All about transacoustic guitars

Every person who at least once in his life had to hear the playing of an acoustic guitar experienced indescribable emotions. For 100 years now, the guitar has been in high demand among people of different generations and with different tastes. Bard songs, romantic serenades or heavy music are all combined in one instrument.

The guitar was originally created as an instrument for salon concerts and small audiences. Later, the instrument was improved and given a new look and new sound. There are now several varieties of acoustic guitars. One of the types is considered to be a transacoustic guitar. It appeared relatively recently, but has already managed to win the hearts of musicians.

The principle of operation of the transacoustic guitar was developed on the basis of electroacoustic, but with a different direction. It is equipped with not only a standard volume amplifier, but also a special built-in electro-acoustic device Actuator. The device is battery operated and allows you to adjust the effects of choral singing and reverb without resorting to external processing.

Such an instrument received a natural sound thanks to a special technology. String vibration, falling on a special device, first passes through the body of the guitar, is processed there and returns by vibration back to the body. It turns out that the signal is not just amplified by the speaker, but is enriched by vibration from the strings, returns back to the body of the instrument and mixes with the “dry” sound of the guitar. The timbre of the music comes out natural, like a regular sound of strings, but reinforced by the body. At the same time, it is possible to make it louder by connecting to an external amplifier.

Such a tool is arranged quite simply. The actuator and pickup are located inside the body. Thanks to the compact size of the effects unit, all important acoustics are preserved. There are 3 controls on the side of the guitar:

• A - is responsible for the chorus effect;
• B - responsible for reverberation effects in the "hall" and "room" modes (the mode is switched from the "12 o'clock" position);
• С - switching on the transacoustic mode (switching occurs with a short hold).

The best models of transacoustic guitars were presented by the legendary company Yamaha. The instruments are renowned for their high quality and excellent sonic characteristics:

• Yamaha FG-TA - transacoustic guitar in traditional western style. Has a 6-string structure. The top is made of solid spruce. The sides and back are made of mahogany. The neck is made from Colombian mahogany and the fingerboard is made from rosewood. Has built-in chorus and reverb effects. The battery pocket is located in the internal entry mount. The sound is loud and dense. Scalped springs provide a rich, warm sound. The cost of the guitar is 54499 rubles.

• Yamaha FS-TA - a kind of transacoustic guitar with a concert body. Designed for performers who use the finder technique. The back is made of mahogany, the top is made of spruce. The neck is made from mahogany and the fingerboard is made from rosewood. Reliable and powerful model. With an attractive design, it has a high-quality assembly and unusual sound. The cost is 54,990 rubles.

• Yamaha CG-TA - designed for connoisseurs of classic models. Has nylon strings. The top is made of solid spruce, the back and sides are made of ovankol. The wood of the body is made using artificial aging technology. This is specifically done to improve acoustic resonance. A special actuator is built into the body for transforming sound without the help of external devices. As a result, the sound in a small room is the same as in a concert hall. The cost is 54,990 rubles.

To choose a good and quality tool, you need to follow these tips:

• Manufacturer's choice. Many novice buyers believe that tools from domestic manufacturers are reliable and affordable. In fact, Russian firms are good at making only classic versions. For the rest of the models, it is better to turn to the Japanese or Americans.
• Budget. The opinion that the first tool must necessarily be expensive is erroneous. The love of playing the guitar also depends on the quality and sound.
• The choice of material. Any guitar is made from wood species. But each tree has its own quality and sound.
• Quality. The body of the guitar should be tight and as thick as possible. The distance on the neck between the fret and the string should not exceed 5 cm.

Someone adds unusual effects, someone applies modifications. The creators of Yamaha transacoustic guitars have discovered a completely new and advanced technology for high-quality rich sound. These guitars are designed specifically for those looking for new exciting experiences. Externally, guitars are similar to conventional acoustic models, but with a brighter and more transformed sound.

A visual overview of the Yamaha transacoustic guitar is presented in the following video.