I love this guitar. Without the effects it's my favourite guitar I've ever played. I've had Taylors and own a Martin. This Yamaha blows guitars costing 3 or 4 times more out of the water! I use the effects occasionally when writing and they're lovely but the pure guitar is what I love. The ARE makes it sound 'vintage'. I love this guitar too much to take to most gigs. I have a Takamine ef341sc which I use for most gigs, but once again, this guitar blows it out of the water!
Ahh I totally agree it's a phenomenal guitar, yeah I have a fairly decent Taylor, and as great as it is, I've barely even touched it since owning the Yamaha. Very full sounding, and I just love the effects, but I totally know what you are saying! The quality of the guitar, at the price point, it's crazy, easily out plays other guitars at a higher price point like you say. Thank you ever so much for watching and taking the time to comment, glad to see some love for these brilliant guitars! 😁
Heya, I actually recently tried out the FS-TA which is the smaller bodied guitar, and I must say I was really impressed. Totally get the big dreadnought body isn't for everyone, I'm used to it so don't notice it, but when I player the FS-TA it was quite refreshing. These guitars sound amazing in person, if you get a chance to try one out in a shop you'll know feel right for you. But my experiences with both the LL-TA and FS-TA has both been brilliant. Hope that helps, and thank you for watching! 😊
@@AndyDoveGuitar thanks for your reply. As luck had it I got to play the LL-TA today, and to my surprise it wasnt that unwieldy. I also played the fs-ta. I liked both tbh. I expected the larger and wider fretboard and neck to hinder me, but it actually felt somewhat easier to me. Go figure... The action was set up muuuch better on the LL series than the FG/FS out of the box (or rather in the store).
No problems at all, always happy to help and glad to hear it! Yeah you really have to try these things to know, totally agree I don't think the LL-TA is as bulky as people may think it is, but yeah great guitars, which one do you think you'll go for?
Yamaha as a music instruments brand is just simply amazing. I had several over the years from the F-110 for 50 bucks new up to a DW7. They all sound awesome.
Thanks so much Andrew, glad it got noted, love Randy Rhoads, such a cool tune ain't it, yeah it certainly sounds lovely in the room, kinda magical when you switch on the effects for the first time, it's a really odd but amazing sonic experience ahaa thanks for watching 🤘🎸
Thank you very much, such a great guitar for the money, it out performs guitars at higher price points in my opinion. You really can't go wrong, and those effects built in are incredibly inspiring, thanks again for watching! 🎶
I'm late to this party, but I just had to respond. Great video! Yesterday I went to Guitar Center intent on buying the newly introduced Martin 000-28e Modern Deluxe - a $4,600 guitar. I left the store with a Yamaha LS-TA. It is one of the best, most fun guitars I have ever played. Mind you, I have four expensive guitars: Martin Custom Shop D-45 with Italian spruce top and Madagascar rosewood back/sides; Martin D-41 Reimagined; Santa Cruz OM Grand; Taylor 812ce Deluxe 12-fret. I'm afraid they might just be going on the auction block now that I have the Yamaha LS-TA. I'm serious! This Yamaha blows my mind! I can't put it down. To answer some folks' question about the sound of the LS vs the LL, I am a bass player as well, so my need for the bottom end in an acoustic is vital. The LS-TA has it in spades! It is a very well-balanced guitar across the strings. Also the intonation is superb all the way up the neck. I fell in love with the guitar on first strum -- and I didn't even know about the reverb and chorus features. It is a marvelous instrument on its own without the effects. When I realized what it was and started dinking with the reverb and chorus my brain exploded. 🤯 I inspected the instrument from top to bottom and found it to be very well made with what look like premium materials. Then the price was revealed...WOW! It HAD to come home with me. I must say that one has to try this great instrument in person in order to have a full understanding and appreciation for what it is.
Thank you so much for watching and you in-depth comment, sounds like you have some lovely Acoustics, but I'm totally the same, this Yamaha properly blew me away. I have actually since sold my Taylor acoustic, as I never picked it up over the Yamaha. Great build quality, and as you say a lovely balance to the sound. Those effects are infectious aren't they, certainly hard to turn off. I see they recently brought out a cutaway version too, so i may be tempted in future by one of those! Thanks again for watching and taking the time comment, really appreciate it and hope it helps others come to a decision on this great instrument! 🎸
@@AndyDoveGuitar Wow! I'm impressed that you actually read my comment and responded to it! So often those who make YT videos don't respond to viewers' remarks. To respond to your response... Yes, it is true that Yamaha is coming out with cutaways in both dreadnought and concert sized models. I too am interested in the those instruments, however they are mahogany bodied instruments, not rosewood. It will be interesting to play/hear the difference between those and our rosewood bodied models. They are also less expensive than the rosewood models. Can't wait to try one! BTW...I love your very musical playing style!
No problems at all, I do like to keep a keen eye on the comments, appreciate the kind words too! Yeah I'm gonna have to get to a shop to try a cutaway model out, you are right tho, I think this LL-TA is gonna be tricky to beat! 🎸🤘
Thank you very much Kevin, appreciate you watching, I must say it's a fantastic guitar, plays great and the built in reverb and chorus are fantastic. I've gigged this guitar since making this video and it sounds so full, I love it! Can't recommend them highly enough, I have since sold my Taylor and am hoping to pick up another one from this range in the future as a backup for when I'm gigging. 🤘🎸
I bought one of these brand new from Yamaha in London, and I remain delighted by it. My only gripes are: 1) the heavy gloss shiny finish. I would have preferred a thinner Matt finish, but that's not available for this guitar. 2) it's very heavy, both to carry around and to play standing up. Sitting down, of course you don't notice it. Other than those things, it is absolutely brilliant, and offers a range of sounds, as beautifully demonstrated in this video.
