TransAcoustic Guitars (1st Gen)

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LL-TA

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Yamaha LL-TA TransAcoustic guitars transport you to new creative spaces with immersive reverb and lush chorus effects, without needing an amp or other external gear. Great for recreational guitarists, the LL-TA has an A.R.E.-treated solid Engelmann spruce top with rosewood back and sides. Modified non-scalloped bracing retains the L-series’ characteristic bright tone while enhancing the low end.

Traditional western body design
Solid Engelmann spruce top with A.R.E. treatment
Solid rosewood back & sides
Amazing sounding reverb/chorus built-into the guitar with no need for external amplification or effects
Designed to provide superb acoustic guitar sound
Built-in reverb and chorus effects – no need for an amp or other external gear

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LS-TA

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Yamaha LS-TA TransAcoustic guitars transport you to new creative spaces with immersive reverb and lush chorus effects, without needing an amp or other external gear. Perfect for fingerstyle players, the concert body LS-TA has an A.R.E.-treated solid Engelmann spruce top with rosewood back and sides. It delivers the richness of aged wood while maintaining excellent tone and balance – ideal for fingerstyle playing.

Concert size body design
Solid Engelmann spruce top with A.R.E. treatment
Solid rosewood back & sides
Amazing sounding reverb/chorus built-into the guitar with no need for external amplification or effects
Designed to provide superb acoustic guitar sound
Built-in reverb and chorus effects – no need for an amp or other external gear

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FG-TA

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Yamaha FG-TA TransAcoustic guitars transport you to new creative spaces with immersive reverb and lush chorus effects, without needing an amp or other external gear. For the singer/songwriter in you, the FG-TA features a combination of solid spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and scalloped bracing to create warmth, resonance and a bold sound.

Traditional western body
Solid spruce top
Mahogany back & sides
Amazing sounding reverb/chorus built-into the guitar with no need for external amplification or effects
New scalloped bracing for louder, richer acoustic sound
Built-in reverb and chorus effects – no need for an amp or other external gear

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FGC-TA

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Yamaha FGC -TA TransAcoustic cutaway guitars transport you to new creative spaces via immersive built-in reverb and chorus effects that actually resonate within the body of the instrument itself. Combining classic craftsmanship with revolutionary technology, the FGC-TA cutaway guitar will enable you to play and sound your best no matter where you are, and its cutaway design provides easy access to every note on the fretboard.

Traditional Western Cutaway Body
Solid Spruce Top
Mahogany Back and Sides
Nato neck with rosewood fretboard
Scalloped Bracing for Louder, Richer Acoustic Sound
Built-in reverb and chorus effects – no need for an amp or other external gear

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FS-TA

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Yamaha FS-TA TransAcoustic guitars transport you to new creative spaces with immersive reverb and lush chorus effects, without needing an amp or other external gear. Great for fingerpicking, the concert body FS-TA features a solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides. It delivers rich warmth and resonance while maintaining excellent tone – ideal for fingerpicking.

Concert body
Solid spruce top
Mahogany back & sides
Amazing sounding reverb/chorus built-into the guitar with no need for external amplification or effects
New scalloped bracing for louder, richer acoustic sound
Built-in reverb and chorus effects – no need for an amp or other external gear

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FSC-TA

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Yamaha FSC -TA TransAcoustic cutaway guitars transport you to new creative spaces via immersive built-in reverb and chorus effects that actually resonate within the body of the instrument itself. Combining classic craftsmanship with revolutionary technology, the FGC-TA cutaway guitar will enable you to play and sound your best no matter where you are, and its cutaway design provides easy access to every note on the fretboard.

Concert Body Cutaway Body
Solid Spruce Top
Mahogany Back and Sides
Nato neck with rosewood fretboard
Scalloped Bracing for Louder, Richer Acoustic Sound
Built-in reverb and chorus effects – no need for an amp or other external gear

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CSF-TA

Yamaha CSF-TA TransAcoustic parlor guitars transport you to new creative spaces with immersive reverb and lush chorus effects, without needing an amp or other external gear. The compact CSF TransAcoustic features a Sitka spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and innovative scalloped bracing for a full, rich sound. Durable hard bag included.

Compact body
Solid spruce top
Mahogany back & sides
Built-in reverb and chorus effects – no need for an amp or other external gear
Durable hard bag included

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CG-TA

Yamaha CG-TA TransAcoustic classical nylon-string guitars transport you to new creative spaces with immersive reverb and lush chorus effects, without needing an amp or other external gear. The only nylon-string TransAcoustic model, the CG-TA has ovangkol back and sides, yielding rich, focused tone and traditional elegance. Comfortable string height and neck design offer superior playability.

Classical body with nylon strings
Solid spruce top
Ovangkol back and sides
Built-in reverb and chorus effects – no need for an amp or other external gear

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Acoustic Guitar (R)Evolution

Playing guitar in a great sounding room is the most inspiring, engaging playing experience imaginable – far more enjoyable than in a dry-sounding room like a lounge, office or den. Yamaha’s TransAcoustic Guitar recreates the incredible experience of playing in a rich, live room without needing any external amplification or effects – just the guitar itself. Whether you’re practicing, writing, recording or just playing for fun, the TransAcoustic Guitar will make you play better, longer and with more creativity. Once you’ve experienced it, you’ll never want to play another acoustic guitar again.

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An Immersive Experience

Captivating reverb and chorus effects

The Yamaha TransAcoustic Guitar provides a self-contained, immersive playing experience, with compelling reverb and chorus effects that resonate within the body of the guitar. TransAcoustic technology adds richness, depth and increased dimensionality to your sound and performance – all without the need for external gear.

Authentic Yamaha TransAcoustic Technology

High-quality instruments with fully integrated built-in effects

TransAcoustic technology is paired with the outstanding build quality that Yamaha guitars are known for, producing an all-in-one instrument that leads in sound, quality and price.

Full Range of Body Styles

A model for everyone

The TransAcoustic Series includes a nylon-string classical guitar, and steel-string guitars with traditional, concert, cutaway and compact parlor-sized bodies.

Features

Actuator

An actuator installed on the inner surface of the guitar back resonates in response to the vibrations of the strings. The vibrations generated by the actuator are then transmitted to the body of the guitar and to the air in and around it, resulting in authentic reverb and chorus sounds that actually radiate from within the body.

Simple Controls

Three simple controls adjust the effects levels and line out volume level. The small knobs occupy less space, reducing the acoustic sound loss that results from removing body wood.

(A) Chorus Control

(B) Reverb Control (Room / Hall)

* Pressing the TA Switch for longer than 0.3 seconds activates the TA function.

* When a cable is connected to the Line Out jack, the volume can be adjusted by rotating knob (C).

* The reverb type switches from Room to Hall around the 12:00 position.

Battery Box

The battery box is integrated into the end-pin jack, requiring fewer holes in the body and thus reducing acoustic sound loss. Connect a cable from the jack to a PA or amp to use the TA instrument as an acoustic-electric guitar.