I Didn't Want To Like This Guitar...

[@PaulDavids]

*Notes/Corrections* 9:55 There actually is an undo/redo function that I missed, my apologies. Long press the record button deletes the last layer, or adds it back. Nice.

[@bielartur]

But still you cannot use it in a live gig situation ;)

[@loisforcioliconti1398]

A cool comparison would be with the lag Hyvibe

[@patrickriggenbach3127]

@@bielarturWhy not?

[@chiller149]

Thanks Paul, another great detailed video! It the challenge playing live with the looper just too difficult to stop the live loop over a chorus/bridge? Looks like it could be good in a live situation for specific loop-able songs? Or no?

[@Beauty.and.FashionPhotographer]

another better product resonator tech is Hyvibe, it can be put into any of your own guitars.... small french shop.... Yamaha just cloned Hyvibes tech.... check it out...many more options than just loops...which are fun if you play all alone...great way to practice.... hyvibeguitar

[@GTRlove7]

This is nuts, the sound quality and volume of the actuators really sold it, wow.

[@JohnPRao]

True! Also, the core sound is not quantified based on reverb and delay. The recorded track always sounds better than actually playing the instrument itself, iyuyk

[@EremEdition]

​@@JohnPRaoyeah I'm interested to hear the difference between this and a video recorded on someone's cell phone in their bedroom

[@Joe-mz6dc]

Even the cheaper Yamaha acoustic guitars sound absolutely beautiful. I'm not sure how they do it. They have some amazing people on their design teams.

[@MOAB-UT]

Have you tried a Fishman Mini amp? If not, I suggest you give one a go.

[@zakbraverman]

So how does it work ? Are there speakers in it?

[@joshuam2154]

Everything Yamaha makes is of quality. I got Motorcycles , guitars, stereos, ect and across the board Yamaha is one of the goats.

[@richardboss3358]

Me too

[@PaulDavids]

Yamaha Tenere was my first bike 💪

[@jonashamre9738]

Those are two different companies though 😊 But I do agree about the quality!

[@romansemlitsch5348]

@@jonashamre9738 It's all the same Yamaha, from bikes to boat engines to grand pianos to guitar straps and tuners. Yamaha Motor Company is now seperate, but it was spun off from the rest of Yamaha Corp. I too have found everything I ever owned from them was well made and often higher quality than you would expect for the price.

[@plingboy6223]

industrial robots.

[@gdawgs101]

Yamaha are the GOATS! No other manufacturer has consistently looked out for the everyman working musician like Yamaha

[@juancgonzalez2102]

God, my squire is malfunctioning, not complaining since it was a free guitar but I hope I can upgrade to a Yamaha Pacifica this Christmas

[@TheWalkingSteakhouse]

@@juancgonzalez2102 I have a pacifica and I love it. Very good guitar for the money

[@dudeanderson2401]

I still think yamaha makes the best beginner guitars as well. The prices on their entry solid topped acoustics are phenomenal.

[@BookerTDooku]

​​@@dudeanderson2401the Yamaha F310 is a crazy guitar for the price. They're practically free second hand as well.

[@daynemin]

I had a AC1M sat for over a year, sold it still in tune. Recently bought an AC3M love it. Brain says no they're mainstream but they are so nice. 💯😎🙏👌📼✅

[@siebitup]

I've used the same Yamaha acoustic for 21 years that's still a joy to play. This is my next guitar. The ability to be able to mess around like this without an amp and pedals is just perfect for me as a casual player. Taking this on trips will be awesome.

[@TheChuckFina]

Busker around the world have been waiting for this guitar.

[@nayanjittilak2584]

Yup! I was thinking the same thing. I'll be paying one of these soon on the streets of Dublin!

[@jameswhite1450]

that was my thought too.

[@frogblues]

Definitely some issues for busking 9:54 "there's no undo on the looper" 10:48 "charging cable is too short and is proprietary..."

[@TheCompleteGuitarist]

Yeah I guess if you can afford this likely you are not a busker ...

[@TexDrinkwater]

@@frogblues At least the cable can be lengthened with a cheap USB extension cable.

[@sanchezz4387]

I've played every accoustic going in my local guitar shop martin, yamaha, epiphone, and nothing comes close to Yamaha their guitars are absolutely incredible

[@droppinlikefliesBand]

I have the Yamaha AC1M and I will put it up against any 2-4K guitar. It’s what I call the Freak. I have the Brass guide pins on bridge and Tone wood on it.

