Yamaha Transacoustic

Started by pasha811, July 01, 2016, 12:58:34 PM

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pasha811

Well I find this technology interesting.
Not a VG we all use but a good variation on the topic...
What do you think?

http://europe.yamaha.com/en/products/musical-instruments/guitars-basses/ta-guitars/

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Elantric

Musikmesse 2016: Yamaha reveals "revolutionary" TransAcoustic acoustic guitars with built-in reverb and chorus effects
http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/musikmesse-2016-yamaha-reveals-revolutionary-transacoustic-acoustic-guitars-with-built-in-reverb-and-chorus-effects-636741
By Michael Astley-Brown 7 days agoGuitars

Effects can be heard unplugged thanks to internal actuator





MUSIKMESSE 2016: We know and love Yamaha's L Series acoustic guitars, but for 2016, the company has taken the format and added something entirely new with TransAcoustic: built-in effects that you can hear without amplification.

Essentially, an actuator is fitted inside each guitar, and vibrates in response to string vibrations - these vibrations are then carried by the body of the guitar and the air inside and out, generating reverb and chorus sounds without the need for external effects.



It sounds a little like science fiction, but apparently, the concept works, and three side-mounted knobs adjust the intensity of the effect and line-out volume level, as well as providing on/off control.



Elsewhere, the guitars feature a modified non-scalloped bracing design to enhance low-end, while the solid Engelmann spruce tops are treated with Yamaha's ARE process for a more vintage quality.

The guitars' rosewood sides are paired with five-ply mahogany and rosewood necks, plus ebony fingerboards, while an SRT piezo pickup provides the guitar's plugged-in tones. In addition, a redesigned battery box is integrated with the guitar's endpin, reducing acoustic sound loss.



Consider us impressed. Two models will be available initially: the LL-TA dreadnought and LS-TA concert, available in Vintage Tint and Brown Sunburst finishes for £986 each from August. Suffice to say, we can't wait to get our hands on these.