Detail 01
Agathis body
Soft, light, tonally flat hardwood. Even response without much character, which is why the pickups do most of the work.
Product detailSKU #1274115034219
YamahaPAC012 Electric Guitar Metallic Red
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Entry-level Yamaha electric with humbucker-single coil wiring and a tremolo. A first electric for players who want both fat and bright sounds.
Strong match
Who this is for
- A first electric that covers rock, blues, and pop
- Players who want a humbucker bridge without giving up single-coil chime
- A cheap second guitar to keep in an alternate tuning
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting resonant, complex acoustic-style body tone
- Heavy whammy users — a vintage-style trem drifts under hard dives
- Anyone chasing a specific vintage voice from premium woods
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 pickups
Bridge humbucker for thick, hum-free overdrive; neck single coil for clean, glassy tones. Two distinct voices in one guitar.
Detail 03
Tremolo bridge
A whammy bar for vibrato and dips. Costs you tuning stability and makes string changes slower than a fixed bridge.
Detail 04
Maple neck
Stiff and bright with a fast feel. Adds attack and clarity, offsetting the softer body wood.
Detail 05
Rosewood fingerboard
Slightly softer and warmer than maple under the fingers. Needs occasional oiling to stop it drying out.
Detail 06
Solid body
No feedback at high gain and no acoustic volume unplugged. You need an amp to hear it properly.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No amp or cable included — budget for both before this is playable
- 02Factory setup varies; a proper setup makes the biggest difference on a budget guitar
- 03Blocking the tremolo with a wood block improves tuning if you never use the bar
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this good for metal?
The bridge humbucker handles heavy gain, but the neck single coil will hum under high distortion. Fine for rock and hard rock; a dedicated dual-humbucker guitar suits metal better.
02Does the tremolo stay in tune?
For light vibrato, yes, once the strings are stretched and the nut is lubricated. Hard dives and pull-ups on a budget trem will pull it sharp or flat.
03What amp should I get with it?
A small modeling combo covers the most ground for practice and gives you clean and overdriven sounds without extra pedals.
04Is this the same guitar in blue?
Yes. The Dark Blue Metallic version has identical woods, pickups, and hardware. The only difference is the finish color.
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
- Red
- Bridge Type
- Tremolo
- Neck Wood
- Maple
