Yamaha LL-TA Trans Dreadnought Review

Fantastic

Received this beast yesterday WOW the quality of this guitar is something else it is a tank heavy for an acoustic guitar it's really a beautiful instrument it's a bit stiff but that's not a bad thing definitely going to have to be broken in thanks to Trevor Parks as always does a awesome job had the guitar in 2 days SWEETWATER IS THE BEST Thank you

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It's magic guitar.

I love this guitar (Solid Rosewood). This one goes with my Taylor and Martin but more.... with transacoustic mennnn it's magic. After I lowered the action and changed to a lighter string, the playability is great. Shout out the Sweetwater's sales agent and technical support that answered all my questions and helped me to select the best guitar for me; good job.

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Yep

Get one if you can afford it, your entire set will change, wonderful guitar with or without effects, warm, has perfect presence and loud... Incredibly built...

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Awesome guitar

I love this guitar, it sounds great with or without the transacoustic effects. Looks beautiful too, easily worth double its price.

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Top of the line middle price

Great workmanship great forward positive sound. reminds me of a $4,000 Guild. The on board fx are classy and fun you can not buy a guitar of this caliber at this price anywhere. Carl Schwindeman

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Exceptional Quality

For those who like the 'feel' of simplicity, this guitar has that vibe (despite its advanced electronics) The design looks and feels like a hand built guitar should be. It is a handsome looking guitar. When you pick up the guitar, you know that it is a quality-built instrument. It highly exceeded my expectations for its price. Even when looking through the soundhole, the insides… read more are meticulously put together. No visible glue drips and manufacturing dust. The trims and binding are cleanly crafted (the binding is wood at the body), the paint is flawlessly applied. The 5-ply neck has a great finish and appeals to me. When you play it, it is pleasantly at par with the premium brands. The tone by itself is wonderful and ringing, as expected from solid spruce and rosewood tonewoods. The beauty of the sound is augmented by the effects. It sounds nothing like I have heard before, especially in a studio. If you're open to it, try this out. It's an amazing value guitar. There's a pretty high chance you'll enjoy it as well.

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Made a Believer of Me

I ordered this based on a video review I had seen. I had been playing (not regularly) a Martin 000C-16RGTE which is a smaller thin-body guitar because I've had some past shoulder problems. When this dreadnaught arrived I wasn't totally sure I would keep it. The Martin seemed more comfortable to play. BUT, the more I played the Yamaha LL-TA, the more I liked it. I definitely… read more appreciated the tone of it over the Martin - brighter with more volume. At first I only played it with the Reverb turned on (to about 1/3). These days I will sometimes just leave the electronics off, because it is a great sounding guitar on its own. That said the reverbs (there are 2) and the chorus are both great sounding and a ton of fun. I've had it now for over seven months, and I am playing a lot more these days - just because this guitar is so much fun to play! Really breathed new life into my acoustic adventure. Sold the Martin.

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Best value available

I'm old school where guitars are considered. I have owned every major brand.This purchase was originally made to fit my budget. It was the only all solid version for a grand. Now it seems it delivers way beyond the price tag. My preference brought about a lower than factory action. I installed Martin authentic 2.0 strings, and prefer the Taylor thermex picks 1.25mm. The built… read more in effects are exceptional and not a gimmick-very useful! HOMERUN!

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Best find EVER!!

I told myself that I would NEVER - EVER buy a instrument made in China, but this guitar is especially well made. Yamaha's China factory did a better than "good' job building it. I was completely surprised by its playability and still am - like a big body Martin. It's smooth and even. Even the factory setup is good. Not as good as a custom setup, but completely acceptable. The TA… read more electronics are really nice while playing w/no outboard gear and when using gear it's easy to control. The only drawback for me is using 2 AA batteries as opposed to a 9v - which is quite standard throughout the industry concerning guitars with active electronics. But aside from this, I love it and you will not be disappointed.

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Quality and inspiration

Just received my LL-TA yesterday and played for hours I simply cannot put this guitar down it's addictive to say the least build quality is top notch playability is very good thanks to paul Eckert for the awesome customer service been buying from sweetwater for years only place I'll shop try this guitar out you won't be disappointed Mike Rhoads

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