NAMM 2026: Yamaha is finally satiating the appetite of those who have been begging for the mainstreaming of Pacifica single-cut electric guitars by announcing the Pacifica SC Professional, which promises to combine “timeless design with effortless feel, modern comfort, and unmistakably confident style.”
Available in both Japanese- and Indonesian-made versions, one of the guitar’s standout features – aside from its quasi-mythical single-cut body design – is its set of newly designed Reflectone pickups. Co-developed with Rupert Neve Designs, they're said to boast “exceptional articulation and clarity.”
An S-H pickup configuration and Focus Switch look to expand the guitar's tonal palette. Also contributing to said palette is the chambered body, which – with the help of the company's proprietary Acoustic Design technology – aims to ensure rich and optimized resonance.
Tone aside, playability and ergonomics have also been given priority, with a rounded-C neck profile and a fast-playing 9.5”-12” compound-radius fingerboard with medium-jumbo stainless-steel frets – prime for “fluid bends, clean chords, and confident vibrato.”
Other furnishings include Gotoh locking tuners, a compensated brass 3-saddle bridge, and Yamaha’s I.R.A. (Initial Response Acceleration) treatment.
And for those who take pride in aesthetics, the Pacifica SC Professional is available in a series of vibrant City Pop–inspired finishes, with either a maple or rosewood fingerboard to match your preferences.
Players can also choose between the Made in Japan model, which will set you back ~£2,250 (~$3,000), or the more affordable Made in Indonesia option, priced at £1,000 (~$1,300).
For more info on the guitar, visit Yamaha.
Yamaha’s NAMM 2026 lineup also includes Chris Buck’s new signature Revstar – the Cardinal Black guitarist's take on the model that managed to pull him away from his trusty Strat.
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