Yamaha Pacifica 700 range


There are two releases of 700 badged guitars. The first in 1989 comprised the 712 and the 721. Sources say that these were discontinued in 1990 however they appear in a 1993 catalogue as current models so lasted until at least then.
The second release some sources say was for one year in 1998, but they appear in the 1996 catalogue so they were available from 1996 to 1998 and they are the 721DH, the 721J and the 721JH.

The Yamaha Pacifica 721 and the 712

712 721
Body Alder Gloss Finish As 712
Neck Maple Total Access joint gloss finish As 712
Fretboard Rosewood 22 medium frets compound radius 240mm to 400mm As 712 but Dunlop 6100 jumbo frets
Headstock Plain old logo Pacifica 712 Yamaha Tuning Fork logo no string tree Plain Old Logo Pacifica 721 Yamaha Tuning Fork logo 1 string bar
Tuners Staggered locking Yamaha Diecast non locking
Pickups 2 White Live SS1 Alnico 2 and 1 black GH2W Alnico v 1 white SS1 Live Alnico 2 1 black GH2W Alnico V and one white GH2 Alnico V
Nut 43mms non locking 43mms height adjustable locking
Hardware Chrome As 712
Bridge Vintage Pro 2 RM Standard
Pickguard White laminated As 712
Colours Black, White, Metallic Red or Light Violet Metallic Black, White, Metallic Red or Yellow


The 712




The 721

Yamaha Pacifica 721DH 721J and 721JH

These are a series of Superstrats some with very striking bodies. The differences are mainly cosmetic but the 721DH has slightly different pickups from the other two models.

Specs

721DH 721J 721JH
Body Alder High Density Finish Quilted Maple Top Alder Gloss Finish Alder High Density Finish Quilted Maple Top
Neck Maple Maple Maple
Fretboard Rosewood 24 Frets 350mm radius Rosewood 24 Frets 350mm radius Rosewood 24 Frets 350mm radius
Headstock Matching Old Style Yamaha Logo Pacifica Yamaha Tuning Fork Logo 1 gold string bar Plain Old Style Yamaha Logo Pacifica Yamaha Tuning Fork Logo 1 gold string bar Plain Old Style Yamaha Logo Pacifica Yamaha Tuning Fork Logo 1 gold string bar
Tuners
Pickups All black 2 live GH3B Alnico V HBs 1 Live GS5B Alnico V Single coil 1 Black live GH3B Alnico V HB ! White GH3B Alnico V HB 1 Live White GS5B Alnico V Single coil 1 Black live GH3B Alnico V HB ! White GH3B Alnico V HB 1 Live White GS5B Alnico V Single coil
Nut
Hardware Gold Gold Gold
Bridge RM Pro iii RM Pro iii RM Pro iii
Pickguard None White Laminated White Laminated
Colours Amber, Aquamarine or Magenta Burst Surf Green, BP (A purple) or TLB Amber, Aquamarine or CRS


The 721DH


A 721JH and A 721J
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