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[@MultiPsycopat]

I worked in a music shop for 14 years and I can safely say that every Yamaha guitar I got to put out on display or check for store was perfect every time. I'm talking about guitars that were shipped from Japan and kept in storage for months were just perfect, in perfect tune concert pitch you could just put these guitars directly on display for sale without any adjustments whatsoever

[@defaultuser6498]

wasnt in my case, but that was some cheaper model (less 200eur))

[@jimmyhowe7883]

I’m good friends with a local music store repairman. He told me that Yamahas never cross his bench. I had four Taylors that all had major fret wear developing within months of purchase. My $250 Yamaha FG 700s is absolutely as good or better sounding and the frets are showing no signs of wear. Big fan of Yamaha guitars.

[@shamansrealm]

I do mostly house concerts and bonfires with a friend. I also hate lugging gear. I bought one about 4 months ago and it quickly became part of my rotation. It took us from sounding muddy to offering some tasty sounds. This is now my main guitar for playing out. The acoustic sound alone is fantastic and the playability is like a long lost friend. My first guitar (I still have it and play it) is an FG335 MkII bought new in 1981. 43 years later it still sounds amazing. If that guitar could tell stories, which includes losing it when I lent it to a friend for 5 years and then pulling it out of an outside locker unit, it would take hours.

[@mpojr]

l have the FGTA its not a speaker its a transducer and yes its the best acoustic l have ever played and l been playing for 50yrs.

[@CamMacMastermusic]

Dam you JP !!!! Dam you !! Any chance of renting a room out in Gingers Barn ? I’m just asking ahead of time in case I need a place to live when I show up at home with this guitar model…… since it’s all your fault and all I’ll also need the bigger bathroom!

[@dionst.michael1482]

I love these reviews/sit-downs. It's like visiting an old friend and talking music on all kinds of levels. Glad I stumbled on your channel sir. Cheers from Ontario, Canada

[@infiniteawareness2202]

I absolutely love this video! Thanks so much for your wonderful review and demo of these Yamaha guitars. And I have to say, you can really play those guitars!!! Wow!

[@Philc231]

To this day , no sloppy glue application . Perfect intonation, great material . No builder is better than Yamaha .

[@bflmpsvz870]

Hello JP, is this that vintage tint colour and finishing on the FG CTA? Cheers.

[@paulmacdonald1525]

I bought the LL series TA two years ago from our local Fredericton music shop (Tony's). I played it without knowing what the TA function was and bought it based on the wonderful sound of the instrument. I don't use the TA function very much, but I do love the options it gives me.

[@bluesgtrcat]

I have an LS-TA and I do the same thing, It is basically an LS16 with the TA system and sounds amazing on it's own. I typically only use the effects when I want to emulate a 12 string with chorus and a bit of reverb. LOVE YAMAHAS!

[@keiganmaclennan8278]

I played a Yamaha LL6 at L&M in Winnipeg and it rang like a bell. I didn’t end up buying it at the time because it didn’t have a price tag on it so I thought it was around $2000-$3000. got home to N.S and found out it was around $700. Needless to say I ordered one on the spot

[@barryb777]

Played both of these yesterday at a local store here in Oklahoma. As a older player I could not believe that a laminate guitar could sound like this. Makes me wonder about the future of acoustic guitars. Are we witnessing a golden era of instruments where impeccable build quality intersects amazing technology? Both were around $659 and I almost bought one. Thanks John!!

[@FallNorth]

Both have solid spruce TOPS anyway, specced specifically on the yamaha website as"Solid Spruce".

[@Non-y3s]

Nope, it’s just Yamaha that actually cares about quality with the lowest price possible for the quality provided.

[@sununtaschnittker6469]

Stimulate your mojo. Shakespeare could not have said it better.

[@troyoswald5683]

Almost @20k ! so happy for you. Thanks for all you do! We are so lucky .

[@davidmeinertdecrepidude]

My favourite comeback to my sister, when she called me 'Mr Knowitall': I thought I was wrong once, but I was mistaken. She didn't get it.

