Yamaha TAG1 E TransAcoustic Acoustic-Electric Guitar – Translucent Black | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The Yamaha TAG1 E TransAcoustic is an accessible, performance-ready acoustic-electric guitar that delivers built-in reverb and chorus effects directly through the guitar body itself — no amplifier, no effects pedals, no extra gear required. Built on a solid Sitka spruce top with mahogany back and sides in a full dreadnought body, it produces the bold, projecting acoustic tone Yamaha is known for, with TransAcoustic technology underneath that transforms how an acoustic guitar sounds and feels to play. The striking Translucent Black finish makes it as visually compelling as it is sonically impressive — an ideal choice for intermediate through advanced players seeking a true all-in-one acoustic instrument.
Product Overview
The TAG1 E centers on a solid Sitka spruce top paired with mahogany back and sides — a classic acoustic combination that produces a bright, articulate sound with strong projection and balanced tonal response across the frequency spectrum. The traditional dreadnought body shape maximizes volume and resonance, making it equally suited to open strumming and fingerpicked arrangements. The gloss top finish in Translucent Black gives the guitar a sleek, contemporary look while a complementary satin neck finish keeps the playing surface fast and comfortable.
The mahogany C profile neck and walnut fingerboard with a 15.75" radius create a smooth, comfortable playing experience for both chord work and single-note playing. At 1.75" nut width and a standard scale length of 19.87", the TAG1 E sits in familiar territory for most players and requires no adjustment period. Die-cast chrome tuning machines provide reliable, stable tuning, and Elixir Nanoweb 80/20 Bronze Light strings (.012–.053) come factory-installed for extended tonal life and a smooth feel straight out of the softshell case.
Yamaha's TransAcoustic System70 is the technology that sets this guitar apart from every conventional acoustic-electric on the market. Rather than routing effects through a speaker or amplifier, TransAcoustic drives an internal actuator that physically vibrates the guitar's top and back — producing reverb and chorus as genuine acoustic sound that you feel as much as hear. The effect is lush, immersive, and completely unplugged. Plugged in, the System70 electronics deliver stellar amplified tones with the same onboard effects available through the output signal.
Ideal For
- Acoustic guitarists who want the inspiring feel of reverb and chorus without committing to an amp and pedalboard
- Singer-songwriters and performing musicians looking for a streamlined, all-in-one stage instrument
- Intermediate players ready to step up to a guitar with sophisticated onboard technology and a solid tonewoood top
- Home players who want a rich, effects-enhanced unplugged playing experience in any room
- Guitarists in Idaho Falls seeking a distinctive, modern acoustic-electric that stands apart from standard offerings
Key Features
Yamaha TransAcoustic System70 The TransAcoustic System70 uses an internal actuator to physically vibrate the guitar body, producing reverb and chorus as real acoustic sound — completely unplugged. The playing experience is immersive and inspiring in a way no external effect can replicate.
Solid Sitka Spruce Top A solid — not laminate — Sitka spruce top delivers bright, articulate projection with dynamic sensitivity that responds to the nuances of both strumming and fingerpicking, and continues to improve tonally with age and play.
Mahogany Back, Sides, and Neck Mahogany throughout the back, sides, and neck adds warmth and sustain to the spruce top's natural brightness, producing the well-rounded tonal balance that makes this combination a time-tested acoustic standard.
Walnut Fingerboard and Bridge Walnut provides a smooth, consistent playing surface with a tonal character similar to rosewood — firm and articulate — while contributing to the guitar's overall resonance and sustain.
Translucent Black Gloss Finish The Translucent Black top finish is a standout aesthetic choice that gives this guitar a modern, sophisticated look on stage — distinctive without being flashy, and well-suited to a wide range of musical styles and performance settings.
What's Included
- Yamaha TAG1 E TransAcoustic Acoustic-Electric Guitar (Translucent Black)
- Softshell Case
- Elixir Nanoweb 80/20 Bronze Light Strings (.012–.053)
- Free standard shipping
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | TAG1 E |
| Serial Number | IMH141075 |
| Body Shape | Dreadnought |
| Top Wood | Solid Sitka Spruce |
| Top Finish | Gloss |
| Back & Sides | Mahogany |
| Color | Translucent Black |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Neck Finish | Satin |
| Neck Shape | C Profile |
| Fingerboard Material | Walnut |
| Fingerboard Radius | 15.75" |
| Scale Length | 19.87" |
| Scale Length Type | Standard-Scale |
| Nut Width | 1.75" |
| Nut Material | Urea |
| Saddle Material | Urea |
| Bridge Material | Walnut |
| Tuning Machines | Die-Cast Chrome |
| Electronics | TransAcoustic System70 |
| Built-In Effects | Reverb, Chorus |
| String Type | Steel |
| Strings | Elixir Nanoweb 80/20 Bronze Light .012–.053 |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Handed | Right-Handed |
| Case | Softshell Case |
| Manufacturer Part # | TAG1E TBL |
Get Your Hands on This TransAcoustic Guitar Today
The Yamaha TAG1 E TransAcoustic in Translucent Black is available now at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. Come in and play it unplugged — experiencing reverb and chorus resonating directly through the guitar body is something every guitarist should hear at least once. Visit our store or reach out online to make it yours.