[@Dell-ol6hb]

Yamaha always makes consistently good instruments across their whole lineup, I guess that shouldn't be that surprising considering they started up making instruments 140 years ago.

[@uhMaxx]

i tried the LL & AC line recently and wasnt impressed at all, 80/20 strings were on it Furch & Martin were impressive

[@BookerTDooku]

@@Dell-ol6hb Yep, quality and consistency at all price ranges.

[@Arwndr]

I have trying few Yamaha's acoustics, and that was very average, nothing "wow" in them. In comparison, even cheapest Taylor was much much better in sound end expression.

[@terryeaster1]

1:07 that moment you hit the circle it blew me away!! That's an amazing tool for singer/songwriter live music

[@MikeShPr]

he hit it on 0:07 not 1;07

[@terryeaster1]

@@MikeShPr good catch. Thanks

[@joibjalla]

Can't go wrong with Yamaha. I have both the FS5 and FG5 red labels and they are sooo good. Lovely guitars.

[@Joe_Montfort]

I’m envious. The Red Label 5 models are amazing.

[@joibjalla]

@@Joe_Montfort they really are. I live in a town of 20.000 people in northern Iceland so when I saw an FS5 in our small music store (yes we have one) I was very quick to go try and buy. It was in December 2020 so they were extremely hard to find back then. Similar when I found an FG5 in September 2023. Stummed it and bought it! I wasn't gonna miss out on them 🙂

[@booth403]

I think there is a sensible reason for the cable being the way it is: for one, having a magnetic connection like that makes it so that if the cable gets caught while you're playing, that it'll just come apart without breaking; and for two, the cable being that short is likely so you can plug it into a power brick in your pocket. A lot of people keep a power brick on them these days, and it would be sensible for Yamaha to have considered that with the portable nature of acoustic guitars. Great video as always, cheers

[@Axel_Andersen]

I think you got the right answer to this.

[@twalander9248]

Bricks with... USB-C ports? The port this doesn't have?

[@booth403]

@@twalander9248 ummm ... no ... Power bricks tend to have multiple ports, mine has micro, as well as both usb A and C, the cable he is complaining about is proprietary on one end and USB a on the other.

[@stevec-b6214]

nailed it

[@namenloserflo]

I think it's less about the cable breaking but more about lowering the risk of the guitar flying through the room because someone tripped over the cable

[@JesseLBK]

My Yamaha Trans-Acoustic is my favorite. It fills the room with sound when it's turned on. Even off it sounds and plays great

[@FidelityBassist]

Hi, the TAG3C does have an undo function for the looper! Hold the record/play button for an undo/redo

[@place2charge_official]

Will holding the record/play button remove only the newest layer or all layers? Thanks in advance :)

[@FidelityBassist]

@@place2charge_official undo will remove just the newest recording pass layer. Hold again and it will redo that layer

[@Jacobaltman228]

@@place2charge_official

[@kerbyfab]

@@place2charge_officialthe newest layer.

[@KimmyR3]

i'm sold literally the first moment i saw the looper in the vid.. made me open a new tab and see how much it is.. then i quickly went back to watching lmao

[@poissonpuerile8897]

The reverb effect is really just a natural extension of sympathetic resonance strings. It makes sense. And the chorus makes it sound like a 12-string. Which also makes sense.

[@MOAB-UT]

You sound fancy, but you are wrong son. Reverb has nothing to do with sympathetic resonance. The latter is like a 12 string guitar. The other string, or simulated string sounds in response to the main string and is usually heard at an octave higher or lower. It adds flavor and a nice doubling effect. By contrast, reverb simple adds a sense of space or depth. It's main hallmark is that it adds a subtle echo and decay. In most cases, the effects simulates or exaggerate natural reverberations. What's next- care to school us on quantum entanglement? Give that a go and I will correct you again. Keep learnings- Namaste.

[@stevetrauger8037]

The first trans acoustic got me on my new guitar search. Went through a dozen brands and ended up with the Yamaha Ac5R. Absolutely love it.

[@dentoncrimescene]

Don't tell J K Rowling.

[@artdecco8617]

Totally agree,,,,,,I have the same Yamaha Ac5R

[@Varocka]

i got a AC3R, not a single regret in buying it, great guitar.

