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Yamaha LS-TA - 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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An Acoustic Experience Like None Other

The Yamaha TransAcoustic LS-TA 6-string acoustic-electric guitar is a great-sounding 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 LS-TA is constructed from all solid tonewoods, and the spruce top has been treated with Yamaha's A.R.E. technology for a broken-in tone. The Yamaha TransAcoustic LS-TA will add new inspiration to your playing.

Expertly crafted acoustic guitar

While the TransAcoustic's electronics deserve acclaim, the guitar is a high-quality 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 LS-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 them via the simple-to-use controls, and it's like 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 S body shape

Yamaha's S body style is a comfortable design, similar to popular folk and OM acoustic guitars. You'll find numerous benefits from this construction's compact dimensions. The narrower waist adds a focused midrange to the guitar's acoustic voice. This really helps your fingerpicking and string-to-string definition shine through. The smaller dimensions also make the TransAcoustic LS-TA 6-string acoustic-electric guitar very comfortable to perform with, either sitting or standing, playing with your band.

Yamaha TransAcoustic LS-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 S shape Jumbo
  • Back & Sides Wood: Solid Rosewood
  • Top Wood: Solid Engelmann Spruce with A.R.E. aging process
  • Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
  • 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: .012-.052
  • Case/Gig Bag: Softshell Case
  • Body Length: 19.56"
  • Body Width: 14.94" Lower Bout
  • Manufacturer Part Number: LS-TA BS

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Rated 4/5

Amazing…. But!

Ok, so I love the sound and playability of this guitar! It came with a good setup and almost perfect intonation too! And the effects sound amazing! So why the 1 star deduction? Because there's NO STRAP PIN ON THE NECK! I guess it's my fault for not making sure it had one. But either way, I HATE attaching my strap to the headstock. It just doens sit correctly. And, it voids you warranty from Yamaha if you put one on. Even if it's done by a professional luthier! So, come on Yamaha! Put a daggum strap pin on the neck (area)!
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Yamaha LS - TA Brown sunburst

I just want to say this guitar is awesome . Excellent craftsmanship . Beautiful guitar . Sounds great without any effect . Now played with the transacoustic system wow man !!! It gies from a excellent sounding guitar and becomes an extraordinary sounding guitar

This is another level of beautiful sound. I liked my guitar the triple O size fits me very comfortable . And I was a fully dreadnought body guitarist but this shape is no nice and comfortable

My guitar was greatly and nicely set up by Sweetwater guitar techs to my specs. Sweetwater is the best play to by gear my guitar came quickly after shipped , and arrived well protected inside. With bunch of protection sponge . They really care about your instrument. The support of my sale engineer Will Newbill was awesome. Touching base with me frequently on the progress and status of my order and making sure my requirements were fulfilled. Thank you Will note that I updated the nut and saddle to bone. And pins to ebony
This guitar is my holy grail and best and most beautiful and best sounding guitar . I say again this transacosutic system is awesome . Buy it. You won't you won't repent .
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