Yamaha TAG1E TransAcoustic Guitar

The Yamaha TAG1E is a second-generation TransAcoustic acoustic-electric guitar featuring a traditional dreadnought-style body and innovative built-in effects. Its solid spruce top, combined with mahogany back and sides, produces a rich, warm acoustic tone with a balanced midrange and strong low-frequency response. Designed for expressive playing, practice, songwriting and performance, it offers an enhanced playing experience without requiring external effects equipment.

The guitar features Yamaha’s TransAcoustic SYSTEM70 technology, which uses an internal actuator to transmit processed string vibrations through the guitar body. This creates natural-sounding reverb and chorus effects that can be heard directly from the instrument without connecting an amplifier or external speaker. Simple onboard controls allow players to adjust the effects and LINE OUT volume. An under-saddle piezo pickup and preamp also allow the guitar to be connected to an amplifier or PA system for amplified performances.

The TAG1E features a mahogany neck, walnut fingerboard and bridge, die-cast chrome tuning machines and a distinctive blue ripple-pattern soundhole inlay. Its 650 mm scale length and 44 mm nut width provide a comfortable playing feel, while the gloss body finish and matte neck finish give it a refined appearance. The guitar operates using two AA batteries for its electronic features and includes a Yamaha hard bag and hex wrench.

Key Features

• Second-generation Yamaha TransAcoustic technology
• Traditional dreadnought-style body
• Solid spruce top
• Mahogany back and sides
• Rich acoustic tone with enhanced midrange response
• Built-in natural-sounding reverb effect
• Built-in chorus effect
• Internal actuator for body-resonating effects
• Effects can be enjoyed without an external amplifier
• SYSTEM70 TransAcoustic electronics
• Under-saddle piezo pickup system
• Built-in preamp with simple controls
• LINE OUT connection for amplification
• Battery-powered electronics using two AA batteries
• Walnut fingerboard and bridge
• Mahogany neck
• Die-cast chrome tuning machines
• Distinctive blue ripple-pattern soundhole inlay
• Transparent pickguard
• Yamaha hard bag and hex wrench included

Specifications

• Brand: Yamaha
• Type: TransAcoustic Acoustic-Electric Guitar
• Series: TransAcoustic Series (2nd Generation)
• Model: TAG1E
• Body Shape: Dreadnought Style
• Top Material: Solid Spruce
• Back Material: Mahogany
• Side Material: Mahogany
• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Fingerboard Material: Walnut
• Bridge Material: Walnut
• Scale Length: 650 mm (25 9/16")
• Total Length: 1039 mm (40 7/8")
• Body Length: 505 mm (19 7/8")
• Body Width: 412 mm (16 1/4")
• Body Depth: 100–125 mm (3 15/16"–4 15/16")
• Nut Width: 44 mm (1 3/4")
• String Spacing: 11 mm
• Fingerboard Radius: R400 mm
• Electronics: TransAcoustic SYSTEM70
• Pickup System: Under-Saddle Piezo Pickup
• Built-in Effects: Reverb and Chorus
• Actuator: Single Internal Actuator
• Controls: Reverb, Chorus and LINE OUT Volume
• Output Connection: LINE OUT
• Power Supply: 2 × AA Batteries
• Nut Material: Urea
• Saddle Material: Urea
• Bridge Pins: Black ABS
• Tuners: Die-Cast Chrome
• Body Binding: Black
• Soundhole Inlay: Blue Ripple Pattern
• Pickguard: Transparent
• Body Finish: Gloss
• Neck Finish: Matte
• Strings: Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light
• Included Accessories: Hex Wrench
• Included Case: Yamaha Hard Bag

The Yamaha TAG1E is an excellent choice for guitarists who want traditional dreadnought sound combined with innovative built-in effects. Its solid spruce construction, natural body-resonating reverb and chorus, and direct amplification capability make it a versatile instrument for home practice, creative sessions and live performances.