Yamaha TAS1C TransAcoustic Guitar

Yamaha TAS1C – One Guitar. Built-In Effects. Zero Compromises

What if your acoustic guitar came with a built-in studio? No pedals, no amp, no cables — just pure sound. That’s exactly what Yamaha delivers with the TAS1C TransAcoustic Guitar.

String vibrations are converted into electrical signals, effects-processed, then fed back into the guitar body via dual internal actuators. The result: lush reverb, warm chorus, and spacious delay radiating naturally from within the instrument — no external speaker required. First-time players often think there’s a hidden sound system inside. There isn’t. That’s just Yamaha engineering.

Reverb, Chorus, and Delay sit right on the body, ready to dial in with a single knob-turn. No menu-diving, no setup — just play and feel the room open up around you. Bluetooth connectivity lets you stream backing tracks directly through the guitar body, turning it into its own speaker — perfect for jamming along to your favourite songs. Pair it with the free TAG Remote app (iOS and Android) to fine-tune effects and manage loop phrases wirelessly from your phone.

Built around a solid Sitka spruce top with mahogany back, sides, and neck, the compact concert body delivers a clear, articulate tone ideal for fingerstyle playing and songwriting. A single cutaway and 650mm scale length keep every fret within comfortable reach.

A built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides up to 5.5 hours of playtime via magnetic USB charging, with auto-shutoff after 30 minutes of inactivity. And when it’s time to perform, plug into any amp or PA via the SYSTEM78 under-saddle piezo pickup — the TAS1C plays just as confidently on stage as it does at home.

Yamaha TAS1C Features

• TransAcoustic SYSTEM78 Technology — Built-in effects resonate naturally through the guitar body, no amp required
• Three Onboard Effects — Reverb, Chorus, and Delay with intuitive front-of-body controls
• Dual Internal Actuators — Two transducers deliver fuller, more immersive ambient sound
• Bluetooth Audio — Stream backing tracks or jam along to music directly through the guitar body
• Solid Sitka Spruce Top — Paired with mahogany back, sides, and neck for warm, balanced tone
• Concert Cutaway Body — Compact shape with upper-fret access, ideal for fingerstyle and songwriting
• TAG Remote App — Free iOS/Android app for fine-tuning effects and managing loop phrases
• Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery — Magnetic charging connection with up to 5.5 hours of play time
• Acoustic-Electric Ready — Connect to any amp or PA via the SYSTEM78 under-saddle piezo pickup