Paul: *Gets new studio* Also Paul: Starts filming outside

@ZxShifTZz

4 жыл бұрын

EpicMarshm4llow best yet

@elvishpretzely9173

4 жыл бұрын

Greenscreen for sure

@QuikdethDeviantart

4 жыл бұрын

It’s to emphasize it’s not plugged in... subtle, eh?

@devirus6513

4 жыл бұрын

Happy earth day!! 😀😀

@Noumenon4Idolatry

4 жыл бұрын

Lmao

This could be a game changer for street musicians

@jeremycbarnhart2305

4 жыл бұрын

Checkout the KEPMA ACOUSTIFLEX GO. I'll be ordering mine in a few weeks. Excellent. (Better than Tonewood, IMO)

@nuberiffic

4 жыл бұрын

I doubt it.

@FrankChase

4 жыл бұрын

good point

@madiserket2

4 жыл бұрын

Jeremy C Barnhart see the thing about that one is that has a more noticable pickup which kinda ruins the whole "magical" feel of having fx out of nowhere

@nathanernest

4 жыл бұрын

When was the last time you saw a professional street musician who wasn't connected up to an amp?

I learned about this guitar from watching this video, then watched a bunch of other reviews and purchased it online without having played it. I wanted a nice second acoustic in the house for when I'm having my daughter or another guitarist over. Also I figured this could be nice for those "entertaining at the campfire" type situations. But being pretty much (and atypically, I guess) a "one guitar kind of guy" I honestly did not expect this to become my go-to acoustic, dethroning my beloved R. Taylor custom shop in the process. But still, that is what happened. And it's not because the Yamaha sounds or plays better. I sincerely doubt that - to my ears and fingers at least, thus highly subjective - a better sounding and playing guitar exists in the world than my prized R. Taylor. But the Yamaha sounds _very_ good in it's own right, it plays really well, the build quaity and workmanship leaves absolutely nothing to be desired - and (especially in the sunburst edition) it is a real looker. So it easily ticked all the boxes I needed for a "second guitar". But the Transacoustic feature really makes a difference. In all fairness, no youtube video I heard does justice to it. In real life, the effects blend so naturally with the original sound of the guitar, especially at more moderate settings, and the fact that it does not "emit" from a single point source but radiates from the entire body of the guitar is something you just have to experience. As the player, but also through the reactions of the people that listen to you play. But still I would argue it is not the sound by itself that makes me pick up this guitar 9 times out of 10 when I play these days. It is the effect that it has on me as a player. I turn it on and it's like I was riding my bike on a road that is slightly uphill, and suddenly it changes so that it's slightly downhill. Everything I play becomes a bit easier, I automatically start to pay more attention to my phrasing and articulation. I get more creative when writing my own tunes, had songs coming back to me that I literally hadn't played in years (not to say decades). I have even given myself goosebumps a few times while playing, something I get all the time when listening to music but rarely, if ever, when playing myself. Sure, when I mike the R. Taylor up just right, and apply some studio level effects to the signal path, the sound I get can't be beaten (again, to my ears at least). But most of my playing happens either on the couch or at the proverbial campfire, and in these settings the added "inspiration" is VERY addictive.

@JonasCraftUltimate

3 жыл бұрын

I bought it based on this vid and other reviews too without having played it. I agree on every point. The effects are enchanting. Sometimes I almost get emotional playing it, haha, and it really motivates me. Not one day has passed where I haven’t picked it up. Did you adjust the setup / action? The factory action feels kinda high. Also what strings do you prefer on it, I’ve been experimenting a little but I like best the ones that came with it. I now wish I got it in sunburst haha

@michaelfoley906

3 жыл бұрын

That's a lovely review - thank you. I would love one of these.

@dahalofreeek

3 жыл бұрын

It stings when you give them the money, but when I get a box from Yamaha I forget about the price pretty quickly.

@jonathanw.1852

3 жыл бұрын

you should check out ToneWood Amps. It uses technology that is similar to the Yamaha guitar, except tonewood is a module that you attach to an existing guitar with a magnetic brace. If you already have a pickup in the Taylor, then you can use a tonewood to get some effects on it. If you dont have a pickup, then you can get a bundle that tonewood sells that includes the amp and a soundhole pickup for your guitar.

@richardmelella6767

3 жыл бұрын

Probably the most accurate review of this guitar I’ve come across. I have an FG TA model - bit less expensive with solid top but laminate back and sides. It’s my go to couch guitar - and I say that not to minimize it in anyway. I have some beautiful guitars- a Martin, Taylor and Eastman- but it is this Yamaha TA that gets the most attention at the house because of the very reasons stated in this review- creativity and fun abounds when you switch on the TA effects. Buy one. Play it. Get lost musically in it. Repeat.

I don't know if this is the future of acoustic guitar, but it is a great way to mess with new players. "Dude, you havent learned reverb yet?!?"

@bellringrrakascaleywalez3240

2 жыл бұрын

It's all in your pick attack

@sillyfarmerbilly8872

2 жыл бұрын

You win

@bolderyman6089

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

I was surprised. It didn't sound cheesy, it sounded pretty good.

@karateman302

3 жыл бұрын

I know...but honestly the chorus effect on it convinced me. It does sound like a 12 string and honestly could be a really good use for the guitar, especially for players who can't afford to get another instrument.

@rolland890

3 жыл бұрын

@@karateman302 exactly, it really did scream practicality - although, to be fair, I didn't check the price 😂

@karateman302

3 жыл бұрын

@@rolland890 Yeah that is fair though I took him not mentioning the sound quality of the guitar without the effects to mean that it sounded normal for an acoustic of the price.

@DerekCosgrove

3 жыл бұрын

Yamaha has stepped up their game with their acoustics Y'all, I own an FG TA and without the effects, it's just as good or better than any $1K+ guitars. I own many acoustic guitars and the Yammy gets played a lot, with and without the TransAcoustic option turned on. I wouldn't have believed it until I heard it for myself... I'm going to buy a LL TA next, which is the Dreadnaught size of the L-Series line, he's playing the concert/audit size L-Series (LS-TA).

