Detail 01
TransAcoustic SYSTEM70
Its internal actuator vibrates the instrument so reverb and chorus resonate through the body.
Product detailSKU #1500000479177
YamahaTAG1E Element TransAcoustic Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Sand Burst
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
In Sand Burst, the TAG1E Element is a dreadnought acoustic-electric built around Yamaha’s TransAcoustic SYSTEM70. Its reverb and chorus resonate through the guitar body, allowing ambient acoustic sounds for songwriting, rehearsal, or unplugged performance without an amp, pedals, or other external gear. The solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides is matched to a dreadnought body that is described as clear, balanced, and strong in projection. Use the onboard controls to move from a lighter effect setting to a more pronounced one, then manage the line output separately.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rehearsals and songwriting where effects need to be adjusted without external pedals.
- Unplugged sets that call for reverb or chorus from a self-contained acoustic-electric guitar.
- Dreadnought accompaniment spanning strumming, fingerstyle passages, and vocal support.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Reverb, chorus, and line-out volume controls
Effect settings and the output level are adjusted from the guitar.
Detail 03
Dreadnought body; 19.88-inch body length
It has the listed dreadnought dimensions rather than the smaller concert format.
Detail 04
Solid top construction
The spruce top is specified as solid.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01It is a right-handed, six-string steel-string guitar.
- 02The title identifies this finish as Sand Burst.
- 03A hard bag and hex wrench are listed.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Are reverb and chorus built in?
Yes. Both effects are part of the TransAcoustic SYSTEM70 and resonate through the guitar body.
02Is there a line output?
Yes. The guitar has a line-out connection with a line-out volume control.
03What woods are specified?
It has a solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides, plus a mahogany neck and walnut fingerboard.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsPickups & controls
- Controls
- Reverb, chorus, line out volume
- Pickup System
- TransAcoustic SYSTEM70
8 detailsPlayability
- Nut Material
- Urea
- String Type
- Steel
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Nut Width
- 1.73
- Factory Strings
- Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Number of Strings
- 6
- Scale Length
- 25.56
18 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Burst or Fade
- Saddle Material
- Urea
- Bridge Pins
- Black ABS
- Bridge Material
- Walnut
- Side Material
- Mahogany
- Top Material
- Solid spruce
- Body Size Class
- Dreadnought
- Binding Material
- Black
- Body Finish
- Gloss
- Neck Wood
- Mahogany
- Fingerboard Material
- Walnut
- Pickguard
- Transparent
- Back Material
- Mahogany
- Available Colors
- Natural, Sand Burst, Translucent Black
- Fingerboard Radius
- 15.75 inch
- Tuning Machines
- Die-cast chrome
- Body Construction
- Solid top
- Neck Finish
- Matte
3 detailsSize & weight
- Body Width
- 16.25 inch
- Body Length
- 19.88 inch
- Body Depth
- 3.94 inch–4.92 inch
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- Hard bag
5 detailsOther
- Model
- TAG1E
- Connections
- Line out
- Accessories
- Hex wrench
- Product Type
- Acoustic-electric guitar
- Series
- TransAcoustic Element
