Yamaha PAC012DLX User manual

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ELECTRIC GUITARS & BASSES
2009 Product Catalog

2009
SG2000
SG3000
SG-3
BB2000
BB3000
RGXA2
Leading the electric guitar
and guitarists into the future
- this is our mission
e rst Yamaha electric guitar, the SG3, was introduced back in1966. Its radical body design
and tremolo system captured not only the attention of the day’s youth, but professional guitarists
as well. It was more than looks though that made these guitars great. Frets, bridges, and tuners de-
livered performance that was accurate and stable—a quality inherited from the company’s piano
manufacturing roots. And these early guitars oered features that were far ahead of their time
- like volume and tone controls with preset settings that could be recalled during performance.
From these rst guitars, we felt it our mission to evolve the guitar.
From that point to the present, we have concentrated on rening every aspect of our guitars and
have broadened the spectrum of instruments we produce, developing a wide range of electric and
bass models . And as each instrument has undergone evaluation, new ideas and improvements
have been brought into being.
As heavier music styles gained in popularity the need for a thick, powerful tone increased. To
meet this demand, the SG series guitars evolved into instruments with larger bodies, thicker set
necks and humbucking pickups while their tremolo units disappeared from the bridge. is was
the origin of the classic Yamaha SG.
e SG30 and SG35, predecessors to the SG2000, were introduced in 1973. ese instruments
captivated guitarists with their double-cutaway bodies and dual humbucking pickups. Players
longing for a professional level SG were rewarded the next year with the introduction of the
SG175. Yamaha devoted the full breadth of its know-how into the development of this instru-
ment, and the resulting superior quality was exactly what players had been waiting for. Based on
the SG175, development of the SG2000 started in 1976 with a focus on creating and maximising
smooth, rich sustain. e SG2000 created quite a stir among guitarists all over the world with its
original one-piece structure, accomplished design, superior sound, well-designed hardware, and
remains to this day a player’s favourite.
About the same time, our all-original BB series basses made their debut lling in the low end of
the sonic spectrum. Its original design and outstanding tone quickly caught on among pro bass-
ists. e BB2000 with its through neck design became especially popular - players were taken
with its superior quality, tone, and playability. Since that time, research and development over the
years has produced a wide variety of instruments such as the Pacica, RGX, AES, RBX, TRB,
and Attitude lines. Our goal has always been to provide new ideas, sounds, functions, and designs
that inspire the musician’s creativity and meet the demands of the time. Our body designs cover
construction types from the most traditional to the ultra-modern and development of instru-
ments such as the Drop 6 and Fretwave equipped AES-FG have opened up new doors to what
instruments and players can do.
Along with instrument design, hardware and pickup design has always been of great importance
and has produced a great number of innovations in bridges, machineheads, nuts and the other
components that make an instrument what it is .
One of our most recent breakthrough technologies is Initial Response Acceleration, a technique
applied to the SG1000, SG2000 and SG3000 guitars. Years of research and development into
instrument construction - not only guitars, but pianos, wind instruments, drums, and electronic
instruments—has resulted in an extensive knowledge and technology base from which we can
draw upon. Initial Response Acceleration, which was rst utilized on woodwind instruments
and violins, is just one of the fruits of this wealth of knowledge and technology. e RGXA2
and RBXA2 series represent another recent technological breakthrough. Development of this
series focused on lightening the instrument so as to provide a better connection between the
instrument and player while keeping sound and tone quality high. ese instruments are certain
to bring about changes in playing styles, and may even create a whole new category of users due
to their very light weight. As times call for new sounds, guitar and bass designs require change,
but at the same time there are sounds that are timeless and need no change. rough our unique
ability to combine both tradition and innovation, we can provide guitarists and bassists with in-
struments that oer and improve upon the best of both worlds. We hope that you anticipate with
excitement what the future holds for our guitars and basses.
