Yamaha TAS1 C Sand Burst

2nd Generation TransAcoustic: Yamaha Innovation Serving Inspiration

The Yamaha TAS1 C Sand Burst belongs to the second generation of TransAcoustic guitars, designed to combine the key stages of modern playing into a single instrument: listening, playing, creating. The idea is simple and highly effective: maintain the feel of a true acoustic guitar while adding inspiring musical effects that naturally resonate through the body. Within the range, the TAS1 C stands out with its more compact and ergonomic concert cutaway format, while offering a complete creative experience thanks to its simplified controls, rechargeable battery, and Bluetooth connection.

Who Is the Yamaha TAS1 C For and Which Styles Does It Excel In?

Thanks to its concert cutaway format, the TAS1 C is suited both for beginner guitarists seeking a comfortable and motivating instrument, and for intermediate to advanced musicians looking for an inspiring acoustic guitar to compose, record demos, or work on interpretation. The built-in effects encourage creativity in solo playing (arpeggios, fingerpicking, melodies) and add immediate depth to rhythmic playing. It is particularly comfortable in pop, folk, variety, ambient, and vocal accompaniment, while remaining balanced enough to explore more dynamic registers depending on right-hand attack.

A Rich Acoustic Tone Enhanced by Built-In Effects

The TAS1 C's sound foundation is based on a solid Sitka spruce top, a choice well-known for offering clarity, projection, and a wide dynamic range. The softer you play, the more precise and nuanced the guitar remains; the harder you attack, the more it responds with depth and breadth. The mahogany back and sides reinforce the warm character of the midrange, with controlled bass and a musical treble, helping the guitar to "hold" a mix when accompanying vocals.
The concert cutaway format promotes a natural balance between comfort and articulation: it delivers a quick response, very pleasant for fingerstyle, while retaining enough body for strumming. The cutaway improves access to high notes, convenient for melodic lines and higher positions. Finally, the TransAcoustic DNA adds a unique dimension: the reverb provides space, the chorus thickens the texture, and the delay opens creative possibilities without pedals or complex wiring. Everything remains within easy reach, designed to make you want to play longer and explore new ideas.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

The Yamaha TAS1 C comes with a semi-hard case, ideal for protecting the instrument daily and facilitating transport. To complete your setup, prioritize universal accessories suitable for acoustic guitars (picks, guitar stand, tuner), according to your playing preferences.

Technical specifications

Type	TransAcoustic guitar	Bridge	ebony
Shape	concert cutaway	Tuners	open gear, chrome finish
Finish	Sand Burst	Nut	composite
Top	solid Sitka spruce	Built-in effects	reverb, delay, chorus
Back and sides	mahogany	Connectivity	Bluetooth
Pickguard	transparent	Power supply	rechargeable battery
Neck	mahogany	Controls	simplified controls
Fingerboard	walnut	Settings editing	mobile editor
Scale length	25 9/16" / 650 mm	Case	semi-hard (included)
Nut width	1 3/4" / 44 mm	Body model mentioned in the series	concert cutaway (TAS1 C)