@kenz2756

3 жыл бұрын

@@DerekCosgrove I don't think they've stepped up their acoustic guitars, because they've *always been* great.

Can’t wait to see people play Wonderwall with reverb during parties

@thesaltmerchant4564

3 жыл бұрын

I want to get this modification added to my 12 string so I can play wonderwall at parties

@SAINTsoloFL

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@SAINTsoloFL

3 жыл бұрын

$20 and I'll play wonderwall anywhere. 😂

@jarrodcarter1466

3 жыл бұрын

please for the love of hendrix... no more wonderwall

@angelicupstart23

3 жыл бұрын

Like you get invited to parties

I've had 12 top Martins and 3 top Taylor's over the years. I got one of these today and had the saddle changed out for a bone and bone pins. This guitar alone is easily equal to any of my prior guitars. But the hall effect is completely intoxicating and addicting I can't turn it off. I no longer play just a few songs. I'll play for hours. This is one home run by Yamaha

@RyanAnthony1987

Жыл бұрын

Agree Lee. I looked at many Martins and Taylor’s. Ended up with this beauty. Funny part is I didn’t even know it had the built in effects I was just in love with look and sound of the acoustic as is. The built in effects just put this over the top. For the price, it’s more than you could ever want.

@rafamericano

6 ай бұрын

Did the saddle and pin replacement have a big effect on the tone?

@lollo1973

Ай бұрын

I totaly agree man!

I played it for an hour at a guitar store. I fell in love right away. Everything about it sounded great and felt great. The touch was perfect, action not too high, not too low. The effects were just perfect and even without the effects, the guitar sounded much better than the other baby Taylor and Little Martin guitars next to it. I tended to overlook Yamaha guitars, but after playing with this one for just about an hour, I really changed my mind.

@ashishashish6360

Жыл бұрын

Guitar name please 🙏

@chawsssssee5073

Жыл бұрын

What was the price of this guitar?

@tuguldurariunbold

8 ай бұрын

@@ashishashish6360YAMAHA LS-TA

@manoglzinn

7 ай бұрын

​@@ashishashish6360 Yamaha LL-TA

Pretty cool that you can have these effects around the campfire without lugging around a gang of equipment.

@ExtremelyAverage1

3 жыл бұрын

@@rroman3891 Ah come on, I didn't mean IN a campfire, just at one. Even a $1000 guitar deserves a camping trip.

@ExtremelyAverage1

3 жыл бұрын

@@rroman3891 Buddy, I didn't figure this would be so negative. Really, bringing an acoustic guitar to a camping trip, even around a fire, isn't going to completely destroy it. Proper care is needed all the time. If you're doing that, it wouldn't mind that trip in the least, and you'd have a great instrument to play there. Really, loosen up some, guy. Enjoy some things.

@youdisgustme919

3 жыл бұрын

fuck yeh mike tell him!

@youdisgustme919

3 жыл бұрын

pretty sure a camping trip isn't a camping trip without a guitar

@ExtremelyAverage1

3 жыл бұрын

@@youdisgustme919 Just took a 25 year old $100 fender acoustic to a campfire. 3 days. Wish I had these effects there.

I mean, of course it sounds "fake" and "gimmicky" but that absolutely doesn't mean bad. I think it's a lovely thing, and the chorus in particular is as close to a 12-string as I've seen that effect get.

@adrian5b

4 жыл бұрын

In the same sense that those effects sound fake and gimmicky in production/mixing. I think Yamaha nailed it.

@greggoso600

4 жыл бұрын

I DEMAND A HUGE SPRING INSIDE THE GUITAR TO GET THAT JUICY REAL TONE NOW lol

@aylbdrmadison1051

4 жыл бұрын

How does it sound fake or gimmicky? I mean, if you want to say that, then adding effects on a pedal board or in the studio are also fake. As for gimmicky, that's just an opinion, and I could say the same thing again: if this is gimmicky, then effects on a pedal board and in the studio are gimmicky. In fact, that is *exactly* what people used to say about them back in the day, and some still do. You could say the same about gain and reverb in an amp.

@mugglepower

4 жыл бұрын

you can't expect it to sound like a 50 w dedicated amp you know, for something this portable id say it is acceptable. His skills definitely adds on to it

@jp2246

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, that chorus actually sounds nice!

Played one of these when they where brand new, was jamming out at my local music store in the Acoustic room & I legit had like 5 dudes standing around me in disbelief how good the guitar sounded. They obviously had no idea what the transacoustics was. So all this volume, bass, reverb and chorus oozing from the guitar was pretty astonishing to them

This reminds me of a guitar that I saw some years ago (‘60s-‘70s) which had a hollow neck so that a set of strings could run inside from the head to the base of the soundbox. These strings were tuned to vibrate sympathetically with each note of the scale (same principle as the sitar.) There was also a lever to dampen them if the player wanted a normal guitar sound. The designer-maker was demonstrating it at some sort of festival in Northern California. I’ve forgotten his name and I have never seen a guitar like that since.

@georgemossessian7191

2 жыл бұрын

probably Fred Carlson and his Sympitars -- www.fredcarlsoncreativeluthier.com/collections/139584

This is NOT A gimmick. Who cares if we're spoiling ourselves. That thing sounds like an acoustic run through effects perfectly in a studio. I'm a guy who has played more on stage alone with my acoustic than any other way. This thing has limitless possibilities for guys like me. Imagine having those sounds available at a campsite, beach, backporch or simply singing to a woman. This is a must have.

@prosnake2005

3 жыл бұрын

Technology is never harmful to music. Have you listenened to The Cars? They used to say during interviews that they always bought the lastests innovations even if they used them very briefly. They sound fresh even today.

@tbaum101

3 жыл бұрын

@@prosnake2005 Yes...I'm a child of the 80's. Loved The Cars. I actually went to Summer Camp with Rick's son. I didn't know that but now that you mention it..you're right. They always did have a tech infused sound. Cool factoid! Thanks.

