Product Comparison: Squier Bullet Strat vs Yamaha Pacifica 012


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General Specifications
Brand
Squier
Yamaha
Model
Bullet Strat
Pacifica 012
Origin
Indonesia
Indonesia
About the Product
The newly redesigned Bullet Strat is ideal for first-timer players looking for an easy-to-play, affordable electric guitar. The slim "C"-shaped neck profile offers a comfortable playing experience that is perfect for players with smaller hands.
One of the best electric guitar values for over a decade, Yamaha Pacifica guitars are well known for great tone and outstanding playability.
Key Specs
Guitar Type
Electric
Electric
Guitar Size
4/4
4/4
Number Of Strings
6
6
Hand Orientation
Right-handed
Right-handed
Pickup Configuration
HSS
HSS
Pickup Type
Passive
Passive
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Squier Bullet Strat Electric Guitar
  • This is an easy guitar to play short scale guitar.
  • This guitar is incredible, and the price is just a bonus. Feels good up and down the neck.
  • It’s simply a great guitar. Great look. Great sound.
  • It sounds and feels nice out of the box.
  • Plays fast and easy and sounds great.
Yamaha Pacifica 012 Full Size Electric Guitar
  • I'm very impressed. Very nice guitar.
  • Hold tune well and is really easy to play.
  • Outstanding quality for price, very comfortable and can be played hours on end.
  • Great build quality and sound and very easy to play.
  • The guitar itself is easy and comfortable to play.
Size & Weight
Total Length
44.6 in.
42.5 in.
Nut Width
1.65 in.
1.6 in.
Body Depth
4 in.
3.93 in.
Weight
10 lbs.
7.49 lbs.
Materials
Fingerboard
Indian Laurel
Sonokeling
Bridge
Nickel
Nickel
Neck
Maple
Maple
Side/Rib
Poplar
Agathis
Top
Poplar
Agathis
What customers say about "Materials"
Squier Bullet Strat Electric Guitar
  • I am very happy with the finish, performance, and sound quality.
  • The fit and finish was excellent.
  • Great price on a great guitar! Beautiful fit and finish!
  • Great finish and sounds good too.
  • The fit and finish on this item was excellent for an inexpensive guitar.
Yamaha Pacifica 012 Full Size Electric Guitar
  • The build and finish were surprisingly good.
  • It is beautifully made and finished.
  • Beautifully made and finished, all set up with a light action ready to play.
  • Good quality, good build, good sound, good price.
  • It is nicely build and having great finish.
Features
String Scale
25.5 in.
25.5 in.
Number Of Frets
21
22
Strap Included
No
No
Pickguard
Yes
Yes
Tuners
Standard Die-Cast
Covered Chrome
Pick Up System
2x Single Coil / Humbucker
2x Single Coil / Humbucker
Sound Controls
Volume, Neck Pickup, Middle Pickup
Volume, Tone, 5-way pickup selector
Bridge Type
6-Saddle Strings-Through-Body Hardtail
Vintage-Style Tremolo
Neck Fixation Type
4-bolt
Bolt-on
Extras
Slim Body Profile, Traditional Strat® Headstock Shape, White Dot Position Inlays, 1-Ply White Pickguard
1-Ply White Pickguard, Double cutaway, Vintage Style hardware
What customers say about "Features"
Squier Bullet Strat Electric Guitar
  • The fret ends are smooth on mine.
  • The pickups sound very good. Nice high end response and not muddy at all.
  • Tuners are better that expected and hold tune.
  • It has a really good sound without even being plugged-in.
  • It sounds great, it feels great.
Yamaha Pacifica 012 Full Size Electric Guitar
  • Good pickups and tuners.
  • It has great pickups, a great humbucker and the tone selection is varied and responsive.
  • Very smooth. The tonal quality of the pickup is decent for this price range. Very happy with it.
  • Great build quality, excellent playability and sounds good too.
  • The sound is very clear and responsive.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manufacturer
MSRP
179.99 $
294.00 $

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