Yamaha's new TransAcoustic guitar recreates the experience of playing in a rich, lively room without the need for external amplification or effects - just the guitar itself. This is achieved using an actuator installed on the internal surface of the back of the guitar which vibrates in response to string vibrations. The vibrations from the actuator are then transmitted to the guitar body and the air in and around the guitar body, generating authentic reverb and chorus sounds from within the body.
Three simple knobs allow you to adjust the degree of effect applied and the volume level of the lineout. Additionally, Yamaha has reduced the size of the controls to minimize the surface area of the holes in the body material, thereby reducing acoustic loss.
- Reverberation control (Room / Hall)
- Chorus control
- TA Switch / Line Out Volume control
Features :
- The body is an all-solid guitar based on the L series.
- A modified undercut bracing design retains the L Series' signature bright tone while elevating the bottom end.
- Top treatment with Yamaha's proprietary ARE process gives the instrument a rich, vintage-quality tone, making it sound like you've been playing it for years, from the first moment you picked it up.
- The fact that this guitar was designed with emphasis on sound quality is what allows it to produce performed sounds that are pure and natural.
- A straighter neck and hand-rolled fingerboard edges make this instrument one that can be played for hours without any strain.
- The 5-ply neck on all TransAcoustic guitars is constructed of rosewood and mahogany with a dual-action adjustable shank, creating a strong, stable neck that resists warping.
- Newly designed battery box is integrated into the pin end socket. This requires fewer holes in the body, reducing acoustic losses. Connect the jack cable to a PA or amp to use as an acoustic electric guitar.
Technical characteristics
Body Shape: Concert
Ladder length: 650mm (25 9/16")
Body length: 497mm (19 9/16")
Total length: 1030mm (40 9/16")
Body width: 380mm (14 15/16")
Body depth: 100-120mm (3 15/16" - 4 3/4")
Nut width: 44mm (1 3/4")
String spacing: 11.0mm
Upper material: Solid ARE Engelmann spruce
Back Hardware: Solid Rosewood
Side material: Solid rosewood
Neck material: Mahogany + Rosewood 5 thicknesses
Fingerboard material: Ebony
Fingerboard radius: R400mm (23 5/8")
Bridge Material: Ebony
Nut material: Urea
Trigger guard material: Urea
Deck pins: Black ABS with white dot
Tuning keys: Die-cast gold (TM29G)
Net: Maple + Black
Rosette Inlay: Abalone + Black + White
Pickguard: Clear
Body finish: Gloss
Handle finish: Matt
Electronics: SYSTEM70 TransAcoustic + SRT Piezo Pickup SYSTEM70
Controls: Reverb (Room/Hall) / Chorus / TA Switch / Line Out Vol
Connections: LINE OUT
Strings: Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Light bronze
Accessories: Hex key, 2 x AA batteries
Case: Hard bag