Ahh thank you so much, can't recommend these guitars enough, they are great fun, glad you liked it, always been a huge Whitesnake fan, let me know how you get on with the LS when you get it! 🎶🎸
Thank you so much, really appreciate it, yeah it's amazing they make everything don't they ahaa love these acoustics, I use a Yamaha PA for my acoustic gigs and it always sounds nice and clear, highly rate the Yamaha stuff! 🎸🤘
Thank you ever so much Mack, really appreciate it, yeah they are fantastic quality, sounds great just dry with no effects, but wow when you switch them on its just magic, thank you so much for watching! 🤘🎸
I own this guitar. It has excellent resonance and tone just straight up all by itself without effects. Add the effects and it is exactly as Andy says. I play on the couch for hours and never turn them off. It is heavier and beefier than my other dreads. Not as twitchy as some of my other guitars and I like putting slightly lighter strings on this one to get the same feel. Great strummer and arppegios. The build quality punches far above both its weight and price point. If you have a few acoustic guitars you will pick this guitar up for its distinct sound, either dry or with effects. Of all my guitars it is either #1 or #2 depending on what day and what Im playing. Good video with accurate representation of its qualities.
Awesome review! I bought one about a year ago and I love it. I thought the same thing about the strap button. I drilled a hole and installed one myself. Those 80's ballads are so good on that guitar.
Thank you ever so much, yeah I was so suprised it didn't come pre drilled, I am yet to do the same, and yeah really sounds a treat with those ballads, thank you ever so much for watching! 😎
Was wary of putting a strap holder on myself got took it Guitair Guitar they put one on for £10.00 which i thought was reasonable worth it to get it done BY A Pro. . Loooks great And it didn,t effect the sound of the guitar in any way
@@kevfirey7799 ahh that's really good to hear kev, I still haven't got round to doing it myself, but absolutely, take it to someone who knows what they are doing if you are in doubt! They are such great guitar's, still thoroughly enjoying playing mine! 🎶
Thanks so much David, yes absolutely, Peter green certainly knew how to write a good tune! Sounds great on acoustic I think, it's my arrangement where I've tried to keep the bass notes going alongside the chords and licks, works really well for the fingerstyle guitar! Thanks for watching 😁🤘🎸
I have a Yamaha FSC-TA, sounds and plays great. It actually make s the guitar a little louder. I think if Yamaha applied similar technology to an acoustic bass it might be worthwhile as all bass players who would like an acoustic bass to play at a campfire situation know acoustic basses suck due to low volume..
Thanks so much Steve, beautiful song isn't it, Nuno is such a great writer, whether it's acoustic ballads or full rock band he's phenomenal, thanks for watching 😁 🤘
Thank you so much, really appreciate that, yeah these are fantastic guitars, I still love it just as much as when I first made this video, enjoy your new guitar! 🤘🎸
@Andy Dove 🎸 You're so very welcome. Got my LLTA Sunday at noon but didn't have time to unpack it until 7 pm...I ended up playing till 2 am....couldn't put it down :-)
I just got my Yamaha TransAcoustic LL-TA, it sounds great such a beautiful sound,👍 but for me it's too bright! I just ask which string you are using on this video? it sounds good and great tone balance
Heya Mack, thanks for watching my video and taking the time to comment, yes absolutely with you on this, phenomenal acoustics, I've owned several high end acoustics from other brands in the past, but this one sounds and plays way nicer, sounds great through a PA with those effects too! 🤘🎸
It's gotta be more than 10 hours I would have thought, I've only changed the batteries a hand full of times, but they definitely last longer then 10 hours, I've done many 2 hour gigs with these guitars and it's been fine, obviously remember to unplug your guitar in-between sets etc never leave a lead plugged into it etc, but yes I don't see any reason why you couldn't use rechargeables, great idea, always have a spare set on charge too. Fantastic guitars tho, still use mine all the time, thank you for watching! 🎸
Yeah they are fantastic guitars, I find I pick this up over my Taylor all the time now, it's great dry, but wow once them effects are on its just magic. I think I've seen the LS-TA in stock with PMT, that's where I got this guitar from, worth keeping an eye out if you are after it, thank you for watching 😎
Thanks for watching Mark, can't recommend these highly enough, would be absolutely ideal for you, that reverb and chorus sounds lovely on open chords, if you get one, let me know how you get on! 🎶🎸
@@bishdizzle67 I've heard about those, but never tried any in person. I do however have two of these Yamahas, one of the lower end models, as well as this one, and I gig them regularly with great results, can't recommend them enough. I actually ended up selling my Taylor acoustic to fund getting the second Yamaha as a backup for gigs, as I enjoy them that much!
@@AndyDoveGuitar thx for your feedback. I will need to part with one of my other acoustics to feel like I am contributing towards the purchase of a TA. Can't wait to get one. Hopefully I can find one at a good price.
some songs are much with thin tone of guitar, some good with echo etc, this transacoustic will do it. the only thing is yamaha doesnt sell those pick up separately from a guitar, i cant see them in the online
If only it came with direct in installed, then it truly would be for singer songwriters. I like stereo recordings and setting up two mics for a singing/playing performance is a bit annoying, I'd rather just plug in and get a mic on my vocals and not have to worry about placement and phase issues.
