Yamaha - TAS3 C Sand Burst TransAcoustic Concert Cutaway
Yamaha’s TransAcoustic guitar pushes creative boundaries by providing reverb, delay, chorus, looper, and Bluetooth capabilities right at your fingertips. Whether you’re writing, rehearsing, performing, or recording the TAS3 C is the perfect tool for the job. Solid spruce and mahogany construction ensures top-notch sound quality, complimented by professional high-fidelity effect options.
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The Nantel Verdict
The Nantel Verdict
Proprietary TransAcoustic technology embeds reverb, delay, and chorus directly into the acoustic signal without external gear; built-in looper and Bluetooth streaming eliminate workflow friction; solid wood construction (spruce/mahogany) resists the tonal compromises typical of effect-laden acoustics.
Requires USB charging and occasional firmware updates; Bluetooth pairing straightforward but benefits from familiarity with the control interface. Gig bag recommended given price point. No external pedal board needed, though a quality XLR cable essential for live or recording use.
A mature solution for players who've outgrown purely acoustic limitations but resist lugging pedalboards. The TAS3 C delivers studio-grade effects and connectivity without sacrificing the tactile acoustic experience—rare at this price and approach.
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TransAcoustic Guitars TAS3 C
Yamaha’s TransAcoustic guitar pushes creative boundaries by providing reverb, delay, chorus, looper, and Bluetooth capabilities right at your fingertips. Whether you’re writing, rehearsing, performing, or recording the TAS3 C is the perfect tool for the job. Solid spruce and mahogany construction ensures top-notch sound quality, complimented by professional high-fidelity effect options.
- Concert Cutaway-Style Body
- Solid Sitka Spruce top with A.R.E. treatment
- Solid Mahogany back & sides
- Built-in looper with tap sensor
- Built-in reverb, chorus and delay effects with simple controls
- Bluetooth Audio capability
- Rechargeable battery and magnetic charging connection
Step Beyond the Acoustic guitar
Evolving the innovative TransAcoustic Guitar concept of adding effects to your natural sound without external gear, the new generation pushes this forward with additional features including a looper and Bluetooth support. The entire creative process of listening, playing, and creating is brought together in a single guitar, where inspiration meets innovation.
Blending technology with tradition
Whilst the design and build quality of the instrument is impressive alone, the TransAcoustic effects takes the guitar to another level. Through Yamaha’s unique technology that enhances the guitar’s natural resonance, the chorus, reverb, and delay effects are immersive and blend seamlessly with the acoustic tone
Bluetooth Support
Built-in Effects
Built-in Looper
Rechargeable Battery
Simple Controls
Mobile Editor
| General Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | Concert Cutaway Style |
| Scale Length | 650 mm (25 9/16") |
| Body Length | 497 mm (19 9/16") |
| Total Length | 1031 mm (40 9/16") |
| Body Width | 380 mm (14 15/16") |
| Body Depth | 90-115 mm (3 9/16" - 4 1/2") |
| Nut Width | 44 mm (1 3/4") |
| String Spacing * | 11.0 mm |
| Top Material | Solid Sitka Spruce A.R.E. |
| Back Material | Solid Mahogany |
| Side Material | Solid Mahogany |
| Neck Material | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material | Ebony |
| Fingerboard Radius | R400 mm (15 3/4") |
| Bridge Material | Ebony |
| Nut Material | Urea |
| Saddle Material | Urea |
| Bridge Pins | Black ABS |
| Tuners | Open Gear Champagne-Gold |
| Body Binding | Black |
| Soundhole Inlay | Blue Ripple Pattern |
| Pickguard | Transparent |
| Body Finish | Gloss |
| Neck Finish | Matte |
| Electronics | TransAcoustic (SYSTEM76) |
| Controls | Reverb / Chorus / Delay / Looper / Line out Vol / Tap Sensor |
| Connections | LINE OUT / Bluetooth Audio |
| Strings | Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light |
| Accessories | Hex Wrench / USB Power Adapter / Charging Cable |
| Case | Hard Bag |
Yamaha is one of the world's largest musical instrument manufacturers, with over a century of experience crafting instruments across multiple categories. The company has built its reputation on combining traditional craftsmanship with innovative technology, consistently pushing the boundaries of what acoustic instruments can achieve.
Known for meticulous attention to quality and a commitment to accessibility, Yamaha instruments are trusted by beginners, professionals, and everyone in between. The brand's signature approach balances sonic authenticity with practical features that enhance the playing experience.