[@stevetrauger8037]

@@Varocka nice. I likely will get one of those one day too. Was considering the mahogany but I really like the rosewood

[@niklas9400]

Man, Paul you are such a nice guy amongst lots of asshats on youtube and I really appreciate you for that. Keep on doing what you do bro ❤

[@aaronshortmusic]

Hi Paul. It was great to jam with you at Guitar Summit. Thank you for that and thank you for this video. I am dying to try these and I love seeing innovation in the acoustic guitar world!

[@scottbecker3485]

So you met and played with this amazing player and human!?! So cool. My TAG3 is on order and due to arrive on Oct. 27/28.

[@aaronshortmusic]

@@scottbecker3485 I did! I’ll post it today as its own video. I have my eye on a TAG too. Waiting for Sweetwater to get a good one. Let me know how it is!

[@scottbecker3485]

@@aaronshortmusic Looking forward to that video, and to your own impressions of the TAG3 when it comes. If it sounds and plays at least as good as my FG-TA (which isn‘t even all solid wood, but sounds amazing), it‘s destined to become my main gigging guitar, despite Paul‘s slight reservations about that - but he‘s in a totally different league when it comes to his playing. ;-) I‘m hoping the looper can also be used to tap simple rhythms into the guitar for a bit of foundation, as I‘ve seen a couple of KZbinrs do. That would be a godsend, especially for quick-and-dirty gigs not calling for a VL3X or full-fledged pedalboard. One downside of the TAG3 (for me) is that if I wanted to use its onboard effects AND a VL3X for vocal harmonies, then the guide signal coming out of the guitar (and being input into the VL3X) would have reverb and such on it, thus muddying the waters for vocal harmony generation. It would be great if Yamaha would let us use a Y cable to split the raw output and the effects. But that‘s about the only downside I can see so far. How to best message you on my experience with the TAG3 when it comes? Under one of your videos, or some other way?

[@lawlinyourface]

@@scottbecker3485 do you like it?? What color did you get? I have to wait 2 months!

[@scottbecker3485]

@@lawlinyourface Sad story: The shop I ordered from (who assured me they had them „in stock“) sent me an e-mail weeks later confessing the supplier hadn‘t sent them the promised stock in time for the agreed delivery date. Fairly enough, they gave me the chance to cancel the order and get a refund, which I promptly did, because I lost trust in them (Gear4Music). At least the refund did come several days later. So I pre-ordered - in Sunburst - from Thomann here in Germany, and they are listing availability as „in several months“. :-( If you get yours sooner, please let me know what you think.

[@Nokipify]

I have a FG-TA. I never use the chorus, but i LOVE the reverb. Adding a looper sound just perfect

[@ThePeterBlood]

The chorus is great! Loved chorus since the early 70’s.

[@danashecrm]

Why can't I ever stop watching your videos Paul? Not only are you an excellent musician...you are a master presenter. Thanks for showing others what excellence looks like, sounds like and how it makes us feel. Big skies!

[@philf4086]

There is a market slot for this guitar, I think individual performers at restaurants and coffee houses would like this and be able to use most of the effects. Probably not much use for studio musicians IMO. Thanks Paul, great review!

[@MartinStrang]

For studio musicians this guitar without all the technology plays like a high end instrument, it is a fantastic guitar itself. And for songwriters, it is one hell of a tool

[@briang768]

Thank you for an even handed unbiased review. One of the problems with KZbin is that too many reviewers have been compromised by their commercial sponsors.

[@MrCadrigar]

But he is also sponsored xD

[@sarthakq]

😂😂😂😂​@@MrCadrigar

[@ginglee4199]

I don't see any links for the yamaha guitar in the description ​@@MrCadrigar

[@rebelaqua823]

No such thing as unbiased. Every guitar is 8/10 or higher. Otherwise they don't get next guitar sent by company.

[@giofugazz]

Paul theres a guitar by tagima here in Brazil thats made entirely of bamboo wood, like every wood in the guitar is bamboo. I just got one and i think its incredible, specially given the cost (around $80us), you should give it a try it would make for a cool video

[@UFPUFP]

love the idea! i'm not a experienced fingerpicker but sometimes when playing for myself its exactly what i want. get a quick loop to try things out. instead of plugging the guitar into the PC, use a recording software and handle different stuff it looks so easy to create nice stuff very simple.

[@Harrysnacks]

I'm still rocking a 1973 Yamaha acoustic guitar. No other acoustic guitar plays like it. It's warm, scooped mids, and bright on the high end.