Nice job... but it's not a Bm at 0:17 Its a D/F#. You gotta' play that open D! :) Specifically, land on the Low E:2(fret) B:3 and then pick the D(open) G:2 B:3 G:2 Now ain't the pertier?!! (Also.. the chorus on Hole Hearted is G to a C7) Great sound though and you play well!
I compared the dreadnought cutaway TA against the AC3M. The FX in the TA were really cool, but when turned off, the guitar didnt have that nice woody deep low end that the AC3M had, even though it was smaller than the TA. Of course the AC3M is all wood, the TA is not. The TA is a lot of fun, but for some, the AC3M may be a better choice.
@@triumphnacked You're right, I'm wrong. My bad. Both also have scalloped bracing. The AC3M is smaller than the Dreadnaught TA, and yet sounds so much richer than the TA when its FX are turned off. The AC3M is also a couple hundred dollars more expensive than the TA, so if its not a difference in wood, it's gotta be something else.
Heya Mel, thank you ever so much, really appreciate it, they are brilliant guitars, sadly I've not tried the smaller model, so can't say for sure, I'd assume just a little less bottom end to the smaller guitars, slightly comfier to sit with. Best thing to do is try them both in the shop and see what feels right for you. Let me know how you get on and if you make a purchase! 😊
@@AndyDoveGuitar hi, i went ahead and bought the beast. They didnt have a smaller one to try. I must admit, it isn’t sitting that well, but that is probably just me and i will get used to it. Great sound though, even with my humble strumming.lol
Awesome review! Fantastic playing! Please tell me what that 80's rock ballad you played at 12:00 is called and by who? I've heard it before but I cant remember the band or name. I want to learn it.
If I get one... will I mysteriously start playing like you? 🤣🤣 I'm going to guitar center day after tomorrow, and trading in a bunch of equipment: PreSonus recording package, Blu Yeti mic, an Art & Lutherie guitar, and a 2 Meinyl congas and a bongo setup... All totalled, I spent about $1,400 for everything...figure I'll get $700 for trade in? Plus, they have a 15% off sale...so...after gig bag, I'm hoping I'll break even for the FG TA??
Ahaa i do online lessons if you ever liked 🤣 but honestly I absolutely love this Guitar. I've had many acoustics over the years, some fairly high end Taylor's I've not sold as I just prefer this guitar. Even without the effects it's a great sounding Acoustic, but it's hard to say no to a bit of reverb and chorus isn't it! Hope you manage to get a good deal, let me know how you get on! 😎
I was interested in buying a guitar like this Andy . But I was looking at a lag hyvibe . How does this compare to the hyvibe ? I know it's a better brand . But how do they compare . And prices wise ? Btw absolutely loved the 80s section . Went straight to def leppard 😎✊️ . Did I hear some awesome alterbridge just before . Love alterbridge and myles kennedy
Great video! Have you tried the LS TA to compare? The smaller size appeals to me but I’m unsure which will give the best sound for, songwriting, recording and finger picking.
Heya Ben, sorry for the slow reply, sadly I haven't tried the smaller models, only experience is with this one. Would be interesting to know, I would assume for recording, most people prefer smaller guitars that don't have such a big bottom end (which is normally EQ'd out in a mix) so generally people say smaller bodied guitars are perfect to record over a bigger bodied guitar which may be too boomy for the song. Again depends so much on the style and dynamics of the player, but generally I find the bigger bodies are better for fuller strumming playing and smaller bodies more comfortable, and suit more finger picking. Again a bit of a generalisation, but hopefully it helps. Best thing to do is get down to a shop and have a play, let me know what you decide on if you haven't already, thank you again for watching 😁🎸
@@AndyDoveGuitarThanks Andy, I wasn’t able to get out to any guitar shops because of lockdown, but I took the risk and ended up getting the LS-TA. It’s sounds awesome, even without the effects. I’ve found a lot of concert guitars can sound a bit too bright but this has got a lovely warm tone. It’s a good all rounder, sounds great for strumming, fingerpicking and recording. And then the effects especially the reverb, wow! I’ve hardly put it down in 2 months! 😄
@@benstevenson5110 ahh so pleased to hear that, yeah the guitars sound lovely as they are, that reverb is addictive tho ahaa I never want to turn it off, wish my other acoustics had that built in! 😎🎸
Question: How would you rate it for exclusively fingerstyle players? Also I'm very curious how the action is... a bit on the higher side or lower? (I always prefer lower but haven't really been able to get an answer on that from anyone)
Heya, it's a brilliant guitar, and I find I can finger pick with good results. The action was decent right away, I'm more of a hard hitter so I prefer slightly higher action so I can really dig into the strings, but you could easily file down the bridge a little to take it down if you wanted. I think it's commonly thought that dreadnought guitars are better for strumming as the bigger body suits the full sound, and that people prefer to finger pick on smaller body styles that have a less bass heavy sound to them. Again I think that is a bit of a generalisation, but this is a bit of an all rounder. If you can get to a shop to try one out for yourself that'll be the best way on knowing if it suits you or not. It's deffinitley a great guitar for the money! 😎🎶
Heya thanks for watching, great question, yeah I've gigged with this guitar through a PA loads and it's great, nice to have control of your reverb level on the guitar too. I guess it totally depends on your playing style as to how it's going to sound, and again you have no bass/treble controls on the guitar, so any EQ etc you'll have to do on the PA desk, but just bring honest I've never felt the need to mess about with it, just plug in, get my reverb level set good to my taste and play, hope that helps, it's a great guitar! 🎸
@@AndyDoveGuitar thanks mate! Appreciate your detailed answer. I meant "quackiness" above - not quickness. I guess you got that. I may have to buy one of these then! Cheers
@@teodelnorte no problems at all, yeah I highly rate them, I always like to try a guitar out in a shop if I can, but yeah you'll get on great with these, I ended up selling my Taylor as I much preferred the sound of the Yamaha! 😎
@@AndyDoveGuitar Yes, there's a shop here that stocks them. Will try it out. Yeah, I'm after a dread. Got a concert size and miss that bass response. Cheers!
