For those of you following various threads on my search for an inexpensive but pro-standard guitar for gigging/reheasals, you'll know I was very impressed with the Yamaha 611 when I went to Yamaha Music a few weeks back.
And yup, the 'incoming' is a Yamaha Pacifica 611VFM in translucent black that comes with a padded gig bag too. Bought from a very nice guy on EBay,who I've now spoken with ...& discovered he's a Fretboarder too! Being sent to me over the weekend and I should get sometime next week. The bridge had been tightened down, but the guy is going to re-set it up floating for me.
So here's a funny thing - I'm also playing potential 'Matchmaker'! He was selling it because he prefers hardtails - so I've pointed him to a 611HFM that I know is for sale on here by another Fretboarder, (and that I was sorely tempted by for myself!) - so maybe I can get these guys together too!
Here's a pic from the EBay ad:
I started out with nothing..... but I've still got most of it left (Seasick Steve)
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Lovely. I had one but non trem when they first came out and have also had a 311. They are good guitars with great build quality and sound. The P90 sounds very good. The thing that impressed me the most was the cut, fit and finish of the nut, it was perfect (not always the case on some more expensive US guitars). The neck ifeels slinky but is a little skinny. The locking tuners are great.
The only criticism I can level is the blade switch and controls feel a little, well, far east factory build, compared to the solid "clunk" of a US Tele or Strat switch, but they work fine.
Have a listen to this demo of a 611 through a THR10X, I think it sounds outstanding:
Very nice whatever colour.
Now, with regards to the trem, from playing it in-store it is stiffer and does lack the feel of eg my PRS or Strat. I would like to make it more sensitive to subtle touches.
I think I read on FB that this is an easy fix by changing the springs to a slightly longer length (did I remember that right?).
If anyone has a 611 and can give me a steer here on what length/type of springs I should get, and where I can get these from, please c'mon back!
Cheers
Rich
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You'll love it. Incredible guitars and the pickups are excellent.
@Voxman I'm actually excited for you