Open Box Yamaha TAS1E Element TransAcoustic Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Level 2 Ultra Marine 197881565145

Call me crazy, but I know a good guitar and a great value when I see one. In this case, I already bought two of the three TAS1E's in Guitar Center's inventory. I'm a big Yamaha fan anyway because it seems, no matter the price point, you get a lot for your money. I have more expensive guitars, including a Japanese built AC5R that holds it's own compared to my Martin, my Taylor's and my Rainsong, so when I saw my first TAS1E hanging in the acoustic room at my local Johnson City, New York Guitar Center, I had to give it a try. AMAZING!!! Then, I tried the Transacoustic features (reverb and chorus) and I knew I'd just found my next gig guitar. Three days later I used it in the first of many gigs to come. Not only did it sound great, but, with the Transacoustic features, I was able to leave my twelve string home. Now, I could say more about this terrific guitar, but I've already said it in my two previous reviews below this one. Playing in a band or solo, I always bring a backup guitar. This is a great gig guitar, so I bought another, and, what-the-heck, went for the hat trick, just because! If you're a serious musician, playing in a band, or just for yourself, try this TAS1E. You'll be glad you did.

I wrote the review just below this one on the purchase of my first TAS1E. I was so impressed with this guitar that I bought a second. I bought the first less than a month ago and already used it for my last three gigs. In fact, it's going to be difficult to go back to using my Taylor's, my Martin or my Rainsong, because this TAS1E is so versatile. The rest of my band was blown away; our lead guitarist asked me if I was trying to take his job! That's how amazing the Transacoustic feature is. I used to use a twelve string for some of my songs, with this (these) I can leave that guitar home. Aside from its fantastic sound, plugged or unplugged, the guitar is easy to play, it stays in tune, and the quality in its build is hard to believe! Also, it's a beautiful guitar; my first one is the natural and this one is the marine blue. They're both beautiful guitars, but the blue one is awesome looking! I continue to be amazed at the value you receive from Yamaha; all at a reasonable price. Trust me; BUY THIS GUITAR!!! You'll be very happy you did.

Once upon a time, I had myself convinced that the only guitars to consider were Taylors, Martins, Gibsons and Rainsong. Then I pulled down a Yamaha FGX3 off the rack at my local Johnson City, NY Guitar Center and I was amazed! The sound, the playability and the quality for the price blew me away. All these qualities hold true for this Yamaha TAS1E that I purchased yesterday. Now I have three Yamahas: an AC5R cut away, an FGX3, and now this TAS1E to go along with myTaylors , my Martin and my Rainsong. It's hard to fathom getting so much, for such a reasonable price. The quality in its design and appearance, its playability and voice, and then you throw in the Transacoustic's Reverb and Chorus and wow!! This is my least expensive Yamaha and yet I'm just as happy with it as my other two, including my Japanese-built AC5R. In fact, I have a three hour gig tomorrow night and I'm planning to use it. BTW it comes with a really decent/protective soft case.

I returned a Martin guitar at this price point. The Yamaha has far superior playability and tone I liked it better than the Taylor guitars in this price point. I don't like the Taylor pickups. The Yamaha has a nice bonus of chorus and delay built in even when you don't plug it in.