Hi Andy, great review and great playing. Just something I'd feel remiss if I didn't highlight ... Your left should tightens and rises on a few of the passages in Dee. I don't mean this in a derisive or mean-spirited way, I'm only pointing it out because you may not have noticed it yourself. My guitar teacher repeatedly laid into me specifically over this until he broke the habit and it was probably the best thing he ever did for me. All the best.
Heya Kyle, thanks so much for watching, I've tried my best to write everything down for you, anything that isn't on here, is either just me messing about with chords or something I've written. Anything you can't find and want to know let me know, thanks again for watching! 🤘🎶 0:00 "Dee" - Randy Rhoads 6:28 "O Well" - Peter Green/Fleetwood Mac 7:04 "45" - Shinedown 8:26 "Albatross" - Peter Green/Fleetwood Mac 9:14 - just one of my own acoustic ideas I play about with 10:06 - "Hysteria" - Def Leppard 11:03 - "Is This Love" - Whitesnake 11:31 - "Love Walked In" - Thunder 12:01 - "Hole Hearted" - Extreme 13:21 - "Rooster" - Alice In Chains 14:18 - "Love Ain't No Stranger" - Whitesnake 18:50 - "Heather's Song" - Andy Mckee
Thank you so much, you have a great ear, it is indeed, always loved that song, and yeah these guitars are fantastic, highly recommend them, I've ended up selling my Taylor that I previously used in favour for this, really love those effects, thank you for watching! 😎🤘
A second issue with these is there is a terrible pizza pickup so another gig problem. They should of just installed a pure western pickup by k and k. We all hate piezo pickups !!
I bought a Yamaha LS-TA back in May 2023. I wish I never did. Lot's of problems with the TA. Sometimes it doesn't work and then when it's turned off It vibrates when strumming. Dives me crazy. Whish I never bought it. An d I did buy it new. It's just s stupid gimmick. Think twice.
I love this guitar. Without the effects it's my favourite guitar I've ever played. I've had Taylors and own a Martin. This Yamaha blows guitars costing 3 or 4 times more out of the water! I use the effects occasionally when writing and they're lovely but the pure guitar is what I love. The ARE makes it sound 'vintage'. I love this guitar too much to take to most gigs. I have a Takamine ef341sc which I use for most gigs, but once again, this guitar blows it out of the water!
Ahh I totally agree it's a phenomenal guitar, yeah I have a fairly decent Taylor, and as great as it is, I've barely even touched it since owning the Yamaha. Very full sounding, and I just love the effects, but I totally know what you are saying! The quality of the guitar, at the price point, it's crazy, easily out plays other guitars at a higher price point like you say. Thank you ever so much for watching and taking the time to comment, glad to see some love for these brilliant guitars! 😁
Do you gave any experience with the concert model LS-TA? I love the sound of this one, but I am not very comfortable with dreadnought sized guitars.
Heya, I actually recently tried out the FS-TA which is the smaller bodied guitar, and I must say I was really impressed. Totally get the big dreadnought body isn't for everyone, I'm used to it so don't notice it, but when I player the FS-TA it was quite refreshing. These guitars sound amazing in person, if you get a chance to try one out in a shop you'll know feel right for you. But my experiences with both the LL-TA and FS-TA has both been brilliant. Hope that helps, and thank you for watching! 😊
@@AndyDoveGuitar thanks for your reply. As luck had it I got to play the LL-TA today, and to my surprise it wasnt that unwieldy. I also played the fs-ta. I liked both tbh. I expected the larger and wider fretboard and neck to hinder me, but it actually felt somewhat easier to me. Go figure...
The action was set up muuuch better on the LL series than the FG/FS out of the box (or rather in the store).
No problems at all, always happy to help and glad to hear it! Yeah you really have to try these things to know, totally agree I don't think the LL-TA is as bulky as people may think it is, but yeah great guitars, which one do you think you'll go for?
Yamaha as a music instruments brand is just simply amazing. I had several over the years from the F-110 for 50 bucks new up to a DW7. They all sound awesome.
Nice review. Thank you!
Such a great guitar, thank you for watching, still use it very often and loving it! 🎸🎶
Any review that starts with Dee is gonna be a good one for me 👍. Think it's sounds great through the t. v, so I imagine in the flesh it's amazing.