[@mattmacfarlane2202]

what a player!! seriously!!🤗🤗👍👍

[@jeyapragashradhaakrishnan3443]

Hey JP, it is amazing that you are reviewing this series. This series is something I was hoping you would review for a long time. I understand it took you some time to fully appreciate this. Hopefully, you can try the LL trans acoustic version of this. Also, just my opinion, I think in the near future, I feel Yamaha needs to add a Japanese handcrafted model to this lineup.

[@patricklundquist9869]

Yamaha Trans-Acoustics do sound fantastic with the effects turned on but fair warning, they do not like rechargeable batteries. For some reason the current flow out of rechargeables is inconsistent which will cause the guitar signal to cut in and out. I found this out using brand new Panasonic Enoloop batteries, best rechargeables made. I went back to Duracell batteries and the problem went away.

[@bflmpsvz870]

I think rechargeable batteries have a bit smaller voltage than non rechargeable.

[@kevinroberts5994]

your story there was exactly what happened to me, I went to a local shop with intentions of buying a much more expensive guitar, but after playing every guitar in the room the Yamaha was by far the best sounding. thats the one I ended up buying and still in love with it after several years.

[@wardbros1]

30 years playing guitar (they don't call me Bar Chord Brad for no reason) as I'm a real basic guitar player. But these Yamaha TransAcoustic guitars are game changers in my opinion. After watching this video J.P I'm buying one come hell or high water. Yamaha you've done it again.

[@stevec-b6214]

I just got one, no regrets (only not getting one sooner!)

[@RVRV-mz8yw]

Thank you for the review, you do an amazing job. Beautiful playing too, inspires one to play :)

[@honestnewsnet]

The reason that they adding this little trick is because they don’t offer the Rosewood back sides at a very low price, whereas they can offer the mahogany at a lower price and then put in this little trick so that they can make it sound louder. And it is a trick.

[@billgreen6263]

Yamaha guitars are like their pianos. Consistently great!

[@dxcman1]

Agreed

[@myradioon]

Yamaha is one of the most consistent companies across the board. Especially quality higher end consumer grade products. Aged Yamaha guitars from the 60's - 90's play and sound like Martins, of course if they're Red labels, but even some of the laminates. Their Hi-Fi stuff from the 70's 80's rivals companies that solely built Hi-Fi audio. Their speakers and especially monitor speakers are considered industry standards. Their drums are quality. Wind instruments. On and on. I didn't even mention the actual motorcycles.

[@c5back9]

I stopped in my local store today and tried one of these and was literally blown away!!!

[@JackTheRabbitMusic]

Hey man, I've had the LS-TA (which has a solid torrefied Englemann top and solid EIR back and sides) for a few years now, and I absolutely love it. I have a demo on my channel of it, as a matter of fact. I'll soon be "comparing" it to my Yairi, Larrivee, and Maestro "boutique" guitars, because it blows me away how Yamaha can make such an outstanding production instrument, which can compete with guitars 2-3 times the price. I will be sad if I've ever got to sell it, as it's one of my favorite instruments to play. Peace. 🐰💙🇺🇲🎸🎶🤝✌

[@jimdaniels9680]

It's got an overall buzz or distortion - an example - it's as though the bridge might not be glued down completely. anyone else here this?

[@StopFear]

no

[@trevorgwelch7412]

I just bought the Yamaha Nylon Classical CG-TA . I had a made in Spain Cordoba a few years ago - much better . I plug all my guitars into a 65 deluxe reverb amp . Tim Hortons coffee helps me relax . ✨🎸✨☕️🍩

[@banjoboy1941]

I swore I would never own a guitar built in Asia until I tried this guitar. I bought it the next morning.

[@donnyh3497]

Do you still really like it 10 months later?

[@banjoboy1941]

@@donnyh3497 More than the first day.

[@donnyh3497]

@@banjoboy1941 Thank you! I have been on the fence and that's what I needed to hear.

[@banjoboy1941]

@@donnyh3497 Yamaha makes good guitars and the trans-acoustic makes it twice as good.

[@honestnewsnet]

It’s not a rosewood it’s mahogany. The saddle is plastic.

