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Yamaha TransAcoustic Guitar

Yamaha

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Imagine an acoustic guitar that plays great and sounds like you're onstage. The Yamaha FG-TA TransAcoustic dreadnought acoustic-electric guitar is just that and will inspire you by giving you one of the most engaging guitar experiences imaginable, all without having to plug into anything.

There's nothing so inspiring as playing guitar in a great sounding room—it makes you play better, longer and with more creativity. The FG-TA TransAcoustic dreadnought recreates that incredible experience without needing any external amplification or effects, just the guitar itself. The FG-TA guitar has amazing sounding reverb/chorus built right into the guitar with no need for external effects, amplification or technical knowledge.

Try the FG-TA and you'll have a hard time playing anything else.

A case is sold separately.
Yamaha FG-TA TransAcoustic Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Black
Yamaha FG-TA TransAcoustic Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Black
Yamaha FG-TA TransAcoustic Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Black

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  • Authentic reverb/chorus built into the guitar with no need for external amplification or effects
  • Built-in volume control for when plugging into an amp
  • Special neck design for easier play and comfortability

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Body
  • Body type: Dreadnought 
  • Cutaway: No
  • Top wood: Solid spruce
  • Back & sides: Mahogany
  • Bracing pattern: Scalloped X
  • Body finish: Gloss
Neck
  • Neck shape: Traditional C
  • Nut width: 43 mm
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Scale length: 650 mm
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Matte
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Yes
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Not specified
  • Tuning machines: Die-cast chrome
  • Bridge: Rosewood
  • Saddle & nut: Urea
  • Number of strings: 6
  • Special features: TransAcoustic Actuator with effects
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: China

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4.63

48 Reviews

93%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Changed my mind for this one instead
This one's taking my callouses to a new Level.
Had to get it

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Amazing sound, build quality, and value.

I've been following the transacoustics, but couldn't fork out the cash for the LL-TA. Instead, I got the tonewood amp, which is really amazing and I've put it on a few acoustics. Then I discovered this FG version of the transacoustic and just had to get it, since it's a lot cheaper than the LL version. I played both FS and FG version of this guitar, and they both sound out of this world, just amazing. I've seen every video on youtube on the transacoustic, with studio headphones on, but nothing can really capture what it sounds like and feels, playing it in real life. I play primary fingerstyle, so I thought the FS would be a better fit, but for some reason, FS has narrower string spacing at the bridge, so FG is much better for my needs. After playing for a week, I think really this is the only guitar that I'll ever need. Once you have transacoustic (or tonewood amp) it's hard to play a guitar without one. This yamaha just simply sounds much better than a "normal" acoustic. It plays smooth, really nice neck, finish, sounds great even without the TA turned on. I've upgraded my saddle to bone, and strings to 80/20 elixir lights... I can't put this thing down. If you are considering it, just go to your local guitar center and try it out. I guess because Yamaha makes a lot of low end guitars, there may be a perception that they aren't great. I can tell you, when you're at the store and pick up every $600 guitar they have and compare to the FG-TA, there is simply no comparison. As soon as you turn it on, you'll know why there isn't going back.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

cool guitar but....

I bought this as a workhorse guitar because I've owned yamaha guitars in the past and know that they don't cut corners with quality control. These are well built guitars and the built in electronics are a really inspiring and neat thing to play with..but I need a guitar that I don't have to worry about constantly changing the batteries...I gig 4-5 times a week year round and I know that changing the batteries every other gig is going to get old fast...unfortuneately I have to return the guitar. if I had the funds to keep it I wold for sure but my guitars are tools. if they're not getting used for work they gotta go...I recommend this guitar for home use. Not as a workhorse gig guitar.

