In second place, with an impressive 25% of the vote, the Pacifica remains a hugely popular choice for guitarists on a budget. Well done Yamaha...

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“The Pacifica 112V remains not only the perfect start-up guitar for the serious student, but also a solid, reliable choice whatever your age or ability.” (Read the full Yamaha Pacifica 112V review)

Why you love it:

“In my opinion, you really can't go wrong with a Yamaha Pacifica 112, still at less than £200 I still recommend this to any beginner electric player, and would seriously consider picking up one of these myself. Highly mod ready and great all round quality considering the price.” (Thanks, Cass)

“The pacifica 112 is a good well made guitar that plays brilliantly and cheap enough to upgrade as time goes by with better pickups and although this is not the only guitar in the house (Gibson SG and Les Paul as well as a Fender Telecaster Nashville Deluxe along with some other cheaper guitars) I find myself picking up the Pacifica more than the others when I just want to sit and play; strange but true!” (Thanks, Neiljohnsen)

“Yamaha Pacifica 112, was my first guitar - think it was bought for about £180, its never done me wrong. Brilliant guitar :D” (Thanks, rockin_rach)

“It has to be the Yamaha Pacifica 112V. The latest version is a step up from an established classic which was already a fine guitar, and is priced way less than its quality might otherwise suggest. Less than £200 pretty much everywhere. If the cost was £300 it would still be well worth it.” (Thanks, andrewrg)

“I'd like to throw the Yamaha Pacifica 112V (£249 @ GAK) into the mix... I've had several Yamaha's over the years; all incredibly good value.” (Thanks, ross4973)

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