Skip to main content
Become a MusicRadar VIP - it's free
- Join our community
SampleRadar
Access over 90,000 royalty-free samples
The MusicRadar app
Full access and custom feeds
MusicRadar Newsletters
The latest music and gear news inboxed
Earn Member Badges
Climb the MusicRadar charts
Coming soon: VIP-only Giveaways
Win pro-grade music gear and more
Join the conversation
Connect with other musicians and fans
BECOME A MUSICRADAR VIP
For the quickest way to join, enter your email below. We’ll send a confirmation email and sign you up to MusicRadar newsletters with the latest music news, gear reviews, tutorials and exclusive offers.
By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.
FIND OUT ABOUT OUR MAGAZINE
Want to subscribe to the magazine? Click the button below to find out more information.
Find out more
Get VIP Access Quick

Become a MusicRadar VIP for quick access. Enter your email below and we'll send confirmation, and sign you up to our newsletter.

By submitting your information, you confirm you are aged 16 or over, have read our Privacy Policy and agree to the Terms & Conditions. Geographical rules apply.

Welcome to Become a MusicRadar VIP !
Hi ,

Your membership journey starts here.

Keep exploring and earning more as a member.

MY ACCOUNT

Earn your first badge
Start reading to unlock your first badge
Keep earning badges
Explore ways to get more involved as a member.
Hot music news

Hot music news

The latest news from the hottest artists.

Explore
Make better music

Make better music

Explore tutorials, tips and guides for creating music.

Explore

Your membership perks

Start exploring exclusive deals, expert advice and more

Explore now

Get the MusicRadar Newsletter

Get the latest music news, gear reviews, deals and tutorials delivered straight to your inbox.

Sign up here

Sign Out
MusicRadar MusicRadar The No.1 website for musicians
UK EditionUK US EditionUS AU EditionAustralia SG EditionSingapore
Sign in
  • View Profile
  • Sign out
  • Artist news
  • Guitars
  • Controllers
  • Drums
  • Keyboards & Pianos
  • Guitar Amps
  • Music Gear Reviews
  • Synths
  • Software & Apps
  • More
    • Recording
    • DJ Gear
    • Acoustic Guitars
    • Bass Guitars
    • Tech
    • Tutorials
    • Reviews
    • Buying Guides
    • About us
More
  • Rodrigo's Cure
  • California Dreamin'
  • "Apotheosis of mediocrity" - Rundgren vs Swift
  • 95k+ free music samples
  1. Guitars
  2. Electric Guitars

Musikmesse 2010: new Yamaha electric guitars and basses in pictures

News
By Chris Vinnicombe, Tom Porter
Published 26 March 2010

New Pacifica, SG and BB bass models in Frankfurt

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

The Yamaha building

The Yamaha building

To call Yamaha's exhibit at Frankfurt Musikmesse 2010 a 'stand' is a massive understatement - it's pretty much an entire building. There, among the pianos and electronic drum kits (including the new DTX550K), you'll find row upon row of Yamaha guitars and basses on display - the newest of which we're checking out here.

Scroll through for a first look at the new-for-2010 Pacifica, SG and BB bass models in a variety of finishes…

Page 1 of 13
Page 1 of 13
Yamaha Pacifica 212VFM in caramel brown and tobacco brown sunburst

