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Yamaha L-Series Transacoustic Guitar with Hard Gig Bag- Dreadnought, Brown Sunburst
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Brand | Yamaha |
Color | Brown Sunburst |
Top Material Type | Rosewood |
Body Material | Rosewood |
Back Material Type | Rosewood |
Neck Material Type | Spruce Wood |
Fretboard Material Type | Rosewood |
Hand Orientation | Right |
Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
Number of Strings | 6 |
About this item
- Amazing sounding reverb/chorus built-into the guitar with no need for external amplification or effects
- Solid Engelmann Spruce Top Treated with A.R.E.:Fingerboard Radius:15 3/4 inches. String Spacing: 0.43 inches(11.0 mm)
- Original Jumbo Body with Solid Rosewood Back and Sides
- 5-ply neck with High Comfort Traditional Neck Profile
- SRT Zero Impact Passive Pickup
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Product information
Item Weight | 1.5 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 47 x 23.5 x 8 inches |
ASIN | B01MR5EOO7 |
Item model number | LL-TA BS |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #24,313 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #83 in Acoustic-Electric Guitars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 12, 2017 |
Back Material | Rosewood |
Body Material | Rosewood |
Color Name | Brown Sunburst |
Fretboard Material | Rosewood |
Top Material | Rosewood |
Neck Material Type | Spruce Wood |
Number of Strings | 6 |
Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
Size | Dreadnought |
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Product Description
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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ActuatorAn actuator installed on the inner surface of the guitar back vibrates in response to the vibrations of the strings. The vibrations of the actuator are then conveyed to the body of the guitar and to the air in and around the guitar body, generating authentic reverb and chorus sounds from inside the body. |
Simple ControlsThree simple knobs let you adjust the amount of effects and the line out volume level. Keeping the controls small minimizes the area of the holes in the body material, which reduces acoustic sound loss. (A) Chorus Control (B) Reverb Control (Room/Hall) (C) TA Switch/Line Out Volume Control * 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 line out volume can be adjusted by rotating knob (C). * The reverb type switches from Room to Hall around the 12:00 position. |
Battery BoxThe battery box is integrated into the end-pin jack, which requires fewer holes in the body, thus reducing acoustic sound loss. Connect the cable from the jack to a PA or amp to use as an acoustic-electric guitar. |
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We at Yamaha want to inspire peoples' passion and help them take a step forward to express their individuality, emotion and creativity.
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Comfort | 4.6 | 4.5 | — | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.8 |
Value for money | 4.5 | 4.9 | — | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.8 |
Craftsmanship | 4.9 | 4.7 | — | — | 4.9 | 4.6 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | GearNuts | The Music Zoo | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
hand orientation | Right | Right | Right | Right | Right | Right |
number of strings | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
fretboard material | Rosewood | Rosewood | Mahogany Wood | Rosewood | Rosewood | Rosewood |
back material | Rosewood | Rosewood | Mahogany Wood | Mahogany | — | Rosewood |
top material | Rosewood | Spruce Wood | Mahogany Wood | Spruce | Rosewood, Spruce Wood | Rosewood, Spruce Wood |
body material | Rosewood | Mahogany | Mahogany | Mahogany | Rosewood | Rosewood |
neck material | Spruce Wood | Nato Wood | Mahogany | Mahogany | Rosewood | Rosewood |
guitar bridge system | Fixed | Fixed | — | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
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Customers like the sound quality, quality and ease of playing of the guitar. For example, they mention it sounds extremely good, has good tone and strong projection, and the built-in chorus and reverb is pretty incredible. That said, some like the comfort, and electronics. That being said, opinions are mixed on the action and case.
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Customers like the sound quality of the guitar. They mention that it has a good tone, and strong projection. They also appreciate the built-in chorus and reverb, which adds texture to the music, making everything sound bigger. The harmonic capabilities of the instrument are fantastic, and it's an articulate, loud guitar. Overall, most find the sound of the product enjoyable.
