The Yamaha Pacifica Professional 6-String Right-Handed Electric Guitar features a rosewood fingerboard, new Reflectone pickups, and a vibrant Desert Burst finish infused with sun-drenched Southern California vibes. Pacifica Professional Pacifica Professional guitars are designed for players seeking their unique sounds. Meticulously crafted in Japan, they deliver superb sound and playability, and feature an alder body, slim C-shape maple neck with compound-radius rosewood fingerboard, Reflectone pickups co-developed with Rupert Neve Designs. Acoustic Design Technology Produces Balanced Tone Yamaha Acoustic Design technology utilizes scientific processes such as 3D modeling to devise wood-routing techniques that increase body resonance and improve the transfer of vibrations between the neck and body. Exceptional Playability With its slim, C-shape neck, carved neck joint heel, beveled body, and compound 10 to 14-inch fingerboard radius, the Pacifica Professional is exceptionally easy and comfortable to play. Slim C-Shape Maple Neck Yamaha Pacifica Professional’s modern neck shape facilitates both comfort and speed, combined with a custom-tinted satin finish for smooth, friction-free playability. Carved Neck Joint Heel The smoothly contoured neck heel makes accessing the uppermost frets both comfortable and easy. Comfortable Contoured Body The alder body is beveled along the lower bout to increase playing comfort. Compound-Radius Fingerboard The 10 to 14-inch compound-radius fingerboard enables you to play chords lower on the neck cleanly and accurately, while also making it easier to bend notes higher on the neck while soloing. Newly Designed Pickups Provide Clear Tone New Reflections pickups created in collaboration with Rupert Neve Designs deliver clear and articulate tones with solid lows and sparkling highs, while the HSS pickup configuration combined with coil-splitting capabilities results in outstanding versatility. Aesthetics Inspired by Japanese City Pop Art A vibrant Desert Burst finish is developed jointly by teams in Hamamatsu and Los Angeles, inspired by Japanese city pop art and the sun-soaked vibes of Southern California. Initial Response Acceleration Exclusive Initial Response Acceleration (I.R.A.) treatment applied after construction results in an instrument with maximum resonance and sustain. Rosewood Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboards are valued for their warm tone and smooth attack. Medium Stainless-Steel Frets Stainless steel frets are exceptionally durable, while also lessening resistance when bending strings. Premium Gotoh Hardware Gotoh locking tuners, combined with the Gotoh 2-point tremolo bridge, ensure smooth operation and exceptional pitch stability.