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IRA (Initial Response Acceleration)
If you’ve ever played another guitarist’s instrument and not been able to get the
same sound, it’s probably because you are playing a different style than what
the guitar is used to. After playing the same guitar for years, the guitar adapts to
the guitarist’s playing style. It takes time for a new guitar to adapt to your own
way of playing. Stress found between parts like finish, woods, body, neck, fin-
gerboard, nut, bridge, etc., must be released before all of the parts can resonate
together as an instrument. It takes time and a lot of playing for this to happen.
Using IRA technology, stresses like those between the finish and wood are
release by applying specific vibrations to the completed guitars. Once this treat-
ment is complete, the guitar responds accurately to the guitarist’s performance,
and produces sound more easily. It also shortens the time needed for the guitar
to adapt to your playing style. And it delivers excellent sustain.
When we designed the SBG2000 over thirty years ago, our goal was to create without
compromise, the best guitar possible. While its design was inspired by the instruments
existing at the time, our design team scrutinized each part and every function, rethink-
ing and redesigning each component to create all new, original designs for all body
parts, neck, pickups, bridge, circuitry, even strap pins.
e result was a highly rened design, which delivered a high quality sound and rich
sustain that won high acclaim from renowned musicians worldwide, and a popular-
ity with guitarists that it enjoys to this day. While the SBG2000’s design focused on
maximizing sustain, the next instrument we designed, the SBG1000, focused more on
delivering attack and a rock oriented tone. A set neck delivered greater attack making
it highly popular among rock guitarists.
When we set out to design the top-of-the-line SBG3000, we drew upon the knowledge
and technologies gained from the SBG3000 and SBG1000 to pursue a tone that is
richer, more natural, and woodier. While the sustain plate was sacriced in the pursuit
of this tone, we utilized a through-neck and T-Cross maple design, along with some
hidden details, to optimize body vibration. e result is a ne instrument that delivers
a wealth of rich tone and sustain as well as top quality nish and looks.
All SBG series guitars are carefully craed one at a time by the highly skilled master
luthiers at Yamaha Music Cra—an elite workshop dedicated to producing our top-
of-the-line handcraed acoustic guitars and custom instruments. SBG series guitars
also undergo Yamaha’s exclusive Initial Response Acceleration—a process that is also
applied to our acoustic violins that matures the instrument quicker producing a
highly responsive instrument that sounds as if it has been played for years.
is is just one conclusion in our pursuit of solid body guitar sound. Please take the
time to experience this superb, fully matured sound.
Advanced technologies and quality designs…
All the guitarist desires
SBG3000
Black Metallic
SBG3000
Wine Red
SBG3000
Gold
SBG3000
Shell Binding
This precision The SBG’s smooth
bod y l i n e s a re beautif u l l y a c c e nted
with Mexican Abalone binding.
Engraved Pickguard
“Professional” engraved in bright gold
ac r o s s t h e p i c kguard d e n o tes this
instrument as one of Yamaha’s finest.
Pickup and Escutcheon
Utilizing a full cover type pickup cover
delivers a milder tone by minimizing
high frequencies. Compared to plastic,
the brass escutcheon promotes a
more efficient flow of body vibrations
to the pickup generating substantial
sustain.
Position Markers
Thre e - p i e c e p o s i t i o n markers on the
neck are designed with Mexican Abalone
mid sections that reflect the light.
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Certified Quality
A “Yamah a Musi c Craf t Certi f icate”
certifying that the instrument has been
assembled and adjusted by a skilled
craftsman, and that Initial Response
Acceleration has been applied to
th e i nstr u m e nt acco m panies ever y
SBG2000 and SBG1000.
SBG Series Hard Case
This hard case provides both an
excellent fit and luxurious appearance.
Inner cushioning envelops and
protects the guitar with care.
*Fits previous models.
SBG2000
Guitarists the world over have held the SBG2000 in high regard for over 30 years.
Continuous evolution has kept this legend at the pinnicale of performance. Improve-
ments to this, the latest version, include the use of advanced technologies like “Initial
Response Acceleration” and the highly refined skills of our craftsmen. The resulting
instrument delivers a fascinatingly mild, deep, and rich tone with full, long sustain.