@stanislavp1739

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t understand. Usually people who sing on stage they put a reverb on all sound. How will it sound that a guitar has an effect and your voice doesn’t? I mean it’s good for finger style but your voice may be kinda lost under sounded guitar?

@RobM1606

3 жыл бұрын

If you need all that shit to sound good on the beach, with your woman etc, you need to chill out or practice a bit more.

@SuicideVan

3 жыл бұрын

@@RobM1606 I never "needed" any of my gear, but if that mentality prevailed I'd still be playing a Rogue strat through the bundled 10 watt combo. Spending money on musical gear is never a waste if it inspires you to play more and try new things.

I could definitely argue both sides of the 'futuristic enhancement vs gimmick/losing heart of acoustics' battle but the great thing is that you can just CHOOSE when you want whichever option! If you can't be bothered bringing cords, go for it. If you want raw, then flick it off. easy :)

@wesleyalan9179

4 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly!

@liquidSpin

4 жыл бұрын

Michael Sean Yeah music is art. There is no right or wrong. If you want to mix digital with analogue or if you want the tone wet or dry it doesn't matter. It's about finding what you want in the song you're creating. This is just another tool for creating. :)

@aylbdrmadison1051

4 жыл бұрын

People used to say the same thing about reverb, distortion, or even electric instruments like the electric guitar, or the Fender Rhodes piano. They said this about organs when those were first introduced. If you went back a couple centuries, some even said the acoustic guitar was just a gimmick. There are people out there who still say these things today about all that I mentioned too. People always have had such unfounded biases, and for whatever reason feel threatened by new things that pose no threat to anyone. Like how most people used to literally be afraid of gay people, and although that's no longer true in general, it is true today about transgender people, even to the point where they are murdered for being different. If there is any loss of heart at all, it's coming from those who live in such absurd fear, and those who are even weaker still who promote such biases even unto the point of violence and war. Yea, that's a _touch_ dramatic I admit, lols. But it makes the point too clear for any reasonable individual to ignore. As long as no one is getting hurt by something, it's wisest to embrace diversity.

@lewisbracken5520

4 жыл бұрын

@@aylbdrmadison1051 way to bring cancerous 'diversity' religion in to a music discussion. no, people aren't 'scared' of trans people. no one cares if you think you are a man or a woman or whatever , just get on with your lives. people are just sick of the alphabet cult ideology, constantly forced false narratives like 'diversity is strength', which is objectively isn't, based on all available data.

@lewisbracken5520

4 жыл бұрын

@@aylbdrmadison1051 " As long as no one is getting hurt by something, it's wisest to embrace diversity."... hurt, like children being given life-destroying puberty blockers, and cancer-causing hormones? or discrimination in job hiring, based purely on genitals and skin colour? stop spreading the your regressive cancer on a music channel or regular, sane people.

I have the base model around $650 when I bought it and frankly I was pretty impressed overall with the guitar. The action was excellent, the sound was great even without effects. With the effects it just makes playing that much more enjoyable. Which to me is the biggest thing the guitar just sounds so good that it makes playing that much more enjoyable. I have a lot of guitar players in my family and there hasn't been one who's played it and went "meh" and I'm talking a family of current and former professional musicians. I just about have to get out a prybar to get it back from them. I mean I can literally set it down, walk out of the room and come back to find somebody playing it. When you have a room full of guitars that range in price from $400 - $12,000 and everyone gravitates towards a $650 Yamaha I think that says a lot.

@lorenzojantociii7394

2 жыл бұрын

Greetings, Did you purchase the base model online, and if so, what's the website ? Appreciate the feedback, Lorenzo

The fact that you said when you are recording you ALWAYS add a little bit of reverb pretty much sells it. Plus there's delay, chorus, it's a pretty versatile thing to have when sitting by a campfire without dragging along a whole effects chain and amp. Definitely one of the coolest inventions in guitars lately.

I‘ve had the LS-TA since 2018 and I can honestly say this guitar totally multiplied my passion for playing acoustics. It connects the chords as if you’ve had a lush piano sustain pedal, and it just fills you up with inspiration to play more and more. I love it. ❤️

@johannasterk4412

4 жыл бұрын

Cooper - Guitar Songs Masters I agree, I picked it up in a guitar store and couldn’t believe it. (Never heard of internal reverbs before)

@rogerdalton6728

4 жыл бұрын

Do you use mostly the reverb or the chorus? And how does it sound plugged?

@GuitarSongsMasters

4 жыл бұрын

@@rogerdalton6728 I've played it live many times and the pickup sounds great. The FX are working the same when it's plugged in which is convenient. I mostly use the hall reverb, (small amount) and sometimes a hint of chorus - as it gives it that shininess you have when you put new strings on.

@irnbruboy9442

4 жыл бұрын

I have the nylon string version - I love it, but I'm not a fan of the chorus effect, it sounds very artificial. The reverb is lovely though.

@felixbro01

4 жыл бұрын

Same here ^^

I think this should be though of more as like a songwriting tool. A dry acoustic can be a little uninspiring sometimes. This seems like it would be a good fit for songwriters coming up with ideas.

@gabzsy4924

4 жыл бұрын

Well tought. Agreed.

@jadotmoosman4136

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I use an external effects device (Tonewood), and having reverb/delay/chorus/tremolo/etc available on an acoustic guitar opens up a lot of possibilities. When you play an instrument for a long time, having more sounds to play around with helps on the creative front and opens up new veins to mine.

@businessenglishteacherus

4 жыл бұрын

Hey try writing by playing an electric guitar acoustically. I LOVE it

@johnmcgrath6789

4 жыл бұрын

@@jadotmoosman4136 EXACTLY. I have a TWA also, it is an inspiration machine!

@neilregan2488

4 жыл бұрын

Went looking for a comment that said this, so I could just like it.

I have a Tonewood Amp.. that can do this to any of my acoustic guitars, except for the ones with F holes! It is pretty and helps you to get creative! Nice video man!

Seems quite an interesting concept. When I play my friend’s Gibson songwriter deluxe it sounds so good the way it is, that it is hard to imagine adding these electronics to such a lovely instrument. Maybe makes more sense for a less expensive guitar?

