Couldn’t agree more. I have martins and Yamahas. My Yamaha red label FS5 is 1/5 the price of my Martin and that’s is wayyyy undervalued. It doesn’t make sense. To go even further my f335 that’s only work $200-$250 new - is still an awesome guitar. I hope Yamaha gets the recognition it deserves as the king of acoustic companies in overall value
Nah. Yamaha is rated properly.. all guitar players know yamaha makes quality guitars.. in all price point too.. from $100 to $2000... all just impressive quality that can last for life..
I have an older TA and love the feel let alone the fun stuff. I don't use the effects alot but they are nice. The looper is wicked cool though. Also on a side note I'm reading the comments and LOVING all the Yamaha love. It is well deserved!!
As an FGTA owner, I've been looking at new guitars but can't help but feel that I will miss the Transacoustic. This solves my decision issues. Yamaha is so underrated.
Think this is probably the coolest acoustic i remember seeing in ages. Yamaha really deserves more like for stuff like this than it feels like they get sometimes.
Because it's a Yamaha!! When you buy a Martin, Gibson Taylor or Fender your buying an actual product that the company Masters in. It's all they do and what they love... Yamaha makes motorcycles, dirt bikes atvs, semiconductors, audio/visual equipment, baseball gloves bats, computers, appliances, industrial robots, drums, guitars and on and on and on!! There guitars don't hold and grow in value, and shouldn't ' like a Gibson, Taylor, Martin or Fender does..
It's just a poor marketing history for acoustic guitars. They probably should make a premium brand name, kinda like how Toyota made the Lexus line in order to sell premium cars. Yamaha is THE best guitar maker in Japan. And I say this, having asked 10 different sales clerks in Tokyo and Saitama. They all agree that Yamaha is the most consistent and reliable guitar for any occassion, and their high end models are worth Every yen.
@@norman-gregoryit does ! I’ve had high end Martins and Taylor’s and quite a lot of mistakes happen with those. Yamaha doesn’t make really boutique models even tho the 9 series is close, but they make great models
@@angelg8445 ...agree agree agree. I asked the original thread the question. Not sure if he was ridiculing them or not. 100% Yamaha acoustic guitars imho = quality. Tongue and cheek from myself...aren't Taylor and other companies glad, Yamaha makes other goods. Imagine if they were just with acoustic guitars? Mmmm! Haha. Thanks for commenting.
Thank you for the being the first video (!) to alert me to this fantastic guitar, which ticks all the boxes (and more) for me as a long-standing Transacoustic FG-TA owner, who actually gigs with it. Too bad I live in Germany and couldn‘t buy the new TAG3 via you folks. Just ordered one here, and can‘t wait to check it out for real. Thank goodness they kept the neck profile, scale length, etc. almost exactly as for the FG-TA.
I’m with you, except mine is an LL and I’m hoping they’ll make a smaller one. In my old age, I’m finding that smaller guitars are just easier for me to handle. Short scale, but also smaller, lighter body. Anyway, other than its dreadnaught size and heavy, I absolutely love my TA. The TAG with internal looper looks awesome, can’t wait to try it.
I loved this channel. I'm fortunate enough to live in San Antonio and have had the honor of meeting both Chris and Cooper...great guys...great players.. and really trust their knowledge on all things guitars. I was just about a week away from buying the LL-TA. I didn't even know this guitar existed until just now seeing this video. I'm now going to hold of on that purchase until I can check out this TAG3. This seems like the REAL gamechanger for what I've been looking for. I was interested in the Tonewood amp at one time, but I was always a little uneasy on what the magnets would do to my satin finish Mahogany guitars that are very thin and feel almost as light as balsa wood on one of my guitars. I have to say I am very excited to go check this one out. Thanks for posting, Guys...
@@toneseeker4968 lmk which one you end up getting. I’m inclined to think the LLTA would sound better because of its A.R.E treated solid Engleman spruce top with solid rosewood back and sides which ages the wood about 10 years meaning better sound. Compared to the TAG3 with a solid Sitka spruce and solid mahogany back an sides. On pure acoustics alone, LLTA might be a winner. However where the TAG will really shine will be with the TA 2.0 system upgrade from the original. So it may sound better due to the use of dual actuators vs 1 actuator in the original TA meaning it’s onboard effects should be louder and clearer and offer wider range of possible sounds.
@@toneseeker4968 I have an LLTA and love it. It closely rivals my Taylor 714ce western red cedar top and rosewood back and sides but at third of the price. If you do end up getting the LLTA make sure to get it setup lowering the action and replacing the Urea nut and saddle to bone and changing the plastic bridge pins to tusq or Martin Liquid Metal bridge pins and you basically get an LL26 Good luck
This is definitely an improvement over the previous model. I would have some fun with it, but at this point in my guitar journey I have no need. A few years ago, perhaps. I did enjoy hearing a couple of ladies busking with TA guitars at the city market last month and it was a good time.