Thanks so much Andrew, glad it got noted, love Randy Rhoads, such a cool tune ain't it, yeah it certainly sounds lovely in the room, kinda magical when you switch on the effects for the first time, it's a really odd but amazing sonic experience ahaa thanks for watching 🤘🎸
I said the same thing about 20 seconds into the video, Andrew
Thank you ever so much, lovely guitar, I'm still enjoying it all this time on too! 🎶😎
Nice demo! Excellent playing. Thank you
Thank you very much, such a great guitar for the money, it out performs guitars at higher price points in my opinion. You really can't go wrong, and those effects built in are incredibly inspiring, thanks again for watching! 🎶
I'm late to this party, but I just had to respond. Great video! Yesterday I went to Guitar Center intent on buying the newly introduced Martin 000-28e Modern Deluxe - a $4,600 guitar. I left the store with a Yamaha LS-TA. It is one of the best, most fun guitars I have ever played. Mind you, I have four expensive guitars: Martin Custom Shop D-45 with Italian spruce top and Madagascar rosewood back/sides; Martin D-41 Reimagined; Santa Cruz OM Grand; Taylor 812ce Deluxe 12-fret. I'm afraid they might just be going on the auction block now that I have the Yamaha LS-TA. I'm serious! This Yamaha blows my mind! I can't put it down. To answer some folks' question about the sound of the LS vs the LL, I am a bass player as well, so my need for the bottom end in an acoustic is vital. The LS-TA has it in spades! It is a very well-balanced guitar across the strings. Also the intonation is superb all the way up the neck. I fell in love with the guitar on first strum -- and I didn't even know about the reverb and chorus features. It is a marvelous instrument on its own without the effects. When I realized what it was and started dinking with the reverb and chorus my brain exploded. 🤯 I inspected the instrument from top to bottom and found it to be very well made with what look like premium materials. Then the price was revealed...WOW! It HAD to come home with me. I must say that one has to try this great instrument in person in order to have a full understanding and appreciation for what it is.
Thank you so much for watching and you in-depth comment, sounds like you have some lovely Acoustics, but I'm totally the same, this Yamaha properly blew me away. I have actually since sold my Taylor acoustic, as I never picked it up over the Yamaha. Great build quality, and as you say a lovely balance to the sound. Those effects are infectious aren't they, certainly hard to turn off. I see they recently brought out a cutaway version too, so i may be tempted in future by one of those! Thanks again for watching and taking the time comment, really appreciate it and hope it helps others come to a decision on this great instrument! 🎸
@@AndyDoveGuitar Wow! I'm impressed that you actually read my comment and responded to it! So often those who make YT videos don't respond to viewers' remarks. To respond to your response... Yes, it is true that Yamaha is coming out with cutaways in both dreadnought and concert sized models. I too am interested in the those instruments, however they are mahogany bodied instruments, not rosewood. It will be interesting to play/hear the difference between those and our rosewood bodied models. They are also less expensive than the rosewood models. Can't wait to try one! BTW...I love your very musical playing style!
No problems at all, I do like to keep a keen eye on the comments, appreciate the kind words too! Yeah I'm gonna have to get to a shop to try a cutaway model out, you are right tho, I think this LL-TA is gonna be tricky to beat! 🎸🤘
First time I've ever seen that guitar it's mine blowing how it sounds would really like to get one such beautiful sound it just totally blows me away
Thank you very much Kevin, appreciate you watching, I must say it's a fantastic guitar, plays great and the built in reverb and chorus are fantastic. I've gigged this guitar since making this video and it sounds so full, I love it! Can't recommend them highly enough, I have since sold my Taylor and am hoping to pick up another one from this range in the future as a backup for when I'm gigging. 🤘🎸
I bought one of these brand new from Yamaha in London, and I remain delighted by it.
My only gripes are:
1) the heavy gloss shiny finish. I would have preferred a thinner Matt finish, but that's not available for this guitar.
2) it's very heavy, both to carry around and to play standing up. Sitting down, of course you don't notice it.
Other than those things, it is absolutely brilliant, and offers a range of sounds, as beautifully demonstrated in this video.
That was a great review pal. I'm looking at getting the LS version soon. Loved the playing also especially white snake
Ahh thank you so much, can't recommend these guitars enough, they are great fun, glad you liked it, always been a huge Whitesnake fan, let me know how you get on with the LS when you get it! 🎶🎸
Dee! I think you just sold me on this guitar, without saying a damn word!🤙
Ahaa love that, thank you so much, I must say it's a fabulous guitar, still use it and enjoying it just as much as when I first brought it 🎸🤘
To be honest bro, you really can't go wrong with a Yamaha.
They make great trumpets too.
Great breakdown dude.
Thank you so much, really appreciate it, yeah it's amazing they make everything don't they ahaa love these acoustics, I use a Yamaha PA for my acoustic gigs and it always sounds nice and clear, highly rate the Yamaha stuff! 🎸🤘
the first time you play one of these guitars you wont look back,, you will be saying how did overlook this great playing Andy
Thank you ever so much Mack, really appreciate it, yeah they are fantastic quality, sounds great just dry with no effects, but wow when you switch them on its just magic, thank you so much for watching! 🤘🎸
I own this guitar. It has excellent resonance and tone just straight up all by itself without effects. Add the effects and it is exactly as Andy says. I play on the couch for hours and never turn them off. It is heavier and beefier than my other dreads. Not as twitchy as some of my other guitars and I like putting slightly lighter strings on this one to get the same feel. Great strummer and arppegios. The build quality punches far above both its weight and price point. If you have a few acoustic guitars you will pick this guitar up for its distinct sound, either dry or with effects. Of all my guitars it is either #1 or #2 depending on what day and what Im playing. Good video with accurate representation of its qualities.
Luving ye video, mae! Incwedible 'eview, fanks!
Thank you ever so much, yeah it's a wonderful guitar, deffo get to a shop to try one out if you can, thanks again for watching! 🎶🎸
Awesome review! I bought one about a year ago and I love it. I thought the same thing about the strap button. I drilled a hole and installed one myself. Those 80's ballads are so good on that guitar.