It can be turned off - If the guitar in itself is good, the extra isn’t a negative even if you don’t like it. But I quite liked some of it at least

@vladymartinez1232

4 жыл бұрын

Thats soo true I actually like it a lot

@mathieuhoueix2163

4 жыл бұрын

@@vladymartinez1232 I tried it, it's awesome

@trevorf2098

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@davidkulmaczewski4911

4 жыл бұрын

If money is no object. At the very least, you are spending money you could be keeping, or applying elsewhere. Not an argument against buying it, per se . . . but you can't realistically say 'it makes no difference' because they're not giving it away free.

@trevorf2098

4 жыл бұрын

@@davidkulmaczewski4911 obviously if your buying that guitar it's because you're interested in that feature......I think he was simply saying you don't have to have it on all the time. You can turn it off if you want to just enjoy the normal acoustics. Assuming the guitar also sounds good without the effects.

Any device effect that puts meaningful expression in the hands of the musician, real-time, is a progression of the art and not merely a gimmick. It doesn't matter if guitarists were looking for it before the fact; when they have found something expressive they won't let it go.

@the710extractionist

3 жыл бұрын

Well said. 👍

@rosellegrant7381

3 жыл бұрын

Your response sums it up nicely!

@MrRFasters

3 жыл бұрын

Well said indeed. It only a matter of time some mysician is inspired by this and creates something beautiful and new with this.

@VikingMan44

3 жыл бұрын

I now play with a tonewood, and I feel the same way. There's no downside. Am I dependent on it now? Probably. But reverb sounds cool, and that won't change. So who cares? If I had a big resonant sound chamber as a music room, I'd forgo the need for rechargeable batteries and play in there. I don't have that room, so it's rechargeable batteries for me.

I have one of these and I never thought I would use the effects... I was so wrong. Great playing, great feeling instrument and the effects are really just a bonus.

The acoustic guitar is perhaps the most personal of instruments. Its sound, often considered too quite for orchestrated pieces, is perfect for playing, using either only your hands or a pick, capo, perhaps a slide. It is almost as much pet as it is instrument. As your skills as a player progress, so does the sound of the guitar. It is a truly remarkable journey. I agree, it can never be replaced.

The whole point is the great sounds without the hassle of all the cords and the lugging of amps. Definitely worth it if you want to play without using the effects. Its the same great pure, direct sounding guitar.

@partner348

4 жыл бұрын

"... great sounds without the hassle of all the cords and the lugging of amps". That's what my hope was, but i'm not getting that ability to transfer the sound to the stage witout loss of quality from this video.

@bearblackhawk9362

4 жыл бұрын

@@partner348 you can still plug it into an amp and have the effects if youd like. Not sure if you were asking a question or commenting on the crappy audio. Lol

Necessity isn't really what I care about when it comes to music. Does it sound good? Yes! Is it fun to play guitars with effects? Yep! Thats all I need to know

@alexnelson8

4 жыл бұрын

Dommenik check out Tone Wood Amps. They invented this technology and it is the greatest invention I never knew I needed.

@circlemover

4 жыл бұрын

Does it sound good? no is it fun to play guitars with effects? Yep! but sparingly to work effectively. Acoustic instruments are designed to produce a natural reverberant sound that's what they do. Chorus ? that was hammered in the 80's where it should remain!

@rhythmace1

4 жыл бұрын

@@melkerclaesson6570 To be fair Paul does say towards the end that it's fun and that that will make it a worthwhile product for some people. I think he was just talking through the different ways of thinking about it, but he seems to be saying that if it floats your boat then fill your boots!

I’ve tried this guitar in store. It is pretty mind boggling.

A very nice review. Informative. The effects are okay as long as it does not affect the non-effects sound of the acoustic guitar. It's good to know that it's there when you need them. Thanks for sharing.

I think it is a tool for variety. It is good when it's on. It is good when it's off so it's player's choice. We left the "pure acoustic" guitar when we added a jack in the butt end and plugged it into an amp. We change strings for a different sound, we try different tunings... why not other tools?

I really like the idea of having some reverb or delay and chorus in an acoustic guitar. It very well could change how not only street musicians perform but the singer songwriter that performs in a coffee shop or bistro or even a professional musician. No pedals to lug around, cables to untangle...some dreams do come true! 😉

@pappyfiddle

4 жыл бұрын

If it's fun, if it inspires you to practice and acquire more skill, hurray!. If it's a shortcut to cover lack of skill... well, maybe that's OK too

@spanishsausage4731

3 жыл бұрын

@@pappyfiddle how can that be a shortcut to having the skill? Does it take skill to add a chorus or reverb? You are out of topic

@iy42

3 жыл бұрын

Argiel Sasil Not really. A guy on a street corner is super exposed and vulnerable, performance-wise. Without effects the guitar playing has to just be great on its own. Reverb covers up a lot of sloppiness and just generally makes things sound a bit better automatically so there's obviously the ability for it to elevate the playing of acoustic players who aren't lugging around an amp and pedal board every time they jam. And, as the previous commentator said, there's nothing inherently wrong about that.

@pappyfiddle

3 жыл бұрын

@@iy42 There's another thing: a guy is playing nearby but he's not very good at it. I'd rather there be some effects to mask the blunders if I have to listen to it

I like the way those “effects” sounded, and I particularly liked the commentary by Paul Davids: honest, intelligent, and informative and very well produced. It’s the first time I’ve heard his KZread stuff, thanks to a friend’s recommendation, but now I’m a subscriber.

Got one in Sunburst just because of this video. Looks and sounds absolutely INCREDIBLE! It’s so great in person this video almost does the guitar no justice. But as always, great vid 👍

This might sound odd, but out of all guitarists I’ve ever listened to this guy has the best style. Every little riff he plays is fantastic.

@geetjuhhisdebeste

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, this is odd. ;) There are many finger-style guitarists with way better skills and technique. But he is good and cool too, no offence

@brendanshepherd4386

2 жыл бұрын

@@geetjuhhisdebeste I want to hear these other players.

