Yamaha Pacifica Series

[DarrenD]

Is anyone a fan of the early 90s 1200 and 1400 pacifica series? I have a 1221MS and have been looking for a 1412 or 1421 for a while now.

[cheepaxes]

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

[DarrenD]

Yeah mainly the 1400 series are worth good money because they are more rare. The 1221 is basically the bolt on version of the 1400 series...very thin carbon-reinforced neck. Yamaha was known for their very high quality control at the time. Bill Leverty of Firehouse is perhaps the best known playing these guitars, as well as Rik Emmet, Michael Firkins, and Carlos Santana (for a very short period of time).

[DarrenD]

There's a nice Pacifica 1412 for sale on craigs at the moment.

http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/msg/1732195804.html


Price is reasonable.