The search for "YAMAHA 311 YNS" refers to the
Yamaha Pacifica 311H YNS electric guitar, with YNS designating the Yellow Natural Satin finish. It is known for its versatility and quality components at an accessible price, making it a good choice for intermediate players, though some reviewers suggest upgrading the pickups and electronics for a superior sound.
Key features
- Body and neck: It has a solid alder body, a bolt-on maple neck, and a rosewood fingerboard with 22 frets.
- Pickups: It features a custom-wound combo of an Alnico V P-90 pickup in the neck position and an Alnico V humbucker in the bridge position.
- Electronics: The guitar includes a master volume control and a master tone control that also functions as a push/pull coil-split switch, offering a wide range of tonal options.
- Hardware: Quality components include a Graph Tech TUSQ nut, Grover locking tuners, and a hardtail bridge.
- Aesthetics: The Yellow Natural Satin finish is complemented by a tortoiseshell pickguard, chrome control knobs, and cream/chrome pickup covers for a vintage look.
Reviews and performance
- Tonal versatility: The combination of the P-90 and humbucker, along with the coil-split feature, allows the to produce a wide range of vintage and modern sounds. It can handle genres like rock, blues, and alternative rock. The provides a biting, clear tone, while the humbucker delivers a powerful, full sound.
- Construction quality: Many reviewers praise the guitar's solid build quality for its price point. Some note that the electronics could be upgraded, but the instrument's flawless construction and quality tonewoods make it a great platform for modifications.
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Feel and playability: With its comfortable C-shaped maple neck and low action, the
Pacifica 311His often described as easy to play. The Grover locking tuners provide excellent tuning stability