I ordered the Sand Burst TAG3C within a day of seeng this video and snagged one. I knew it would be a hit. Now I hear they’re backordered until December. Love it. A fine guitar even without the ‘Lectrics but amazing with. Great songwriting guitar. You’ll spend a lot of time with this.
I have the FSC-TA and love it for what it is. Amazing quality at that price point. This guitar has everything I feel the FSC-TA is missing. I will 100% be picking one of these up for the collection.
Love this!! I do hope they come out with a nylon string/flamenco version. And dang it not too narrow of a neck! So many "crossover" nylons are just too narrow. 48mm minimum, but 49/50mm would be ideal.
Fascinating and a lof of fiun. The tech will probably last longer than most people expect. I have a Yamaha Clavinova that I bought in 1998 that still works perfectly well. Tech will undoubtedly move on, but I would be confident this will function for a long, long time.
I had purchased a used FS-TA and had problems with the knobs not clicking when pushed down. Removed the knobs and gave it shots of compressed air, problem solved. It would be amazing if you could update guitar software from the app at some point...
I have been waiting for something like this, especially the built in looper! I want one but need a smaller body. I play an OM but with all the effects I'd probably wait for a OO size if that ever happens! Great playing as always too! Whenever I go into a guitar shop I do my best imitation of Chris and Cooper and I save myself the shame of playing Stairway to Heaven in a shop! 🤣
@@vandamme211LS6 is the introduction to the LS line. I have the LS6, trust me it’s laminate back and sides w/ solid top. It’s a fantastic guitar considering its laminate. The models above that are all solid wood. I’m only leaving the correction in case someone makes a purchasing choice based off of comments they see.
@@natedistasio2791 after the fact he states the TA. The original comment just says they’re all solid wood. While the subject matter of the video is about the TA the comment isn’t clear so I’m just clearing up not ALL LS models are all solid.
I’m in Toronto Canada. I saw your demo as I was driving to my local guitar shop to pick up a repaired guitar. By the time I got there, I was already sold on this guitar. I placed my order immediately, and apparently mine was the first order placed for the TAG3 C on the Yamaha Canada ordering system. I would have bought it from you, but my understanding is that you don’t currently ship to Canada. If I’m wrong about that, I’ll buy my next one from Alamo.
I ordered immediately (I had a feeling if I didn't I wouldn't see one for months due to demand) and got a sand burst one. I was very lucky. You're going to love it.
@@ThePeterBlood actually, mine showed up last week even though they told me I probably wouldn’t see it before Christmas. I’ve been playing it for hours at a time every day! Great sounding guitar on its own, with amazing technology under the hood to add to the experience!
@@MervGinsberg-sc8kp Great! You got lucky like me being an early orderer. It's addictive all right. Yeah I was also surprised it is also a fine guitar as well sans effects. What color did you get?
@@MervGinsberg-sc8kp - Mine is also sandy burst and shaded nicely. Nice to have color variation in your guitarsenal. They can’t all be slightly different shades of cream vanilla. I was in the process of ordering a couple high end Martins and an electric when this thing popped up unexpectedly. But I HAD to have it! It was just too cool.
This is a genius idea ! I've always loved Yamaha! It's a bit pricey but I'm sure this tech will get cheaper in the near future! I plan, when it does, to get one. Can't wait!
This is really interesting, not just for gigging but for songwriters. Now - is Cooper going home with one of these? Looked like he was having a LOT of fun during the demo!
For next time : you can screen record your phone when you want to show us how an app works. And just insert the video later when editing. Love you guys!
It is probably worth it to sold all my guitars and pedals just to get that one. For me I simply love it. I’m a fan to have a professional guitar sound with the less complicated setup and having so many pedals and stuff, just simply a guitar, amplifier and your smartphone a ready to go and create great music.
Thanks, guys! Saw your web cast , wanted the TAG 3c, but you didn't have and couldn't ship to Canada 😢 Local delivery is pre order spring 2925 I searched Canada and today received it , beautiful, Wish I could have bought through you
staying with the Line 6 (Yamaha) Variax, Battery powered external speaker on a speaker stand has these effects, also required for vocals and Looper/ backing tracks.
I expect Yamaha will release more guitars with TA v2 tech, and after buying/playing both an FGX5 and CSF-TA, if they make a concert size, all-solid version- bonus if it's a cutaway- i'll have to buy one for sure.
Could be but it seems the more space for the transducers to work their magic like in a dreadnought the better the sound will be. It does sound great! The effects keep you playing. I was lucky to get one early.
Wow. This changes e'erthing!! I almost bought the original transacoustic but this one is a must have! And the price isn't what I thought it would be. All that for $1800? It's worth every penny.