[@shanesonksen1515]

I literally just yesterday upgraded my Taylor 114e to the Yamaha AC3R. I can't beleive that I've slept on yamaha acoustics for so long, thinking that i needed to look for the main brands (gibson, taylor, martin, etc) The AC3R is exactly the gyitar I've been looking for. Cant wait to break it in more.

[@clayfullmer]

Totally agree Yamaha is killer.

[@nj1255]

Yamaha's premium acoustics are some of the best there are! Their FG9 guitars are absolutely amazing.

[@bartvschuylenburg]

I bought a used AC3R (first generation) a few years ago. Awesome guitar. Same preamp as in my CPX-1200II which gives the sound engineers a great sounding signal they’re very happy with. But both my Yamaha guitars improved even more when I replace the stock saddle and nut for ones that are made of unbleached bone.

[@_left_eye]

Welcome to (inexpensive) guitar heaven. I keep giggin with an Ac3R (1st version) and a nylon nt3x, couldn’t ask for any better. The atmosfeel system sounds absolutely great

[@shanesonksen1515]

@@bartvschuylenburg yeah that's the only upgrades I would like to do to it as time goes on.

[@SixStringRay]

*LOVE MY YAMAHA LS TA* Played almost 100 live video's with it ❤️ Best guitar for live video and street performances! *WINNER*

[@bertjilk3456]

I'd love a video with you doing a few full loops on this guitar. There's something very relaxing about watching / hearing a loop instrumental come together.

[@le_th_]

🎅It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎶🎄

[@Playsinvain]

Your Santa is looking like about all I will get…a beer.

[@bestself2438]

I just passed your comment to my wife…much appreciated.

[@rockerbuck967]

Yamaha has done it again - I need one of these! I've been a Yamaha fan for years. A Pacifica and two THR amps, and I still use them. I tell people all the time that Yamaha has been in the sound business for years - they know what they're doing.

[@michaelk7194]

Robby Calvo, a great guitarist, represents Yamaha and he did a 9 layer loop and really added alot of details not mentioned here. He said it was made for the professional and was gig ready by design using an external amp, with it's own volume knob. The power cable is the same on used on Microsoft Surface to connect the keyboard

[@Flackoderman]

The way of childish fun in his laughter 6:45 is hilarious and for me the best conclusion to this guitar! I Love your creativity Paul!

[@kiriakosmusic]

Amazing video! I never expected this from a guitar. It's not just the looper, but how they integrated it so seamlessly to sound like multiple guitars without overlapping sounds. It feels so natural - truly impressive!

[@EricJohnson-iv7ne]

The chorus effect sounds really nice

[@joemonroe1106]

I agree.

[@jeremythomas2865]

That was going to be my first comment.

[@andrewhalpin1872]

A great honest review. I had a Yamaha LL-TA but it didn't seem loud enough. This one definitely sounds louder and more refined.

[@VioletPrism]

I bought the older version of the transacoustic the day before this one started appearing on sweetwater. I'm crying

[@DomCAFC]

Return it 😊

[@albondigas9549]

You can have both. 😊

[@ml.2770]

rip

[@paulkline3011]

Absolutely. You can return it if you just bought it. You get a return time.

[@tom5216]

I have the LLTA and the LSTA and love them both. Don’t regret buying them at all. I’ll eventually add one of these.

[@dans5529]

This would be incredibly useful for me. I often layer guitar parts in my music, so this would save me from having to set up a mic and my DAW to start messing with ideas. I could literally just write from my couch. I think it's very cool!

[@Olmekc]

The only guitar I own is a $300 Yamaha. This is pretty cool but I’m not a performer. This sits firmly in the “maybe one day” category for me as my upgrade guitar. The upgrade purely being the cool built in effects and looper. Probably during a sale though.

[@Sammywhat]

I love watching your playing progress over all these years. Lovely playing, indeed, sir!!

[@paulmsmithcayman]

It’s a very interesting concept. The purist in me had the same initial reaction as Paul, but I can see the loop feature being really useful not just for performance but for learning as well. I had my eyes on a more expensive, big name acoustic, but I might well be persuaded to give this a try.

[@jackprice7828]

Beautiful Paul. Don't care for the reverb. Chorus is not bad. There are people who might find it useful for close settings and small room sing alongs. Being that it's all self contained with no pedals.

[@jono_young]

My FG-TA has held up to some solid abuse over 3 years, reverb up to max and turn the offensive chorus off and it’s really inspiring. This seems the natural progression. The review you did was what swung my purchase 🤘

[@spada60]

What he’ll is wrong with the chorus sounds great to me. Use it fir cover songs that require it.