SBG1000
The SBG1000 rock sound starts with a maple on mahogany body fitted
with a set mahogany neck. The set neck design delivers a characteristi-
cally bright and commanding tone with a powerful attack, while the bi-
sound system offers a rich array of tonal variation.
The new SBG1000 takes advantage of Yamaha’s original Initial Re-
sponse Acceleration to deliver a tone with greater resonance.
Model
Construction
Scale Length
Fingerboard
Radius
Frets
Body
Neck
Bridge
Pickups
Pickup Switch
Controls
Colors
SBG2000
Neck Through
24 3/4" (628.7mm)
Ebony
13 3/4" (35 0mm )
22
Carved Maple, Mahogany
Maple + Mahogany
Maple + Mahogany 3piece ( Neck Through)
T-O -M Br id ge
Yamaha Alnico V Humbucker X 2
3-Position Toggle
Front Volume, Rear Volume, Front Tone
Rear Tone with Push-Push Switch
Brown Sunburst, Red Sunburst, Black
SBG1000
Set Neck
24 3/4" (628.7mm)
Ebony
13 3/4" (35 0mm )
22
Carved Maple, Mahogany
Mahogany
Maple + Mahogany 3piece
T-O -M Br id ge
Yamaha Alnico V Humbucker X 2
3-Position Toggle
Front Volume, Rear Volume, Front Tone
Rear Tone with Push-Push Switch
Brown Sunburst, Red Sunburst, Black
SBG2000/1000
SBG2000
Black
SBG2000
Brown Sunburst
SBG2000
Red Sunburst
SBG1000
Red Sunburst
SBG1000
Brown Sunburst
SBG1000
Black
SBG1000
SBG2000
Body Neck Construction
Semi Open Humbucking
Pickup
Th is orig inal p ickup was de velo ped
with an Alnico V alloy magnet for use
on the SBG. It produces a fat sound
that is sweet and rich. Other original
Yamaha designs utilized here are the
semi-open cover, which contributes
both to noise pre ve ntion an d power
output, and triple support escutcheon,
which adjusts pickup height and angle.
T Cross Maple (Neck Through)
Design (SBG2000)
Bod y a n d n e c k a r e i ntegra ted into a
single structure that lets string vibration
loop through the string, neck, and body,
reducing energy loss and delivering long
sustain. The cross maple design creates
a T shape that blends the tonal qualities
of maple; good for high-range sustain,
and ma h o g a ny; g ood for l ow-ra n g e
sustain, to produce long sustain that is
well balanced over a wide tonal range.
Set Neck Design (SBG1000)
The s e t n e c k desi g n j o ins the
mahogany nec k wit h the maple top
and mahogany back to deliver a bright
rock sound with a strong attack.
Die-Cast Bridge
The hi g h l y r i gid die - c a s t bridg e i s
assembled directly to the body.
Its well th o u g h t d esi g n o f fers a
wider adjustment range that allows
accurate string height and octave
pitch adj u s t m e nt. A s usta i n p l a t e
placed underneath the bridge on the
SBG2000 produces richer sustain.
SBG3000
Neck Through
24 3/4" (628.7mm)
Ebony
13 3/4" (35 0mm )
22
Carved Maple, Mahogany
Maple + Mahogany
Maple + Mahogany 3piece ( Neck Through)
T-O -M Br id ge
Yamaha Alnico V Covered Humbucker X 2
3-Position Toggle
Front Volume, Rear Volume, Front Tone
Rear Tone with Push-Push Switch
Black Metallic, Gold, Wine Red
Over Binding Frets
This precision design extends the
fret al l t h e w a y to th e e d g e of t h e
fingerboard, ending at a point above
the binding. It prevents string drops
when bending or vibrating the strings,
and offers dynamic performance.
Bi-Sound System
A qu i ck push o f the to ne cont rol kno b
switches between Humbucker and
single c oil to ne. The push-push syste m
makes operation easier while playing by
eliminating the need to pull up on the knob
when switching back and forth between
the humbucker and single coil sound.