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Best Uses

  1. Practicing33
  2. Jamming30
  3. Small Venues27
  4. Recording18
  5. Rock Concerts6

Cons

  1. Flat Sound1
  2. Heavy / Bulky1
  3. None1
  4. None!1
  5. Fingers hurt just can't put it down1

Describe Yourself

  1. Experienced27
  2. Novice6
  3. Professional Musician6
  4. Child1

Pros

  1. Good Audio34
  2. Fun To Play33
  3. Good Feel33
  4. Stays In Tune29
  5. Consistent27

Reviewed by 48 customers

  • I Returned My Martin For This Yamaha

    5

    submitted4 months ago

    byAaron

    fromMinneapolis, MN

    When I first came into Guitar Center, I had my Martin blinders on and rushed to purchase one of the few solid-wood Martin's in my price range, the GPC-X2e. The Martin sounded good, but was really bright, almost a little too much, and I had noticed that there wasn't much depth to the tone. After about 2 weeks of fiddling around with it, I came to realize that it just didn't have the low end sound that I was looking for. I was looking to replace the Ibanez I had been playing for the last 15 years that had worn down so much, and this was the first guitar I purchased with my own money. I tested out a Taylor 214ce, which was very similar to the Martin in terms of brightness but lacked that deep rich tone I was looking for. Another guitar that came very highly recommended was the Alvarez MD610e. It definitely had more depth that the Martin and Taylor, it was very close but the Yamaha sounded just a LITTLE bit better than the Alvarez, and after playing it for a few weeks I am so happy with the decision I made. Long story short, don't assume every guitar from a master brand is going to be the best option. You need to go in, test them out, and get a feel for what sounds best for your needs!

  • I would recommend this guitar

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted8 months ago

    byBob

    fromLake Forest, CA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Excellent sound from the Transacoustic system either plugged in or acoustically. Beautiful workmanship and the neck is like butter after having it professionally setup. Super happy with this purchase. The Yamaha SG series is giving the competition a run for their money.

  • Preamp seems not that natural for acoustic guitar may break

    3

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    bykai

    fromrowland heights

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    The parts are too complicated for repair. Preamp seems not that natural for acoustic guitar may easily break down.

  • I would buy again

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byChris

    fromSt. Louis Mo.

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This yamaha is my favorite acoustic guitar I own. This guitar hands down has been beyond inspirational. Just having the option to have the chorus and reverb built in is a huge plus. No need to plug in to an amp to gain these effects is a major bonus.

  • Changed my mind for this one instead

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byRon

    fromDerry, NH

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I was at GC trading in an electric that I just wasn't happy with and wanted for a new acoustic. I have been looking a lot at Breedlove and a few others as well. Then this was pointed out to me and with the options I couldn't pass it up. So glad I chose this one instead. Incredible!

  • Amazing!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byMark

    fromCharleston, SC

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This guitar plays so easily and was perfectly setup. No need for an amp as the on board system delivers such a beautiful sound.

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byRae

    fromLakewood Wa

    What gauge Are the strings?

    What gauge Are the strings?

    Open Reply - Gear-Adviser
    Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light...12 - 53

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byIgor

    fromBoca Raton

    What is the string on this guitar? Elixir? What is the gage?

    What is the string on this guitar? Elixir? What is the gage?

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

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byDavid

    fromAshtabula Ohio

    Does the product come with anything to hold it in or a stand to put it on?

    Does the product come with anything to hold it in or a stand to put it on?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Unfortunately, no. Please give us a call to help you find something – 877-687-5403

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byRudaiya

    fromNew York

    Does it come with any case?

    Does it come with any case?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Case not included

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byMike

    fromAlabama

    how long does the battery last, and how do you change it..and what type of battery?

    how long does the battery last, and how do you change it..and what type of battery?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    It is a 9V battery that will last several months if the guitar remains unplugged while not in use

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byDylan

    fromHouston

    Any idea how many playing hours you get out of a set of batteries?

    Any idea how many playing hours you get out of a set of batteries?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Time frame is 12-15 hours

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byTee

    fromMurray, KY

    Q 1. Will the FG-TA need any setup work, e.g. adjust the nut, bridge, or neck to bring the strings to proper level in relation to the frets? Q. 2. It is true that one can experience some reverb without amplification? And, how is that possible?

    Q 1. Will the FG-TA need any setup work, e.g. adjust the nut, bridge, or neck to bring the strings to proper level in relation to the frets? Q. 2. It is true that one can experience some reverb without amplification? And, how is that possible?

    Open Reply -
    The FG-TA will come set up from the manufactures specs upon delivery. There are active electronics that are battery operated to allow reverb from within the guitar without amplification.

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byNewbie

    fromWilkes barre pa

    Could i play this thru a fender mustang amp also?

    Could i play this thru a fender mustang amp also?

    Open Reply -
    Yes you could.