Yamaha GigMaker EG Electric Guitar Pack with Amplifier, Gig Bag, Tuner, Cable, Strap and Picks - Metallic Red

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars | 754 ratings

Price: 319.99

Last update: 08-17-2024


About this item

PAC012 Pacifica Electric Guitar Metallic Red
15-watt Yamaha guitar amp
Picks, straps, tuner and cable
Protective gig bag

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Top reviews from the United States

MFB
5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional craftsman for a Introductory Guitar
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2024
I am simply amazed at the quality on this instrument. I have taken delivery today and writing this review after playing for a few hours. First fretwork is amazing beautifully polished, tops and ends, The fretboard edge is even beveled slightly, a nice upgrade touch. The neck is straight and true so far no ftet buzzing even after lowering the action. The wood grain finish on the body is subtle but looks great, the neck pocket has no spacings at all. The tuners are smooth we will see if they hold tune but the seem above average for a budget guitar. The rosewood neck shows beautiful grain.

The body is full size but not overly heavy, the neck is slim and has a relatively flat 13" radius, accordingly it plays easly and smooth like an Ibanez. The tone and sound are great it sounds "like a stat" i would say with a warmer tone, I really like the bridge humbucker instead of the more twangy single coil. The squatted off Bottom lets the guitar res comfortable on the leg for playing sitting down.

I would say this is on part with the EART Strat mode, but without the SS Frets. The nut seems to be cut properly , the volume and tone pots have a nice resistance found on more expensive guitars, CONS the bridge is the "early Type" fender stamped bridge its functional but cheap looking. The guitar has stayed in tune with moderate Trem use.
Jerry Holzinger
5.0 out of 5 stars I'm No expert but, this is a great guitar for a great price
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2024
I only started practicing guitar about 6 weeks ago and I was curious about how it would sound on an electric. I am certainly no expert but , This guitar is a really good price and it sounds very good. As I progress I will probably go out and buy a better one. Reviews that I see no matter where I go seem to think that this Yamaha is one of the best budget guitars on the market. It showed up in good condition no flaws. And it arrived sooner than I expected. I immediately took it in to a guitar repair place to be set up. And it sounds great.
Tom C
5.0 out of 5 stars Not as rounded at the edges as the Squier but an equally great package to own
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2021
This review is based on the package deal for the Yamaha Pacifica and comparing it with others like the Fender Squier both comparable in price and performance. If you’re looking for the best package, you should consider all options.

Both the Yamaha and the Fender are awesome packages and as a package, they are both a draw. The Pacifica comes well packaged including a paper sleeve over the strings for protection. This guitar is a tad bit thicker and heavier than the Squier Affinity by Fender yet has a smaller body. Like other models, Yamaha provides a tapered front and back for comfort. The Pacifica is not as rounded at the edges like the Squier Affinity. The Pacifica body is shapelier with a longer extended horn and more robust center curves. The less rounded edges of the Yamaha make it easier to play sitting down as it hugs the legs better and doesn’t slide down like the Strats. The Squier Affinity is a more rectangular shape with less pronounced curves and a smaller horn traditional for a Stratocaster. Both are beautiful to play and to look at so this is a real draw.
The Pacifica does something the Fender Strats don’t do. The humbucker on the Yamaha actually responds to the tone control when the switch is in the position 5 setting. You can really boost the highs with a 10 tone setting using the HB position. Even at setting 4 where the middle pickup and the HB both are active, there is a noticeable treble boost with the maximum tone setting at 10. The Fender Stratocasters have an extra tone control, one for the neck single coil and the other for the middle single coil. Neither tone control on the Strats work with either the single coil bridge pickup or the HB because Fender feels the proximity to the bridge where highs are naturally accentuated and the nature of the HB pickup doesn’t need a treble boost. The Fender Strats have the bridge single coil pickup angled down at the high E string so the treble is boosted only at the treble strings since the contacts with the treble strings are closer to the bridge. Yamaha defied the wisdom of Fender and simplified the tone control to only one control to handle all three pickups simultaneously, including the HB. Hats off to Yamaha since the treble boost is always a welcome advantage.

The 15watt amp is perfect for the job. It is not a professional grade amp but more than suitable for home. It is the most compact and equally powerful amp as any other in a package deal.

The Pacifica package is a superbly crafted package you will be glad to own. I am an avid Yamaha fan and this Pacifica will not disappoint. As an owner of a Yamaha piano and two Yamaha acoustic guitars, none, including Fender comes close in my opinion to the quality and sound of Yamaha. Yamaha unlike any other make detail their priority. The metallic blue is as beautiful to look at as it is to play. This package except for a low quality cable is everything you will need. Remember the Swiff Audio wireless transmitter and receiver for less than $80 will resolve the cable issue and make playing this guitar a real pleasure.
Julio Leva
4.0 out of 5 stars Very good for starter kit value for your money!
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2015
Summary: The kit is a good value for money specially for begginers. All the components are basic but will do the trick at least for a while, after a few years you may want to upgrade. One exception the cable, which is unusable.

This is a great starter kit for learning to play the guitar. The guitar is a basic one as you can see in the lacquer of the mast, but the sound is good, it will certainly be good for years until you need a better guitar. I had had no trouble with it but I have been recommended, by my guitar teacher, not to use the tremolo (wha wha stick) on this guitar because it is not very well done and will take the guitar out of tune.
The amplifier... is adequate for a starter kit, it will work for you to play by yourself at home, if you want to play with friends it might be a little too small, and you will want to get a new one bigger and better. But to start it does do the job perfectly to start learning.
The biggest problem is the cable which completely sucks, I had to buy a new one right out of the box. It is not because it was a defective one, it is just terrible quality; very flimsy and thin, which means less insulation and capacity. Once I bought the new cable it sounded great.
The tuner is quite good an easy to use, even if it is a cheap one. It is the type that you clip to the top of the mast, but it doesn't have metronome or cable in-out, and it will not work for other instruments (I have a different one with microphone that I can use for the guitar, harmonica, etc).
The strap and guitar bag are basin ones and will do the job. The bag has no padding so if you want to travel with the guitar you will need a new one.
It comes with three medium picks. That should be enough for a long time, you will probably will not need thin or thick picks for a while.
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful guitar!
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2024
I purchased this as a first guitar for my 12 year old daughter. Beautiful guitar in stunning metallic blue…plays great, easy to tune, she has found it comfortable to learn on. So glad I bought the kit! It comes with everything you need…bag, amp, picks, tuner, etc. Shipping was fast! It arrived earlier than expected.

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