Thank you ever so much, yeah I was so suprised it didn't come pre drilled, I am yet to do the same, and yeah really sounds a treat with those ballads, thank you ever so much for watching! 😎
Was wary of putting a strap holder on myself got took it Guitair Guitar they put one on for £10.00 which i thought was reasonable worth it to get it done BY A Pro. . Loooks great And it didn,t effect the sound of the guitar in any way
@@kevfirey7799 ahh that's really good to hear kev, I still haven't got round to doing it myself, but absolutely, take it to someone who knows what they are doing if you are in doubt! They are such great guitar's, still thoroughly enjoying playing mine! 🎶
WELL done! Could listen to you all day 😉👍
Thanks ever so much, really appreciate you watching, love these Yamaha acoustics, highly recommend them! 😎🎶
You are a very impressive guitar player mate. That guitar rocks. I am looking at purchasing the cheaper fgta version. Great reveiws on them also.
Sounds great,fleetwood Mac.....now there’s another lesson idea.i’ll have to bust out the old acoustic one time ⚡️🖤🤘
Thanks so much David, yes absolutely, Peter green certainly knew how to write a good tune! Sounds great on acoustic I think, it's my arrangement where I've tried to keep the bass notes going alongside the chords and licks, works really well for the fingerstyle guitar! Thanks for watching 😁🤘🎸
@@AndyDoveGuitar I'd love to see a lesson on that. I've just bought an LL-TA, waiting for it to arrive. by the way. Your playing is a joy to hear!
I have a Yamaha FSC-TA, sounds and plays great. It actually make s the guitar a little louder. I think if Yamaha applied similar technology to an acoustic bass it might be worthwhile as all bass players who would like an acoustic bass to play at a campfire situation know acoustic basses suck due to low volume..
I loved the Whitesnake/Coverdale (is this love?) With the Chorus, 🎶👍
Thank you ever so much, yeah it sounds magical with the chorus on it, love this guitar, it's perfect for those big 80's ballads! 🎸🤘
@@AndyDoveGuitar I am buying one Andy, in a couple of weeks, great sound, thanks for posting
Ahh awesome, you'll love it, glad I could help you out with the decision, let me know how you get on with it! 🎸🤘
whole hearted is a great tune, you play it very well.
Thanks so much Steve, beautiful song isn't it, Nuno is such a great writer, whether it's acoustic ballads or full rock band he's phenomenal, thanks for watching 😁 🤘
You freakin genius....ordering llta now....next....Hole in your heart....and then Rooster....darn it you're good...hats off Sir.
Thank you so much, really appreciate that, yeah these are fantastic guitars, I still love it just as much as when I first made this video, enjoy your new guitar! 🤘🎸
@Andy Dove 🎸 You're so very welcome. Got my LLTA Sunday at noon but didn't have time to unpack it until 7 pm...I ended up playing till 2 am....couldn't put it down :-)
I just got my Yamaha TransAcoustic LL-TA, it sounds great such a beautiful sound,👍 but for me it's too bright! I just ask which string you are using on this video? it sounds good and great tone balance
I have the parlor version and I love it. 19:49
l have been playing for 50yr bought one best acoustic l have ever played
Heya Mack, thanks for watching my video and taking the time to comment, yes absolutely with you on this, phenomenal acoustics, I've owned several high end acoustics from other brands in the past, but this one sounds and plays way nicer, sounds great through a PA with those effects too! 🤘🎸
Very good review, thanks!
Thanks ever so much Richard, glad you found it useful, and thank you for watching! 😎
I Have one. Here in Brazil, It´s great!!!
Thanks so much Tio, they are really awesome guitars, thanks so much for watching, I love the reverb on them! 🎶😎
It seems to have a treble string buzz fretting out??
@@kensparrowhawk2289 low strings action i think...
I understand the battery life is about 10 hours. Can you use nicads rechargeables?
It's gotta be more than 10 hours I would have thought, I've only changed the batteries a hand full of times, but they definitely last longer then 10 hours, I've done many 2 hour gigs with these guitars and it's been fine, obviously remember to unplug your guitar in-between sets etc never leave a lead plugged into it etc, but yes I don't see any reason why you couldn't use rechargeables, great idea, always have a spare set on charge too. Fantastic guitars tho, still use mine all the time, thank you for watching! 🎸
Sweet playing dude
Thank you ever so much, love these Acoustics, they are brilliant! 🎸
I have the ll-ta in that same finish as well and love it. I thought they discontinued the ls-ta that I keep seeing people ask about.
Yeah they are fantastic guitars, I find I pick this up over my Taylor all the time now, it's great dry, but wow once them effects are on its just magic. I think I've seen the LS-TA in stock with PMT, that's where I got this guitar from, worth keeping an eye out if you are after it, thank you for watching 😎
I can't play like you do but I am a singer/songwriter and want to get one of these.
Thanks for watching Mark, can't recommend these highly enough, would be absolutely ideal for you, that reverb and chorus sounds lovely on open chords, if you get one, let me know how you get on! 🎶🎸
@@AndyDoveGuitar I'll let you know for sure. If I was an excellent player, I might look at the Lag with HyVibe effects. Have you played any of those?
@@bishdizzle67 I've heard about those, but never tried any in person. I do however have two of these Yamahas, one of the lower end models, as well as this one, and I gig them regularly with great results, can't recommend them enough. I actually ended up selling my Taylor acoustic to fund getting the second Yamaha as a backup for gigs, as I enjoy them that much!
