2020- YAMAHA LSTA TRANSACOUSTIC GUITAR REVIEW

UPGRADED FMI SADDLE WITH DYED BONE PINS AND SLOTTING OF THE PIN HOLES BY JARVIS WONG OF THE GUITAR SPA
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First and foremost, the LS-TA is a fine-crafted concert-size flattop steel-string acoustic comparable to the Yamaha LS16 ARE with a solid Engelmann spruce top, solid rosewood back and sides, five-piece mahogany and rosewood neck and ebony fingerboard and bridge. The gold-plated Yamaha die-cast tuners, shell dot neck inlays and rosette ring, clear teardrop-shape pickguard and maple binding with multiply black and white purfling surrounding the top combine to give the guitar a deluxe touch of class. Neck features include a 25 9/16-inch scale, 1 ¾-inch nut width, 15 ¾-inch radius, 20 medium frets and a comfortable, shallow C-shape profile. The top has received Yamaha’s proprietary A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) treatment that gives new wood the characteristics of aged, vintage wood.

[@erou_al_munciisocialiste7665]

I changed the saddle and bridge pins to tusq graphtech and the difference is huge. The sound is much better (overtones, sounds louder, mids more present). An excellent guitar.

[@DanSnooker]

Jarvis, Danial here. Thanks again for doing such a great job setting up my LS-TA :) As shared in our convo, I ordered this guitar brand new and when I received it, I didn't like how it played (action was too high) and I even felt a bit of buyer's remorse. After you worked on it, it came back playing as good as it sounds (and it sounds even better than before). I've enjoyed every minute of playing it since. To your viewers, especially in Singapore, I highly recommend getting Jarvis to work on your guitar, he's sure to bring it back to life. I think a lot of times we get too caught up with brand names and we forget how sometimes a good setup can make all the difference. And if you get a chance for Jarvis to work on your guitar, you'll find that he's someone who knows exactly what he's doing and is passionate and committed to bring out the best in your guitar in terms of playability and sound. Thanks again Jarvis!

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

Thanks for Those kind words. I give my very best in each guitar that I handle

[@joebloggs4754]

the guy sounds fantastic!

[@tubadylan]

I love you guitar reviews, Jarvis! And your playing, wow! So nice. So mellow.

[@Tigerex966]

Thanks for the demo, sounds impressive with and without the efx.

[@mauri_ice663]

Fantastic Guitar, i'll buy the LS-TA, quality/price it's very very good! Thanks for the awesome demo J!

[@asiahzainol671]

Tks Jarvis for the sound demo of this guitar. It’s sound fantastic.

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

yes its a lovely sounding guitar...the trebles on this piece is extremely sweet

[@eddieman42]

I have the exact one. Love it.. It's a great guitar, and unique to have in my collection.. Tks for the great reviews Jarvis. 😊🇨🇦

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

thats good .,.,...you must be having a great with her at home..

[@edmundmercado21]

its like it has an effects that comes with it👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 and i it really sounds good👍🏽

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

Yes it is

[@22leggedsasquatch]

Sounds great whichever way it's played. Greetings from Austria :)

[@joebloggs4754]

great guitar player....you have outstanding "feel'..

[@juliekrol]

Great review, I’m seriously considering this model. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

It’s just heavy that’s all besides that it’s a lovely guitar so time to get it Julie

[@IamtheActionman]

Awesome demo! I bought an LS-TA 2 weeks ago and absolutely love it. Extremely good build quality and the tech inside is incredible. I highly recommend at least giving the LS-TA or the LL-TA and try.

[@stevewhite3753]

Most people have no clue how good their guitars are. The LL series are like cannons and blow away martins, Taylor and Gibson. Don’t believe me look what some of the top flat pickers that use them like JP Cormier. World class flat picker loves Yamaha

[@ed_music1834]

Just got this one today in Burst finish an oh man its really worth every penny. Didn't really notice the TA system up until later. I'm blown away by what the reverb and chorus can do and it opens up alot of ideas you can thi k of using them. The guitarb without the effects is superb solid. It's built like a tank and that neck is just a breeze to play. Frets are also accurate and spaced great. Like he said its caters to fingerstyle/flatpickers but strumming is also amazing here. I think what makes it great for strumming too is the spruce/rosewood combo. Every note just sings and the sustain is just heavenly.

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

The Engelman top provides a lush sweet treble and it’s built to last .. it’s incredibly heavy that’s all but lovely guitar to play and if this was Taylor guitars they would have charge an extra US$1000 for It ..

[@ed_music1834]

@@TheGuitarSpaSingapore Thanks Jarvis. This really is lots of guitar for the money.

[@joebloggs4754]

i subscribed,,,you are worth it!

[@cashmoney9256]

Awesome set up and sound! I have the FS TA and want to upgrade the bridge pins to to ebony or Tusq. Can you provide information on which to get? The graphtech tusq pins I ordered were slightly too large...but they did fit my Martin and Seagull guitars.

[@randyt04]

Hello Jarvis, I have the LL-TA version of this and had both the Saddle and Nut upgraded to Bone and have not noticed any serious issues with feedback. I wanted the depth of the dreadnought (LL-TA) but like to play finger style so I had the stock strings changed out for Ernie Ball Aluminium Bronze to help get a little more projection from the G, B and high E strings. Also had the guitar put through the PLEK process. --- This is the most amazing guitar I have ever owned, it is such a wonderful sounding acoustic and I find myself playing it without the effects as much or more than with.

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

That’s lovely

[@Tigerex966]

how much did the plek process cost

[@randyt04]

@@Tigerex966 It was an additional $259(US) with the purchase of the guitar.