[@jono_young]

@@spada60 chorus died for me in the early 90’s 😂 Rock on mate 🤘☺️

[@alliehof1469]

🎉🎉🎉Dit is nou echt een gitaar die ik ga kopen na het zien van deze sponsor filmpje wat cool 🎉Echt kan niet wachten en helemaal top uitgelegd maat ❤❤❤

[@EnglishPalette]

Sure, the cable could be longer but they gave you the magnetic connector so that you wouldn't bust the USB-C socket as you yank on the cable. This is actually a thoughtful move on their part. Very nice; very demure; very Japanese.

[@yamahamusicians]

Make the cable longer and people won't be yanking on it.

[@jfreedner]

So make a magnetic connector with a USB-C socket so you can use any length cable you desire.

[@EnglishPalette]

@@yamahamusicians It's not that easy. Too long and you end up stepping on it and yanking it anyway. I know this from experience.

[@EnglishPalette]

@@jfreedner This is a great idea!

[@yamahamusicians]

@@EnglishPalette Never had that problem over the past 50 years I have been playing the guitar. Really it is just an excuse for Yamaha to go down the proprietary route yet again. They have been doing this for decades. If there is a complicated way to do something, Yamaha will always find it.

[@jetblack7044]

I really like the touch of blue in the rosette.

[@smhdpt12]

Honestly, I don't think $1600 is expensive for this guitar. If it is the quality in person as Paul indicates in this video, I could definitely seeing it selling a lot. If I was a street musician it seems like it would be great. I'm not so I won't haha.

[@christopherhawthorne5395]

Having both Martin and Yamaha I can tell you Yamaha is wildly underrated from thier $300 guitars to their $1500 guitars. They blow everyone else way in terms on value

[@brianmiller3287]

​@@christopherhawthorne5395I agree. I spent a weekend A/Bing my 000-28 ($3000), against my Yamaha FG-331 ($2-300 on reverb). The Martin was better, but by maybe 5-10% .....

[@ThePeterBlood]

I have one of these and yeah, the quality is top notch. As is just the sound of the guitar without effects.

[@Llohr]

I did some research after you reviewed the transacoustic, and eventually went out and bought myself one. I might have to get one of these, too. Not needing any other equipment just to tool around in my basement-or anywhere else-is fantastic.

[@myacousticlounge]

As a soloist performer, I know this guitar will give me loads of creative options. Yamaha may not be my first choice in a guitar but I give them credit… They have always built a quality guitar for a reasonable price, and Yamaha consistently brings new and innovative ideas to the guitar world. Great work Yamaha and thank you Paul for this honest Demo.

[@luvymarzan6328]

As a guitar Luthier there's a lot of acoustic i handed including some of the top brands. There are three guitars i played with best sounding even the string ive used is cheap one. And thats the 1981 yamaha FG-365s II, Old samick acoustic And a old takamine elite series

[@TomDobo1992]

You always make the amazing sounds with guitars. Love watching the loops you make.

[@HolidayInGuantanamo]

His playing just gets hypnotic when he layers those sounds

[@MrMattchappy]

I have a black label FG-160 from the 70s that was bought brand new by my step dad. I absolutely love it and gained so much more respect for Yamaha because of it. Glad they're still keeping up!

[@dandilion62]

I have a yamaha transacoustic already. I bought it and didn't play it much. Picked it up about a month ago and fell in love with it for improvisational fingerstyle. I'm sold on this one, illget it as soon as I sell some gear.

[@whitehh15]

lol.. I'm about to list all of my guitars for sale to buy one of these.

[@rome8180]

I was surprised you said it wasn't for live use. In fact, that was the main thing I could see it being useful for. Why would you need it in the studio when you can choose between hundreds of different reverbs and delays in your DAW? Isn't it useful to be able to bring this guitar to a solo acoustic gig and not need any pedals? I personally wouldn't pay hundreds extra for built-in effects if I'm only going to use it at home. I guess I might if I didn't already have a DAW and hundreds of stock and 3rd party plugins. The effects do sound really good. Don't get me wrong. I'd just rather get the same quality guitar without the effects for cheaper.

[@questionmark5463]

I think it would be cool to just pick this thing up and play on the couch or just for having effects available for inspiration. It's incredible how differently I play when there are effects involved.😊

[@Axel_Andersen]

@@questionmark5463 That! Just to be able to pick the guitar up without and instantly start playing.

