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Yamaha CG-TA TransAcoustic Nylon String - Natural Gloss

Nylon-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with Engelmann Spruce Top, Ovangkol Back and Sides, Nato Neck, and Rosewood Fingerboard - Natural Gloss
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A Nylon-string Acoustic Experience Like No Other

The Yamaha TransAcoustic CG-TA nylon-string acoustic-electric guitar is a high-quality instrument that delivers a playing experience like no other. With Yamaha’s onboard TransAcoustic reverb and chorus effects, you’ll enjoy the sounds of playing in a rich and lively acoustic space no matter where you are. The CG-TA features a classical-size body with ovangkol back and sides and a solid Engelmann spruce top. You’ll love the feel of this guitar’s neck and smooth rosewood fingerboard. The Yamaha TransAcoustic CG-TA will add new inspiration to your playing.

Unamplified ambience

Yamaha’s groundbreaking TransAcoustic technology delivers onboard reverb and chorus effects. What sets TransAcoustic guitars apart from other instruments with onboard effects is that they don’t require any external amplification. Engage the effects via the simple-to-use controls, and it’s like you’re playing in a richly 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 + SRT piezo pickup system.

How it works

The key to TransAcoustic technology is an integrated actuator, a small device hidden inside the guitar. The vibration of the instrument’s strings causes the actuator to vibrate; these vibrations are transmitted to the guitar body, as well as to the air around the guitar. The result is authentic reverb and chorus — without the need for any additional amplification or effects. When we first got to hear TransAcoustic technology in action at Sweetwater, we were mightily impressed. We think you will be too.

Yamaha CG-TA TransAcoustic Nylon-string Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:

  • Solid Engelmann spruce top
  • Ovangkol sides and back
  • Nato neck; rosewood fingerboard
  • System 70 TransAcoustic electronics with SRT piezo pickup
  • Rosewood bridge
  • Gloss finish

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Tech Specs

  • String Type: Nylon
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Body Shape: Classical
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Color: Natural
  • Finish: Gloss
  • Top Wood: Engleman Spruce
  • Back & Sides Wood: Ovangkol
  • Neck Wood: Nato
  • Neck Shape: Classical
  • Radius: Flat
  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
  • Number of Frets: 19
  • Scale Length: 25.5"
  • Tuning Machines: Gold
  • Bridge Material: Rosewood
  • Nut/Saddle Material: Urea/Urea
  • Nut Width: 2-1/16"
  • Electronics: System 70 TransAcoustic with SRT Piezo pickup
  • Strings: Yamaha S10
  • Case Included: Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: CG-TA

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Rated 5/5

Love this guitar!!

I find this instrument wonderful to play as a traditional nylon string ("classical acoustic") guitar. And then it becomes magical when the built-in Trans-Acoustic effects (reverb and/or chorus) are turned on with a couple of small knobs on top. As a traditional guitar it is beautiful looking and beautiful sounding, well-constructed, easy to finger, with good intonation and action. Then when turned on, the small hidden built-in Trans-Acoustic circuit (powered by two hidden AA batteries) makes the guitar sound as if you are in a live room with really good acoustics (like a bathroom or a staircase), even if you are in a small room with lots of dampening from curtains and carpeting. The amount of the effects can be totally controlled, or turned off, with the knobs. There is no speaker inside, just a small "actuator", attached internally to the guitar wood, that uses the guitar itself to naturally project the sounds. In addition to this non-amplified, non-electronic sound and capability, the guitar also has an output if desired to be plugged into a traditional guitar amplifier. The guitar also really sounds cool when played outside in a backyard, campfire, etc. This is the most fun, versatile, and best sounding guitar I have ever had!
Music background: Non-professional, playing guitar for 50 years, either by myself or with a few friends,. small group performances at times.
Rated 5/5

Love my Yamaha Transacoustic

I recently purchased a Yamaha CG-TA from Sweetwater. I have been playing it for about three weeks, and I really love the sound. It's perfect for playing in a small setting without an amp. It doesn't sound gimmicky either. I'm very happy with my purchase.
Rated 5/5

Luscious sound

It's hard not to enjoy the sound of this guitar. I don't consider this a gimmick, but an enhancement. Afterall, what makes or breaks a guitar is the sound it produces. The sound from this guitar is lovely (and adjustable).
Music background: Trumpet, piano and guitar
Rated 5/5

Better Than Advertised!

New guitars are always exciting, but this is such an extra-specially beautiful instrument - aesthetically and aurally. Intonation is perfect. Just sounds plain magnificent without any FX, they are just some yummy icing on a great sounding and great playing musical cake. Onboard reverb/chorus features are awesome sounding and so easy to use. I watched a dozen or more reviews online and didn't want to believe they weren't overstating the case for the CG-TA at the price they were advertising. But this is much, much nicer, in every way, that I hoped for at this price. I've been waiting and researching for a long time for a higher quality guitar than any I've had so far, and the CG-TA does not disappoint. I have definitely stepped up in the world. This classical guitar is all they say it is, and then some. I'm gonna love playing and recording this guitar for a lotta years.
My Sweetwater experience has been awesome. A great, user-friendly website (one of the very best), speedy communication, and thorough info on shipping and tracking my order. Arrived right when Sweetwater said it would. I love this guitar - so happy I ordered with Sweetwater.
Music background: 30+ year guitarist
Rated 5/5

Very cool guitar

Sounds amazing with reverb glad ipurchased this guitar
Music background: Play everyday
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