@geetjuhhisdebeste

2 жыл бұрын

@@brendanshepherd4386 My absolute favorite is Tommy Emmanuel. And old school Don Ross. But also Sungha Jung, Kent Nishimura, Andy McKee (check out the song 'Rylynn"), Luca Stricagnoli, Alexandr Misko, Ulli Boeggerhausen, Alip Ba Ta, Mike Dawes, Gabriella Quevedo ... and many more ;) Choose wisely, haha. Nah, all great ones, depending on what style you prefer and what everyone is superb at. Tommy, Sungha and Andy are my personal top 3 in this order - extra plus, they compose many songs themselves, which is different skill on itself. Enjoy them all, they are great guitarists :)

@brendanshepherd4386

2 жыл бұрын

@@geetjuhhisdebeste I have a lot of music to look up. Thanks!

@paulbrown1706

2 жыл бұрын

@@geetjuhhisdebeste I love Tommy Emmanuel too. Thanks also from me for the list. If I may add Molly Tuttle to the list. Her bluegrass playing blows me away. All the best

At the beginning it is hard to imagine that this is the real sound of the guitar, it really looks like sorcery ! But I find the result nice, the guitar is pretty and it remains practical! It's cool to present unusual instruments, nice video!

@Kay_OC

4 жыл бұрын

I played one like this at guitar center it's amazing i recommend 100%

@MrVirgilVox

4 жыл бұрын

It would be nice to be able to refit / upgrade an acoustic with this system.

@JeffreyTitusguitar

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrVirgilVox www.tonewoodamp.com/

Man, I wish they had come up with this in mid 80's when I begun playing guitar.

I have and recommend !!! I feel very happy with this acoustic guitar, even without using the transacoustic function, the sound is very good!

Hi Paul, I've had this guitar for a number of years. It's lovely and lots of fun, especially for finger picking. The reverb makes my little room feel like a hall. I don't usually turn it up to max or it sounds a bit over the top. Just a touch is enough!

Dude... the guitar work is absolutely stunning, the effects are outstanding, and every video I've ever seen of yours shows how truly passionate you are about your craft. I hope you never stop making these.

That riff played at the end just makes me happy!! Love it!! Makes me want to learn to play!!

I have the red FS-TA and I LOVE it! Sure makes it easy to play at gatherings and not have to lug an amp and effects pedals. Oh it IS a game changer!

I don't mind being conservative with my guitar takes, but this time I'm wholeheartedly in favor. If you like these effects added to recordings, why wouldn't you wanna hear them live while you're playing yourself? Isn't actually hearing some cool sounds some of the best parts of playing the guitar?

I honestly have to admit that Paul, your garden is beautiful man

@PaulDavids

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Razvan... it's good step up from the previous place!

@razvandascal1867

4 жыл бұрын

@@PaulDavids oh my god did you just really reply? I can't breath man. You inspired me to play guitar

@Stardust.Wonder

4 жыл бұрын

I agree. I want that garden.

@mreyes8519

4 жыл бұрын

Can we get a garden tour?

@zionguetta

4 жыл бұрын

@@razvandascal1867 You made me laugh! 😅❤

This is like a guitar with a Tonewood Amp built in! I love the Tonewood! it's a small device that will magnetically attach to almost any acoustic. It just needs to be an acoustic electric. Its a game changer for me. You can blend the effect level to be as dry or as wet as you want.

As always, your videos are calm, full of content and highly interesting. Your musical approach and your qualities as a guitarist then complete the whole picture. Thanks!!! Recently, out of pure curiosity, I went into a shop to try the Yamaha FS-TA which is the entry level guitar for the Yamaha Transacoustic segment (smaller sister of the LS-TA which I had already tried) and I was amazed by its playability. and the quality of the sound, first without effects and then with the help of reverb and chorus in their nuances. Satin neck of the right size, perfect action, no burrs at the jumbo frets. The size of the concert body, more captivating to me than the many dreadnough guitars and even more famous guitars, immediately put me at ease. The sound is absolutely stunning, especially when you activate the built-in actuator that produces reverb and chorus, which you can use together or individually. I don't know how to describe it, maybe it's like having an acoustic amplifier built into the guitar, or like playing a 12 string guitar. It's so beautiful and inspiring that I didn't want to stop playing. I've been playing for almost 40 years and this guitar is definitely the best acoustic guitar I've ever held in my hands. I'm not talking about quality ... I'm talking about emotional involvement. I would definitely recommend this guitar (or the big sister LS-TA, which I was less enthusiastic about) to anyone who wants to buy their first or second acoustic guitar (which will surely become number one in the acoustic guitar collection).

That looks like a great extension of the core concept of an acoustic guitar. It is portable, the effect comes straight out of the soundbox and it is very complementary to the songs that acoustic guitars play really well already.

I've got the LL-TA (very similar to this one) for over a year now. It' really awesome. I enjoy playing accoustic so much more since I've got it. It just feels so much more smooth.

I had one of these in my home for a few weeks. I've never played acoustic so much. I couldn't put it down. It is 100% the guitar I would buy if and when I buy an acoustic. Only question is which model Transacoustic it would be.

I'm sold. Ordered one to replace my old worn out FG160. Purchased on-line because no local dealers had one in stock. Looking forward to playing it!

Slick move, “Leave a comment underneath the LIKE button...” subliminal. Well played. I do think it sounds badass and liked the video. You win again Paul!

Need a choker that does the same for vocals otherwise they are going to sound very dry esp outside

My wife and i walked into a guitar store in New Zealand today looking for a new acoustic to take on our travels and the guys at the store let her play every guitar in the place and i asked the guys what this trans acoustic guitar is hanging in the corner.... Thats a whole other story they said. So long story short she played it for an hour or so and then we took it home. Its such a wonderful thing when you are totally surprised by a guitar you never saw coming....the effects are lovely to hear in person and fill a room with colour and life. Its not so loud you cant sing over it and it still sounds great when played over an acoustic amplifier. We love it!