Direct Circuit
The direct c ircuit syste m sends signals
from the pickup directly to the amplifier
when the guitar’s tone control is set to 10
(max). This produces enormously clear
an d str aigh t high r ange a nd del iver s a
bright sound with quick response.
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A. I. R. (Alternative Internal Resonance) Design
Using Yamaha’s original Alternative Internal Resonance technology the RGXA2 and RBX4A2 offer players
excellent lightweight characteristics without sacrificing sound quality.
The body consists of a lightweight core sandwiched between hard woods on top and back. (1)
Three metal tubes (sound tubes) installed under the bridge plate transmit string vibration to the
body, and return body vibration to the bridge. (2)
The top board quickly responds to string vibration passing through the bridge. Special sound
tubes passing through the body produce rich resonance in the core material. The backboard resonates,
exciting the entire body structure and creating a full, powerful, and resonant tone with distinctive pres-
ence and body that are truly unique. (3) (8)
(The story behind the development of the RGXA2 and RBX4A2)
Design of the RGXA2 centered on developing a lightweight instrument that would bring the guitar
and player closer together. The focus was on providing the player with greater freedom, much like
an air guitar, breaking down the boundaries between what is in the player’s head and what comes
out of the amp.
In creating a lighter guitar, one absolute condition set down was that sound quality could not
be sacrificed. For this reason, a great deal of time and effort went into the creation of numerous
prototypes. The A2 project had to combine three crucial factors—great sound, light weight, and
sufficient strength to withstand the huge forces generated by strings under tension. Intensive
research and development led to the creation of A.I.R. (Alternative
Internal Resonance) technology. Although it uses a solid body de-
sign, the incredible resonance created by the unique construction
method produces a big, open sound that resonates throughout
the guitar’s entire body. To match and compliment this instru-
ment’s unique characteristics, original bridge and pickup systems
were developed—the resulting tone and response shattering the
widely accepted concept that “lightweight means light sound”.
The RGXA2 brings a revolutionary approach to guitar design.
The quest for the perfect design naturally took the route of trying to build the lightest possible
guitar, but early prototypes, while incredibly light, didn’t deliver the sound or playing experience
that was essential. The final weight for the RGXA2 was set at around 2.5kg, a perfect balance—
around 30% lighter than a regular solid body guitar but with all the feel and sound that players
were looking for. This is lightweight design taken to the extreme.
The Guitar and the Player... Becoming One
Original Headstock
Yama h a h a s m ov e d from tradi t i o n
with strong design features including
two-tone 3-D sculpting, cylindrical
aluminum machine heads (RGXA2),
and pe r fect we i g h t b a lan c e , a l l
wrapped up in sleek, fresh lines.
Original Pickups
Developed with the custom shop at
Yamaha Artist Services, Hollywood, the
A2 pickups perfe ctly compli ment the
tonal characteristics of the A.I.R. body.
Designed with the input of some of the
world’s greatest guitar players, the A2’s
power ful tone belies its light weight.
Original Bridge
In rethinking bridge design, Yamaha
has succeeded at creating a compact,
lightweight bridge that delivers
outstanding function. Removing
protruding screws leaves a simple design
that delivers extended performance
when playing close to the bridge. Special
sound tubes installed under the bridge
pass through the body transmitting
string vibration directly to the body.
LED Pickup Indicator
The single volume contr o l a n d a 3
position rotary pickup selector are
joined by LEDs surrounding the
volume control, providing bright visual
indication of the pickup in use.
RGXA2 Neck
Fing e r b oard wi d t h i s t h e s ame a s
guitars in the RGX series, like the
RGX 2 2 0 D Z, b u t w i t h a medi u m
thickness. This design makes chords
easier to hold and offers greater stability
for th e left ha nd. G rea ter n eck ma ss
also contributes to a richer sound.
