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Choosing an electric guitar is exciting, and it can also be confusing. There are different shapes, pickups, finishes and price points, and the names don't always explain themselves. This guide breaks down the electric guitars at Yamaha Music Store by level and budget, so you can pick the one that fits the way you play.
Five questions will narrow it down quickly:
Yamaha's electric guitars come in two families, Pacifica and Revstar. Both are guitar series names, and each suits a different personality.
| Features | Pacifica | Revstar |
|---|---|---|
| Story | Developed with Yamaha's Los Angeles custom shop for top session players, and available since 1990 | Inspired by café racer motorcycles, launched in 2015 and refreshed in 2022 |
| Character | Versatile, easy to play, classic look | Distinctive style, chambered bodies, bold finishes |
| Tiers | Entry-level (Pacifica 012), Standard Plus and Professional | Element, Standard and Professional |
The Pacifica 012 is the entry-level electric guitar, in red metallic, black, white and dark blue metallic. It is a comfortable, versatile first guitar that covers pop, rock and blues without a big investment.
The Revstar Element strips the design down to the essentials. It has a chambered mahogany body, a mahogany neck and two Alnico V humbucking pickups. A push/pull Dry Switch filter brightens the tone for extra versatility. It comes in five finishes (Swift Blue, Red Copper, Neon Yellow, Black and Vintage White). A left-handed version, the RSE20L, is available in Black and Swift Blue.
The Revstar Standard is built for players who want more tones from the same guitar. It has a chambered maple and mahogany body, a carbon-reinforced neck, two Alnico V humbuckers, 5-way pickup switching and a Focus Switch that adds a boosted, more aggressive character. A deluxe gig bag is included, and there are several café racer finishes to choose from.
Pacifica Standard Plus is the step up from the entry-level Pacifica. It comes in finishes such as Sparkle Blue, Ash Pink, Black, Shell White, Peppermint Green and Desert Burst, with a gig bag included on select models.
Revstar Professional guitars are made in Japan, with carbon reinforcement in the body and neck, a chambered maple and mahogany body, 5-way switching and the Focus Switch. A case is included. The RSP20 uses humbuckers, and the RSP02T uses P90-style single-coil pickups. Pacifica Professional sits at the top of the Pacifica family, supplied with a hardshell case.
| Pickup | Sound | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Humbucker | Thick, powerful, low noise | Rock, blues, heavier styles |
| Single-coil | Bright, clear, chiming | Pop, funk, clean playing |
| P90-style | Warm with a bit of bite, between the two | Blues, indie, vintage tones |
Browse the current range of electric guitars to compare models side by side.
Yes. An electric guitar needs an amplifier to be heard properly, and a few basics make learning much easier: spare strings, a tuner, a strap and a cable. Our guide to guitar strings, tuners and amplifiers covers each one.
If you're still deciding which kind of guitar suits you, our guide to different types of guitars is a good starting point.
If you love the low end, a bass guitar might suit you better. Browse electric basses, or read our bass guitar buying guide.
| Level | Series | MRP from |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner | Pacifica 012 | ₹21,490 |
| Step-up | Revstar Element | ₹49,990 |
| Gigging player | Revstar Standard | ₹81,490 |
| Premium | Pacifica Standard Plus | ₹1,41,990 |
| Professional | Revstar Professional | ₹1,89,990 |
| Professional | Pacifica Professional | ₹2,44,990 |
Prices are MRP at the time of writing. Check each product page for what comes in the box, and see whether your model qualifies for the exchange offer.
Guitar necks can move slightly with changes in temperature and humidity. Check the neck from time to time. If strings become hard to press in the higher positions, have it checked at a repair shop rather than adjusting the truss rod yourself.
Yamaha Music Store offers electric guitars online with EMI options, warranty and delivery. Check the store for the current terms on each product.
Yes. Electric guitars generally use lighter strings, which are easier on the fingers, and the amplified sound is motivating when you're learning.
Pacifica is Yamaha's long-running family of versatile, classic-style guitars. Revstar is the newer, café racer inspired series with chambered bodies and bold finishes.
Humbuckers suit rock and heavier styles, single-coils suit bright and clean sounds, and P90-style pickups sit in between.
Yes. You need an amp to hear an electric guitar properly.
Yes. The Revstar Element is available in a left-handed version in Black and Swift Blue.
Revstar Professional and Pacifica Professional are the top-tier choices at Yamaha Music Store, and both include a case.
Explore the full range of guitars.
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