YAMAHA UPGRADES CLASSIC PACIFICA SERIES

—New Additions Smash the Price/Performance Barrier—

Pacificas Come Back Strong

BUENA PARK, CA (September 27, 2002)—When it comes to developing the guitarists of tomorrow, nothing is as important as quality entry-level and intermediate instruments, exemplified by the latest additions to the classic Yamaha Pacifica Series, the PAC012 and PAC112J.

Pacificas Come Back Strong

"Yamaha is tapping into new markets more strongly than ever before," states Joey Brasler, marketing manager, Yamaha Guitars. "Good, affordable instruments like these encourage new players—and keep them interested as they develop their chops."

The PAC012 delivers craftsmanship and tone that belie its affordable price point, with an Agathis body mated to a Maple neck and Rosewood fingerboard. Electronics include the popular dual single-coil/single humbucker combination, a five-way selector switch, and passive volume and tone controls. The PAC012 is available in Black, Red Metallic, and Dark Blue Metallic finishes.

The classic tone of a traditional solid Alder body highlights the design of the PAC112J. Like the PAC012, it offers a slick Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard, chrome hardware, and a single-coil/single humbucker pickup configuration. Finishes include Black, Red Metallic, Lake Blue and Translucent Dark Green.

"These guitars get developing players off to the right start," notes Gary Cook, product manager, Yamaha Guitars, "and can take you from the beginning stage to ‘the stage.’"

For more information on the Pacifica PAC012 and PAC112J guitars, write Yamaha Corporation of America, Pro Audio & Combo Division, Guitar Products, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714) 522-9011; email infostation@yamaha.com; or visit www.yamaha.com/guitars.