Detail 01
Agathis body
Soft, light, and tonally flat. Less sparkle than alder, so the pickups and amp do most of the shaping.
Product detailSKU #1274115034013
YamahaPAC012 Electric Guitar Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Full-size beginner electric with a humbucker-single setup and a tremolo. Aimed at someone learning rock and blues on a budget.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First electric for a beginner learning rock riffs
- A cheap second guitar to leave at a rehearsal space
- Learning tremolo technique without risking an expensive guitar
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting vintage single-coil chime in every position
- Anyone doing heavy dive-bomb whammy work — the trem won't hold
- Players needing a specific pickup voice for recording
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
HS pickup configuration
Humbucker at the bridge for thicker distorted rhythm, single-coil for cleaner, brighter neck tones.
Detail 03
Tremolo bridge
Adds vibrato and pitch dips. It also means string changes and tuning take more patience than a fixed bridge.
Detail 04
Maple neck
Stiff and stable, with a snappier attack. Holds a straight relief better than softer neck woods.
Detail 05
Rosewood fingerboard
Slightly softer feel underfingertip than maple, and it doesn't show wear as fast on a first guitar.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No amp or cable included — add both to the budget
- 02Tremolo springs need balancing after any string-gauge change
- 03Stock strings are usually low quality; plan to swap them early
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need an amp?
Yes. It's a solid-body electric with no built-in speaker. A small practice amp or a headphone interface will work.
02Will the tremolo make it go out of tune?
Light use is fine. Aggressive whammy work will pull it sharp or flat — that's normal for a bridge at this price.
03Is it good for metal?
The bridge humbucker handles gain, so basic hard rock and metal rhythm work. It's not built for high-output extended-range playing.
04Can lefties play it?
This is a right-handed model. There's no left-handed version listed.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- HS
4 detailsBody & build
- Body Material
- Agathis
- Color
- Black
- Bridge Type
- Tremolo
- Neck Wood
- Maple