@@colinbutler5676 You're entitled to your opinion, but this isn't a "gimmick". It's the first acoustic guitar with all these built in features. I can use the sound effects and the looper to practice without having to use a pedal, cables, or amp. Yes, I already have those things, and I rarely use them because getting everything set up in the spot where I normally play is a real PIA. I can take just the guitar with me to friend's house, my favorite park, another room in the house, anywhere I choose---and be able to do a lot more than I can with a regular acoustic guitar.
Yamaha is inciting violence, and I don’t feel safe. 😏 I have owned my LS-TA Trans-acoustic since 2019, and I still love it. This looks cool. I’ve tried the LAG version, and I hated it. I bet Yamaha kills it with this one.
I just got my natural TAG3C today. I am shocked how good a guitar it is. Flawless construction and tone dang close to a $4000 FG9 I tried out. The effects are top notch, no need for anything external. I just need to get it setup from my luthier. I prefer butter close action. Out of box is probably fine for most people.
Awesome delay and backing tracks was my wish for the older models yamaha listened Now to get this in the fs9 and classical with a foot switch control pedal. and a diferent version built for revstsrs and Pacifica electric guitars one for classical and with a pedal.
There is a company in France called Lag, that makes a bluetooth guitar called the Hyvibe. It was launched in 2019. It’s not as advanced as the Tag but close. It’s also less expensive.
@@paulneedham9885 LAG guitars with the hyvibe system. You can purchase just the Hyvibe system if you aren’t a fan of LAG guitars. AND Taylor also offers upgrade packages for guitar owners with the Expression system gen 1 so they can retrofit the expression system 2 to an older Taylor guitar.
Super cool. Love guitar innovation and love Yamaha acoustics. This level of new innovation intimidates me. I'm the guy who needs individual pedals verses navigating through a single multi-effects pedal display for everything. But, I do acknowledge its simply a matter of acclimation and acceptance. My only concern with this level built-in technology would be there is potentially more to break and require support. Does this require an authorized shop to service or can the owner obtain parts and do it themselves?
Ok, so I'm a straight up beginner, still learning progressions. I am confident I will continue with my pursuit to learn to play. I am 60 and can afford this guitar but not sure in reality how practical it will be for me. Would it be possible to integrate online lessons with the Bluetooth feature? Other than the price... is there any reason a beginner shouldn't purchase this Yamaha? Again, right now, most of the cool features are useless to me. But maybe??? Just maybe, one day? Thanks for the share. 👴 Not that 60 has anything to do with affording it, but you know what I mean.
Enjoy your guitar journey and invest in a quality and playable guitar. if you're interested in looping and effects, there are more inexpensive ways to go (amps & Pedals).
So the TAG3C contains a Lithium Ion battery, which has a limited life. So what happens when it doesn't take the full charge anymore? Is the battery easily accessible to replace? The other Trans-Acoustic models have easily replaceable AA batteries....this seems like a backward step with the TAG3C?
I still don’t know what to think of it. I know the quality will be good enough to use in a serious setting, yet I wouldn’t use all the extras onstage. There’s a reason why I’ve spent time to do my research to buy a nice amp that I use as my personal monitor system, why I have everything I think I need to make my guitar sound as naturally as it can possibly be, why I included some beautiful reverbs, eq, boosts, compression, DI, pickup systems etcetera… So, the only reason why I would absolutely like to own a guitar like this is because I am too lazy to plug into a small amp (and if I want to a little TC Electronic looper) that I have next to my couch anyway. Having a guitar like this means I can lay my lazy body down and play, while hearing a bit of reverb AND it will be a fun thing to take with me to a friend or a group of friends or band mates and play something that sounds better with reverb than it does without. In other words, for people like me, even though it’s a fun thing, I think I have other things to spend my money on (the new LR Baggs HiFi Duet is coming out soon, it won’t be cheap, but that would be MUCH MORE interesting to me - please Cooper and Chris, demo that one when you get them in!). Of course not everyone is like me, but then I doubt for who this might be interesting. It’s still an expensive guitar for people who are passed the beginners phase. Let’s say you bought a nice Guild or a Mexican made Martin and by now you know you are serious, then this new Yamaha is probably not going to be your next purchase. So…. the only group of people that I can think of who would be interested is the group of people who have more than enough money to spend and already own 4 to 7 high end guitars, two or three cheaper guitars to try stuff out with and are just as excited to experience playing one of those guitars as I am. I’m probably wrong, I might have forgotten a specific group of people, or my brain just functions completely different from anyone else’s. ❗️❗️❗️In fact, I would LOVE to hear from someone who is seriously considering buying one of these new Yamahas and the reasoning behind it. I promise I won’t try to talk you into something else, I won’t try to make you look silly, I’m NOT a troll, I am dead serious. In all honesty, I’m even a bit jealous, because I would LOVE to have a guitar like this. I really hope someone is willing to answer me. 😊
Jeez... I've been lusting after a Taylor for while... But this sounded great just as the standard acoustic... Add the bells and whistles, and bring it in under 2k... What's not to like.
