green pickguard. Its comfortable 22-fret maple neck has been tastefully aged. At first glance, this guitar may seem like a simple instrument, but appearances can be deceiving. Take a closer look, and you'll see this versatile workhorse is actually equipped with first-class components. The black Pacifica 510V combines Custom Shop quality with great functionality and the reliability we've come to expect from Yamaha.

PAC510V: the versatility of the P-Rails pickup

The Pacifica 510V's single Seymour Duncan pickup combines three different pickup types. It consists of a P90 soapbar and a single-coil rail pickup. Use the latter individually for a clean, clear sound, or switch to the P-90 for more warmth and a nice bite. Together, the two function as a full-fledged humbucker, delivering a full, fat sound and additional output. You can choose between the three sounds with the 3-way pickup switch. Furthermore, you'll find a volume knob and a tone knob for filtering the high frequencies.

Tuning stability and user-friendliness

The Yamaha Pacifica 510V is equipped with six Grover locking machine heads that automatically lock the strings while you're tuning, ensuring optimal tuning stability. They also make it easier and faster to change your strings. The PAC 510V's bridge is a hard steel tremolo from the famous Wilkinson brand that is incredibly stable, feels quite supple, and delivers outstanding intonation. Thanks to the self-lubricating Graphtech TusQ XL nut, you'll be able to produce deep dive bombs without affecting your tuning.