Yamaha Pacifica 112 VM Sonic Pink Electric guitar

Yamaha Pacifica 112 VM Sonic Pink — A Maple-Fingerboard ST with Real Versatility

The Yamaha Pacifica 112 VM Sonic Pink is the maple-fingerboard variant of Yamaha's long-running Pacifica 112V ST-style electric guitar, finished in a vibrant Sonic Pink gloss polyurethane. Built around an alder body and a bolt-on maple neck, this model pairs a familiar double-cutaway shape with Alnico V pickups and a vintage-style tremolo. Designed for players who want a single instrument that covers clean arpeggios, bluesy leads, and heavier rhythm work, this guitar delivers a tonal range well beyond its class.

What Sets the Pacifica 112VM Apart

Two design choices lift this guitar above typical entry-level ST-style instruments. First, the Alnico V magnets in all three pickups deliver a warmer, clearer tone than the ceramic magnets found in cheaper Pacifica models, with the humbucker at the bridge providing thick lead tones and the two single coils offering glassy cleans. Second, the push-pull coil-split on the master tone knob splits the bridge humbucker into a single coil, adding extra single-coil tones to the 5-position lever switch. The vintage-style tremolo with heavy block saddles adds rich resonance and singing sustain that punches above its weight.

Alder Body and Gloss Polyurethane Finish — Balanced Tone and Stage-Ready Look

The body uses alder, a tonewood prized for its balanced frequency response — full lows, clear mids, and bell-like highs that suit everything from clean chord work to overdriven leads. The gloss polyurethane finish protects the wood while giving the Sonic Pink color a deep, polished sheen that catches stage lighting.

• Body Material: Alder — balanced resonance across the frequency spectrum
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane — durable, polished surface that holds up to regular playing
• Pickguard: 3-Ply White — classic ST-style contrast against the Sonic Pink body

Bolt-On Maple Neck with Maple Fingerboard — Smooth Playability and Bright Attack

The bolt-on maple neck construction provides a tight, articulate response with plenty of upper-mid snap. The maple fingerboard delivers a brighter attack than rosewood, giving notes a clear, defined character that cuts through a mix. With 22 medium frets, a 350 mm fingerboard radius, and a 41 mm nut width, this guitar accommodates both chord work and lead playing across the entire neck.

• Scale Length: 648 mm — full ST-scale tension for strong note definition and bending control
• Fingerboard Radius: 350 mm — a flatter modern radius that suits both rhythm chording and lead bending
• Neck Width: 41.0 mm at nut / 51.4 mm at 12th fret — comfortable spacing for most hand sizes
• Frets: 22 medium — enough range for upper-position lead work without crowding the fingerboard

Alnico V HSS Pickups with Coil Split — Seven Tonal Voices from One Guitar

The HSS pickup configuration pairs a humbucker at the bridge with two single coils in the middle and neck positions, all using Alnico V magnets for a warmer, more vocal character than typical ceramic-magnet pickups. The push-pull coil split on the master tone knob activates a single-coil mode for the bridge humbucker, expanding the 5-position switch into a wider tonal palette. Die-cast tuning machines and the block-saddle tremolo keep the guitar stable through aggressive whammy bar use.

• Pickup Configuration: HSS — Humbucker (bridge) / Single Coil (middle) / Single Coil (neck)
• Magnet Type: Alnico V — warmer, clearer tone than ceramic magnets
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone with Push-Pull Coil Split, 5-Position Lever Switch
• Bridge: Vintage Style Tremolo with Block Saddles — smooth action and rich sustain
• Tuning Machines: Die-Cast — stable tuning through tremolo use

Who Should Play the Yamaha Pacifica 112VM

The Yamaha Pacifica 112 VM Sonic Pink is the right choice for intermediate players and serious beginners who want a single guitar that covers multiple genres without compromise. Its HSS pickup layout with coil split makes it equally suited to clean pop and funk, bluesy crunch, classic rock rhythm, and modern lead work. Players coming from acoustic guitars will appreciate the satin-finished maple neck and the forgiving 350 mm fingerboard radius, while more experienced guitarists will find the Alnico V pickups and push-pull coil split offer enough tonal variety for studio sessions and live gigs. The Sonic Pink finish also makes this model a strong fit for players who want a stage look that stands apart from the crowd.

The Pacifica Legacy — Yamaha's Three-Decade Starter Guitar That Grew Up

The Pacifica 100 series follows Yamaha's philosophy that your first guitar should be a great guitar, combining renowned Yamaha build quality and playability with superb tone. First launched in 1990, the Pacifica line has evolved through refinements like Alnico V pickups, push-pull coil splits, and block-saddle tremolos. The 112V and its maple-fingerboard 112VM sibling sit at the heart of the 100 series, offering features usually found on instruments costing significantly more. The Pacifica 112VM carries forward a design that has introduced countless players to electric guitar.