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[[File: | [[File:Yamaha Pacifica 120 being played by Matthew Bellamy.jpg | right | thumb | Matthew Bellamy playing his Pacifica]] | ||
[[File: | [[File:Yamaha Pacifica 120.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–? | ||
| Body = Solid | | Body = Solid | ||
| Neck = Bolt-on | | Neck = Bolt-on | ||
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The single cutaway Pacifica was one of [[Matthew Bellamy]]'s main guitars during the pre and early [[Showbiz ( | The single cutaway Pacifica was one of [[Matthew Bellamy]]'s main guitars during the pre and early [[Showbiz (album) | Showbiz]] tours. 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 {{YT |H0nmdy9_KQ8 | type=normal | 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. | 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. | ||
Revision as of 15:49, 13 September 2009
| Pacifica 120 | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
| Used | ≤1997–? |
| Body type | Solid |
| Neck joint | Bolt-on |
| Body covering | Black |
| Wood | Body: alder Neck: maple Fingerboard: rosewood |
| Bridge | Fixed |
| Electronics | Two volume, two tone, three-way switch |
| Pickup(s) |
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| Special circuits | Roland GK-2a MIDI pickup internal kit |
The single cutaway Pacifica was one of Matthew Bellamy's main guitars during the pre and early Showbiz tours. A video of the guitar being used at Muse's 1997 performance at the Budstock Festival can be seen (&fmt=18 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.
The current whereabouts of this guitar are unknown.