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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 LL-TA 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 may never want to play another acoustic guitar again.

Includes gig bag.

Actuator
An 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 Control
Three simple knobs let you adjust the degree of effect applied and the lineout volume level. Additionally, keeping the controls small minimizes the area of the holes in the body material, reducing acoustic sound loss. (A) Chorus Control (B) Reverb Control (Room/Hall) (C) TA Switch/Line Out Volume Control 
* Pressing the TA Switch for more than 0.3 seconds activates the TA function
* When a cable is connected to the line-out jack, the lineout volume can be adjusted by rotating the (C) knob
* The reverb type switches from Room to Hall around the 12:00 position

New Scalloped Bracing
The body is an all-solid guitar based on the L-Series. A modified non-scalloped bracing design retains the L Series’ characteristic bright tone while enhancing the low end. Treating the tops with Yamaha's exclusive A.R.E. process gives the instrument a rich, vintage quality tone, making it sound as though you'd been playing it for years, from the very first moment you pick it up. The fact that this guitar has been designed with an insistence on sound quality is what allows it to produce effected sounds that feels pure and natural.

High Comfortable Playability
Straighter neck taper and hand-rolled fingerboard edges result in an instrument that can be played for hours without any stress. The 5-ply neck design featured in all TransAcoustic Guitars is constructed of rosewood and mahogany plies with a double-action adjustable rod, creating a strong, stable neck that resists warping.

Newly Designed Battery Box
Battery box integrated into the end-pin jack. This 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.
Open Box Yamaha LL-TA Transacoustic Jumbo Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar Level 2 Vintage Natural 197881282011
Open Box Yamaha LL-TA Transacoustic Jumbo Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar Level 2 Vintage Natural 197881282011
Open Box Yamaha LL-TA Transacoustic Jumbo Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar Level 2 Vintage Natural 197881282011

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Body
  • Body type: Jumbo 
  • Cutaway: Non-cutaway
  • Top wood: Solid Engelmann Spruce A.R.E.
  • Back & sides: Solid Rosewood
  • Bracing pattern: Info not available
  • Body finish: Vintage
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Info not available
  • Nut width: 1.75 in. (44.45 mm)
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Neck wood: 5-ply mahogany, rosewood
  • Scale length: 25.6 in.
  • Number of frets: 21
  • Neck finish: Matte
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Yes 
  • Brand: Yamaha
  • Configuration: Undersaddle piezo
  • Preamp EQ: 2-band
  • Feedback filter: No
  • Tuner: No
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Ebony
  • Tuning machines: Die-cast Chrome (TM29G)
  • Bridge: Ebony
  • Saddle & nut: Urea
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features: Pickup System
  • Case: Gig bag
  • Accessories: Hex Wrenches, 2xAA batteries
  • Country of origin: China

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  1. Practicing12
  2. Jamming10
  3. Small Venues9
  4. Recording6
  5. School Bands2
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  3. No cons1
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  1. Experienced10
  2. Novice3
  3. Professional Musician3
Pros
  1. Good Audio16
  2. Good Feel15
  3. Fun To Play14
  4. Stays In Tune13
  5. Consistent11

Reviewed by 19 customers

  • I should have bought this guitar today

    5

    submitted24 days ago

    byJerico

    fromSan Jose ,Ca

    Today at GC my intentions is to get this mark bass 210 cabinet for better sounding for my fender 500 rumble but then I came across to this yamaha LL TA trans acoustic all SOLID WOOD!! And it blown me away how the sounds came out ..Omg hands down..this guitar plays better than the Taylor's of 214, FG 3X, Martins $1000 range, guilds…

  • Just a Great Guitar

    5

    submitted3 months ago

    byDan

    fromEugene, OR

    Even without the effects, this is a top-quality guitar. The tone is very nicely balanced, it projects exceptionally well, and it's highly playable. Also, it's surprisingly comfortable for a large-body guitar. This guitar is a steal. The chorus and reverb are just a great bonus.

  • Must have this Magical Guitar!

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byMamer

    fromSacramento CA

    I call this one magic guitar.... after lowering action and changing to a lighter string, everything changes.

  • It's a steal.

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byJan

    fromChicago IL.

    I have been playing guitar for over 40 years. I played very cheap and the most expensive guitars. In the 1980s, while playing in Scandinavia, I found a Yamaha SG 2000. It was better than the Gibson at that time. Since then my adventure with Yamaha guitars has started. I currently have 20 Yamaha guitars in my collection. Acoustic and electric. The LL-TA is the best sounding guitar. Better than the very expensive Martin and Taylor. It excels in the mix during recording sessions. It sounds bright and full. All strings sound as if you are using a compressor. They are perfectly in proportion to each other. Built-in electronics add flavor to the sound. Reverb and Chorus are perfectly matched to the acoustic guitar. You can forget to use external pedals. If you have 1000 dollars to spend, you will never regret the money invested in this guitar.

  • Punches way over its pricepoint

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    bySteve

    fromColumbus Georgia

    This solid wood resonates beautifully with the Rosewoodsides and back. Finish and frets are outstanding. Perfectly "aged" top. Top notch reverb and chorus built in. Seriously, maybe the best value acoustic guitar value on the market right now.

  • I used to scoff at Yamahas... I was stupid.

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byLuke F

    fromPerham, MN

    I used to scoff at Yamaha guitars out of ignorance. I was sort of groomed to be a brand snob I guess. I've had an old Yamaha acoustic that's just always sat in a corner, but I always come back to it because it plays so well and has such a full sound. I experienced some of these higher end Yamahas in a local shop, and I'm a believer... These Yamahas are better made, play better, and sound better than any Taylor or Martin I played at the shop. And that's BEFORE you add in these awesome sounding Transacoustic sounds... This is seriously the nicest sounding and nicest playing guitar I've ever played. Don't kid yourself. Yamaha has their stuff DIALED.

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  • submitteda year ago

    asked byJT

    fromHouston, TX

    what brand and type of string on this guitar ?

    what brand and type of string on this guitar ?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byDavid

    fromSanta Ana, CA

    Where are those guitars made ?

    Where are those guitars made ?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar was manufactured in China.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byChris

    fromSt. Pete FL

    Please describe the blemish and send a pic.

    Please describe the blemish and send a pic.

    Open Reply - Beau
    Unfortunately, we have no way of knowing what the blemish is. However, it would only be a minor cosmetic flaw and would not effect the guitars play ability.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byDavid

    fromLongview, WA

    What is the difference between the LS-TA and the LL-TA? They seem to be listed as the same guitar, I don't get it?

    What is the difference between the LS-TA and the LL-TA? They seem to be listed as the same guitar, I don't get it?

    Open Reply - Beau
    I wasn't able to find a difference between these two models.