If you’ve never played one of these before,the Yamaha TAS1E TransAcoustic is one of those guitars that makes you stop and go, “okay… that’s actually kind of wild.”
At its core, it’s a really solid, well-balanced concert-sized acoustic. Spruce top, mahogany back and sides, comfortable neck, and a smooth walnut fingerboard. Nothing flashy or complicated there, just a reliable, musical instrument that feels good in your hands and responds well whether you’re strumming or picking.
Where it gets interesting is what Yamaha built into it.
The TransAcoustic system lets you add reverb and chorus right from the guitar itself.No pedals, no amp, no interface. You just sit down and suddenly your acoustic sound has space, depth, and movement built in. It’s one of those features that feels subtle at first, then you catch yourself missing it when you pick up another guitar.
It’s especially fun for writing, practicing, or just getting lost in playing for a while. You can keep it totally dry and traditional, or dial in a bit of ambient shimmer that makes everything feel bigger without ever being over the top.
Plug it in when you need to, but honestly, a lot of the time you won’t even bother.
Specs:
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Body Shape: Concert
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Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
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Back & Sides: Mahogany
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Finish: Gloss
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Color: Ultra Marine
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Neck: Mahogany (Satin Finish)
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Neck Profile: C Shape
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Fingerboard: Walnut
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Radius: 15.75"
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Scale Length: 25.6"
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Nut Width: 1.75"
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Nut: Urea
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Saddle: Urea
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Bridge: Walnut
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Tuners: Die-Cast Chrome
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Electronics: TransAcoustic System
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Weight: 4lbs 12oz
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Case: Softshell Case Included
