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Yamaha LL-TA TransAcoustic Dreadnought - Brown Sunburst

6-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with A.R.E. Spruce Top, Rosewood Back and Sides, Mahogany Neck, and Ebony Fingerboard - Brown Sunburst
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An Acoustic Experience Like None Other

The Yamaha TransAcoustic LL-TA 6-string acoustic-electric guitar is a high-quality instrument that delivers an acoustic experience like no other guitar before. Because the onboard reverb and chorus effects don't require any external amplification, you'll enjoy the tones of playing in a rich and lively acoustic space no matter where you are. The LL-TA is constructed from all solid tonewoods, and the spruce top has even been treated with Yamaha's A.R.E. technology for a broken-in tone. The Yamaha TransAcoustic LL-TA will add new inspiration to your playing.

Expertly crafted acoustic guitar

While the TransAcoustic's electronics deserve acclaim, the guitar is a wonderfully made acoustic instrument in its own right. With a single strum you'll notice the detail and warmth of the guitar's A.R.E.-treated solid spruce top. Yamaha's A.R.E. technology artificially ages the wood, achieving the clarity of tone found on great vintage instruments. The LL-TA's back and sides are crafted from solid rosewood, which imbues the instrument with powerful low and high frequencies. And Sweetwater guitarists agree that the ebony appointments add a touch of class.

Unamplified ambiance

The Yamaha TransAcoustic's calling card is its onboard reverb and chorus effects. What sets them apart from other instruments with onboard effects is that these don't require any external amplification. Engage the effects via the simple-to-use controls, and it's like you're playing in a rich, ambient venue. No amp or PA required. And when it's time for the gig, you can access those same great tones plugged in through the guitar's System70 pickup system.

Yamaha's L body shape

Yamaha's L body style has been an extremely popular take on the famed dreadnought-type acoustic guitar since its introduction decades ago. The design features a wider lower bout that extends the low-end frequencies and projection of the instrument without having to resort to a significantly larger body. The TransAcoustic's LL-TA L body has a bold sound that you'll find equally adept at powerful strumming as it is for flatpicked single-note lines.

Yamaha TransAcoustic LL-TA Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:

  • Acoustic-electric guitar with onboard effects
  • Reverb and chorus can be used without external amplification
  • Easy-to-use 3-knob control layout
  • Solid spruce top treated with Yamaha's A.R.E. technology
  • Solid rosewood back and sides
  • Onboard System70 electronics sound great plugged in

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Tech Specs

  • String Type: Steel
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: Yamaha Original Jumbo shape
  • Back & Sides Wood: Solid Rosewood
  • Top Wood: Solid Engelmann Spruce
  • Finish: Urethane finish with A.R.E. aging process
  • Color: Brown Sunburst
  • Neck Wood: 5-ply Mahogany/Rosewood
  • Radius: 15.75"
  • Fingerboard Material: Ebony
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Scale Length: 25.56"
  • Nut Width: 1.732"
  • Nut/Saddle Material: Urea/Urea
  • Bridge Material: Ebony
  • Tuning Machines: Die-cast gold tuners
  • Electronics: System 70 TransAcoustic preamp with piezo pickup and interior mounted actuator
  • Strings: .012 - .053 Elixir Nanoweb 80/20 Bronze Light
  • Case/Gig Bag: Softshell Case
  • Body Length: 20.18"
  • Body Width: 16.31" lower bout
  • Body Depth: 4.94" lower, 3.94" upper
  • Manufacturer Part Number: LL-TA BS

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Rated 5/5

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So I've been playing for 40 years. I've had more guitars than you can imagine. Prior to this guitar my main go to was my Taylor 814ce DLX V class. The sound is sweeter, fuller and more rich. Who would a thunk you could buy a solid Rose Wood Back and Sides, Sitka aged spruce top for under $. Not I. My wife commented how good it sounds. Love love love the non plugged in chorus effect. Ok now to the playability. You won't believe it but it's better than any other guitar I have. I did have it professionally set up but I have all of them set up. Jacob my sales guy always checks for me that it's perfect prior to shipping. If I'd a read this prior to owning one I would have never believed it. 2 friends I gig with both want one. It's very solid guitar. But heavier than the 814. It's even beautiful. I've purchased from Sweetwater for years. Couple things I've purchased in the past I've returned. No hassle returns. Puts guitar center to shame. My sales engineer knows me like a band member so I don't waste time or money A+++
Music background: 40+ years gigging also Praise and Worship bands.
Rated 5/5

Best value available

I'm old school where guitars are considered. I have owned every major brand.This purchase was originally made to fit my budget. It was the only all solid version for a grand. Now it seems it delivers way beyond the price tag. My preference brought about a lower than factory action. I installed Martin authentic 2.0 strings, and prefer the Taylor thermex picks 1.25mm. The built in effects are exceptional and not a gimmick-very useful! HOMERUN!
Music background: 40 plus years experience
Rated 5/5

Quality and inspiration

Just received my LL-TA yesterday and played for hours I simply cannot put this guitar down it's addictive to say the least build quality is top notch playability is very good thanks to paul Eckert for the awesome customer service been buying from sweetwater for years only place I'll shop try this guitar out you won't be disappointed
Mike Rhoads
Rated 5/5

Quality and value!

I am a big fan of many Yamaha products, including their musical instruments. Yamaha quality is fantastic. I was shopping around for a really nice acoustic -electric guitar. I already have the Yamaha AC1M, but have tried the Yamaha Transacoustic guitars at a local guitar Center and was impressed by the onboard effects.
I was torn as to if I should buy a TA Yamaha or just a really well built one, like the LL16D I also had my eye on. I looked at the Martins, the Taylors, etc....but quality, features, and price..the Yamaha for me was the way to go.
I have a Tonewood Amp that I think is fantastic (that gets 5 stars too) that I use on My AC1M and another dreadnaught I own. You can use that Tonewood amp on other guitars as long as you install the magnetic X brace in them. Then you just pop the amp on the back. Problem I had, was going back and forth with the amp and occasionally forgetting it.
So, do I pull the trigger on this LL-TA or just get the LL16D without the effects and just use the Tonewood amp??
Going back and forth with my sales engineer, John Tonello, and some other assistance John gave me with my order...I just decided to go with this beauty. Don't have to worry about "forgetting the Tonewood amp" again.
The AC1M sounds fantastic, even though the back and side are not solid mahogany. This LL-TA is all solid wood and rosewood back and sides. The sustain is much better with the all solid woods. The guitar with NO effects on, sounds awesome. The Room and Hall reverb settings sound really nice. Chorus as well. There is an EQ adjustment for these on the main power button. Increases / decreases the midrange. No separate Bass / treble, just a mid adjustment. I wish Yamaha would switch from Urea Nut and Saddles to better material....but even with that said...still sounds awesome. Cheap and easy swap if you install aftermarket nut/saddle yourself. If you are looking at a Martin, Taylor, other brand that costs more...check this out first. Came with a really nice semi rigid Yamaha soft gig bag as well. Quality instrument!
Pros: sounds great, Build quality, intonation-spot on, solid woods, Built in effects.
Assistance and set up from John and the folks at Sweetwater is always excellent as well!
Cons: Urea Nut / Saddle....but not a big concern.
Sounds great still and installing Graphtech Nut & saddle is cheap and easy DIY.
Music background: Beginner / intermediate
Rated 5/5

A great deal!!!

I have owned a lot of great guitars but Yamaha puts out a great guitar. I love the sound you get from this guitar with the rosewood back and sides. It's great with or without an amplifier. For the money I really don't think you can find a better deal.
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