[@chiplarkin4069]

I played the non cutaway last week and was just amazing. Yes, it is a cannon with the Trans-Acoustic on. We have a life long dream of traveling to Japan for a vacation. The factory is on the agenda!

[@gltam1057]

Oh my goodness, it’s been way too long since I’ve seen you my friend, beautiful instrument and playing !!!

[@klf9729]

I wish you were my neighbor

[@GG-Anaximander]

This review was well done! I like Yamaha acoustic guitars as I think they have the this balanced tone covering the medium between Martins and Taylors, plus their level of quality control. Being interested in Yamaha's transacoustics, I was initially planning to get the LL-TA which is supposed to be the better instrument looking at the price point. Sat and tried the LL-TA and FG-TA back and forth and a few minutes later walked out of the store with the considerably cheaper FG-TA black edition. I prefer mahogany tone over rosewood which is probably the reason I didn't have to think long, but overall I think the FG-TA sounded and felt better apart from the slightly plainer looks on the base model which, for me, was easily handled by the black edition unavailable on LL-TA. When it comes to the transacoustic part, it is an unmatched experience. Weirdly engaging, which makes you want to play the thing all the time. It takes the use of an acoustic guitar to the next level in terms of inspiration, song writing, not to mention the practicality. How Yamaha make such value so attainable really amazes me.

[@Hikaru109Ichijyo]

the efx are pretty good given the convenience, yet some (electric) efx pedals do it better (w right acoustic amp), but for just use at home, that smaller one is a prize (I'm more into 00 size) but thanks for showing these. The surprising kick is these are acoustically awesome so, its on my list . . .

[@michaelogden5093]

Suspicious... recently got 2 new made-in-Japan FGX5's. Both were so obviously flawed, they had to go back, and I'm not a real picky person. Sent 2 letters to Yamaha with no reply to either. I would take some issue with having any blind trust of claims of quality control.

[@davidrutledge6215]

Amazing to hear you play! Music is such a gift to the spirit.

[@moviemaniac8815]

I typically play electric guitar HOWEVER I got one of these for a great deal..and I have NOT put it down or played Any of my other guitars. I was Blown away by this guitar's sound and abilities! Great video Amazing guitar! Thx

[@SWIFTY5150]

I kicked around getting the Trans-acoustic, but ended up getting the Alvarez md60bg (which I love), but I'm now thinking of picking one of these babies up. I may just sell one of my electrics to do it. I've been really enjoying playing acoustic over electric anyways.

[@johnnycmajor]

I sold my Boucher BG and bought a LL6 I love it, today I'm off to pick up a LL TA I am getting for $1000 Canadian.

[@stevec-b6214]

After watching this, just sold 2 acoustics, got the FGTA and play it almost every day, grreat.

[@howlingwolf125y]

I like the way it sounds without the electronics.. I think this current guitar (with electronics) costs about $800.. Yamaha should offer the same guitar WITHOUT the electronics. That probably would knock off $200 or $300.. I would probably pick one up (without electronics) for about $500 or $600.

[@soofitnsexy]

these are fun...playing these in stores the sound without effects are much better.....the effects are a bit bright and cheap sounding...honestly after a while i just played it without the Trans part:))

[@musicisblood2636]

Subbed, great channel man!

[@NicoBellisarioMusic]

Hi JP, i have been lucky enough that Lava Music sent me one of their guitars with built in effects. Have you heard of them? They are some sort of carbon fiber. I was so amazed by the sound. It is a songwriting machine like no others with those built in effects. And the neck and playability off the roof

[@ps-bi2sr]

I'm confused....scanned through the 30 plus minute video and maybe, 2 minutes of guitar? Lots of talking though...

[@stepitup5409]

Every time I watch one of your videos, I have to buy another guitar!

[@ScottWilcox]

Happy New Year! 2022 kicks off with another great GSWJ episode! Thanks for always showing us great products, and demonstrating them so well! I have a Yamaha APX-700-II and I love its playability. The shallow body depth limits the acoustic projection, but the electrics on it are fantastic, it sounds great plugged in; it also stays in tune way better than my Martin or Godin, and it rings on and on! Keep the great reviews and demos coming!