Haven’t found a video of anyone actually taking advantage of percussive capabilities of this guitar yet…can we see some top slapping / drum beats built into the looper? This would be amazing for covering Hermanos Gutierrez / Jose Gonzalez, etc.
I wonder what will happen to this technology in fee years down the line: the battery life will (can will the be able to b replaced, how about the charger/,why it is not usb etc,what about the app support.I played the previous gen of the transacoustic series guitar and I loved it, but than I thought if it would be resaleble in the future etc (also thinking about the electronics etc) I like the guitar but there a many things I'm not sure about. I could get a nice eastman etc, but the looper and effects are so enticing and hassle free due to zero set up. What do you think?
Mahogany back and sides is ok I guess, rosewood would have made it a guitar I would absolutely buy. Put this on a Jumbo guitar with rosewood back and sides and I will have to buy it. It's very cool and I agree this would be a great option to have on other guitars in their line up.
I wonder what existing guitar this is based on... The LL-TA was based on the LL series. The FG-TA was based on the FG. The base instrument look neither of those. I wonder if this is a new line....
I had a Martin with a computer that ate batteries in 4 hrs. And it kept burning out the processor the fixed it 3 time and replaced it 4 times in two years. The guitar also started coming apart. So I traded it for a PA system. So the older guitars battery lasted one year so keep your computer made guitars. My Alvarez and Takamine are 30 plus years old and my 12 string is 50 years old so I’ll stay with those type.
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Yamaha is the most underrated & under used guitars for sure. Quality & engineering. Love Yamaha
Yamaha is SERIOUSLY underrated! I just recently picked up an A3R and I haven't touched any of my other guitars since I got it!
Couldn’t agree more. I have martins and Yamahas. My Yamaha red label FS5 is 1/5 the price of my Martin and that’s is wayyyy undervalued. It doesn’t make sense.
To go even further my f335 that’s only work $200-$250 new - is still an awesome guitar. I hope Yamaha gets the recognition it deserves as the king of acoustic companies in overall value
Nah. Yamaha is rated properly.. all guitar players know yamaha makes quality guitars.. in all price point too.. from $100 to $2000... all just impressive quality that can last for life..
So cool, technology integration that's intuitive and USEFUL. Yamaha are killing it.
I have an older TA and love the feel let alone the fun stuff. I don't use the effects alot but they are nice. The looper is wicked cool though. Also on a side note I'm reading the comments and LOVING all the Yamaha love. It is well deserved!!
It’s all over you tube .. loved yours & Paul David’s demo & enthusiasm of this incredible guitar .. ordered..
As an FGTA owner, I've been looking at new guitars but can't help but feel that I will miss the Transacoustic. This solves my decision issues. Yamaha is so underrated.
Think this is probably the coolest acoustic i remember seeing in ages. Yamaha really deserves more like for stuff like this than it feels like they get sometimes.
How does Yamaha not get more love?
So cool
Because it's a Yamaha!! When you buy a Martin, Gibson Taylor or Fender your buying an actual product that the company Masters in. It's all they do and what they love... Yamaha makes motorcycles, dirt bikes atvs, semiconductors, audio/visual equipment, baseball gloves bats, computers, appliances, industrial robots, drums, guitars and on and on and on!! There guitars don't hold and grow in value, and shouldn't ' like a Gibson, Taylor, Martin or Fender does..
It's just a poor marketing history for acoustic guitars.
They probably should make a premium brand name, kinda like how Toyota made the Lexus line in order to sell premium cars.
Yamaha is THE best guitar maker in Japan. And I say this, having asked 10 different sales clerks in Tokyo and Saitama.
They all agree that Yamaha is the most consistent and reliable guitar for any occassion, and their high end models are worth Every yen.
@@ConditionZero76...Does Yamaha make quality acoustic guitars?
@@norman-gregoryit does ! I’ve had high end Martins and Taylor’s and quite a lot of mistakes happen with those. Yamaha doesn’t make really boutique models even tho the 9 series is close, but they make great models
@@angelg8445 ...agree agree agree. I asked the original thread the question. Not sure if he was ridiculing them or not. 100% Yamaha acoustic guitars imho = quality.
Tongue and cheek from myself...aren't Taylor and other companies glad, Yamaha makes other goods.
Imagine if they were just with acoustic guitars? Mmmm! Haha.
Thanks for commenting.
Thank you for the being the first video (!) to alert me to this fantastic guitar, which ticks all the boxes (and more) for me as a long-standing Transacoustic FG-TA owner, who actually gigs with it. Too bad I live in Germany and couldn‘t buy the new TAG3 via you folks. Just ordered one here, and can‘t wait to check it out for real. Thank goodness they kept the neck profile, scale length, etc. almost exactly as for the FG-TA.
