The Yamaha PAC311H Pacifica in Vintage White is a higher-spec hardtail Pacifica that combines the familiar comfort of Yamaha’s long-running electric-guitar platform with a much more distinctive pickup layout than the usual HSS configuration.

An Alnico V P-90-style neck pickup provides a broad, articulate single-coil voice, while the bridge position uses an Alnico V humbucker for fuller rock and lead tones. A push/pull coil split adds a leaner bridge sound, giving the PAC311H considerable flexibility without overcomplicating the controls.

Premium practical touches include Grover locking tuners, a Graph Tech TUSQ nut and fixed hardtail bridge, making it a particularly dependable choice for rehearsal, recording and live use.

This Pre-Owned Vintage White example is offered in Very Good condition and is supplied without a case or gigbag.

At A Glance

Key Detail	Information
Brand	Yamaha
Series	Pacifica
Model	PAC311H
Finish	Vintage White
Body	Alder
Neck	Maple
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Scale Length	25.5"
Pickup Configuration	P-90 / Humbucker
Pickups	Alnico V
Bridge	Hardtail
Tuners	Grover Locking
Condition	Pre-Owned, Very Good
Main Appeal	Versatile hardtail Pacifica with upgraded hardware
Best For	Rock, blues, indie, alternative, pop and studio work

Pre-Owned Condition Report

Very Good Condition

This Yamaha PAC311H Pacifica Vintage White is offered in Very Good condition.

Very Good condition means the guitar shows some cosmetic wear consistent with careful previous ownership while remaining fully functional and suitable for continued stage, studio, rehearsal and home use.

No faults, repairs or modifications have been supplied for this listing.

What’s Included?

✔ Yamaha PAC311H Pacifica Vintage White

✘ No Case Included
✘ No Gigbag Included
✘ No Additional Accessories Included

Condition Notes

This individual PAC311H has been graded Very Good, making it a strong choice for players looking for a well-specified working guitar without paying purely for pristine cosmetic presentation.

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

This Pre-Owned Yamaha Pacifica has been inspected and assessed by the Fair Deal Music team before sale.

Our checks include:

• P-90-style neck pickup
• Bridge humbucker
• Three-way selector
• Push/pull coil split
• Master volume
• Master tone
• Output socket
• Frets
• Rosewood fingerboard
• Neck condition
• Grover locking tuners
• Hardtail bridge
• Hardware
• Intonation
• Tuning stability
• Overall playability

Service / Setup Work

All Pre-Owned electric guitars at Fair Deal Music are set up and checked before leaving the shop.

Our assessment includes action, neck relief, fret condition, intonation, tuning stability, electronics, pickup balance, bridge setup, hardware and overall playability.

Please note that wooden instruments can respond slightly to changes in temperature and humidity during transport.

Why Choose The Yamaha PAC311H?

P-90-Style Neck Pickup

The neck position uses an Alnico V P-90-style single coil, giving the PAC311H a broader and fuller neck sound than the narrower single coils found on many conventional Pacificas.

It works particularly well for blues, clean rhythm, indie, soul and more expressive lead playing.

Alnico V Bridge Humbucker

At the bridge, an Alnico V humbucker provides the additional output and body needed for rock rhythm, overdrive and lead work.

This gives the PAC311H substantially more punch than a conventional SSS guitar.

Push/Pull Coil Split

Pulling the tone control splits the bridge humbucker, creating a brighter and leaner alternative sound.

That gives the guitar additional flexibility for cleaner rhythm work and layered studio parts.

Grover Locking Tuners

Yamaha fits Grover locking tuners as standard.

They make string changes quicker and help minimise unnecessary string wraps around the tuning posts, contributing to a tidy and stable setup.

Graph Tech TUSQ Nut

The Graph Tech TUSQ nut is designed to provide smooth string movement and consistent contact at the nut.

Combined with the locking tuners and hardtail bridge, it forms a particularly practical tuning-stability package.

Fixed Hardtail Bridge

Unlike many Pacifica models, the PAC311H uses a fixed hardtail bridge rather than a tremolo.

That simplifies setup and makes the guitar particularly suitable for players who value stable tuning, lower-maintenance hardware or alternate tunings.

Why Choose A P-90 And Humbucker Combination?

The P-90 and humbucker pairing gives the PAC311H a tonal identity quite different from the usual HSS Pacifica.

The neck pickup provides a clear but muscular single-coil response, while the bridge humbucker offers more compression and output.

This creates a useful contrast between the two positions without sacrificing the simplicity of a two-pickup guitar.

Comparison Against Popular Alternatives

PAC311H vs Yamaha PAC112V

The PAC112V uses the more familiar HSS layout and tremolo bridge. The PAC311H moves towards a more specialised specification with P-90 neck pickup, hardtail bridge, locking tuners and TUSQ nut.

PAC311H vs Yamaha PAC611H

The PAC611H takes the same broad concept further with more premium pickup and hardware choices. The 311H delivers much of the same practical layout at a more accessible level.

PAC311H vs Fender Telecaster

Both can appeal to players who favour fixed bridges and straightforward controls. The Yamaha provides a fuller P-90 neck sound and humbucker bridge voice rather than traditional Tele single coils.

PAC311H vs Les Paul Junior-Style Guitar

A Junior-style guitar typically centres around a single P-90. The Yamaha adds a second pickup, coil-splitting and a longer 25.5" scale, giving it far greater tonal versatility.