[@led2412]

Hello from Jersey - quick question. I love the mahogany bassie sound as I enjoy playing the blues. How would this compare to a Martin 00M like sound? I’m considering buying this and only available online not in any store to hear it first hand. Love the way it looks for sire

[@francescovalentino8667]

YOU ARE THE BEST....FROM NAPOLI ITALY...BYE MY FRIEND

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

Thanks

[@matteo31149]

Ciao Francesco hai questa chitarra anche tu? Come ti trovi? Come va con il fingerstyle?

[@jacoblim6621]

I was hoping they will do this on the FSX5. Mij yeah!!

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

Me too

[@rainbowsate]

Yamaha LS-TA and Martin Om 28 are the same size or similar ?

[@fastguitars4380]

Nut width? String scale?

[@ProWashNorthEast]

What is better in your opinion LS16 or Blueridge BR163? Thanks

[@riccipeyroux7945]

Really considering one of these, How do we EQ it? do the switches do EQ when the effects are off? Love your reviews and channel.

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

There are no EQ on this just knobs to Control the effects

[@alexb5275]

Can a bone saddle be used with this guitar without negatively impacting the electronics?

[@torokun]

??? Why would it negatively impact the electronics?

[@TheGoodLife62]

I’ve only recently found your channel while researching the TA line of guitars, so forgive my ignorance... what is the song you play at about 20:00? Is it recorded somewhere? Enjoying your content. Thanks.

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

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[@TheGoodLife62]

@@TheGuitarSpaSingapore Thanks!

[@gibsonlg2453]

It made in china in aliexpress? Titara?

[@camarozaman123]

Can you give a list.. yamaha guitar tht are made in japan?

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

cmrozmn fg5 and A series 5 and above - l series 26 and above all from Japan

[@bendelight5569]

Hello The guitar Spa! I would appreciate some help! I am about to purchase a yamaha LS TA as it fits all my specs and is in my price range. My dream guitar would be a Martin ooo-28 or OM-JM. Having played all these guitars l, how do you think the LS TA compares? Is it relatively similar in terms of size, shape & sound etc? Thanks in advance!

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

Different tone as the martin is warmer

[@bendelight5569]

@@TheGuitarSpaSingapore great thanks! How about size and body shape?

[@skander2003]

Which guitar would you suggest is better between these 3? The Yamaha FS-TA, the Yamaha AC1M or the Yamaha LS6 ARE as they all come at a similar price. Great review of the LSTA by the way👌

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

Skander Mian Probably the LS6 or if you like the TransAcoustic stuff then the FSTA

[@skander2003]

@@TheGuitarSpaSingapore Thanks for the fast reply 😄🤟

[@keithwhite3013]

Which is better, the LS-TA or the FSX5?

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

keith its two different sounding guitar...LSTA is more modern sounding while the FSX5 will give you that vintage traditional organic woody tone..

[@torokun]

LL vs. LS? Which one do you prefer?

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

I would prefer the LS for myself as I find the body shape easy on me plus the trebles or high frequencies are clearer

[@markbradfield7672]

Hi Jarvis. I’m supposed to buy a used Lsta for 550? Do you still recommend them?

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

it’s a heavy guitar - but as long you love it and will use the system built in then buy it if not just get a ls16are and save some money

[@Mauriibor1]

Hiii what are you playing at 12:11? beautiful chords

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

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[@azku]

Is LS-TA worth the extra money over FS-TA?

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

Yes it is well Worth the money

[@22leggedsasquatch]

What is the tune you're playing at the 20 min mark?

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

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[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

The whole deck is here kzbin.info/aero/PLyF77OUTSNqyjZnXFVIzEI2B_HBYSYn8c

[@jbin2756]

Hi, what are the stock factory strings? Are they 12-53 80-20 nanoweb elixir? Or elixir 12-53 phospher bronze?

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

Stock 80/20 12-53

[@jbin2756]

Thank you. Also which are the exact gotoh 510 tuners for this guitar? Are the gotoh 510 direct replacements with no modifications needed? Thank you Jed

[@Jaronck]

Hi Jarvis, thinking of ordering LS-TA. How to send to you for setup?

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

email me

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

[e-mail]

[@SuperJ333]

Well when I got mine it had no front strap button, so I don't know how yours got one, but I thought it was a cheap trick for an £800 guitar. And worse, the end pin jack for plugging in doubles as a strap button, and it's far too shallow to get a lot of leather ended guitar straps on, never mind adding a strap lock - it's a ridiculous design. You also have to remove the guitar strap you've just managed to get on every time you change the batteries - and it eats batteries. Reviewers always play on their lap and don't mention the problems for those of us who have to play standing up - otherwise, yes, the effects are good and it's fun to play!

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

Strap pin I had to install it

[@SuperJ333]

Yes - well I thought that was worth mentioning - as well as the difficulty of installing any kind of strap onto the end pin jack socket! Yamaha say that is now going to be their design, so a lot of their guitars are going to have this problem, whereas I bought a Yamaha AC3R a few years ago and that came with both strap buttons, a good deep end pin, and a separate battery compartment so you don't need to remove the strap to change batteries. This is a much better design, so why change it to something worse, that actually doesn't work - another company who need to hear: if it aint broke, don't fix it!

[@tsangpa2570]

Sir should I buy Yamaha LS-TA or Enya X1 pro??

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

Yamaha is the way to go

[@tsangpa2570]

@@TheGuitarSpaSingapore Thank you very much sir ☺️☺️

[@AllSpace]

its a yamaha thats why they had too ampliy it, its to weak with no clarity nor bass!, buy a martin!

[@stevewhite3753]

You are totally incorrect. The LL 26 and above series blows a Martin out of the water Martins are over priced.