Yamaha
Yamaha FS-TA VT Transacoustic Concert Guitar Vintage Tint
★★★★★
Play with built-in reverb and chorus effects that resonate through the guitar body — no amp or pedals needed.
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Overview
Key Features
Amazing sounding reverb and chorus built into the Guitar with no need for external amplification or effects
An actuator installed on the inner surface of the guitar back vibrates in response to the vibrations of the strings
Three simple knobs let you adjust your amount of effects and the line out volume level
The Guitar Body is based on Yamaha FS820, with a solid Spruce top with Mahogany back and sides
SYSTEM70 Trans Acoustic Preamp with a SRT Piezo Pickup
Specifications
Brand
Yamaha
Model
FS-TA VT
Guitar Type
Concert Size Transacoustic
Top
Solid Spruce
Back and Sides
Mahogany
Finish
Vintage Tint
Effects
Built-in Reverb and Chorus
Pickup System
SYSTEM70 Trans Acoustic Preamp with SRT Piezo Pickup
Controls
Reverb Level, Chorus Level, Line Out Volume
Body Base
Yamaha FS820
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Built-in reverb and chorus effects produce immersive sound without any external gear
- The actuator-driven system creates effects that resonate naturally through the guitar body
- Solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides delivers warm, balanced tone
- Concert-size body is comfortable for extended playing sessions and suits smaller players
- Three simple control knobs make adjusting effects intuitive during performance
👎 Cons
- Battery dependency means the Transacoustic effects stop working when batteries are depleted
- Limited to reverb and chorus effects with no ability to add other effect types
- Concert body size produces less volume projection than larger dreadnought or jumbo guitars
- Higher price point than the standard FS820 on which the body design is based
- The actuator and electronics add weight compared to a purely acoustic instrument
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Transacoustic technology in the FS-TA work without an amplifier?
An actuator mounted on the inner surface of the guitar's back vibrates in response to string vibrations, producing reverb and chorus effects that resonate acoustically through the guitar body itself, so you hear the effects naturally without any external speaker or amp.
Does the FS-TA require batteries to operate the effects?
Yes, the Transacoustic system and SRT Piezo pickup are powered by batteries, which are needed to drive the actuator and preamp electronics.
Can I play the FS-TA as a regular acoustic guitar with the effects turned off?
Absolutely. With the effects knobs turned down, the FS-TA plays and sounds like a standard high-quality acoustic guitar based on the Yamaha FS820 body design.
What is the difference between the FS-TA and the LL-TA Transacoustic models?
The FS-TA uses a concert-size body based on the FS820, which is smaller and more comfortable for fingerpicking and smaller players, while the LL-TA uses a larger jumbo-style body with a different tonal character.
Can I plug the FS-TA into an amp or PA system?
Yes, the SYSTEM70 preamp includes a line out with a volume control knob, allowing you to connect to an amplifier, PA, or recording interface.
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