Yamaha Pacifica Professional SHW RF

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Yamaha Pacifica Professional SHW RF

Yamaha

Pacifica Professional SHW RF

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 584249
Brand: Yamaha
Model: Pacifica Professional SHW RF
Price: $2,110.90

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The Pacifica Professional SHW RF is a seriously well-equipped guitar. It's a fantastic choice for players wanting a versatile, comfortable instrument with a modern feel and a touch of vintage vibe – perfect for gigging musicians and serious hobbyists looking for pro-level features without the premium-priced tag.

Product Description

  • Yamaha Pacifica Professional SHW RF
  • Electric Guitar
  • Body: Alder
  • Neck: Bolt-on maple
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Compound fingerboard radius: 254 mm - 356 mm (10" - 14")
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
  • Nut width: 42 mm
  • Stringspacing: 10.8 mm
  • Neck finish: custom tinted satin polyurethane
  • 22 Medium stainless steel frets
  • Pickups: 1 Reflectone HS7n single coil (neck)
  • 1 Reflectone HS7n single coil (middle) and 1 Reflectone HH7b humbucker (bridge)
  • 1 Master volume control
  • 1 Master tone control with push/pull function for coil split
  • 5-Way switch
  • Pickguard: 3-ply tortoiseshell
  • Gotoh 510T FE-1 bridge
  • Gotoh Locking machine heads
  • Factory strings: D'Addario XL-120 (.009-.042)
  • Finish: Gloss polyurethane
  • Colour: Shell White
  • Includes hard shell case
PROS
  • • Reflectone pickups deliver a surprisingly articulate and versatile tonal palette.
  • • Compound radius fingerboard enhances playability for both chords and lead work.
  • • Gotoh locking tuners provide rock-solid tuning stability, a real pro feature.
  • • Alder body offers a balanced tone with good sustain and resonance.
CONS
  • • Shell White finish, while attractive, can show fingerprints and minor blemishes easily.
  • • Master volume control placement can be slightly obstructive for some players.
  • • While versatile, the pickup configuration leans towards brighter tones; darker sounds require effort.

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Rosewood with Compound Radius (254mm - 356mm)
Pickups Reflectone HS7n (Neck & Middle), Reflectone HH7b (Bridge)
Scale Length 648 mm (25.5")
Frets 22 Medium Stainless Steel
Bridge Gotoh 510T FE-1
Weight 3.8 kg (approximately)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Splitting the humbucker provides a more Strat-like single-coil tone, broadening its applications for cleaner styles or adding a different character to your playing.
Yes, the rosewood fingerboard is finished with a thin layer of lacquer, offering a smoother feel and protecting it from moisture; it requires occasional cleaning and conditioning like any finished wood.
The Reflectone pickups offer a more modern and slightly brighter character than older Alnico models, with improved clarity and a more defined high-end response.

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