by cheepaxes » Fri Feb 12, 2010 4:27 pm 
			
			I recall that those were well respected at the time.  I went into a music store that sold the Yamahas and Fender Squires.  I was considering a Squier Strat and the sales guy suggested that the Yamaha was a much better instrument for the money and I had to agree.  I recall a thread on usenet, back in those days, where people were suggesting low-budget instruments that would be valued more highly in 20 years.  Several people mentioned the Pacificas.  I've never played one for any length of time, so I can't say I'm a fan, personally, but...
-Scott