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Yep, a 112, it punched way above its price point. It was B stock, so was even more of a bargain. Really good chassis for upgrades if you like to tinker.

This 112J in red, reminds me of the "electric" guitar that I had in the 1970's! It was the first time that I had used a "tremelo" arm and I was gobsmacked by the sound! "Did I just do that?" (eyes wide open and so was my mouth, drooling!).

One pf the most popular guitars, world-wide, in its range, and rightly so. Yamaha excel in whatever field they are present; they don't make duff stuff. The Pacifica (there are several variants...) is an excellent guitar, for starting and far beyond. They extend in price from just over £200 to just under £800; all are excellent, and not just 'for their price'. The '112' range' is worth the difference compared to the '012' range, in my opinion. Buying second-hand can be a good option if one is already experienced in choosing and playing, or if there's a buddy able to offer his/her help. On my part, I'd have no qualms about used gear, but I've been playing for well over half a century, and hope I could spot a lemon by now..! If in doubt, go for new (yes, they are all light years ahead of what was available in the budget range 'back then'...). At worst, it can be returned, if bought online, and would in any case carry a guarantee. Hope this helps. Douglas

With that budget, I’d go used.

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I recognise the problem (in the UK I was based in Shepperton, with the Watkins works nearby in Chertsey...). It would seem that the ball-end windings don't like the exit from the saddle. As an experiment, try passing a new string through a spare ball-end (you seem to have a few..!), such that the ball can't sit so far down in the seating. This may keep the twisty windings further down, so not on the break angle. A 2BA nut could work, too (you're of an age to know what a 2BA is, no..?). My second recommendation would be to try another brand I use Elixir, but used Fender Bullets for years; they have the ball-end 'slug' moulded into the string, so no twisty bit... If you're married to 9's, that's fine, but they're easier to break than 10's; try upping the gauge, to see..? Report back with progress, successful or not, please..?