@@AndyDoveGuitar thx for your feedback. I will need to part with one of my other acoustics to feel like I am contributing towards the purchase of a TA. Can't wait to get one. Hopefully I can find one at a good price.
@@bishdizzle67 no problems, always happy to chat guitar gear! 😊🎶
some songs are much with thin tone of guitar, some good with echo etc, this transacoustic will do it. the only thing is yamaha doesnt sell those pick up separately from a guitar, i cant see them in the online
If only it came with direct in installed, then it truly would be for singer songwriters. I like stereo recordings and setting up two mics for a singing/playing performance is a bit annoying, I'd rather just plug in and get a mic on my vocals and not have to worry about placement and phase issues.
Nice job... but it's not a Bm at 0:17 Its a D/F#. You gotta' play that open D! :)
Specifically, land on the Low E:2(fret) B:3 and then pick the D(open) G:2 B:3 G:2
Now ain't the pertier?!!
(Also.. the chorus on Hole Hearted is G to a C7)
Great sound though and you play well!
Thanks ever so much, yeah it's a wonderful guitar to play, just love the sound on those ballads! 🎶
I compared the dreadnought cutaway TA against the AC3M. The FX in the TA were really cool, but when turned off, the guitar didnt have that nice woody deep low end that the AC3M had, even though it was smaller than the TA. Of course the AC3M is all wood, the TA is not. The TA is a lot of fun, but for some, the AC3M may be a better choice.
LL-TA is an all solid wood guitar .
Go and check specs!
@@triumphnacked You're right, I'm wrong. My bad. Both also have scalloped bracing. The AC3M is smaller than the Dreadnaught TA, and yet sounds so much richer than the TA when its FX are turned off. The AC3M is also a couple hundred dollars more expensive than the TA, so if its not a difference in wood, it's gotta be something else.
Maybe wood quality.
Ac3 is japan made, TA are chinees
@@triumphnacked Ya, I think you're right. AC3M claims a wood torrification process to artificially age the wood. TA does not mention this.
@@CinemaKev24 the LL-TA have the A.R.E. wood traitement too. To aged the wood prematurily (excuse my english, iam à french from Québec !!!)
I have one, love it. 👍😊
They are awesome guitars, really enjoying playing it still, thank you for watching 😁🎸🎶
Just seen one in the shop....nice to hear someone who can play so well. Any comparisons versus the smaller model ???
Heya Mel, thank you ever so much, really appreciate it, they are brilliant guitars, sadly I've not tried the smaller model, so can't say for sure, I'd assume just a little less bottom end to the smaller guitars, slightly comfier to sit with. Best thing to do is try them both in the shop and see what feels right for you. Let me know how you get on and if you make a purchase! 😊
@@AndyDoveGuitar hi, i went ahead and bought the beast. They didnt have a smaller one to try. I must admit, it isn’t sitting that well, but that is probably just me and i will get used to it. Great sound though, even with my humble strumming.lol
That was good timing, just bought one 👍 Thanks for the review.
No problems, thanks for checking out my video, they are really great guitars, which model did you go for? Love mine! 😁🎶🎸
Nice playing
Awesome review! Fantastic playing! Please tell me what that 80's rock ballad you played at 12:00 is called and by who? I've heard it before but I cant remember the band or name. I want to learn it.
If I get one... will I mysteriously start playing like you? 🤣🤣
I'm going to guitar center day after tomorrow, and trading in a bunch of equipment: PreSonus recording package, Blu Yeti mic, an Art & Lutherie guitar, and a 2 Meinyl congas and a bongo setup... All totalled, I spent about $1,400 for everything...figure I'll get $700 for trade in? Plus, they have a 15% off sale...so...after gig bag, I'm hoping I'll break even for the FG TA??
Ahaa i do online lessons if you ever liked 🤣 but honestly I absolutely love this Guitar. I've had many acoustics over the years, some fairly high end Taylor's I've not sold as I just prefer this guitar. Even without the effects it's a great sounding Acoustic, but it's hard to say no to a bit of reverb and chorus isn't it! Hope you manage to get a good deal, let me know how you get on! 😎
Awesome 💪💪😎😎😎 would you still recommand it now?
I'm thinking about getting one
I was interested in buying a guitar like this Andy . But I was looking at a lag hyvibe . How does this compare to the hyvibe ? I know it's a better brand . But how do they compare . And prices wise ? Btw absolutely loved the 80s section . Went straight to def leppard 😎✊️ . Did I hear some awesome alterbridge just before . Love alterbridge and myles kennedy
Sounded gr8
Thank you ever so much Kyle, they are great acoustics, highly recommend them if you are looking for one! 😎🤘
Great video! Have you tried the LS TA to compare? The smaller size appeals to me but I’m unsure which will give the best sound for, songwriting, recording and finger picking.