"...like my Ibanez but the magic wizardry that is the built in chorus and reverb is pretty incredible...." Read more
"...build quality make this a great choice for someone who wants a great sounding guitar with a bit extra to help you keep playing...." Read more
"...It has an inner unit that produces a beautiful chorus and reverb sound even without being plugged in...." Read more
"...both, that have conditioned my hand strength, but this Transacoustic is still really amazing...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the guitar. They mention that it is a gorgeous piece of craftsmanship, and an amazing piece of art. They also appreciate the natural sound, and say that it does not disappoint but rather delights.
"...Very smooth, and a matt neck finish so it's not grabby.The tuners are very fast, which is usually a sign of quality...." Read more
"...All the hardwoods, electronics, hard bag, and build quality make this a great choice for someone who wants a great sounding guitar with a bit extra..." Read more
"...But there is more sustain for sure, and the Zero Glide certainly changes the tone of open strings since they're now going over a fret at the nut...." Read more
"...Great guitar with a great price" Read more
Customers find the guitar easy to play. They mention that it plays beautifully with or without the effects, and the effects add texture to the music. They also say the neck and fret board work well, and that the guitar has excellent action, making playing almost effortless. Some customers say the guitar is in an extremely playable condition and has no flaws.
"...It also does not affect tune very much if you're pulling on the neck or pushing on it which is a good sign...." Read more
"...It made a huge difference in the playability. The going rate for a setup is about $45, well worth it." Read more
"...to play so I changed the strings to elixir 10 strings and now it plays so easily. Great guitar with a great price" Read more
"...this 6 string and my 3 year old 12 string have excellent action making playing almost effortless...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the guitar. They say it is an excellent value.
"...It's a great value for the money...." Read more
"...Great guitar with a great price" Read more
"...Cost is quite reasonable for the quality (even without it being 'Trans Acoustic')-..." Read more
"...over satisfied with this guitar it’s better than I expected and well worth the money to me. Stays in tune...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the guitar. They mention that it is soft, has a great feel, and is smooth. Some say that it feels like a good friend.
"...Very smooth, and a matt neck finish so it's not grabby.The tuners are very fast, which is usually a sign of quality...." Read more
"...for well over an hour out of the box and have no pain in my finger and hands. Wether your running licks or strumming cords its a great feel...." Read more
"...I was expecting a nice hard-shell case but got a surprise. It is soft." Read more
"...in again, but after a week or two of playing on and off, it feels like a good friend...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the electronics in the guitar. They mention that the electronics are great, innovative, and add another dimension to the guitar's sound. Some say that the guitar isn't very loud, but it's cool to mess around with.
"...It just has that sound.The electronics are also great...." Read more
"...It's a great value for the money. All the hardwoods, electronics, hard bag, and build quality make this a great choice for someone who wants a..." Read more
"...They aren't very loud but it's cool to mess around with." Read more
"...The best feature though is the electronics. They really add another dimension. I also like the minimalist control setup...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the action of the guitar. Some mention that it has great, low action, and is easy to play. Others say that the action is a bit higher than they prefer, and that it sucks for jazzy playing.
"...12 string, this L-series transacoustic came out of the box with amazing action, fast tuning, stayed tuned after a few minutes of warm up...." Read more
"...It's the easiest acoustic action I've ever used. It's not as easy to play as an electric, but you won't struggle with it even if you don't play..." Read more
"...Frets are nice and smooth and action is very pleasant. It sounds very nice and even a lot nicer when the trans acoustic is turned on...." Read more
"...Update:As mentioned, the action from the factory was a bit high. I had a technician sand the saddle, file the fret edges, and nut...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the case. Some mention that it comes with a gig bag case, while others say that it doesn't come with.
"...Head-up, the F series doesn't come with a bag. That was enough for me to wait on the L series to ship...." Read more
"Had it for 8 months now. It comes with a urea saddle & nut, which are okay but I think for this price they both should've been bone...." Read more
"Got mine today. It didn't come with a soft case like I thought I had read, that's okay. I was going to get a hard case anyway...." Read more
"...Comes with a great soft-shell case that is more somewhere between hard and soft-shell with the padding within...." Read more
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The upper mid range of the guitar for instance is louder, and there seem to be more overtones. If you could imagine starting with a soft, wet wood, how it would tend to muffle the treble freqencies because it's not very stiff, and then imagine you somehow made that wood as stiff as carbon fiber, and then played it, how much brighter it would sound, it's something like that. The notes sound very clear, and project very well. It actually 'sounds good'. Like play an A chord and someone can tell it's an expensive guitar just from that. It just has that sound.