[@adithyan_ai]

Man.... so good. I hope creators like you always exist in this platform. Have not touched my guitar in a while, just watching this made me wanna pick up and start practicing again.

[@55TeleMark]

This is much easier to manipulate than a floor full of pedals. This is a good setup.

[@danwalker4129]

Maybe I missed it, but you never said how long a loop it can create. That is a critical point when it comes to using it for anything to me. Cool stuff 😊

[@NickJardine]

I had the first generation TransAcoustic. I started to feel like I used the effect so much, to the point that regular acoustic sounded bland and boring. As soon as you turn the effects off, the sound felt “boring”. Ended up getting rid of it to re-appreciate the traditional simplicity and lack of electronics of a standard acoustic. I also don’t love knowing that the technology will be dated, break or obsolete at some point That being said, these guitars sound incredible and are a riot to play. Super innovative tech. Would really love to try out this one out.

[@yevhenfesiuk9868]

I want to thanks you. Felt every piece of sound with my soul

[@richiebricker]

The sound comes from the guitar? Thats too friggen cool. That will have to be my next guitar. Oh, its $1600? Then its not my next guitar

[@whitehh15]

Basically giving it away at that price lol. I suspect they will release a LL model like the other transacoustics that are superior instruments without any effects.

[@optimalix]

I think the magnetic cable is a good idea, it's safer to avoid having the guitar knocked down by accident if the cable is pulled. There's a reason why Apple brought it back to the MBP, it wasn't just to save on a USB port. And you can always extend it on the mains plug side.

[@rombsix]

It's funny that Paul's video, in three days, garnered more views than all other videos (combined) on this guitar on all of KZbin, including all of Yamaha's official videos. :P

[@ricktrudell2978]

Thanks for the demo and review Paul. I really admire your music.

[@darkiee69]

It's sttill a lot cheaper than most (if not all) Martins and gibsons with a solid sitka top.

[@paulneedham9885]

Exactly

[@nismo8319]

I think your playing has more to do with the how awesome that guitar seams than it actually is. I loved your looping demo.

[@TheTwaters19]

Oh you better redo that open D tuning song in full on this with the effects!

[@navid20]

I've been requesting him to do this since the last Yahmaha TAG review where he played a longer version of that.

[@astewart9410]

I love love love my Transacoustic FG-TA. Just the reverb and chorus are enough for me, though this new one is cool too, I'll try one in the shops.

[@kevinw3350]

I guess having a magnet is not that bad just in case something snags on the cable and yanks it out or you grab it forgetting it’s still connected. At least it’s less likely to damage a port.

[@HalfpennyTerwilliger]

The best of both world situation would have been a USB-C breakaway cable. You keep the security aspect (protecting the port, guitar and charger in case of an impromptu tug) but you could still replace it in a cinch with any USB-C cable laying around should you forget/misplace/loose the original cable, or if you need a longer cable for any reason.

[@HolidayInGuantanamo]

​@@HalfpennyTerwilligerExactly. There are connectors for USB-C ports that have magnetic half that splits off when pulled. It allows USB-C charging ports in laptops to have something like the Magsafe connectors on Apple laptops

[@JaneDoe-m7s]

I have to tell you all, my mate had a Yamaha, blue in colour, from the 80's and the sound and action, was second to none, great guitars, that won't break the bank, thanks all, thanks for posting and thank you KZbin ❤😂🎉

[@akhat452]

Hey paul please never stop making such quality guitar content...❤❤❤

[@freesk8]

I have an old Yamaha Trans Acoustic with the reverb feature. I also have a Martin Road Series. Yamaha's are an incredible value. I love the reverb on my TA! Sounds great. And this new Yamaha has MORE features! Cool!

[@jayluck8047]

My TonewoodAmp may be an external unit, but it can be removed in an instant. It only does eight different effects that can be used only one at a time. However... with the acoustic pickup packaged in, it was $350 (I think).

[@bestself2438]

I bought that Tonewood magnetic nightmare…you need a PhD in electrical engineering to use it. Sits in a drawer now where it belongs.

[@brunodefreitas]

I have them all, Yamaha, LAG, Lava Me and TonewoodAmp. Yamaha is above them all and Tonewood is the worst IMO

[@lawlinyourface]

@@bestself2438 You sir are absolutely correct! I put it on an X series Martin and it works out pretty great!