Yamaha Pacifica 212VFM in caramel brown and tobacco brown sunburst

Page 2 of 13
Page 2 of 13
Yamaha Pacifica 212VFM in caramel brown

Yamaha Pacifica 212VFM in caramel brown

Page 3 of 13
Page 3 of 13
Yamaha Pacifica 212VQM in caramel brown

Yamaha Pacifica 212VQM in caramel brown

Page 4 of 13
Page 4 of 13
Yamaha Pacifica 212VQM in tobacco brown sunburst

Yamaha Pacifica 212VQM in tobacco brown sunburst

Page 5 of 13
Page 5 of 13
P90-loaded Yamaha SG1802 in black

P90-loaded Yamaha SG1802 in black

Page 6 of 13
Page 6 of 13
Yamaha SG1820 in black

Yamaha SG1820 in black

Page 7 of 13
Page 7 of 13
Yamaha SG1820 in brown sunburst

Yamaha SG1820 in brown sunburst

Page 8 of 13
Page 8 of 13
EMG-loaded Yamaha SG1820A in silver burst

EMG-loaded Yamaha SG1820A in silver burst

Page 9 of 13
Page 9 of 13
Yamaha BB424 bass in tobacco brown sunburst and black

Yamaha BB424 bass in tobacco brown sunburst and black

Page 10 of 13
Page 10 of 13
Yamaha BB2025X five-string bass in black

Yamaha BB2025X five-string bass in black

Page 11 of 13
Page 11 of 13
Yamaha BB2025 five-string bass in natural

Yamaha BB2025 five-string bass in natural

Page 12 of 13
Page 12 of 13
Yamaha BB1024X bass in caramel brown

Yamaha BB1024X bass in caramel brown

Visit Yamaha online to see the full range of new musicial instruments exhibited at the show.

Page 13 of 13
Page 13 of 13
Tom Porter

Tom Porter worked on MusicRadar from its mid-2007 launch date to 2011, covering a range of music and music making topics, across features, gear news, reviews, interviews and more. A regular NAMM-goer back in the day, Tom now resides permanently in Los Angeles, where he's doing rather well at the Internet Movie Database (IMDB).

Latest in Electric Guitars
Gibson Custom 1957 L-5 CES
Guitars The Gibson Custom Shop brings back the 1957 L-5 CES with a meticulous VOS reissue
 
 
John 5 with his Custom Shop Phantom Telecaster
Artists How John 5 and Fender reinvented the Telecaster with the Mötley Crüe guitarist's new signature collection
 
 
MusicRadar monthly guitar gear round-up September 26, ft. Matteo Mancuso's signature Revstar and more
Guitars The MusicRadar gear roundup Sep 2026 edit, featuring fresh drops from Taylor, Yamaha, ESP and more
 
 
Patina PJ-6
Electric Guitars "Genuinely punches above what its asking price might suggest": Patina PJ-6 offset guitar review
 
 
Jackso Pro Series Phil Collen PC1-E
Artists Phil Collen on why you can play anything on his new Jackson, and even nail those Hysteria tones
 
 
Fender American Ultra Luxe 60s Stratocaster
Guitars Fender CEO admits regret over S-style cease-and-desist campaign – but says it will "improve" guitar design
 
 
Latest in News
Olivia Rodrigo performs during "The Unraveled Tour" at People's Bank Arena on September 25, 2026, in Hartford, Connecticut. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty Images)
Artists Olivia Rodrigo and Dan Nigro on the “polarising” Mellotron choir that features in Honeybee
 
 
Oasis Dont' Look Back in Anger poster crop
Bands “One of our defining cultural moments of recent times”: Streaming details for Oasis reunion doc revealed
 
 
behringer
Tech Behringer unveils Jam and Jam Play MIDI controllers
 
 
avalanches
Artists “Sampling is our art form. We’ve accepted that we’re not going to make loads of money from record sales!”: The Avalanches on why clearing samples is harder than ever, working with Jamie xx and swapping hardware samplers for Pro Tools
 
 
Rob Halford and Ian Hill
Artists “I’ve been struggling with the onset of the evil arthritis”: Judas Priest bassist Ian Hill retires
 
 
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: Thom Yorke, winner of the Academy Fellowship, and Harry Styles pose backstage at The 71st Ivor Novello Awards 2026 at The JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel on May 21, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Jed Cullen/Dave Benett/Getty Images for The Ivors)
Artists Thom Yorke offers an odd response to Harry Styles when he tells him that he uses GarageBand
 
 

MusicRadar is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site.

Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google
  • About Us
  • Contact Future's experts
  • Terms and conditions
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookies policy
  • Advertise with us
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Careers

© Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885.

Please login or signup to comment

Please wait...