There are two releases of 700 badged guitars. The first in 1989 comprised the 712 and the 721. Sources say that these
were discontinued in 1990 however they appear in a 1993 catalogue as current models so lasted until at least then.
The second release some sources say was for one year in 1998, but they appear in the 1996 catalogue so they were available
from 1996 to 1998 and they are the 721DH, the 721J and the 721JH.
| 712 | 721 | |
| Body | Alder Gloss Finish | As 712 |
| Neck | Maple Total Access joint gloss finish | As 712 |
| Fretboard | Rosewood 22 medium frets compound radius 240mm to 400mm | As 712 but Dunlop 6100 jumbo frets |
| Headstock | Plain old logo Pacifica 712 Yamaha Tuning Fork logo no string tree | Plain Old Logo Pacifica 721 Yamaha Tuning Fork logo 1 string bar |
| Tuners | Staggered locking | Yamaha Diecast non locking |
| Pickups | 2 White Live SS1 Alnico 2 and 1 black GH2W Alnico v | 1 white SS1 Live Alnico 2 1 black GH2W Alnico V and one white GH2 Alnico V |
| Nut | 43mms non locking | 43mms height adjustable locking |
| Hardware | Chrome | As 712 |
| Bridge | Vintage Pro 2 | RM Standard |
| Pickguard | White laminated | As 712 |
| Colours | Black, White, Metallic Red or Light Violet Metallic | Black, White, Metallic Red or Yellow |
These are a series of Superstrats some with very striking bodies. The differences are mainly cosmetic
but the 721DH has slightly different pickups from the other two models.
Specs
| 721DH | 721J | 721JH | |
| Body | Alder High Density Finish Quilted Maple Top | Alder Gloss Finish | Alder High Density Finish Quilted Maple Top |
| Neck | Maple | Maple | Maple |
| Fretboard | Rosewood 24 Frets 350mm radius | Rosewood 24 Frets 350mm radius | Rosewood 24 Frets 350mm radius |
| Headstock | Matching Old Style Yamaha Logo Pacifica Yamaha Tuning Fork Logo 1 gold string bar | Plain Old Style Yamaha Logo Pacifica Yamaha Tuning Fork Logo 1 gold string bar | Plain Old Style Yamaha Logo Pacifica Yamaha Tuning Fork Logo 1 gold string bar |
| Tuners | |||
| Pickups | All black 2 live GH3B Alnico V HBs 1 Live GS5B Alnico V Single coil | 1 Black live GH3B Alnico V HB ! White GH3B Alnico V HB 1 Live White GS5B Alnico V Single coil | 1 Black live GH3B Alnico V HB ! White GH3B Alnico V HB 1 Live White GS5B Alnico V Single coil |
| Nut | |||
| Hardware | Gold | Gold | Gold |
| Bridge | RM Pro iii | RM Pro iii | RM Pro iii |
| Pickguard | None | White Laminated | White Laminated |
| Colours | Amber, Aquamarine or Magenta Burst | Surf Green, BP (A purple) or TLB | Amber, Aquamarine or CRS |
