Yamaha TAS1 C Natural

TransAcoustic 2nd Generation: Yamaha Innovation Serving Creativity

The Yamaha TAS1 C belongs to the second generation of TransAcoustic guitars. The concept is simple and highly effective: to combine "listening, playing, and creating" within a single instrument by offering inspiring effects accessible immediately at your fingertips. Within the range, it is positioned as an acoustic guitar designed for modern musicians who want to enrich their playing and ideas without relying on an effects chain or amplification to enjoy a sonic atmosphere.

Who Is the Yamaha TAS1 C For? Styles and Playing Feel

Thanks to its Concert Cutaway format and a nut width of 44 mm, the TAS1 C suits both intermediate guitarists and advanced players seeking an expressive and comfortable acoustic. It naturally adapts to fingerstyle (articulation, control, nuances), pop/folk chord playing, as well as airier accompaniments where effects (reverb, chorus, delay) provide immediate depth. The cutaway makes upper-fret passages smoother, handy for melodies, arrangements, or worked intros.

Sound: Wood, Projection, and Built-in Effects Without Amplifier

The combination of a solid Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides aims for a very musical balance: Sitka offers clarity, attack, and dynamics, while mahogany enhances warmth and midrange coherence, with a pleasant response in both rhythmic playing and arpeggios. The walnut fingerboard contributes to a natural playing feel and clear definition, and the ebony bridge promotes good vibration transmission.
The unique feature of this TransAcoustic is the ability to add reverb, delay, and chorus directly on the instrument: you get a sense of space and depth "like in a larger room," while retaining the touch and projection of an acoustic guitar. The controls remain simple, allowing quick shifts from a natural sound to a more immersive ambiance, ideal for composing, working on interpretation, or accompanying vocals.

Technical specifications

Type	acoustic guitar with built-in effects (TransAcoustic)	Nut	composite
Format	Concert cutaway (TAS1 C)	Bridge	ebony
Top	solid Sitka spruce	Tuners	open gear, chrome finish
Back and sides	mahogany	Built-in effects	reverb, delay, chorus
Pickguard	transparent	Connectivity	Bluetooth
Finish / Color	Natural	Power supply	rechargeable battery
Neck	mahogany	Controls	simplified controls
Fingerboard	walnut	Editing	mobile editor
Scale length	650 mm / 25 9/16"	Case	semi-rigid
Nut width	44 mm / 1 3/4"