I don't intend to spend too much time on this entry level guitar. As always with Yamaha it represents value for
money and is excellent for it's intended market.
It is similar to the 112 with slightly inferior specs, mainly the woods. Currently Made in Indonesia
These are the currect 012 specs
Body Agathis or Nato
Neck Maple satin finish
Fretboard Rosewood 22 medium frets 13.75" radius
Headstock Plain Modern logo "Pacifica Yamaha Guitar Development" Tuning Fork Logo 1 string tree model name
and serial number on the back but see picture above
Tuners Yamaha Diecast Chrome
Pickups 1 white ceramic humbucker in a black surround and 2 White ceramic single coils
Controls White 1 Volume 1 Tone 5 way no coil tap
Nut Urea Non Locking 41mms
Hardware Chrome
Bridge Vintage Style Tremolo
Pickguard White Laminated
Colours as at 2019 Black, Red Metallic or Dark Blue Metallic
in 2019 retails around £165
Also sold as the EG or Eterna in Starter packs
Launched 2002 still available
Update Oct 2023
Model still available the specs pretty much the same except
Body now described as Mahogany with Gloss Urethane Finish
Fretboard now Rosewood or Walnut
Pickguard Single ply white.
RRP £212 available in White, Red Metallic or Black
This was a "deluxe" variation of the 012 available from 2002 to 2008 similar specs except
Black pickguard, Black pickup covers and controls, Black trem bar and pickup switch tips. Old
violin sunburst only. Made in Inndonesia