The electronics are also great. I wish it had a built in tuner like my Ibanez but the magic wizardry that is the built in chorus and reverb is pretty incredible. It takes 2 AA batteries from down by the TRS jack, and I haven't had to change them yet after about 20 hours of playing. The chorus especially gives you a 12string sound on a 6 string.
The plugged in sound is better than my Ibanez, but still sounds like a piezo. It's okay for using an amp but if you're recording guitar, you're still better off using a microphone pointed at the 12th fret.
Now the action......is great. It's the easiest acoustic action I've ever used. It's not as easy to play as an electric, but you won't struggle with it even if you don't play acoustic. It's nothing like my Takamine which is a finger destroyer. The neck also has that knurling down both sides to kind of protect your hand from fret sprouting and such so that even wrapping your thumb around the neck you have nothing grinding on your hand on either side moving up and down the neck. Very smooth, and a matt neck finish so it's not grabby.
The tuners are very fast, which is usually a sign of quality. It takes very little movement to tune up or down and once the strings stretch out, it stays in tune. It also does not affect tune very much if you're pulling on the neck or pushing on it which is a good sign. I did not have to adjust the action to get a buzz free experience. The action as a whole is a little higher than I'd like, but you won't get any string buzz with it set like that.
My fit and finish is flawless. No scuffs, dings, flaws, from the factory. The guitar uses thick top wood which is much thicker than my Ibanez or Takamine. The guitar also weighs more than my other 2 acoustics and it feels solid.
I expect this guitar to last a lifetime.
First, this guitar sounds great without the Transacoustic electronics. It's very piano-like if that makes any sense, warm but very snappy with a punchy mid-range. The action from the factory is a bit high but I'm going to have a technician work it over and will try to update the review. When you turn the electronics on the effects are fantastic. The reverb sounds natural and the chorus adds a 12 string kind of effect. Pretty cool. This guitar is loud, with or without the electronics , and will fill a room with sound easily. I especially like adding a bit of reverb on when fingerpicking to add a bit more volume. It really makes you sound better than you actually are and with the reverb, can make an acoustically dead room sound great.
It's a great value for the money. All the hardwoods, electronics, hard bag, and build quality make this a great choice for someone who wants a great sounding guitar with a bit extra to help you keep playing. It doesn't hurt that the guitar is beautiful too. The maple binding is a very nice touch.
Update:
As mentioned, the action from the factory was a bit high. I had a technician sand the saddle, file the fret edges, and nut. I highly recommend having someone qualified setup the guitar. It made a huge difference in the playability. The going rate for a setup is about $45, well worth it.
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2018
First, this guitar sounds great without the Transacoustic electronics. It's very piano-like if that makes any sense, warm but very snappy with a punchy mid-range. The action from the factory is a bit high but I'm going to have a technician work it over and will try to update the review. When you turn the electronics on the effects are fantastic. The reverb sounds natural and the chorus adds a 12 string kind of effect. Pretty cool. This guitar is loud, with or without the electronics , and will fill a room with sound easily. I especially like adding a bit of reverb on when fingerpicking to add a bit more volume. It really makes you sound better than you actually are and with the reverb, can make an acoustically dead room sound great.
It's a great value for the money. All the hardwoods, electronics, hard bag, and build quality make this a great choice for someone who wants a great sounding guitar with a bit extra to help you keep playing. It doesn't hurt that the guitar is beautiful too. The maple binding is a very nice touch.
Update:
As mentioned, the action from the factory was a bit high. I had a technician sand the saddle, file the fret edges, and nut. I highly recommend having someone qualified setup the guitar. It made a huge difference in the playability. The going rate for a setup is about $45, well worth it.
