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Yamaha LL-TA TransAcoustic Dreadnought Acoustic-electric Guitar - Brown Sunburst

6-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with A.R.E. Spruce Top, Rosewood Back and Sides, Mahogany Neck, and Ebony Fingerboard - Brown Sunburst
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Yamaha LL-TA TransAcoustic Dreadnought Acoustic-electric Guitar - Brown Sunburst
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Yamaha LL-TA TransAcoustic Dreadnought Acoustic-electric Guitar - Brown Sunburst

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An Acoustic Experience Like None Other

The Yamaha TransAcoustic LL-TA 6-string acoustic-electric guitar is a high-quality instrument that delivers an acoustic experience like no other guitar before. Because the onboard reverb and chorus effects don't require any external amplification, you'll enjoy the tones of playing in a rich and lively acoustic space no matter where you are. The LL-TA is constructed from all solid tonewoods, and the spruce top has even been treated with Yamaha's A.R.E. technology for a broken-in tone. The Yamaha TransAcoustic LL-TA will add new inspiration to your playing.

Expertly crafted acoustic guitar

While the TransAcoustic's electronics deserve acclaim, the guitar is a wonderfully made acoustic instrument in its own right. With a single strum you'll notice the detail and warmth of the guitar's A.R.E.-treated solid spruce top. Yamaha's A.R.E. technology artificially ages the wood, achieving the clarity of tone found on great vintage instruments. The LL-TA's back and sides are crafted from solid rosewood, which imbues the instrument with powerful low and high frequencies. And Sweetwater guitarists agree that the ebony appointments add a touch of class.

Unamplified ambiance

The Yamaha TransAcoustic's calling card is its onboard reverb and chorus effects. What sets them apart from other instruments with onboard effects is that these don't require any external amplification. Engage the effects via the simple-to-use controls, and it's like you're playing in a rich, ambient venue. No amp or PA required. And when it's time for the gig, you can access those same great tones plugged in through the guitar's System70 pickup system.

Yamaha's L body shape

Yamaha's L body style has been an extremely popular take on the famed dreadnought-type acoustic guitar since its introduction decades ago. The design features a wider lower bout that extends the low-end frequencies and projection of the instrument without having to resort to a significantly larger body. The TransAcoustic's LL-TA L body has a bold sound that you'll find equally adept at powerful strumming as it is for flatpicked single-note lines.

Yamaha TransAcoustic LL-TA Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:

  • Acoustic-electric guitar with onboard effects
  • Reverb and chorus can be used without external amplification
  • Easy-to-use 3-knob control layout
  • Solid spruce top treated with Yamaha's A.R.E. technology
  • Solid rosewood back and sides
  • Onboard System70 electronics sound great plugged in

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Tech Specs

  • String Type: Steel
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: Yamaha Original Jumbo shape
  • Back & Sides Wood: Solid Rosewood
  • Top Wood: Solid Engelmann Spruce
  • Finish: Urethane finish with A.R.E. aging process
  • Color: Brown Sunburst
  • Neck Wood: 5-ply Mahogany/Rosewood
  • Radius: 15.75"
  • Fingerboard Material: Ebony
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Scale Length: 25.56"
  • Nut Width: 1.732"
  • Nut/Saddle Material: Urea/Urea
  • Bridge Material: Ebony
  • Tuning Machines: Die-cast gold tuners
  • Electronics: System 70 TransAcoustic preamp with piezo pickup and interior mounted actuator
  • Strings: Elixir Nanoweb 80/20 Bronze Light, .012-.053
  • Case/Gig Bag: Softshell Case
  • Body Length: 20.18"
  • Body Width: 16.31" lower bout
  • Body Depth: 4.94" lower, 3.94" upper
  • Manufacturer Part Number: LL-TA BS

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Reviews

You probably won't believe this
So I've been playing for 40 years. I've had more guitars than you can imagine. Prior to this guitar my main go to was my Taylor 814ce DLX V class. The sound is sweeter, fuller and more rich. Who would a thunk you could buy a solid Rose Wood Back and Sides, Sitka aged spruce top for under $. Not I. My wife commented how good it sounds. Love love love the non plugged in chorus effect. Ok now to the playability. You won't believe it but it's better than any other guitar I have. I did have it professionally set up but I have all of them set up. Jacob my sales guy always checks for me that it's perfect prior to shipping. If I'd a read this prior to owning one I would have never believed it. 2 friends I gig with both want one. It's very solid guitar. But heavier than the 814. It's even beautiful. I've purchased from Sweetwater for years. Couple things I've purchased in the past I've returned. No hassle returns. Puts guitar center to shame. My sales engineer knows me like a band member so I don't waste time or money A+++
Music background: 40+ years gigging also Praise and Worship bands.
Best value available
I'm old school where guitars are considered. I have owned every major brand.This purchase was originally made to fit my budget. It was the only all solid version for a grand. Now it seems it delivers way beyond the price tag. My preference brought about a lower than factory action. I installed Martin authentic 2.0 strings, and prefer the Taylor thermex picks 1.25mm. The built in effects are exceptional and not a gimmick-very useful! HOMERUN!
Music background: 40 plus years experience
Quality and inspiration
Just received my LL-TA yesterday and played for hours I simply cannot put this guitar down it's addictive to say the least build quality is top notch playability is very good thanks to paul Eckert for the awesome customer service been buying from sweetwater for years only place I'll shop try this guitar out you won't be disappointed
Mike Rhoads
nice package
This is one of the best acoustic guitars I've ever played. Its lower priced than Taylor, Gibson, and Martin, yet fits in with all of those others well. Not crazy about the soft-shell case as a nice interment like this deserves to be protected in a hard shell case.
Music background: 77 year old folkie
Yamaha LL-TA TransAcoustic
This guitar is simply amazing! It's just like playing through an amplifier without the amp. Once again my sales technician Jason Sain has delivered another outstanding instrument to me. Thanks Jason and Sweetwater for another fantastic buying experience.
Music background: Long time player