Yamaha Pacifica PAC1611MS Mike Stern Guitar, Maple Fretboard, Natural (B-STOCK)

PAC1611MS

Mike Stern's signature model has been refreshed with Initial Response Acceleration (I.R.A.), a wood treatment and finish exclusively by Yamaha. This technology shakes off the stress often found in new guitars and makes them extremely vibrant and responsive. The PAC1611MS comes with a certificate personally signed by Mike to prove this guitar was perfectly crafted to his specifications.

Features

7-1/4 Inch Radius Neck

Mike’s signature model features a vintage 7 ¼ radius maple neck for outstanding comfort and playability.

Controls and Pickups

A Seymour Duncan '59 in the neck position offers a smooth, defined tone for chords, while the Hot Rails in the bridge delivers fat sustain.

1. 3-Position Pickup Selector

2. Master Volume

3. Master Tone

Initial Response Acceleration (I.R.A.)

If you've ever played another guitarist's instrument and not been able to get the same sound, it's probably because you are playing a different style than what the guitar is used to. After playing the same guitar for years, the guitar adapts to the guitarist's playing style. It takes time for a new guitar to adapt to your own way of playing. Stress found between parts like finish, woods, body, neck, fingerboard, nut, bridge, etc., must be released before all of the parts can resonate together as an instrument. It takes time and a lot of playing for this to happen. Using I.R.A. technology, stresses like those between the finish and wood are released by applying specific vibrations to the completed guitars. Once this treatment is complete, the guitar responds accurately to the guitarist's performance and produces sound more easily. It also shortens the time needed for the guitar to adapt to your playing style and delivers excellent sustain.