Yamaha
Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX
$849.99Cheaper
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Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX vs Jackson American Series Soloist SL3
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX is cheaper at $849.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Jackson
Jackson American Series Soloist SL3
$2299.99
Which is better: the Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX or Jackson American Series Soloist SL3?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX is the cheaper at $849.99.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX | Jackson American Series Soloist SL3 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $849.99 | $2299.99 |
| Brand | Yamaha | Jackson |
| Released | — | — |
| Body wood | Alder | Alder |
| Neck wood | Maple, bolt-on | 3-piece Maple, neck-through-body with graphite reinforcement |
| Scale length (in) | 25.5 | 25.5 |
| Pickup configuration | HSS | HSS |
| Number of frets | 22 | 24 |
| Bridge type | Wilkinson VS50 6-screw vintage-style tremolo | Floyd Rose 1500 Series Double-Locking Tremolo |
| Fingerboard material | Rosewood, 13-3/4" radius | Ebony, 12"-16" compound radius |
| Finish | Satin/gloss polyurethane; Yellow Natural Satin, Teal Green Metallic | Gloss, color-matched neck; Gloss Black |
| Weight (lb) | — | — |
Sources — Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX: usa.yamaha.com (verified 2026-08-01). Jackson American Series Soloist SL3: jacksonguitars.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX and Jackson American Series Soloist SL3?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Neck wood: Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX Maple, bolt-on vs Jackson American Series Soloist SL3 3-piece Maple, neck-through-body with graphite reinforcement
- Number of frets: Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX 22 vs Jackson American Series Soloist SL3 24
- Bridge type: Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX Wilkinson VS50 6-screw vintage-style tremolo vs Jackson American Series Soloist SL3 Floyd Rose 1500 Series Double-Locking Tremolo
- Fingerboard material: Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX Rosewood, 13-3/4" radius vs Jackson American Series Soloist SL3 Ebony, 12"-16" compound radius
- Finish: Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX Satin/gloss polyurethane; Yellow Natural Satin, Teal Green Metallic vs Jackson American Series Soloist SL3 Gloss, color-matched neck; Gloss Black