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* Left-handed
RGX121Z/121ZL*
Bolt-on
25 1/2" (647.7mm)
Rosewood
13 3/4" (35 0mm )
22
Alder, Agathis or Nato
Maple
Diecast
Vintage St yle Tremolo
Humbucker x 2, Single X 1
5-position Lever
Master Volume, Master Tone
Black*, Flat Silver*, Red Metallic
*Lef t-handed model available.
Model
Construction
Scale Length
Fingerboard
Radius
Frets
Body
Neck
Tuner s
Bridge
Pickups
Pickup Switch
Controls
Colors
RGX220DZ
Bolt-on
25 1/2" (647.7mm)
Rosewood
13 3/4" (35 0mm )
24
Alder
Maple
Diecast
Double Locking Tremolo
Humbucker X 2
3-position Lever
Master Volume, Master Tone
Metallic Black, Red Metallic, Metallic Blue,
Dark Metallic Gray
RGXA2
Bolt-on
25 1/2" (647.7mm)
Rosewood
13 3/4" (35 0mm )
22
A.I.R. Body
Maple
Diecast with Cylindrical knob
A.I.R. Mounting System Bridge
Alnico V humbucker X 2
3-position Rotary with Pickup Indicator
Master Volume
White & Aircraft Gray, Jet Black
RGX121Z
Flat Silver
RGX220DZ
Red Metallic
RGX220DZ
Dark Metallic Gray
RGXA2
Weighing in at 2.5 kg, the RGXA2 is in the super lightweight class.
Yamaha’s revolutionary A.I.R. technology delivers a guitar so light that it fuses
seamlessly with the player, delivering unprecedented comfort, amazing tone, and
superior performance.
The RGXA2, the guitar that lets you play the way you want to play.
* Actual weight may var y slightly since the RGXA2 is made of wood material.
RGXA2
White & Aircraft Gray
RGXA2
Jet Black
RGXA2 RGX220DZ/121Z/121ZL
Ceramic Open Humbucker
Pickups (RGX220DZ)
Ce ramic m agne ts are u sed fo r thei r
wider range and power. These pickups
produce a clearer distortion tone.
Thin Neck (RGX220DZ)
Thin and wide neck is fast and easy to
play making them a great choice for
technical players.
Double Locking System
(RGX220DZ)
Double locking system used on the nut
and tremolo unit deliver tuning that is
stable even under heavy tremolo use.
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Controls
(RGX220DZ/121Z/121ZL)
q3P Pickup Selector (RGX220DZ)
5P Pickup Selector (RGX121Z)
wMaster Volume
eMaster Tone
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Model
Construction
Scale Length
Fingerboard
Radius
Frets
Body
Neck
Bridge
Pickups
Pickup Switch
Controls
Colors
Model
Construction
Scale Length
Fingerboard
Radius
Frets
Body
Neck
Bridge
Pickups
Pickup Switch
Controls
Colors
SA503TVL
Set Neck
24 3/4" (628.7mm)
Rosewood
13 3/4" (35 0mm )
22
Maple (Laminated)
Nato
Chrome Bigsby Tremolo
Soap Bar X 3
Dual 3-Way Selector S witches (All Access System)
Front Volume, Center Volume
Rear Volume, Master Tone
Black, Translucent Blood Red
Pickups (SA503TVL)
The semi-hollow body is matched with
th ree si ngle c o il uni ts tha t pro d uce
a bri g h t a n d c lea r to n e w i t h w e ll
balanced low-end.
Two pickup switches provide access
to seven pickup combinations. (All
Access System)
Controls (SA503TVL)
qFront Volume
wMaster Tone
Troy Van Leeuwen has navigated his way through a variety
of musical genres and has left his indelible mark in each
of them. From session work with Depeche Mode, Korn,
and Limp Bizkit to his role in A Perfect Circle, Troy has
mastered it all. Most recently, Troy joined the fantastically
bizarre Queens of the Stone Age to embark on his latest
ethereal musical journey. His guitar of choice? Troy's own
Yamaha signature model SA503 TVL.