I’m with you, except mine is an LL and I’m hoping they’ll make a smaller one. In my old age, I’m finding that smaller guitars are just easier for me to handle. Short scale, but also smaller, lighter body. Anyway, other than its dreadnaught size and heavy, I absolutely love my TA. The TAG with internal looper looks awesome, can’t wait to try it.
I loved this channel. I'm fortunate enough to live in San Antonio and have had the honor of meeting both Chris and Cooper...great guys...great players.. and really trust their knowledge on all things guitars. I was just about a week away from buying the LL-TA. I didn't even know this guitar existed until just now seeing this video. I'm now going to hold of on that purchase until I can check out this TAG3. This seems like the REAL gamechanger for what I've been looking for. I was interested in the Tonewood amp at one time, but I was always a little uneasy on what the magnets would do to my satin finish Mahogany guitars that are very thin and feel almost as light as balsa wood on one of my guitars. I have to say I am very excited to go check this one out. Thanks for posting, Guys...
@@toneseeker4968 lmk which one you end up getting. I’m inclined to think the LLTA would sound better because of its A.R.E treated solid Engleman spruce top with solid rosewood back and sides which ages the wood about 10 years meaning better sound.
Compared to the TAG3 with a solid Sitka spruce and solid mahogany back an sides.
On pure acoustics alone, LLTA might be a winner. However where the TAG will really shine will be with the TA 2.0 system upgrade from the original. So it may sound better due to the use of dual actuators vs 1 actuator in the original TA meaning it’s onboard effects should be louder and clearer and offer wider range of possible sounds.
@@jonflores5832 Sure thing...those are my exact thoughts and concerns, as well...
@@toneseeker4968 I have an LLTA and love it. It closely rivals my Taylor 714ce western red cedar top and rosewood back and sides but at third of the price. If you do end up getting the LLTA make sure to get it setup lowering the action and replacing the Urea nut and saddle to bone and changing the plastic bridge pins to tusq or Martin Liquid Metal bridge pins and you basically get an LL26
Good luck
It’s times like this that I’m so glad I’m a lefty. I can’t afford it but if it was available I would be ordering it right now 😏
Really appreciate you two. Always spot on with your reviews. Thank you guys so much
Cooper, it is a pleasure to hear you play. Love your style. You kill it. Can't wait to get my hands on this guitar!
This is by far the best demo. Excellent playing and great production.
This is definitely an improvement over the previous model. I would have some fun with it, but at this point in my guitar journey I have no need. A few years ago, perhaps.
I did enjoy hearing a couple of ladies busking with TA guitars at the city market last month and it was a good time.
I ordered the Sand Burst TAG3C within a day of seeng this video and snagged one. I knew it would be a hit. Now I hear they’re backordered until December. Love it. A fine guitar even without the ‘Lectrics but amazing with. Great songwriting guitar. You’ll spend a lot of time with this.
I have the FSC-TA and love it for what it is. Amazing quality at that price point. This guitar has everything I feel the FSC-TA is missing. I will 100% be picking one of these up for the collection.
Your enthusiasm for this new Yamaha is infectious. Beautiful demo. Finally, Yamaha has developed a guitar that is smarter than I will ever be.
Playability?
Videos like this one are why I subscribed to this channel, great job, guys!!
Love this!! I do hope they come out with a nylon string/flamenco version. And dang it not too narrow of a neck! So many "crossover" nylons are just too narrow. 48mm minimum, but 49/50mm would be ideal.
What a demo!! A Tag3 in each color for Clement ❤
Love this idea .. especially for home/couch practice. Just wish they had it in a smaller body. Any word on that?
Yamacoustic...yes sir!!!
Good playing and enjoy listening to you both.
Prolly 2200 - 2400 in Australia?
Yamaha is class.
This maybe a class...ic!
Fascinating and a lof of fiun. The tech will probably last longer than most people expect. I have a Yamaha Clavinova that I bought in 1998 that still works perfectly well. Tech will undoubtedly move on, but I would be confident this will function for a long, long time.
I had purchased a used FS-TA and had problems with the knobs not clicking when pushed down. Removed the knobs and gave it shots of compressed air, problem solved. It would be amazing if you could update guitar software from the app at some point...
My taylor will have to wait😮
Seems like Christmas gift from Yamaha came early🎄
Thank you for your demo as always!
I have been waiting for something like this, especially the built in looper! I want one but need a smaller body. I play an OM but with all the effects I'd probably wait for a OO size if that ever happens! Great playing as always too! Whenever I go into a guitar shop I do my best imitation of Chris and Cooper and I save myself the shame of playing Stairway to Heaven in a shop! 🤣
Fabulous guitar for coffee shop gigging.