[@cheryldavidson-guitargirl1]

Hi! Watching 2 years out and tried one of these guitars and loved it!!! Thinking of purchasing it❤

[@pauljenkins2501]

I have had an LL TA for a couple of years, and am absolutely delighted with it. It sounds great unplugged at singaround nights, but I was able to play plugged in at a local venue recently, and it was just awesome sounding. My one and only criticism is that it is very, very heavy to carry around. But I can put up with that for the lively sounds that it produces.

[@daddio307]

I'm sorry J. P., but you keep talking about a speaker on the inside. On Yamahas own site they explain that they ( as well as Tonewood and all the rest) use what they call an 'actuator' which transfers the signal to the back, thus using the guitar body as a speaker. No speaker, tho.

[@bflmpsvz870]

Actuator is basically the up and down moving part of a generic speaker. But it is not connected to a cone membrane to move air and generate sound wave in it. Instead, it moves the back wall of our beloved Yamaha, just like if it was the speaker cone membrane. I found some interesting videos on a non conform use of actuators some years ago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXysqphqh79ga80&ab_channel=TechIngredients

[@chrismorgan3886]

Saw the Hip shirt and subscribed 🤷‍♂️🇨🇦❤️

[@haroldcrane5908]

I really appreciate what you share with us .

[@melodicdreamer72]

Since giving up electric guitar playing years ago, I have been happily playing my acoustic dry (acoustically). I love that I can grab my guitar and go out anywhere and play untethered by cords and the other baggage. Personally I think guitar effects are for nothing more than studio recording, but I think it is great someone can get one of these Yamahas (or any of the other options) and play their guitar anywhere having it sound the way they want. Thanks to JP for reviewing these guitars.

[@toneseeker4968]

Correction to my last sentences in my post below: I wish you would have been more specific on why you chose the FGC-TA, though. Not that it would have influenced my final choice, but it still would be interesting to have your exact thoughts on your choice process. Anyway, thank you for posting...I'm a huge fan.

[@toneseeker4968]

Thank you for this review, JP! I am looking for an acoustic under $900, and I had narrowed it down to these same two, and the Alvarez MD60BG. To be honest. I've had easier times when choosing guitars 2 to 3 times that price. But, narrowing it down to these 3 choices is a hard decision to make, especially, since this is going to be my last acoustic guitar purchase in my life time. I have 3 already, and just want one last one that has a different sound and/or playability from the ones that I already have..in other words needing one more tool that's different from the ones I already have, if that makes any sense. It looks like you are going to choose the FGC-TA, even though yoy mentioned that the FSC-TA was nice for fingerpicking, which is a large part of my style of playing, too. I wish you would have been more specific on why you chose the FSC-TA, though. Not that it would have influenced my final choice, but it still would be interesting to have your exact thoughts on your choice process. Anyway, thank you for posting...I'm a huge fan.

[@svdk1506]

I also have an LLTA- like many other commenters. It’s un freakin believable, don’t even need the effects. It’s also an amazing guitar to play plugged in cause it adds that reverb and chorus as desired and sounds beautiful

[@WeiFischer]

No sense in paying extra for the name, Gibson, Taylor, Martin, etc. I have one electric Yamaha (Revstar) and one Yamaha (AC3M) acoustic. Soon to add more.

[@arnoldpinklesweet3296]

I just got the entry level FG-TA. My guitar teacher have me the heads up. I'm no expert but the sound without the effects blew away the others I tried (even ones there was no way I could afford!!). Then the effects just add a load of fun. A friend has the Lava guitar with the effects but the sound out of that isn't as good IMO as the Yamaha. (still a great guitar though!). I am playing more because of this guitar.

[@stevec-b6214]

Same here!

[@JonathanWimpenny]

Thanks for the review but you didn't mention the battery power type (??)... Jonathan from the UK

[@honestnewsnet]

Buzz buzz I love that. Lol

[@HI2LIFE]

Yamaha MUST introduce a DELAY with this Trans -Acoustic.Then I would buy one. The chorus etc in this doesn't interest me.A delay changes everything!

[@user-MetalAngel]

John, you are just an amazing, well-rounded acoustic guitarist. Do you offer lessons?