SA503TVL
Black
SA503TVL
Translucent Blood Red
AEX1500
Set Neck
25 1/4" (640mm)
Ebony / 20 frets
13 3/4" (35 0mm )
Laminated Satin Sycamore
Maple
Bone + Ebony
Yamaha Mini Humbucker
Yamaha Piezo Pickup on Bridge
3-Position Toggle
Master Volume, Magnetic Pickup Tone,
3-Band EQ for Piezo Pickup
Natural, Antique Sunburst, Faded Burst
SA2200
Set Neck
24 3/4" (628.7mm)
Ebony
13 3/4" (35 0mm )
22
Laminated Figured Maple
Premium Grade Mahogany
T-O -M Br id ge
Alnico V Humbucker X 2
3-Position Toggle
Front Volume, Rear Volume, Front Tone
Rear Tone with Push-Push Switch
Violin Sunburst, Brown Sunburst
Bridge Mounted Piezo Pickup
A piezo pickup mounted underneath
the bridge saddle delivers acoustic
tone. The bridge is height adjustable.
Mixing Magnetic & Piezo Tone
Master volume, magnetic pickup
tone control, and a 3-position
pickup sele ctor a re mounted on the
guitar’s top. On the bo dy’s s ide a re
a pickup balancer for the two pickup
systems, and a 3-band equalizer (for
the piezo pickup) with an adjustable
midrange frequency control. This is an
instrument rich in tonal variation.
Full Acoustic Body
Top, back, and sides of the acoustic
body are crafted from Laminated Satin
Sycamore.
qBalancer (Magnetic/Piezo)
w3 Band Equalizer (for Piezo)
eMID Frequency (for Piezo)
Bridge (SA2200)
Precision design offers accurate
height, tension, and octave pitch
adjustment.
Controls (AEX1500)
qMaster Volume
wMagnetic Pickup Tone
Controls (SA2200)
qFront Volume
wRear Volume
eFront Tone (Bi-Sound Switch)
rRear Tone (Bi-Sound Switch)
Alnico V Humbucker “MH-
AEX1” (AEX1500)
At tac h i n g t h is min i h u m b u cker to
the neck rather than the body allows
the body to resonate freely while the
pickup only captures string vibration.
Pickups (SA2200)
Humbucker type with Alnico V
magnets. Three point support system
provides fine height adjustment
between pickup and strings.
SA2200
Violin Sunburst
AEX1500
Antique Sunburst
SA2200/AEX1500
SA503TVL Troy Van Leeuwen Signature Model
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rRear Volume
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CV820WB Wes Borland Signature Model
Controls (CV820WB)
q3P Pickup Selector
wFront Volume
eRear Volume
About Wes Borland’s String
Gauges
Wes’ signature sound is partly
at t r i b u ted to t h e use of th e u n i que
set of string gauges he uses on his
signature guitar.
String Tuning Gauge
1st C #.011
2nd G#.014
3rd E .022 (Wound)
4th B .032 (Wound)
5th F#.042 (Wound)
6th C#.052 (Wound)
* The guitar is strung with .010–.046 gauge
strings when shipped from the factor y.
Model
Construction
Scale Length
Fingerboard
Radius
Frets
Body
Neck
Bridge
Pickups
Pickup Switch
Controls
Colors
CV820WB
Set Neck
25 1/2" (647.7mm)
Rosewood
13 3/4" (35 0mm )
24
Maple / A lder
Maple 3 piece
“Finger clamp” locking system
Alnico V Split Humbucker X 2
3-position Toggle
Front Volume, Rear Volume
Black
Custom 33 Pickup Designed
by YASH and Wes
The Custom 33 pickups were developed
by YASH (Yamaha Artist Service
Hollywood) in collaboration with Wes
Borland. 1st through 3rd and 4th through
6th string pole pieces are grouped
separately in a design that emphasizes
high-end sharpness to produce a clear
tone from the hollow body.
Finger Clamp Tremolo System
A lock i n g t r e m olo and n u t s y s t e m
offers stable tuning even under heavy
tremolo use. And no tools are required
when it comes time to change strings.
Original Semi Hollow Design
Designed by Wes Borland and YASH,
the maple top is car ved to produce its
uniquely curved shape.