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Pros:
- The Transacoustic technology is not a gimmick. The added chorus makes the guitar sound like a 12 string. Reverb makes everything better.
- If you turn off the Transacoustic electronics, it functions as an amazing acoustic. The guitar is worth the price even without it. The electronic are stealthily placed into the deep pockets of the guitar so it doesn't look like a cyborg's instrument.
- Has all the premium features that you'd have to pay Taylor $4000 to get: neck binding, body binding, full (and beautiful) gloss finish, abalone inlay on fretboard and soundhole, rosewood back, etc...
- The LS-TA's body shape is very comfortable to play with. LL-TA's dreadnought is a bit bulky but is louder.
- Being heavy guitars has both pros and cons. The pros of high body weight is the guitar won't have neck dives.
- Good feeling satin neck
- Without the electronics, the guitar sounds solid - not as much low ends as J45, not as bright as Taylors - exactly somewhere in the middle. Very reliable sound.
Cons:
- They are quite heavy - not sure if because of the wood choice or the added electronics.
- The fretwork is not the best - consistent looking, but lots of sharp ends. Expect to spend a little bit at the tech to round out those frets.
- The tuners are acceptable, but could be better.
- The two skunk stripes on the back of these guitars are a little bit weird to look at - but purely cosmetic.
- Did not come with a strap pin.
- Action is a tad high, but still acceptable.
- The "Made in China" tag might throw some off.
- Battery lasts for about 2 weeks of regular playing.
In conclusion, all these cons are justified by the fact that these guitar are extremely underpriced, undervalued and underrated. These cons can for the most part be fixed by a technician, or safely ignored. These are the ultimate campfire guitars - a piece of innovation that I hope other brands will pick up and apply on their guitars. This is among the top 5 best deals in the guitar world. Get one if you have the cash before their values get corrected.
Reviewed in Canada on March 21, 2023
Pros:
- The Transacoustic technology is not a gimmick. The added chorus makes the guitar sound like a 12 string. Reverb makes everything better.
- If you turn off the Transacoustic electronics, it functions as an amazing acoustic. The guitar is worth the price even without it. The electronic are stealthily placed into the deep pockets of the guitar so it doesn't look like a cyborg's instrument.
- Has all the premium features that you'd have to pay Taylor $4000 to get: neck binding, body binding, full (and beautiful) gloss finish, abalone inlay on fretboard and soundhole, rosewood back, etc...
- The LS-TA's body shape is very comfortable to play with. LL-TA's dreadnought is a bit bulky but is louder.
- Being heavy guitars has both pros and cons. The pros of high body weight is the guitar won't have neck dives.
- Good feeling satin neck
- Without the electronics, the guitar sounds solid - not as much low ends as J45, not as bright as Taylors - exactly somewhere in the middle. Very reliable sound.
Cons:
- They are quite heavy - not sure if because of the wood choice or the added electronics.
- The fretwork is not the best - consistent looking, but lots of sharp ends. Expect to spend a little bit at the tech to round out those frets.
- The tuners are acceptable, but could be better.
- The two skunk stripes on the back of these guitars are a little bit weird to look at - but purely cosmetic.
- Did not come with a strap pin.
- Action is a tad high, but still acceptable.
- The "Made in China" tag might throw some off.
- Battery lasts for about 2 weeks of regular playing.
In conclusion, all these cons are justified by the fact that these guitar are extremely underpriced, undervalued and underrated. These cons can for the most part be fixed by a technician, or safely ignored. These are the ultimate campfire guitars - a piece of innovation that I hope other brands will pick up and apply on their guitars. This is among the top 5 best deals in the guitar world. Get one if you have the cash before their values get corrected.
En cuanto al sonido, tiene un volumen impresionante, bajos potentes y agudos cristalinos. El perfil del cuello es fantástico.
El sistema Transacoustic es una maravilla, aunque no es necesario para disfrutar esta gran guitarra. Ya llevo muchos meses con ella y ni una falla. Solo ojo, el precio a veces lo inflan demasiado, comparenlo con el precio en dólares para no pagar demás.