Or wine bar
Excellent playing Cooper. As always.
The duo is at it again! Great video…. Got me thinking.
Super cool guitars, I could see coffee shop players, home players, and streamers really using these. Yamaha is killing it lately; love my FGX5.
I bought a Yamaha roadstar professional with P90s and that guitar is absolutely brilliant. Great video gentleman.
A footpedal maybe Bluetooth with mic input and loop memory specifically for this would be BOSS!
What acoustic sorcery is this!!?? Brilliant, Yamaha! Great video, Cooper and Chris!
I always look forward to a new video from Chris and Cooper. Awesome guys!
LS and LL series were all solid wood!
I have LS after having FS. Best guitar for the buck.
LS6 is laminate
@@treetopher9342 Transacoustic LLs and LSs are solid as they mentioned about previous gen in video
@@vandamme211LS6 is the introduction to the LS line. I have the LS6, trust me it’s laminate back and sides w/ solid top. It’s a fantastic guitar considering its laminate. The models above that are all solid wood. I’m only leaving the correction in case someone makes a purchasing choice based off of comments they see.
@@treetopher9342he is talking about the ls ta and ll ta (all solid wood), not the ls6 (laminate back/sides)
@@natedistasio2791 after the fact he states the TA. The original comment just says they’re all solid wood. While the subject matter of the video is about the TA the comment isn’t clear so I’m just clearing up not ALL LS models are all solid.
I’m in Toronto Canada. I saw your demo as I was driving to my local guitar shop to pick up a repaired guitar. By the time I got there, I was already sold on this guitar.
I placed my order immediately, and apparently mine was the first order placed for the TAG3 C on the Yamaha Canada ordering system.
I would have bought it from you, but my understanding is that you don’t currently ship to Canada. If I’m wrong about that, I’ll buy my next one from Alamo.
I ordered immediately (I had a feeling if I didn't I wouldn't see one for months due to demand) and got a sand burst one. I was very lucky. You're going to love it.
@@ThePeterBlood actually, mine showed up last week even though they told me I probably wouldn’t see it before Christmas. I’ve been playing it for hours at a time every day! Great sounding guitar on its own, with amazing technology under the hood to add to the experience!
@@MervGinsberg-sc8kp Great! You got lucky like me being an early orderer. It's addictive all right. Yeah I was also surprised it is also a fine guitar as well sans effects. What color did you get?
@@ThePeterBlood I got the sandy burst. Mine has a really soft transition in the burst. Very cool looking. Which one did you get?
@@MervGinsberg-sc8kp - Mine is also sandy burst and shaded nicely. Nice to have color variation in your guitarsenal. They can’t all be slightly different shades of cream vanilla.
I was in the process of ordering a couple high end Martins and an electric when this thing popped up unexpectedly. But I HAD to have it! It was just too cool.
Hyvibe has been doing this for a number of years, to my knowledge. Sounds great! Their kit you can install yourself on any guitar.
I can see myself with one of these in the coming couple of years. Great innovation. 👍
This is a genius idea ! I've always loved Yamaha! It's a bit pricey but I'm sure this tech will get cheaper in the near future! I plan, when it does, to get one. Can't wait!
Very impressive. That being said, I am happy with my LL6M ARE and my LS6 as well as my FG830. The new models are great for a coffee house situation.
This is really interesting, not just for gigging but for songwriters. Now - is Cooper going home with one of these? Looked like he was having a LOT of fun during the demo!
For next time : you can screen record your phone when you want to show us how an app works. And just insert the video later when editing. Love you guys!
It is probably worth it to sold all my guitars and pedals just to get that one. For me I simply love it. I’m a fan to have a professional guitar sound with the less complicated setup and having so many pedals and stuff, just simply a guitar, amplifier and your smartphone a ready to go and create great music.
Thanks, guys!
Saw your web cast , wanted the TAG 3c, but you didn't have and couldn't ship to Canada 😢
Local delivery is pre order spring 2925
I searched Canada and today received it , beautiful,
Wish I could have bought through you
staying with the Line 6 (Yamaha) Variax, Battery powered external speaker on a speaker stand has these effects, also required for
vocals and Looper/ backing tracks.
Great demo/presentation! Something different....a very interesting guitar. I already have my name on one!
Looper out of the sound hole without plugging anything in is a world first! This is a big deal!!
Not quite. There are at least 2 others I'm aware of that have been out for a few years
@@stanleyderochea6505such as? Interested to know as I’ve not seen a looper out of the guitar anywhere else?
@@paulneedham9885 lag hyvibe, enya, lava. Those are the 3 I'm aware of
Well... What an instrument !!! All Solid wood and some crazy nice tech ?! I have to try one !!!
That iced tea? Burst Yamaha does is so great-looking
Yamahas on a roll.
Cost more but worth it.