[@jamesakers1175]

I would never have expected the sound that came out of those two guitars. I expected some kind of messed up noise. But they sound awesome. I'm a fan now.

[@barbaram.sherlock1219]

I nearly bought one. It’s between a Yamaha TA and a used Gibson J15

[@gabedawg]

Sounds so good!!!!!!

[@61durham]

I just bought the FGC TA about 6 hrs ago. I keep picking it up. It's become an obsession. I now hate myself for being so addicted to the damn thing.

[@stephanofmunich711]

I have the lag from France. Much more possibilities, but almost twice the price for the cheapest model.

[@ShawnGilbert1967]

Van someone guide me to the Yamaha around 800-1200 which is solid wood, with 1.75 nut ( for some reason as I aged and gained weight on these newer 1.69 guitars my fatass palm skin fold mutes the high E, to old to retrain) and a cut away of ANY kind, bigger the guitar the better I'm huge and want a cannon?? I know it sounds lazy to ask but lord Jesus there are 100s of modela....( probably prefer that are spruce top and rosewood perhaps back n sides )....making it even worse a lot of websites have the nut listed wrong..a lot of there 1.69 ( 1 11/16) nut guitars if the high was moved in at the nut .005 wouldn't mute ( without me thinking)

[@cyberstace58]

I have an FSTA and love it. There was no cutaway when i bought mine but i have the same finish as the FG one you tried first. I love it. Happy New Year sir form Newfoundland. Stay safe and be well

[@Caperhere]

Hi, Wayne. How’s it going? Still out with the camera?

[@cyberstace58]

@@Caperhere Not as often as i would like lately sir . How Are things with you sir?

[@benjaminsavage4204]

Did you say 'you thought you were wrong once, but you were mistaken'..?

[@johnmackie1518]

That is just Awesome playing on an Awesome Guitar💪🎻💝

[@MsDenver2]

Can I ask a question why oh why do acoustic guitar makers fit these thin squirmy bits of wire they call frets ? We pay a lot of money so why can’t they fit decent frets like stainless steel jumbo so we can have a guitar that we don’t have to fork out more money for a re-fret . It’s a bout time after all they do it more for electric guitars . It’s like your washing machine designed to where out , well it’s not good enough?

[@michaelkrailo5725]

I made the mistake of buying one of these and asking to change to a bone nut prior to delivery, then I ended up returning it as the whole gimmicky trans-acoustic thing wore off quickly. Just get a great sounding guitar that's playable and add any effects you need if any. The external effects will work on any guitar you buy, so it's all an investment that just makes sense. BTW, the reason I returned it was the setup on it was not as good as I had hoped for new guitar. My action was on the low side as I requested, but the frets were not level enough to handle the lowered action. Now, I can level frets easy enough because I have all the tools and skills to do so, but when I purchased this guitar, I didn't know squat about proper setup and fret leveling so I returned it. A good setup is very important and sometimes you get lucky and it's all good out of the box, but a lot of times it isn't.

[@felixgonzales5965]

My first Yamaha Classical Guitar is the G-85D which my brother in law gave to me way back in 1971. I passed it to my nieces’ husband where he had admired that guitar when he was a little kid in our local church. You are absolutely correct that the quality of craftsmanship of the original made in Japan guitars are absolutely outrageous. The GC-5M 1978 that I bought from Reverb is truly a masterpiece musical instrument.

[@FallNorth]

Fingerboard is rosewood for these, ebony for the LL. The top is solid, rest not (but probably solid for the LL series?).

[@karlyfree6054]

FG-TA or FGX3 what sounds better acoustically ??

