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[[ | [[File:Yamaha-pacifica-120sj-electric-guitar-black.jpg | right | thumb | Stock Yamaha Pacifica 120SJ (notice the two knobs instead of four)]] | ||
{{Guitarbox | |||
{{Guitarbox | |||
| Name = Pacifica 120 | | Name = Pacifica 120 | ||
| Manufacturer = [[Yamaha]] | | Manufacturer = [[Yamaha]] | ||
| Used = ? | | Used = ≤1997-??-?? – 2000-??-?? | ||
| Body = Solid | | Body = Solid | ||
| Neck = Bolt-on | | Neck = Bolt-on | ||
| BodyCovering = Black | | BodyCovering = Black | ||
| Wood = '''Body''': alder<br />'''Neck''': maple<br />'''Fingerboard''': rosewood | | Wood = '''Body''': alder (or basswood?)<br/>'''Neck''': maple<br/>'''Fingerboard''': rosewood | ||
| Bridge = Fixed | | Bridge = Fixed | ||
| Electronics = Two volume, two tone, three-way switch | | Electronics = Two volume, two tone, three-way switch | ||
| Pickups = <nowiki></nowiki> | | Pickups = <nowiki></nowiki> | ||
*'''Neck/bridge''': DiMarzio humbuckers | *'''Neck/bridge''': DiMarzio humbuckers | ||
*[[Roland GK- | *[[Roland GK-2A Guitar Synthesizer Driver|Roland GK-2A]] pickup | ||
| Special = Roland GK- | | Special = Roland GK-2A MIDI pickup internal kit | ||
}} | }} | ||
The single cutaway Pacifica was one of [[Matthew Bellamy]]'s main guitars during | The single cutaway Pacifica was one of [[Matthew Bellamy|Matt]]'s first guitars used with Muse, and one of his main guitars during pre and early [[Showbiz (album) | Showbiz]] touring. A video of the guitar being used at [[Budleigh Salterton River Otter 1997 (gig) | Muse's 1997 performance at the Budstock Festival]] can be seen [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0nmdy9_KQ8 here]. | ||
Modifications to Bellamy's Pacifica 120 included the installation of two DiMarzio humbucker pickups and the Roland GK2 Midi pickup system for use with the Roland VG8 | Modifications to Bellamy's Pacifica 120 included the installation of two DiMarzio humbucker pickups and the Roland GK2 Midi pickup system for use with the Roland VG8 pedal board. | ||
==Touring== | |||
As mentioned before, the guitar has been used in pre/early Showbiz tours, meaning it has probably been used before 1997. It has been used up until 2000. | |||
The current whereabouts of the guitar are unknown. | |||
====Songs used for==== | |||
*[[Agitated (song)|Agitated]] | |||
*[[Cave (song)|Cave]] | |||
*[[Muscle Museum (song)|Muscle Museum]] | |||
*[[Overdue (song)|Overdue]] | |||
*[[Plug In Baby (song)|Plug In Baby]] | |||
*[[Recess (song)|Recess]] | |||
*[[Sober (song)|Sober]] | |||
*[[Sunburn (song)|Sunburn]] | |||
*[[Uno (song)|Uno]] | |||
*[[Fillip (song)|Fillip]] | |||
*[[Nature_1 (song)|Nature_1]] | |||
*[[Boredom (song)|Boredom]] | |||
== Yamaha Pacifica 120 Gallery == | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Yamaha Pacifica 120 being played by Matthew Bellamy.jpg|Bellamy playing his Pacifica 120 | |||
File:BellPac120.jpg|Yamaha Pacifica 120 | |||
File:Pac120Bell2.jpg|At the London Astoria gig in 2000 | |||
</gallery> | |||
{{Backto | Yamaha}} | |||
{{Backto | Guitars}} | |||
Latest revision as of 16:18, 21 September 2020
| Pacifica 120 | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
| Used | ≤1997-??-?? – 2000-??-?? |
| Body type | Solid |
| Neck joint | Bolt-on |
| Body covering | Black |
| Wood | Body: alder (or basswood?) Neck: maple Fingerboard: rosewood |
| Bridge | Fixed |
| Electronics | Two volume, two tone, three-way switch |
| Pickup(s) |
|
| Special circuits | Roland GK-2A MIDI pickup internal kit |
The single cutaway Pacifica was one of Matt's first guitars used with Muse, and one of his main guitars during pre and early Showbiz touring. A video of the guitar being used at Muse's 1997 performance at the Budstock Festival can be seen here.
Modifications to Bellamy's Pacifica 120 included the installation of two DiMarzio humbucker pickups and the Roland GK2 Midi pickup system for use with the Roland VG8 pedal board.
Touring
As mentioned before, the guitar has been used in pre/early Showbiz tours, meaning it has probably been used before 1997. It has been used up until 2000.
The current whereabouts of the guitar are unknown.
Songs used for
Yamaha Pacifica 120 Gallery
Bellamy playing his Pacifica 120
Yamaha Pacifica 120
At the London Astoria gig in 2000