Have transacoustic, love it. Looks like they made this version a little thicker though.
OASIS! Perfect use for this guitar. Thanks!
That actually what I have been waiting for, in the Smart Piano's from Yamaha, being able to use the Piano as a BlueTooth speaker.
I expect Yamaha will release more guitars with TA v2 tech, and after buying/playing both an FGX5 and CSF-TA, if they make a concert size, all-solid version- bonus if it's a cutaway- i'll have to buy one for sure.
Cooper you rock!! The Yamaha is pretty cool too
I have the LL-TA, it is all solid wood not laminate. This is interesting, thanks for the review.
Amazing guitar
this in OOO body shape will be insane
Could be but it seems the more space for the transducers to work their magic like in a dreadnought the better the sound will be. It does sound great! The effects keep you playing. I was lucky to get one early.
I’m going to San Antonio in May. How likely is it that y’all might have these on the floor available to try out? Haha
I'm still leaning towards an AC3R since I prefer a concert body, but this is intriguing for sure.
Nice...now I want one of these. Already have the FSX5 Red Label, though.
My nxt guitar fosho!😉👍
Waiting for the FS shape version already… Yamaha
O yes! 🧡
I'd really love to see a flamenco version or at least a nylon one. It's very tempting to get it as is.
Wow. This changes e'erthing!! I almost bought the original transacoustic but this one is a must have! And the price isn't what I thought it would be. All that for $1800? It's worth every penny.
Just another gimmick dude
@@colinbutler5676 You're entitled to your opinion, but this isn't a "gimmick". It's the first acoustic guitar with all these built in features. I can use the sound effects and the looper to practice without having to use a pedal, cables, or amp. Yes, I already have those things, and I rarely use them because getting everything set up in the spot where I normally play is a real PIA. I can take just the guitar with me to friend's house, my favorite park, another room in the house, anywhere I choose---and be able to do a lot more than I can with a regular acoustic guitar.
Yamaha is inciting violence, and I don’t feel safe. 😏
I have owned my LS-TA Trans-acoustic since 2019, and I still love it.
This looks cool.
I’ve tried the LAG version, and I hated it.
I bet Yamaha kills it with this one.
I just got my natural TAG3C today. I am shocked how good a guitar it is. Flawless construction and tone dang close to a $4000 FG9 I tried out. The effects are top notch, no need for anything external. I just need to get it setup from my luthier. I prefer butter close action. Out of box is probably fine for most people.
Awesome delay and backing tracks was my wish for the older models yamaha listened
Now to get this in the fs9 and classical with a foot switch control pedal.
and a diferent version built for revstsrs and Pacifica electric guitars one for classical and with a pedal.
You can add those to the instrument out.
Hi there, thanks for a brilliant review, do you think this would good for Busking ect and doing a small Gig? Many Thanks Ian
it's a cool idea for even playing in a small room fill up with sound .. question how long does the battery last? 10 years or what? good question...
There is a company in France called Lag, that makes a bluetooth guitar called the Hyvibe. It was launched in 2019. It’s not as advanced as the Tag but close. It’s also less expensive.
They don t sound as good I’m afraid
@@EerieProductions1 they lag behind tag.
The LLTAand LSTA are also solid wood. And dang, this Tag3 looks/sounds like fun. Not for everyone, but for many!
They need to offer an upgrade package for those with the first gen TA to be able to upgrade to the 2nd gen TA
@@jonflores5832why? Which other guitar companies do that when they bring a new model guitar out??
@@paulneedham9885 LAG guitars with the hyvibe system. You can purchase just the Hyvibe system if you aren’t a fan of LAG guitars.
AND
Taylor also offers upgrade packages for guitar owners with the Expression system gen 1 so they can retrofit the expression system 2 to an older Taylor guitar.
Super cool. Love guitar innovation and love Yamaha acoustics. This level of new innovation intimidates me. I'm the guy who needs individual pedals verses navigating through a single multi-effects pedal display for everything. But, I do acknowledge its simply a matter of acclimation and acceptance. My only concern with this level built-in technology would be there is potentially more to break and require support. Does this require an authorized shop to service or can the owner obtain parts and do it themselves?
So many magical things happening in japan 🙂
Yes!! This is very cool
I like the oasis joke 😂
Now they need distortion and fuzz and maybe a DTuna and a Floyd.
Cool, really cool
Ok, so I'm a straight up beginner, still learning progressions. I am confident I will continue with my pursuit to learn to play. I am 60 and can afford this guitar but not sure in reality how practical it will be for me. Would it be possible to integrate online lessons with the Bluetooth feature? Other than the price... is there any reason a beginner shouldn't purchase this Yamaha? Again, right now, most of the cool features are useless to me. But maybe??? Just maybe, one day? Thanks for the share. 👴 Not that 60 has anything to do with affording it, but you know what I mean.