Heya Ben, sorry for the slow reply, sadly I haven't tried the smaller models, only experience is with this one. Would be interesting to know, I would assume for recording, most people prefer smaller guitars that don't have such a big bottom end (which is normally EQ'd out in a mix) so generally people say smaller bodied guitars are perfect to record over a bigger bodied guitar which may be too boomy for the song. Again depends so much on the style and dynamics of the player, but generally I find the bigger bodies are better for fuller strumming playing and smaller bodies more comfortable, and suit more finger picking. Again a bit of a generalisation, but hopefully it helps. Best thing to do is get down to a shop and have a play, let me know what you decide on if you haven't already, thank you again for watching 😁🎸
@@AndyDoveGuitarThanks Andy, I wasn’t able to get out to any guitar shops because of lockdown, but I took the risk and ended up getting the LS-TA. It’s sounds awesome, even without the effects. I’ve found a lot of concert guitars can sound a bit too bright but this has got a lovely warm tone. It’s a good all rounder, sounds great for strumming, fingerpicking and recording. And then the effects especially the reverb, wow! I’ve hardly put it down in 2 months! 😄
@@benstevenson5110 ahh so pleased to hear that, yeah the guitars sound lovely as they are, that reverb is addictive tho ahaa I never want to turn it off, wish my other acoustics had that built in! 😎🎸
Question: How would you rate it for exclusively fingerstyle players? Also I'm very curious how the action is... a bit on the higher side or lower? (I always prefer lower but haven't really been able to get an answer on that from anyone)
Heya, it's a brilliant guitar, and I find I can finger pick with good results. The action was decent right away, I'm more of a hard hitter so I prefer slightly higher action so I can really dig into the strings, but you could easily file down the bridge a little to take it down if you wanted. I think it's commonly thought that dreadnought guitars are better for strumming as the bigger body suits the full sound, and that people prefer to finger pick on smaller body styles that have a less bass heavy sound to them. Again I think that is a bit of a generalisation, but this is a bit of an all rounder. If you can get to a shop to try one out for yourself that'll be the best way on knowing if it suits you or not. It's deffinitley a great guitar for the money! 😎🎶
Thanks for this review. How does it sound plugged in though? Does it have the quickness of most piezo or is it any good? Cheers mate
Heya thanks for watching, great question, yeah I've gigged with this guitar through a PA loads and it's great, nice to have control of your reverb level on the guitar too. I guess it totally depends on your playing style as to how it's going to sound, and again you have no bass/treble controls on the guitar, so any EQ etc you'll have to do on the PA desk, but just bring honest I've never felt the need to mess about with it, just plug in, get my reverb level set good to my taste and play, hope that helps, it's a great guitar! 🎸
@@AndyDoveGuitar thanks mate! Appreciate your detailed answer. I meant "quackiness" above - not quickness. I guess you got that. I may have to buy one of these then! Cheers
@@teodelnorte no problems at all, yeah I highly rate them, I always like to try a guitar out in a shop if I can, but yeah you'll get on great with these, I ended up selling my Taylor as I much preferred the sound of the Yamaha! 😎
@@AndyDoveGuitar Yes, there's a shop here that stocks them. Will try it out. Yeah, I'm after a dread. Got a concert size and miss that bass response. Cheers!
@@teodelnorte Ahh fantastic, yeah love a dreadnought myself, good thinking! 😎
Hi Andy, great review and great playing.
Just something I'd feel remiss if I didn't highlight ...
Your left should tightens and rises on a few of the passages in Dee.
I don't mean this in a derisive or mean-spirited way, I'm only pointing it out because you may not have noticed it yourself.
My guitar teacher repeatedly laid into me specifically over this until he broke the habit and it was probably the best thing he ever did for me.
All the best.
“E-mo-sha-knowl dahhh-maaage” 😂👍👍
On a serious note, I think it’s good for teachers to drill things like that in. Shows that they care.
Could someone list me all of the songs he plays in this? Fucking great!
Heya Kyle, thanks so much for watching, I've tried my best to write everything down for you, anything that isn't on here, is either just me messing about with chords or something I've written. Anything you can't find and want to know let me know, thanks again for watching! 🤘🎶
0:00 "Dee" - Randy Rhoads
6:28 "O Well" - Peter Green/Fleetwood Mac
7:04 "45" - Shinedown
8:26 "Albatross" - Peter Green/Fleetwood Mac
9:14 - just one of my own acoustic ideas I play about with
10:06 - "Hysteria" - Def Leppard
11:03 - "Is This Love" - Whitesnake
11:31 - "Love Walked In" - Thunder
12:01 - "Hole Hearted" - Extreme
13:21 - "Rooster" - Alice In Chains
14:18 - "Love Ain't No Stranger" - Whitesnake
18:50 - "Heather's Song" - Andy Mckee
is that some abstract 45 by shinedown i hear? anyways great video and i clearly need that guitar =)
Thank you so much, you have a great ear, it is indeed, always loved that song, and yeah these guitars are fantastic, highly recommend them, I've ended up selling my Taylor that I previously used in favour for this, really love those effects, thank you for watching! 😎🤘
@@AndyDoveGuitar you know you should never sell any of your guitars. 🙂 I'm also into transfering from taylor to this.
Yeah I know what you are saying, it's very hard letting them go ahaa these Yamaha's are worth it tho! 🎸🤘
A second issue with these is there is a terrible pizza pickup so another gig problem. They should of just installed a pure western pickup by k and k. We all hate piezo pickups !!
Didn't know that Harry Kane can play guitar
take the shinny shitty gloss finish off, make it into a matt finish mite look and sound better.....
I bought a Yamaha LS-TA back in May 2023. I wish I never did. Lot's of problems with the TA. Sometimes it doesn't work and then when it's turned off It vibrates when strumming. Dives me crazy. Whish I never bought it. An d I did buy it new. It's just s stupid gimmick. Think twice.
That's too bad. It shouldn't give you any grief whatsoever. Mine is absolutely rock solid. I hope you can get it resolved.