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Yamaha LL-TA TransAcoustic Dreadnought Acoustic-electric Guitar - Brown Sunburst Certified Open Box

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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There are dents on the bass side of the top of the headstock. There are also scratches on the side lower bout bass side and on the back middle bout bass side. There are also dips on the back lower to middle bout bass side. There are also fine scratches that do not appear in our Guitar Gallery images. This instrument includes the following accessories: This is missing its accessories.

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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
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
Get some
Hello fellow guitar players. First off, I agree with all the positive reviews and find it difficult to fathom why anyone would rate this instrument at 2 stars. It is hands down the most inspiring and enjoyable acoustic that I have ever owned. The LL-TA is the one to choose out of the TA offerings. I bought two of these instruments from Sweetwater for drop D and standard tunings. The first one came with the urea nut and saddle, and the second one came with the bone nut and saddle upgrade. Clarity and sustain was markedly improved with this modification. My main reason for taking the time to write this review is to let you all know three things. This amazing acoustic guitar is more than worthy of upgrades. (Not that it needs it just as it comes.)
1. Bone nut and saddle upgrade will take this beautiful instrument to the next level up.
2. Do not buy any hard case other than the one offered by Yamaha for this instrument.
3. Grover milk bottles are a direct drop in replacement for the tuners. (No tooth picking or drilling is required.)
In conclusion, there is nothing lacking with this instrument in the way it comes as stock. It's just that "A", bone improves clarity and sustain, and "B", the Yamaha hard case is a perfect fit for protection, and "C", who wouldn't want to be flying a set of Grovers over a set of no-name die casts?
Yeah man, get some, and get it all from Sweetwater!
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Music background: Because it's fun.