[@trevorgwelch7412]

I have bought several Yamaha acoustic guitars CG-TA is truly amazing . Red Label is their best quality . LL-16 Sunburst is excellent

[@TexDrinkwater]

Yep, I'm not liking that hideous charging connector on the guitar. Otherwise, it's pretty cool.

[@KrwiomoczBogurodzicy]

You're thinking of the headstock. Yuck… It’s asking to be evened out like Collings headstocks.

[@JohnShalamskas]

It is a lot less likely to damage the connector or the guitar when you accidentally yank it off the guitar by the cord.

[@richmorelli5950]

Awesome review, playing and product. I own five Yamaha guitars and a Taylor. I tried many guitars at the 300 to 500 price range and nothing can compare (especially my AC1M) to the quality, workmanship and playability. Yamaha owns the market. I use them exclusively for gigging. Again great review, thank you!

[@MidoriMae]

Wow this is everything I wanted the lava guitars to be. Somehow I didn't know yamaha had pervious versions of this. BUT THIS. This is different. Lava had cool effects but it's always gimmicky and the inherent guitar sucks. I don't know what composite materials it's made from but it sounds and plays like a sub 100 bucks guitar. This yamaha actually sounds like a competent guitar even without the effects. Plus effects that are actually useful, this is suddenly my next wishlist guitar! Thanks for showcasing this gem!

[@joh22293]

Sounds amazing. I still have my first Yamaha guitar, an FG 420E 12-string bought for me as a birthday present by my grandma in around 1982 (cost 140 quid or something around there). It has been coveted by quite a few people over the years for it's tone and volume. You can't really go wrong with a Yamaha.

[@TheFeelButton]

Sounds like a winner! Cheers Paul!!

[@keithjones203]

Based on a recent purchase of Yamaha electric guitar, I am sold on their quality and engineering. A price of $1600 US seems reasonable to me for a quality acoustic with spruce and rosewood and the electronics. Paid $3300 - $4000 for a couple of Taylor acoustics. Seems like a perfect guitar for the amateur at home or to impress your friends.

[@jbc242424]

I have 0 reasons to not want this guitar.

[@jpvoxdawg]

1 reason: supporting a huge corporation that makes everything from outboard motors to scooters to bikes and motorbikes, amps, speakers etc when there's specialty brands being killed trying to compete with their economies of scale. So yeah if you want a future where there's only 3 brands making guitars and they can set whatever price they want because there's no competition then sure, buy Yamaha...

[@jbc242424]

@@jpvoxdawg Like I said, I have 0 reasons to not want this guitar.

[@roberto3262]

Mine will be here on Monday 😁

[@didiercatz]

@@jpvoxdawg Yamaha makes excellent motorbikes and pianos, though. Additionally, there are I don't think any company will own the craft of guitar making. Plenty of shops make guitars, and do so exceptionally well, across the world.

[@jpvoxdawg]

@didiercatz you don't want one corp making everything. This is how planned obsolescence came to be. Today there are guitars from the 60s that sound better than factory made modern guitars. Do you think these components will stand the test of time? They won't. Hence: gimmick. I don't hate Yamaha but we should all be aware of why we don't want monopolistic consumer culture.

[@gerd2213]

Sounds really great!👏 Thanks for showing it in your perfect stile!🙏

[@henaege]

4:43 oh I need it…

[@bridgey3706]

Well done Paul! Thank you for a very detailed review. I like to plug in my acoustic and play with effects, but don’t usually because it can be a bit of a hassle. This allows me to pick it up and go.

[@Tigerex966]

I want this on a yamaha FG9 and FG5

[@callaway5148]

I understand the sentiment (and I have an FSx5), but really all of the electronics mounted on the soundboard would kill that "extra" you get on those higher-end guitars. I think Yamaha did wisely to pair it with solid woods but not go over the top.

[@GUITARISTED]

This looks like a lot of fun. My ideal: On large lake with feet in water and and birds soaring overhead. Thanks for great overview.

[@tomm5023]

Don’t you miss sound projection to yourself? I think I’ll go for a resonator for that price range. At half the price I wouldn’t doubt, but 1500€ for a guitar that will be outdated in 2 years is a lot. Things just get started in this domain.

[@paulneedham9885]

It’s an all solid wood quality guitar without the effects. Yep get a resonator but what’s that got to do with this??

[@tomm5023]

@@paulneedham9885 Not much, budget and making the right choice. I already have a solid wood which I play daily. Looking for a new spark of joy and inspiration. This guitar distracted me from my original idea, being a resonator. I love how the looper is integrated, great UX. Solid sounding guitar. But not worth it for me for the price at this point.