[@tom5216]

Hi JP. My first real guitar was a Yamaha FG180. It had a laminated top and didn’t project sound compared with modern solid tops. I eventually sold it. I now have 3 Taylor guitars the first of which I bought 20 years ago, a 410 dreadnought. I then bought a 414CE and most recently a 616CE. These are beautiful guitars and I love all 3. Then I watched your videos on Yamaha and decided to give them a try. I wanted a nylon string so bought an NCX3. It’s a lovely guitar with a great pickup system though relatively quiet acoustically. I then bought an A3R, loved it and recently added an AC3R and an LLTA. So I now have 4 Yamahas. The LLTA is my favourite, it’s a total canon. The build quality and sound are tremendous. Easily as good as my Taylors and the 4 Yamahas cost about the same as the Taylor 616. So thanks for ruining my bank balance and waking me up to how good Yamahas are these days. 😂😂 somebody has to take the blame. Keep up the good work. PS a friend of mine recently bought a Boucher JP signature. You’re getting the blame for that too.

[@Mark-hd5dv]

Yeah, I thought I was wrong once but I was mistaken

[@tubadylan]

I just got a Yamaha LS-TA. My fifth Yamaha guitar. It's an addiction. Yamaha has the best mix of the highest quality instruments anywhere on earth. From tubas, to guitars, to harmonicas. What not. They are the best!

[@renmad0078]

There is no speaker inside it's the back who becomes the speaker. They use all the resonnance of the back as a speaker.

[@scottbecker3485]

Your excellent take on these wonderful guitars was a joy to experience! Yamaha wasn‘t on my radar at all for eons, but now my go-to guitar happens to be a Yamaha FG-TA much like the one you demod, but no cutaway. I reach for it almost exclusively, despite having much higher-priced (and louder) guitars like an old Martin D-35, a Lowden Jumbo (made by the master, himself), a Yairi dreadnaught, etc. The FG-TA is not only great with effects on, but also for tonal balance with no effects. Sure, it‘s not as loud and doesn‘t project as much as a solid-wood dread, but it suits more covers and playing styles than a normal dread, too. I love it for fingerpicking, strumming and everything in between. On stage, I run it through some high-end compression, EQ, chorus, delay and reverb pedals, and it sounds every bit as convincing as my more expensive models (naturally, since they all have piezos). The FG-TA turned me into a true Yamaha enthusiast, and now you‘ve got me thirsting for that cutaway dreadnaught. ;-)

[@jasongavel2787]

I’ve been waiting a nice Yamaha for some time I’d like to try a L series possibly a trans acoustic. Great show 😁👍😎

[@JackTheRabbitMusic]

I've had mine for a few years. I've got a video on my channel of it. It's one of my most cherished guitars. I'm gonna do a side by side comparison with it soon, and put it against instruments that are 2-3 times the cost of the LS-TA. Peace. 🐰💙🇺🇲🎸🎶🤝✌

[@banjo1434]

I picked up the LLTA for 20 minutes in a guitar shop recently and was very impressed. The neck is superb, and hard to put down. A real joy to play and listen to. And of course the build quality is top notch. I did not use the inbuilt electronics that JP is reviewing here, but the guitar is fantastic on its own. Presumably it is the same as the LL16? Couldn't agree more re Yamahas quality control. My FS820 is a real pleasure to own, and a keeper, but the LL - or Red Label - range could well be my next Dread. Excellent review as always JP.

[@Zoltarswim]

Fantastic Shirt!

[@guitarpt62]

Do the internal electronics add much weight to the guitar? Thanks.

[@kevincronin3184]

I'm super picky about my guitar sound. I like a guitar that can be big, bold, balanced, but also sweet. When I went to my guitar store in 2009, I played Martins, Taylors, Gibsons, Breedloves - which I liked. I figured, what the hell, let me try this Yamaha sitting here. An LL6. I asked the tech about it and he said it's a fairly new model. Well, after a few more trips to the store I kept going back to it and truly couldn't put it down. It was exactly what I was looking for. I think I paid about $549 for it, then installed a Fishman Infinity Matrix Pickup. It became my stage guitar and I still use it at every gig. I get comments on it regularly - from musicians particularly - that are amazed at the sound. The only other Yamaha I ever bought is an F-310, smaller body, to teach my daughter who was 8 years old at the time. That guitar still sounds great and I use it as my songwriting guitar. Just want to say how cool it is to watch your video hearing you declare yourself a fan of Yamaha. Sorry so long but you motivated me to tell my story!!! THANK YOU! By the way, very cool effects on those guitars you are playing. You play great! (Think I may need another trip to the music store...)

