Yamaha PACS+11S Pacifica SC Standard Plus Electric Guitar RW Ash Pink

Yamaha Guitars 60th Anniversary Giveaway

Until 31st October, purchase any Yamaha acoustic, electric or bass guitar, and enter the competition to win a limited edition 60th Anniversary Revstar Professional electric guitar (RRP $5199). Create / log-in to the Yamaha Australia website and register your instrument, fill out the form (please retain your proof of purchase, as it will be required during registration), and answer the following questions before 11:59pm AEST 31st October 2026:

• What year did Yamaha start producing guitars?
• In 25 words or less, tell us what Yamaha Guitars mean to you.

The winner will be notified by 5pm AEST Thursday 18th November 2026 (you will be required to provide your contact details to Yamaha Australia when registering your product as above).

Please Note: Second-hand items are not eligible. One entry per eligible purchase. Only instruments that have been paid in full and invoiced by October 31st are eligible. If purchasing via layby, please ensure the full balance is paid by October 31st. Pre-Order / Backorder products will only be eligible if they are delivered and invoiced by October 31st; any pre-order / backorder ETA is an ETA only and is not a guarantee that the product will be available by this date. Full terms and conditions are available here.A full list of eligible products is available here.

Wide-Range Tone with Fast, Comfortable Response

Yamaha Pacifica SC Standard Plus is built for players who want broad tonal range without giving up clarity or feel. The Reflectone pickups, co-developed with Rupert Neve Designs, are voiced for strong low-end definition, clear note separation, and a bright top end, while the SH (single-coil and humbucker) layout expands the guitar’s range from sharper, more open sounds to thicker, more driven textures. The Focus Switch adds a more overwound-style response, which helps push solos, heavier rhythm parts, or denser pedal setups forward with more weight and presence.

An alder body with Acoustic Design technology is shaped and routed to improve resonance and vibration transfer through the neck, which supports sustain and a more lively acoustic response. The Rounded C maple neck, satin finish, 12" rosewood fingerboard radius, and medium jumbo stainless steel frets give the Yamaha Pacifica SC Standard Plus a smooth, controlled feel that suits long sessions, cleaner technique, and dependable stage use.

At Riffs & Licks Music, we think Yamaha Pacifica SC Standard Plus is best for players who need one guitar to cover clean, edge-of-breakup, and modern driven sounds, because its expanded switching, resonant body design, and premium hardware make it especially useful for flexible real-world playing.

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