I must say, it is an interesting concept. I like to use playful pedal gear to emulate a mellotron, a piano (some people will know by now what pefal brand I am referring to) and I am not awkward to mix this with the acoustic guitar sound I still like too. But pedals need cables, adapters etc. Besides that, I think that this new electronic evolution will prepare my favorite instrument for new generations. I am open to it.

i have this guitar, bought it when it was first released to retailers and i got my local stores first one. I love this guitar and it was one 9f my best buys, i do have a martin that i played even more than this. I still pick up this guitar and play when i just want to play sime warm ans calming music. I to reccomend this Yamaha trans-acoustic guitar.

An artist should never be ashamed of the tools they want to use to tell their story. Use what you can to express your sound the way you hear it in your head. The unaltered acoustic is lovely - but not necessarily required or holy. But yeah, obviously on the practical side a professional wouldn't need it because there are better ways to get that sound in that context assuming access to those tools. Sounds great though Edit: CHRIST it's a $1100+

@phutureproof

2 жыл бұрын

An artist should never be ashamed of the tools - unless its autotune

@MasterCrander

2 жыл бұрын

@@phutureproof False. Art is a free zone of expression and nobody holds the keys to the gates and therefore none can gatekeep. Go make your own album with your unaltered singing voice. Literally. Go make art instead of trying to shame people in exactly opposing spirit to what I said. Be better.

"It's not always bad to add something good into your life" So scandinavian! I'm going to adopt this motto.

I have one (LL-TA, slightly larger than the one in the video.). I play a lot of acoustic music without pa in folk clubs and pubs and the temptation to use the effects as an add on were tempting but I find a subtle dial in of reverb and chorus makes this cheaper guitar (that I am happy with in crowded venues) sound not dissimilar to my Lowden that I wrap in cotton wool. (Similar neck profile too.) My take being that for finger picking especially, the effects allow a good guitar to sound great if you don’t overdo it.

I like it. You can get that “playing in the shower” sound but on the back deck or the beach which has absolutely no reverb. It is inspiring to have a little reverb.

Honestly I enjoy the cinematography and aesthetics of these videos just as much as the playing, 10/10!!!!

@terrymckinney7635

4 жыл бұрын

When I play and people ask what kind of guitar were you playing it sounds great then I feel I have used the right amount of effects. If they ask what chorus pedal are you using I feel I’ve gone to far. Paul your playing and teaching is great .thank you.

@MrMcCoNaHeY

4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree man, love the quality of Pauls videos, I share a 50/50 love with his playing and attention to cinematography. Class.

I can’t believe there is people actually arguing how this is bad….

Been watching Paul’s videos for sometime now- enjoy most all of them- and he’s at his best here. I have one - It’s a fun guitar to play - I have a Martin a Taylor and an Eastman- all wonderful and special in their own right- yet it is this Yamaha TA that gets most of the love and attention at the house not just from me - but when other guitarist come over to jam. It’s like a drug- once you turn on the TA effects - you get lost in the sound - you create and have fun and in turn it reflects in your playing - much like you see in Pauls video. It’s no gimmick - just cool technology that resonates the acoustic experience for you as the player. Noodling on a guitar has never been more fun.

I had that idea 6 years ago - built a small amp with a surface transducer to resonate the body of my acoustic. It does need to be done digitally though - I had a terrible time avoiding feedback.

I think this is a huge step forward for just getting more effects that we use all the time and sounds that we want to hear especially for people who have limited recording budgets will have limited resources on pedals and post editing stuff like that.but they still want to use these effects are buskers for instance would love to have less gear to carry around. Giving them more time and energy focusing on the parts of their performance that they want to and need instead of all the extra bells and whistles. I think more options is always better. if people choose to use these things instead of hard practicing and getting better at each note they're constantly practicing with the reverb on so they don't hear they're missing notes Etc. then that's on the player to actually hard practice without the effects Etc to make themselves better if they choose not to do that that's really on the person not the instrument.

With the hall at 50% and chorus at 75% there was something magical that happened to the tone. I'm mostly a metalhead so I don't really have any use for this guitar, but I think it's awesome that it exists.

I agree that this is perfect for outdoor playing on street corners or just in the backyard/front yard

It makes every intro your playing sound like a Metallica song.

@TheHistoricalMan

4 жыл бұрын

Aaaannndd you just ruined it for me lmao

@stillkickinbandgeorgianbay900

4 жыл бұрын

I did not find this true to what I heard Paul playing with it. The guitar will sound exactly how the player plays it, and how the balance, and depth of effects are proportioned.

This is like what the Tonewood Amp was going for but for an external unit. This is pretty cool for a guitar. You should check out the Tonewood if you have not already, a lot more settings on there.

I’m an old-school purist, but this guitar intrigues me. Can definitely see some different applications for the on-board effects. Would love to play Welcome to the Machine on this guitar.

I bought one of these having viewed this clip. It’s a great sounding guitar, and the reverb effects are brilliant. One slight reservation, its not as playable as my Larrivee OM40R because the neck is not as slender and the action is not as low. For people with larger hands it won’t be a problem but if you’re thinking of buying one and you’re fretting hand span is under 200 mm you should try it out first. Obviously normally we would always do so but because of lockdown I bought mine online. No regrets whatsoever though!

This could be used for people performing in small room venues. As you said it's not meant for large events, but somewhere that you wouldnt need to use an amp.

I think that definitely enhanced the sound. I get it when people say “why fix it if it ain’t broke?” But we also have to accept the fact that change will come and some for the worse and some for the better. If something like this makes you feel good then it’s worth it in my book.

Sounds great and a nice to have for some setting. Thanks for the video!🎼

I have the LS-TA and the CG-TA. They are fantastic. The LS-TA is my first steel-string since high school, I have only played classical, and usually can't play steels. I have no trouble with this one.

I have the larger guitar like this and I absolutely love it/ the only thing is set the timer: because it’s easy to get lost in the music vortex, and lose ALL track of time.😊🎉

I think it sounds gorgeous. Similar to the Tone Wood Amp tech, but sounds like the next incarnation. Love it.