[@helenandrichard]

I've just got one, Black with a cutaway, as black always sounds loudest.

[@johnwashburn3793]

So you thought that you were wrong but you were mistaken. Beautiful sounding guitar!

[@vapoureyes]

Any thoughts on the Fgx 412sc regarding sound and action.

[@TheDennzio]

Why do you only have 19,000 subs. Make it 19,001, you are great!

[@renmad0078]

They capture the vibration and they transmit it to the back who resonnate.

[@PatrickBatty]

Thanks JP. I still play an FG 180 that I bought in 1969 everyday.

[@davidbrock6025]

Few months ago I had right shoulder surgery I’m right handed also, so playing my full size acoustic guitar maybe 20 minutes my shoulder would be hurting my shoulder didn’t seem to be healing as fast as when I was younger ( 71 years young ) couple people said maybe I should try a small guitar like maybe a parlor guitar it would be small enough that I wouldn’t have to hold my shoulder up so high, but the parlor guitars I’ve heard I really didn’t care much for them but decided to look at them anyway so I started looking thru Sweetwater in Indiana I found a Yamaha I thought I might like so I went on KZbin see if I could find someone playing one then decided to order one it was the Yamaha CSF-TA. After unboxing it I was completely unprepared for the sound that came out of that little guitar then I started pushing buttons, I absolutely love that little feller, I ordered Buffalo bone saddle and nut and Buffalo pins and lower the action, this is one sweet playing guitar and love that booming sound. Now I can play as long as I like I never knew there was a guitar with all this on it that Trans Acoustic is something else.

[@pogo1957]

Prepare to change batteries really a lot. Am I missing something.

[@retepmo6534]

JP, I thought I was wrong once but, I made a mistake! 😊

[@newffee]

Wow! that's the best sounding 454 Yammy i ever heard ! That must be their higher end

[@christill]

I’m just starting to learn about guitars and am considering buying one soon. It’s really interesting how Yamaha ends up unwittingly hurting themselves by selling so many people their first guitar, which later leads to them going elsewhere for a supposedly better quality one later. I really respect them sticking to their guns and not making an equivalent beginner/cheaper sub-brand like Squier or Epiphone, which they could have done. It makes me want to support their higher quality ones at some point.

[@stephaneletourneau3222]

JP, Have you done tha APX series. Thks

[@dxcman1]

I am a big Yamaha fan and a fan of these Trans-acoustic guitars. I have an FS-TA and love it. I actually sold a Taylor that I had at the time cause I kept playing the cheaper Yamaha over it. The Yamaha just fit me like a glove. I don't use the effects much, but they are wicked cool.

[@susanthajayawardena2161]

What is the difference of this model to Yamaha LL TA.? I own a LL TA

[@brandonhaas5947]

​@@susanthajayawardena2161 where they are made, construction materials, so ergo price. The FG/FS are half the price so they are mass produced, not all solid woods, made in Indonesia, lesser quality of materials and details. Whereas the LL/LA are made in Japan with solids woods and extremely high quality materiels and detail to the craft. Don't get me wrong though, for the money, you won't get anything better than the more affordable Yamaha's. I own an FG-TA and is without a doubt the best acoustic I've played, maybe mine just has that special modjo that people talk about all the time.

[@dxcman1]

@@susanthajayawardena2161 The FS-TA is he lower end model and its the 000 size. I have a L series that I adore as well, but it isn't a transacoustic. I never use the effects I just honestly love the way it feels and sounds.

[@AlanStransman]

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[@rockindavebyron3960]

This is just simply INCREDIBLE!!! I'm definitely thinking about grabbing one, probably the smaller one because it has a more classical guitar style! You are definitely one hell of a player, VERY INSPIRING, love those content, so I just subbed to your channel, you ROCK my friend, be safe, Rock On & God Bless.

[@stevec-b6214]

just ordered mine today, this man is costing me a fortune, but I love him!

[@sggibson62]

Watched this a few months ago and been on the lookout ever since , finally acquired one today and it sounds as good as it does on this clip 👍

[@trentmason009]

I thiught I was wrong once, but I was mistaken!