Wes Borland is well known on stage for his elaborate face paint and
black-tinted contacts as guitarist for Limp Bizkit. He has also kept him-
self busy fronting his own band Black Light Burns and as a member of
such bands as Big Dumb Face, Eat the Day, and Goatslayer.
CV820WB
Black
Two Bridge Types
Two bri d g e t yp e s a r e a v a i labl e . T h e
AES1500 is equipped with a Tune-O-
Matic bridge while the AES1500B comes
with a Bigsby B6 Vintage Vibrato.
Controls (AES1500/1500B)
qFront Volume
wRear Volume
eFront Tone (Push-Push Switch)
rRear Tone (Push-Push Switch)
Sound Character
Two DiMarzio Q-100s produce a sound
that lies b etween a s ingle co il an d a
humbucker. Push push tone controllers
split pickup coils allowing this guitar to
cover a wide selection of sounds from
Jazz to Blues to Rockabilly.
Semi Hollowbody
What looks like a full acoustic guitar is
actually a semi-hollow design with a
center block located underneath the
bridge to prevent feedback.
AES1500
Pearl Snow White
AES1500B
Orange Stain
AES1500B
Set Neck
25 1/2" (647.7mm)
Rosewood
13 3/4" (35 0mm )
22
Arched Sycamore Top, Maple Back/Sides
Maple
Bigsby B6 Vintage Vibrato
DiMarzio Q-100 X 2
3-Position Toggle
Front/Rear Volume, Front/Rear Tone
with Push-Push Switch
Black, Orange Stain
AES1500
Set Neck
25 1/2" (647.7mm)
Rosewood
13 3/4" (35 0mm )
22
Arched Sycamore Top, Maple Back/Sides
Maple
T-O -M Br id ge
DiMarzio Q-100 X 2
3-Position Toggle
Front/Rear Volume, Front/Rear Tone
with Push-Push Switch
Orange Stain, Pearl Snow White
Model
Construction
Scale Length
Fingerboard
Radius
Frets
Body
Neck
Bridge
Pickups
Pickup Switch
Controls
Colors
AES1500/1500B
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Controls
qFront Volume
wRear Volume
eMaster Tone
Maple Top & Mahogany Back
Th e bod y top consists of thic k sla b
of maple, which provides excellent
resp o n s e a nd a sol i d to n a l c o re
that i s perfect for playing ro ck. T he
contoured body offers greater comfort
and playability.
Robust Neck
A brawny “C” prof ile neck of African
Mahogany delivers thick tone.
AES Bridge
This bridge is designed with sound
an d p laya b ility in m i nd. S t rings a r e
strung through the back of the guitar
and pass through separate tailpieces
that keep strings independent from
one another. The saddle’s curve
cor r e s p o nds to the rad i u s o f t h e
fingerboard.
AES920
Honey Burst
AES920
Charcoal Gray
AES920
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From his days with the Brecker Brothers and Miles Davis to
his string of successful solo albums and tours, Mike Stern's
credentials are indisputable. Throughout his career as one
of the reigning kings of modern jazz guitar, Mike has relied
on single-cutaway guitars. His devotion to that instrument is
reflected in the Mike Stern signature model, the PAC1511MS.
PAC1511MS Mike Stern Signature Model
7 1/4-inch Radius Neck
Mike Stern plays s moothly a nd with
confidence on this maple neck with a
7 1/4 inch radius.