Genius and awsome I love your hand play style very well timed and natural . Ur guitar phrases are celebrating of each note meeting eachother

Have played it and blew me away and all those around listening… Perfect accompaniment now with a piano as it always drowned out acoustic guitar.

My bandmate got one of those built in-fx guitars. Good choice for him, he's a youth worker and often plays alone just to accompany himself and small groups of people. No need for a PA system and it sounds good. I'm in a similar occupation part time, but since I got several thousands invested in pedals and closer to twenty guitars, I don't feel like I need one of those... I usually just bring a small amp or just go full acoustic. My friend is happy though, he's more of a singer than a guitarist, so he isn't very enthusiastic about practising and that guitar can make simple things sound fantastic. Only downside is that those eat up batteries more than a simple preamp. But there certainly is good uses for guitars like that.

I'm not a musician, and Im watching on my phone, but that sounds incredible. Will rewatch this at my desk with some decent cans, just to check. But wow.

You are the only guitarist that is seriously challenging me to learn guitar You play it in a very smart way and for the first time i can see Melody coming out from your guitar and enter painfully into my heart

You give the answer there. If it's hard to turn it of, then it actually is an enhancement and is just an evolution that is probably coming more and more.

@JohanFasth

3 жыл бұрын

@Brendefiler ?

@Willam_J

3 жыл бұрын

Johan Fasth - I agree. If you turn an effect off, and the guitar sounds dull and lifeless, in comparison, it’s definitely a good effect. If you turn it off and immediately want ti turn it back on, it’s not a gimmick. We live in a world of gimmicks, gadgets and toys, that are completely useless. Every pedal has been done, over and over. It’s about time, that something truly useful has come along. Is is perfect for every situation? Of course not. If I was recording the guitar, I would probably turn the effects off and add the effects in post. Not simply because they’ll sound better, but because I’ll have more control over them. (You can always add affects, not take them away.) Personally, I really like this guitar. Is it the future of acoustic guitars? Again, of course not. Most people won’t want, or need, these built-in effects. For those of us wanting to put another horse in the stable, this sounds like a winner. The only thing that he didn’t mention, is if it had an output jack. There are situations, such as playing live at high volume, or moving around the stage, where mic’ing the guitar wouldn’t be practical. Either way, I still like it and I’ll be auditioning one soon.

@terrenceslocum172

3 жыл бұрын

@@Willam_J I have the concert version - the FS-TA. It has an output jack locating within the rear strap peg. The other versions - the LL one as shown in the video also has an output jack. There are three dials or knobs that manage the extra sound effects. One controls the Reverb, another controls the Chorus and the middle one turns the effects on or off. When you are plugged into an amp the middle control also adjusts the output volume - quite handy - and you can use that to also turn the whole thing off and go back to pure acoustic. I've been playing guitar for 50+ years - when I brought this home, I played around with it and my wife said "who was that playing the guitar?" THAT'S how good this thing is.

I’ve never been more impressed by the sound of a guitar until I’ve played one of those Yamaha TransAcoustics. Made me feel like I was playing in a live stadium

Tremendous guitar as it helps to reduce the amount of ‘stuff’ you need to carry for say smaller or secluded locations. You just need the guitar, and Yamaha make quality instruments which this is. It’s on my list.👍🏽

Great guitar that is high quality and great action! I have the LS-TA and my son has the LL-TA (both sunburst). Hard to put these down, even without the effects, to pickup one of the many other guitars we own.

We sold a ton of these to Singer/Songwriters and Troubadours etc in the store i worked in, it's ideal for the player who works weddings, birthdays and resturants. You just show up with your guitar and can avoid the dry/stale sound of inhouse old pa systems, the effects works just as good if you plug it in and no extra gear is needed. It blew my mind when the national Yamaha dealer visited with 3 Yamaha JPN reps who sat us down and said try this.

@bkelly821

4 жыл бұрын

Sunedosa Yeah would be great for outdoor weddings, etc. sounds cool.

@partner348

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe...even hopefully, but I don't really see the sound being reproduced through a chord in the case of this particular ware, as it is coming from the sound hole. Miked maybe, but that just reintroduces all the old issues that acoustics present. Just have to get one from GC if they have them and try it with the 90 day return policy, or any store with at least a wees worth of return policy should be enough to know, I guess. Or, I may cull it in the store. Exciting idea though.

@Sunedosa

4 жыл бұрын

@@partner348 The onboard effects works through the endpin jack aswell, it's basicly a pickup+preamp with reverb/chorus then. You can ofc turn down the levels of both effects and only use the pickup if you prefer.

Paul: "It's definitely not for professionals or studio musicians" Me, a crappy guitarist who only plays on the couch for fun: "Well I guess I don't need this then."

@stillkickinbandgeorgianbay900

4 жыл бұрын

I'm a professional performer for over 40 years. From working private parties, to bars, clubs, auditoriums, theatres, festivals, etc... Getting paid as little as $50 to as much as $2,000 per engagement. Depending upon the situation, about $350 on average. I'm interested in this guitar. I'll be testing one as soon as I can get into a music store.

@jojomama4787

4 жыл бұрын

@@stillkickinbandgeorgianbay900 do you use a drum machine or a backing track of some kind?My story is similar to yours but I've never used anything more than an amp and PA

@stillkickinbandgeorgianbay900

4 жыл бұрын

@@jojomama4787 When playing solo gigs, I have tried using a drum machine about 20 years ago, it was a Boss DR-5. It was an experiment that I did not continue. Didn't feel right, or maybe I just didn't reach a skill level with it to feel comfortable. Never tried using backing tracks. I felt too restricted to playing exactly along, and it removed any possible spontaneity that I might want to explore. I use a looper for some material, at some times. It's a bit restrictive, but not hardly as much as the drum machine, or backing tracks. I play keys, bass, harmonica, and guitars, so I can arrange some "somewhat spontaneous" accompaniment from various sources, angles. Oh, I also use a Bigfoot stomp pedal for a bit of low end thump, and an old, metal bodied tambourine is on the floor ready for my left foot as well, and that's all in real time of course. But for about half of my solo gigs, it's totally unelectrified, non amplified, no PA. Just my voice and acoustic instruments. When playing in combos, bands, and theatre shows, I'm a band member, and front man at times, so it's a much more satisfying result, usually.

