Yamaha Pacifica SC Professional PACP11S Electric Guitar - Shell White

The Yamaha Pacifica SC Professional PACP11S represents the pinnacle of the Pacifica evolution—crafted in Japan with meticulous attention to detail and designed for players who demand uncompromising refinement, responsiveness and tone. This professional-grade instrument builds on the SC platform with a chambered alder body engineered using Yamaha’s Acoustic Design technology, enhancing resonance, balance and dynamic feel. At its core, Reflectone pickups developed in collaboration with Rupert Neve Designs deliver exceptional clarity and harmonic nuance, while an integrated Focus Switch expands the bridge humbucker’s tonal reach from vintage snap to modern authority. A custom-tinted satin maple neck, compound-radius rosewood fingerboard and stainless-steel frets provide fluid, confident playability, while premium hardware and Yamaha’s proprietary I.R.A. treatment elevate the instrument’s responsiveness. The result is a finely tuned, performance-driven Pacifica built for discerning musicians who expect world-class craftsmanship and expressive versatility.

Chambered Alder Body With Acoustic Design Technology for Optimized Resonance

The Pacifica SC Professional features an alder body carefully chambered using Yamaha’s proprietary Acoustic Design technology, a process that analyzes and optimizes how the instrument vibrates as a complete system. Precision-cut internal slits improve resonance, sustain and balance while preserving clarity and low-end focus. Alder’s naturally even tonal response delivers articulate highs, focused mids and a controlled low end, making it an ideal foundation for a wide range of musical styles. Combined with the ergonomic Pacifica body shape, this construction provides a lively, responsive feel that remains comfortable during extended sessions, offering a refined acoustic character without unnecessary weight.

Custom-Tinted Rounded-C Neck and Compound-Radius Rosewood Fingerboard for Fluid Control

A maple neck carved to Yamaha’s rounded-C profile delivers a familiar yet refined feel, supporting relaxed rhythm playing and precise lead work alike. Finished in a custom-tinted satin, the neck offers a smooth, broken-in feel that promotes fast, confident movement without friction. The rosewood fingerboard features a 9.5"–12" compound radius, allowing comfortable chord work near the nut while flattening out for clean bends and articulate phrasing higher up the neck. Medium-jumbo stainless-steel frets ensure exceptional durability and consistent playability over time, giving the SC Professional a polished, tour-ready feel across the entire fretboard.

Neve-Designed Reflectone Pickups With Focus Switch for Studio-Grade Versatility

The electronics are centered around Yamaha’s Reflectone pickups, co-developed with Rupert Neve Designs to deliver exceptional articulation, dynamic sensitivity and harmonic depth. The single-coil neck pickup produces clear, bell-like tones with excellent note separation, while the bridge humbucker offers punch, warmth and controlled aggression for driven sounds. A three-way selector provides intuitive access to core voices, and the Focus Switch subtly enhances the bridge pickup’s lower-mid response, adding body and presence without masking detail. The HS configuration allows the Pacifica SC Professional to move effortlessly between vintage-inspired clarity and modern, mix-ready tones.

Premium Hardware and I.R.A. Treatment for Enhanced Stability and Response

High-end components ensure the Pacifica SC Professional performs with consistency and precision. Gotoh locking tuners provide excellent tuning stability and fast, secure string changes, while the compensated three-saddle brass bridge enhances sustain, warmth and expressive response while maintaining accurate intonation. Yamaha’s proprietary I.R.A. (Initial Response Acceleration) treatment further refines the instrument by accelerating the natural aging process of the wood and finish, resulting in a more open, resonant feel from the first note. Together, these elements contribute to a highly responsive instrument that feels broken-in and inspiring straight out of the case.

A Japanese-Crafted Pacifica Built to Professional Standards

The Yamaha Pacifica SC Professional PACP11S is a refined expression of modern electric guitar design, blending classic aesthetics with advanced acoustic engineering and forward-thinking electronics. Its chambered alder body, compound-radius rosewood fingerboard and Neve-designed Reflectone pickups create an instrument capable of excelling in virtually any musical environment. Crafted in Japan and supplied with a certificate of authenticity and premium hardshell case, this Pacifica is built for players who demand elevated craftsmanship, expressive nuance and long-term reliability. It stands as a confident, professional-grade tool designed to inspire performance at the highest level.