[@timcali]

The way the whole video plays and intersects the actual content. So watchable. Not to mention delicious audios

[@highentropy2468]

Never disregard Yamaha as a serious guitar brand. I have the FS5 and its sound always makes me smile. You get what you pay for with Yamaha. You get what you want others to see you have with Taylor.

[@callaway5148]

I've got an FSx5 and not only is the guitar incredible, but the pickup system is the most natural sound I've ever heard through a PA.

[@Echinder]

This is an improvement in almost every way. And i already love my current v1 transacoustic. The only thing i dont like is the charging situation. The current v1 guitar just uses run of the mill batteries

[@sadly_its_river1806]

2:37 what song is that? I've played it before but I don't remember the name?

[@devstrat]

same question, sounds amazing, would love to learn it

[@russells6309]

2:33 same

[@l3o584]

Its his song, i know theres a video of him teaching it somewhere on his channel

[@WanderingMiqo]

I remember Paul Davids saying he just came up with the chord progression, but it's literally just the song Wolves by Selena Gomez that came out in 2017. Not saying anyone stole it, but it's probably just two people just coming up with the same chord progression independently.

[@tonypgt7178]

I just love your videos Paul, this was really fun to watch and listen to! Thank you 🍃

[@DS-kr3lm]

¿Whats the name of the first song?

[@PaulDavids]

It's a tune from my Looping course called Loop School :)

[@WanderingMiqo]

It's also very similar to a song by Selena Gomez called Wolves. Same chord progression and melody.

[@sheevys]

Sound very similar to tash sultana

[@sdfswords]

It sounds decent, useful features, the chorus alone gives you a jangly 12 string feel, a bit of reverb if plugged in is nice in performance, solid woods, quality Yamaha with playability thrown in as well.

[@usmcyounggun6879]

Just in case anyone is interested LAG guitars has been making basically the same thing for years putting the HyVibe system in some of their guitars. They are pretty good guitars and are cheaper than this and have a few more features. But Yamaha make really good reliable guitars so I’m sure this one is no different. I have an older trans acoustic guitar from Yamaha and it’s just a great guitar in general even before any other features.

[@emmahillstv]

❤❤❤ it's sounding amazing with cool effects. I enjoyed you make love acoustic guitar better and this awesome ❤

[@rienoceros]

@ 0:15 That ring's not on the top...it's on the bottom?

[@rienoceros]

I'll see myself out...

[@joshcarter6297]

lol, the bottom of the top when held in playing position, but the guitar top is, as far as I know, The entire piece of wood on "top" of the body.

[@rienoceros]

@@joshcarter6297 I make the worst jokes sometimes, I'm sorry for making you explain this 😁

[@joshcarter6297]

@@rienoceros I felt the urge to be snarky, lol.

[@stewartross13]

@@joshcarter6297guitar builder here. You are correct.

[@giorassiccuriosity3179]

Built in looper in acoustic guitar is sick! I just bought my Boss RC600! I’d take this too!!

[@petermcgarrymusicandflying]

Have a 112V. Bloody solid quality. Great company.

[@geneelkins1707]

My 30 year old APX-20 guitars have been in my hands more than any other in my collection. I can’t wait to play this one.

[@fredriksandegren1948]

You are one of the most likable reviewer on KZbin! It is fantastic when you playing 'a' guitar, it just sound like heaven! But for this guitar... You actually said the parts why I wouldn't like it! Then you said how quick it is to get into looper mode... I'm sold! Anyway I needed to scan the whole of Europe to find it in stock. Bought it from Italy, I'm a swede, but the thing is after looking at this clip... I know this is my guitar! Paul, your clips here on KZbin are the best, just love them! And your playing... is just... I can't explain it, but it is just wonderful!

[@b.c.a.d.3071]

This is so cool! I don't own any pedals, but I've used my friend's pedals before (looper, reverb, distortion, etc.), and it was really fun coming up with melodies so I can definitely see myself picking this up in the future. However, I do fear that people will fake play music even more online and live lol. But it seems like a great new tool.

[@thejacquoranda]

That’s a beautiful riff you wrote at the start of the video. Kudos.

[@practicerepobarrie]

We love to hear your opinion and I'm sure Yamaha does too. Except for the oversight. I'm glad to see the pinned correction. I'm sure there will be a version 2.0 coming next year.