@alexnelson8

4 жыл бұрын

Still Kickin' Band Georgian Bay look into the Tone Wood amp. It’s the greatest guitar invention I didn’t know I needed. It provides me with constant inspiration.

@partner348

4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking, and as he eluded to, you're exactly the person that needs -- well, might WANT this -- this, especially if money is no object. For me, it would cut down on a lot of aggravation if I could get this sound out of it on stage, which I am doubting.

I saw this vid when it first came out a year ago. So now my thought process is somewhat settled, and I have to say it makes for great vocal accompaniment. Great for buskers, or coffee shop jamming, small gigs, etc. It really has a place for any solo artists or duet scenes who don't want the hassle of lugging around gear. So is it a gimmick? I mean even without effects it sounds great as a stand alone guitar. So there's that. Is it worth the premium for the effects? Yes in some cases absolutely. It adds that extra bit of magic to live performances. I wouldn't personally get it for jamming at home alone or recording though. For that you can get a more refined guitar and plug in to a traditional setup.

I’m learning a lot just by watching you play that amazing guitar, I totally want one, truly love your guitar mastery !!!

Way back in the early 1990's I saw Al Di Meola, Larry Coryell and John Mc Laughlin in a very intimate setting (they were in town for that Friday Night In San Francisco super trio) demoing a little gadget (no batteries required) that clipped onto their acoustic guitars and it added a reverb to the acoustic sound. Very similar to this. It didn't take off and I can't remember what that product was called. I remember John Mc Laughlin making everyone laugh by saying that it "gives you that bathroom sound, anywhere".

@smashmash

4 жыл бұрын

Still available - it's the Aspri mechanical reverb. I still have one from early 90s. They now make 2 versions - one for steel, one for nylon

@peterkossits4794

4 жыл бұрын

@@smashmash That is so cool that they're still around!

@iamchillydogg

4 жыл бұрын

It's Jon McLaughlin which happens to be my name too. I'm a ghost online because the first million search results come up as him. 😜

@stillkickinbandgeorgianbay900

4 жыл бұрын

I've still got an Aspri mechanical reverb. Don't use it much as it is a bit of a process to install, and uninstall. It does mess up the intonation of the guitar a small amount as well, but it can sound pretty interesting.

1:10 Does anyone else hear Saruman's army approaching?

I have one of these guitars and I love it.

@hilostateofmind

2 жыл бұрын

What is it?

Sounds great unplugged. The echo reverb, chorus is cool 😎 🎸

I've had mine for two years plus and I wouldn't be without it - the great thing is you don't need an amp. Paul was using a lot of reverb which I never use but I do really like playing with the chorus on and yes it does sound like a 12 string. That said after 2 years mine is playing beautifully just acoustically ❤️

@petethefeet5281

4 жыл бұрын

I would add that my main guitar for over 30 years has been a Takamini enc40, a beautiful guitar great sound and well built but i have to say that the Yamaha is better. Build quality etc is far superior and i think if the Yamaha had a Martin name on the headstock it would have cost me the thick end of 3k instead of just shy of a grand

@MattH-wg7ou

4 жыл бұрын

People sleep on Yamaha at their own loss. They make some great instruments.

In my opinion, it's a nice feature, sound is quite good. This "gimmick" will not "replace" anything, as you asked at the end, because you can still choose to play it dry. So, for me, it's a nice addition and would love to see (hear) this more in future. Now I'm interested on how this actually works.

Your guitar playing is exceptional my friend and thanks for bringing this guitar to my ears, it's amazing and l hope to add to my musical journey. 🙏👍😊

I think it is a fantastic concept: as you state, perhaps not for the professional performer or recording artist, however for the more casual performer looking to add some ambiance/space to perhaps a solitary guitar then this is a great option.

I have owned an LL-TA for about 6 months. The most expensive guitar I have ever owned, and I am delighted with it. I like the versatility of being able to play dry or with a mix of the effects, depending whether I am accompanying myself or someone else. I jus wish it wasn't quite so heavy to carry......

I got one of those over a year ago (the jumbo one), I love it!! Although, I usually don't turn the effects up all the way. Also, it was like $1000 for a Rosewood guitar! With effects! Hard to beat I would say. (And built in pickup). All I need now is to sound as good as Paul! LOL. I signed up for NEXT LEVEL, so hopefully someday. Keep up the great work Paul!

Thanks for sharing, love your videos! I will stay with my tried and true 100% acoustic guitar. I do living room concerts, camp fire singing, and music circles with children. I do not want to be relying on batteries or other electronics & I do not want an instrument playing louder than I sing. For the occasional open mike night out at the pub, yamaha thr amp & silent guitar is perfectly fine. Anything more professional will come with a sound technician & fixed accommodations, so all I'm worried about is plugging into the requested channel & making sure if my DI needs ground or lift...

This is great. Not only sake for the sake of experimentation/inovation. I personally love the feel of acoutic guitar. Not NEEDING to plug things in, pick it up, play it... I feel the wood resonate on in my hands and against my body. :) It is for this reason im really curious about this technology. I like to play ambient acoutic guitar aswell, but always have to plug things in and put on headphones.

I believe that this new Yamaha guitar design is a really cool innovation that will stick around for a long time and also be a fore front to other guitar makers. As Paul demonstrates, it offers some beautiful enhanced sounds and can be played totally with any other electronics plugged in to it to achieve these amazing sounds, . I already own a Yamaha A3M, which I love, but this Yamaha LS-TA offers another set of dimensions to escape to one sitting of your creativity, that you don't need to plug it into an amp to get the effects heard. You can play it anywhere without dragging along any other gadgets to get that beautiful set of sounds somewhere in your Zen garden. Thank you much Paul for showing us this guitar.