Meet Yamaha FG‑TA Transacoustic Dreadnought — a breakthrough acoustic guitar that brings ambient depth to your playing without needing pedals or amps. Yamaha’s Transacoustic technology lets you enjoy reverb and chorus effects internally through the guitar’s own resonance — even unplugged.
Built with a solid spruce top over laminated mahogany back and sides, the FG-TA features scalloped bracing that enhances projection and response. The body is a standard dreadnought shape, giving full chordal richness and strong low end.
When activated, the Transacoustic system pulses via an actuator mounted inside the body, converting string and body vibration into ambient effects inside the sound chamber. Reverb shifts from “room” to “hall” based on knob position, and chorus adds shine without losing the instrument’s acoustic character.
Even unplugged, the guitar maintains a natural, balanced voice — reviews praise its clarity, warmth, and strong performance in both strumming and single-note passages. Onboard effects are subtle and musical—meant to enhance rather than dominate.
When plugged in, it also works well as an acoustic-electric with the built-in piezo system. The front-mounted knobs control volume, reverb, and chorus seamlessly.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Body Type | Dreadnought acoustic body |
| Top | Solid spruce |
| Back & Sides | Laminated mahogany |
| Bracing | Scalloped X-bracing for better response |
| Transacoustic System | Built-in reverb & chorus without external gear (Acoustic Review) |
| Actuator Setup | Internal actuator in body to convert vibration to effects |
| Knobs / Controls | Volume, Reverb, Chorus — reverb mode shifts (room → hall) |
| Unplugged Voice | Balanced tone with clarity & warmth (Performer Magazine) |
| Plug-in Capability | Piezo pickup + output for amplification |
| Effect Behavior | Subtle, musical — “magic” reverb inside the acoustic body (Acoustic Review) |