Controls (PAC1511MS)
q3P Pickup Selector
wMaster Volume
eMaster Tone
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Model
Construction
Scale Length
Fingerboard
Radius
Frets
Body
Neck
Bridge
Pickups
Pickup Switch
Controls
Colors
PAC1511MS
Bolt-on
25 1/2" (647.7mm)
Maple 1-Piece
7 1/4" (184mm)
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Ash
Maple
Six Saddle Hard Tail
Seymour Duncan ’59 X 1, Seymour Duncan Hot Rail X 1
3-Position Lever
Master Volume, Master Tone
Natural
PAC1511MS
Natural
Model
Construction
Scale Length
Fingerboard
Radius
Frets
Body
Neck
Bridge
Pickups
Pickup Switch
Controls
Colors
AES920
Set Neck
24 3/4" (628.7mm)
Rosewood
13 3/4" ( 350mm)
22
Quilted Maple/African Mahogany
African Mahogany
AES Bridge
Seymour Duncan ’59 X 2
3-Position Toggle
Front Volume, Rear Volume, Master Tone
Charcoal Gray, Honey Burst
Sammy Hager
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Alnico V Pickups
Alni co V magnets are used for both
single coil and humbucker to deliver
a clear str u m m i n g t o n e w i t h g o o d
proje c t i o n p lus a tig h t s o u n d that
doesn’t get buried in the ensemble.
Coil Tap Function
A coil t a p f u nctio n o n t h e r e ar
humbucker delivers a wide range of
tonal possibilities, from hard distortion
to an edgy single coil tone. A switch in
the tone knob allows quick switching
between hum bucker and single coi l
tone. Setting the pi cku p sel ector to
the 4th position automatically selects
th e coil t a p func tion that de l iver s a
clear halftone from the pair of singles.
Ring Mount Rear Pickup
Like the top-end PACIFICA models, the
rear pickup is mounted directly to the
body. This configuration captures body
resonance, delivering greater dynamic
tone rather than pickguard mounting.
Block Saddle Vintage Type
Tremolo
The block saddle type vintage tremolo
offers excellent operation. The heavy
block type saddle delivers rich sustain
and deep tone.
PAC112J/112JL /112XJ/112JMX /120S J/012
Model
Construction
Scale Length
Fingerboard
Radius
Frests
Body
Neck
Tuner s
Bridge
Pickups
Pickup Switch
Controls
Colors
PAC120S J
Bolt-on
25 1/2" (647.7mm)
Rosewood
13 3/4" (35 0mm )
22
Alder
Maple
Diecast
Fixed Bridge
Humbucker X 2
3-Position Lever
Master Volume, Master Tone
Yellow Natural Satin, Black, V intage White
PAC012
Bolt-on
25 1/2" (647.7mm)
Rosewood
13 3/4" (35 0mm )
22
Alder, Agathis or Nato
Maple
Covered
Vintage St yle Tremolo
Single X 2, Humbucker X 1
5-Position Lever
Master Volume, Master Tone
Black, Red Metallic, Dark Blue Metallic
PAC112V
Bolt-on
25 1/2" (647.7mm)
Rosewood
13 3/4" (35 0mm )
22
Alder
Maple
Diecast
Vintage Tremolo with Block Saddle
Alnico V Singlex2, Alnico V Humbucker x1
5-position Lever
Master volume, Master tone with Push-Pull Coil Tap SW
Black, Old Violin Sunburst, Raspberry Red, Sonic Blue,
Silver, Yellow Natural Satin
PAC112J /112JL/112XJ/112 JM X
Bolt-on
25 1/2" (647.7mm)
Rosewood, Maple
13 3/4" (35 0mm )
22
Alder
Maple
Diecast
Vintage St yle Tremolo
Single X 2, Humbucker X 1
5-Position Lever
Master Volume, Master Tone
112J Colors : Old Violin Sunburst, Lake Placid Blue, Red
Metallic, Yellow Natural Satin, Black
112XJ/PAC112JMX C olors: Yellow Natural Satin
112JL Colors: Black, Yellow Natural Satin
Red MetallicYellow Natural Satin
Lake Placid Blue
PAC112XJ
Yellow Natural Satin
PAC112JMX
Yellow Natural Satin
PAC120SJ
Black
PAC012
Dark Blue Metallic
PAC112J
Old Violin Sunburst
BlackOld Violin Sunburst Raspberry Red
Yellow Natural Satin
Silver
PAC112V
Sonic Blue
Controls (PAC112V)
q5P Pickup Selector
wMaster Volume
eMaster Tone (Push-Pull Switch)
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