Enjoy your guitar journey and invest in a quality and playable guitar. if you're interested in looping and effects, there are more inexpensive ways to go (amps & Pedals).
When will these be available in the UK?
Clever. Why not
That is one cool guitar, great for a multitude of things. Next is, you won't even have play the next one it will play itself. Take that
Martin
So the TAG3C contains a Lithium Ion battery, which has a limited life. So what happens when it doesn't take the full charge anymore?
Is the battery easily accessible to replace?
The other Trans-Acoustic models have easily replaceable AA batteries....this seems like a backward step with the TAG3C?
I have the older FGC-TA in the all black CW. And love it but now dammmit I m going to get me a Tag3 thats freaking cool.
I still don’t know what to think of it. I know the quality will be good enough to use in a serious setting, yet I wouldn’t use all the extras onstage. There’s a reason why I’ve spent time to do my research to buy a nice amp that I use as my personal monitor system, why I have everything I think I need to make my guitar sound as naturally as it can possibly be, why I included some beautiful reverbs, eq, boosts, compression, DI, pickup systems etcetera…
So, the only reason why I would absolutely like to own a guitar like this is because I am too lazy to plug into a small amp (and if I want to a little TC Electronic looper) that I have next to my couch anyway. Having a guitar like this means I can lay my lazy body down and play, while hearing a bit of reverb AND it will be a fun thing to take with me to a friend or a group of friends or band mates and play something that sounds better with reverb than it does without.
In other words, for people like me, even though it’s a fun thing, I think I have other things to spend my money on (the new LR Baggs HiFi Duet is coming out soon, it won’t be cheap, but that would be MUCH MORE interesting to me - please Cooper and Chris, demo that one when you get them in!).
Of course not everyone is like me, but then I doubt for who this might be interesting. It’s still an expensive guitar for people who are passed the beginners phase. Let’s say you bought a nice Guild or a Mexican made Martin and by now you know you are serious, then this new Yamaha is probably not going to be your next purchase.
So…. the only group of people that I can think of who would be interested is the group of people who have more than enough money to spend and already own 4 to 7 high end guitars, two or three cheaper guitars to try stuff out with and are just as excited to experience playing one of those guitars as I am.
I’m probably wrong, I might have forgotten a specific group of people, or my brain just functions completely different from anyone else’s.
❗️❗️❗️In fact, I would LOVE to hear from someone who is seriously considering buying one of these new Yamahas and the reasoning behind it. I promise I won’t try to talk you into something else, I won’t try to make you look silly, I’m NOT a troll, I am dead serious. In all honesty, I’m even a bit jealous, because I would LOVE to have a guitar like this. I really hope someone is willing to answer me. 😊
Wow are you ok?
Jeez... I've been lusting after a Taylor for while... But this sounded great just as the standard acoustic... Add the bells and whistles, and bring it in under 2k... What's not to like.
I wonder if they are going to do other woods other than mahogany?
Do you think they will drop a concert sized body?
I'm dreaming of a full mahogany concert of this guitar, man it'd be amazing
Haven’t found a video of anyone actually taking advantage of percussive capabilities of this guitar yet…can we see some top slapping / drum beats built into the looper? This would be amazing for covering Hermanos Gutierrez / Jose Gonzalez, etc.
I wonder what will happen to this technology in fee years down the line: the battery life will (can will the be able to b replaced, how about the charger/,why it is not usb etc,what about the app support.I played the previous gen of the transacoustic series guitar and I loved it, but than I thought if it would be resaleble in the future etc (also thinking about the electronics etc) I like the guitar but there a many things I'm not sure about. I could get a nice eastman etc, but the looper and effects are so enticing and hassle free due to zero set up. What do you think?
Mahogany back and sides is ok I guess, rosewood would have made it a guitar I would absolutely buy. Put this on a Jumbo guitar with rosewood back and sides and I will have to buy it. It's very cool and I agree this would be a great option to have on other guitars in their line up.
Best hard travel case for this under $300 ?
Is the battery replaceable as u will wear this one out in no time😮?
That is crazyyyy
I wonder what existing guitar this is based on... The LL-TA was based on the LL series. The FG-TA was based on the FG. The base instrument look neither of those. I wonder if this is a new line....
Cooper buys his shirts where Sydney Sweeney shops
Wow!
I had a Martin with a computer that ate batteries in 4 hrs. And it kept burning out the processor the fixed it 3 time and replaced it 4 times in two years. The guitar also started coming apart. So I traded it for a PA system. So the older guitars battery lasted one year so keep your computer made guitars. My Alvarez and Takamine are 30 plus years old and my 12 string is 50 years old so I’ll stay with those type.
Yamaha guitars are awesome
Woah, sick.
When somebody rings your phone, do you answer over through the guitar? just curious.
I love my fs-ta. from japan.