Yamaha CG-TA TransAcoustic Natural Electro-Acoustic Classica

Yamaha CG-TA TransAcoustic Natural Electro-Acoustic Classical Guitar
Product no: 9000-0049-5163 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

More adventurous classical guitarists have been enjoying close-to-flawless Yamaha models for decades. Fitted with the TransAcoustic system, the CG-TA is made for finger-picking as well as Spanish style staccato strummers since, why should only steel-string guitarists get to enjoy pure acoustic amplification? Besides being able to jack this classical electro-acoustic in an acoustic amplifier or PA, this revolution of a preamplification system from Yamaha can be enjoyed in the comfort of your own home. This guitar is crafted for nylon-string guitarists seeking something a touch more diverse.

The CG-TA TransAcoustic: Chorus and Reverb with No Amp Needed

With the CG acoustic, of course your getting a rich nylon-string acoustic sound, but here, you also get two of the most used and best loved effects built-in. To add an extra dimension to the foundation sound, simply dial in a little chorus and then add a lush tail using one of the two included reverbs. Room reverb adds the light slap of a smaller space while Hall reverb immerses the sound in spacious atmosphere. When things need to get a touch more traditional, the Transacoustic can be disabled by simply pushing in the Line-Out volume knob.

Specifications

Product features

Number of frets	19
Number of strings	6
Body construction	solid top
Cutaway	no
Sustainable product	not specified
Electro-acoustic	yes
Pickup type	piëzo
Wood type (back)	ovangkol
Fretboard wood	rosewood
Wood type (soundboard)	spruce
Wood type (sides)	ovangkol
Includes cover	no
Includes case	no
Built-in electronics	preamplifier
Instrument size	4/4
Classical guitar sound	modern (clear)
Colour	wood/natural
Left-handed	no
Nut width	52mm
Age	12 and older

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	2,7 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	103,5 x 49,0 x 14,0 cm

Product specifications

finish: high gloss
neck: nato
scale length: 25.6-inches
string nut width: 52mm (2.05 in)
bridge: rosewood
hardware finish: gold-plated
machine heads: recessed
pickup: piezo
preamplifier: TransAcoustic
controls: reverb room/reverb hall, chorus, line out volume (TA on/off switch)
included: hex-key, x2 AA batteries

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Mark January 9, 2025

Wrote the following about Yamaha CG-TA TransAcoustic Natural Electro-Acoustic Classical Guitar

I've been playing it for a month now, and love it. It was b-stock but had no signs of use.

I found the fingerboard comfortable - the neck is smooth, the tuners feel classy, it all just feels nice. The original strings were better than the ones I replaced them with, so I've ordered some Yamaha strings from Japan.

As soon as I turned on the transacoustic system I knew I would keep it. Just by adding reverb, it sounds like a more expensive guitar. I also like the chorus for some songs.. instant 80s sound :)

My only criticism would be that the effects accentuate any slight 'wolf notes'. I have tuned down a bit to avoid them, and it sounds sweeter now.

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M&M December 17, 2023

Wrote the following about Yamaha CG-TA TransAcoustic Natural Electro-Acoustic Classical Guitar

Wat een fantastisch geluid komt hier door het trans akoestische systeem uit. Speelt erg soepel; gewoon met je blote vingers. Eindelijk een goede semi akoestische gitaar met nylon snaren. Heel blij mee.