Who Is It For?

Rock Players

The bridge humbucker provides enough power for driven rhythm and lead sounds.

Blues Guitarists

The neck P-90-style pickup delivers plenty of midrange character and touch sensitivity.

Indie And Alternative Players

The combination of P-90, humbucker and split-humbucker sounds works especially well with modulation, delay, fuzz and ambient effects.

Studio Musicians

The contrasting pickup voices allow several different textures to be recorded from one instrument.

Players Who Do Not Need A Tremolo

The fixed bridge keeps the setup simple and stable, making it ideal for anyone who rarely uses a vibrato system.

Suitable Genres And Uses

The Yamaha PAC311H is particularly well suited to:

• Rock
• Blues
• Blues rock
• Indie
• Alternative
• Pop
• Punk
• Soul
• Funk
• Garage rock
• Studio recording
• Home recording
• Rhythm guitar
• Lead guitar
• Live performance

Story & Context: Yamaha Pacifica 311H

The Pacifica range has been part of Yamaha’s electric-guitar family since the early 1990s and has become particularly well known for combining comfortable modern playability with excellent value.

The PAC311H appeared in Yamaha’s early-2010s Pacifica range as a more affordable interpretation of the PAC611H concept.

Rather than simply adding cosmetic upgrades to a PAC112, Yamaha gave the model its own personality through the P-90/humbucker pickup layout, hardtail bridge, locking tuners and upgraded nut.

The result is one of the more distinctive Pacificas in the range: familiar in shape and feel, but noticeably different in both sound and hardware.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Product Type	Solid Body Electric Guitar
Brand	Yamaha
Series	Pacifica
Model	PAC311H
Finish	Vintage White
Construction	Bolt-On
Body Material	Alder
Body Finish	Gloss Polyurethane
Neck Material	Maple
Neck Finish	Satin Polyurethane
Fingerboard Material	Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius	350mm / 13.75"
Scale Length	25.5" / 648mm
Number of Frets	22
Fret Size	Medium
Nut	Graph Tech TUSQ
Pickup Configuration	P-90 / Humbucker
Neck Pickup	Alnico V P-90-Style Single Coil
Bridge Pickup	Alnico V Humbucker
Electronics	Passive
Controls	Master Volume, Master Tone
Additional Switching	Push/Pull Bridge Coil Split
Pickup Selector	3-Way
Bridge	Hardtail
Tuning Machines	Grover Locking
Condition	Pre-Owned, Very Good

Power Requirements

No battery or external power supply is required.

The pickups and coil-split circuit operate entirely passively.

Connect the guitar directly to an amplifier, pedalboard, modeller or recording interface using a standard 1/4-inch instrument cable.

Why Buy Pre-Owned From Fair Deal Music?

The PAC311H is particularly attractive Pre-Owned because much of its value lies in practical hardware upgrades already fitted from the factory.

Grover locking tuners, a TUSQ nut, hardtail bridge and versatile pickups mean there is little need to immediately budget for common aftermarket improvements.

Every Pre-Owned guitar at Fair Deal Music is individually checked and assessed before sale.

Fair Deal Music Verdict

★★★★★ 5/5

The Yamaha PAC311H Pacifica Vintage White is one of the more interesting guitars in the traditional Pacifica range.

Rather than trying to cover every sound with three pickups and a tremolo, it focuses on a particularly useful combination of P-90 neck tone, humbucker power and hardtail stability.

The Grover locking tuners and TUSQ nut are also meaningful upgrades rather than cosmetic extras.

Best suited for: Rock, blues, indie and alternative players wanting a versatile fixed-bridge guitar.

Customers usually upgrade from: PAC112 models, entry-level Strat-style guitars and basic HSS electrics.

Most commonly paired with: Valve amplifiers, overdrive, fuzz, distortion, delay and reverb.

Our tip: Try the neck P-90 with the guitar volume rolled back slightly. It produces an excellent dynamic clean-to-crunch sound through an edge-of-breakup amplifier.

Showroom feedback: The PAC311H feels less like an upgraded beginner Pacifica and more like its own model. The P-90/humbucker combination gives it a noticeably different personality from the rest of the range.

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

You can buy with confidence thanks to:

• Expert advice from knowledgeable musicians
• Carefully checked new and Pre-Owned musical equipment
• Birmingham showroom
• More than 6,000 Excellent customer reviews
• Secure ordering
• Fast UK delivery
• Friendly support before and after your purchase
• Decades of experience with new and second hand musical equipment

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Frequently Asked Questions

What pickups does the Yamaha PAC311H use?

It uses an Alnico V P-90-style neck pickup and Alnico V bridge humbucker.

Can the humbucker be coil split?

Yes. Pulling the master tone control splits the bridge humbucker.

Does it have a tremolo?

No. The PAC311H uses a fixed hardtail bridge.

Does it have locking tuners?

Yes. Yamaha fits Grover locking tuners as standard.

What nut does it use?

It uses a Graph Tech TUSQ nut.

What scale length does it have?

The PAC311H uses a 25.5" / 648mm scale length.

What is the fingerboard radius?

The rosewood fingerboard uses a 350mm / 13.75" radius.

Is a case included?

No. This Pre-Owned example is supplied without a case or gigbag.

What condition is it in?

It is offered in Very Good condition, showing some cosmetic evidence of careful previous ownership while remaining fully functional.