A Yamaha TAG1E TBL TransAcoustic Translucent Black acoustic-electric guitar rests against a maroon leather couch with brass studs, next to a colorful patterned rug on a hardwood floor.
A Yamaha TAG1E TBL TransAcoustic Translucent Black Finish Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar #1164 sits on a burgundy leather chair with gold studs, atop a patterned rug.
Close-up inside a Yamaha TAG1E TBL TransAcoustic Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar #1164, showing the label with TransAcoustic system details, Made in China and Yamaha Corporation. Wood grain is visible in the background.
Close-up of a Yamaha TAG1E TBL TransAcoustic Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar (#1164) in Translucent Black, showing the serial number stamped inside and highlighting its innovative Yamaha TransAcoustic system.
Close-up of the Yamaha TAG1E TBL TransAcoustic (Translucent Black) side panel, highlighting controls for Reverb Room, Reverb Hall, Chorus, Lineout Volume, and TA On/Off—all labeled under the TransAcoustic system.
A Yamaha TAG1E TBL TransAcoustic Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar in Translucent Black (#1164) stands upright on a patterned rug in a vintage-style room with retro decor and musical equipment, featuring the innovative TransAcoustic system.
Yamaha TAG1E TBL TransAcoustic Translucent Black Finish Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar #1164
Yamaha TAG1E TBL TransAcoustic Translucent Black Finish Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar #1164
Yamaha TAG1E TBL TransAcoustic Translucent Black Finish Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar #1164
Yamaha TAG1E TBL TransAcoustic Translucent Black Finish Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar #1164
Yamaha TAG1E TBL TransAcoustic Translucent Black Finish Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar #1164
Yamaha TAG1E TBL TransAcoustic Translucent Black Finish Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar #1164
Yamaha TAG1E TBL TransAcoustic Translucent Black Finish Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar #1164
Yamaha TAG1E TBL TransAcoustic Translucent Black Finish Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar #1164
Yamaha TAG1E TBL TransAcoustic Translucent Black Finish Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar #1164
Yamaha TAG1E TBL TransAcoustic Translucent Black Finish Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar #1164
Yamaha TAG1E TBL TransAcoustic Translucent Black Finish Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar #1164
Yamaha TAG1E TBL TransAcoustic Translucent Black Finish Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar #1164
Yamaha TAG1E TBL TransAcoustic Translucent Black Finish Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar #1164

Yamaha TAG1E TBL TransAcoustic Translucent Black Finish Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar #1164

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Description

The Yamaha TAG1E TBL takes a familiar dreadnought platform and adds something genuinely fun to the experience. At its core, it is a solid spruce and mahogany acoustic with a bold transparent black finish, but the real draw is the built-in TransAcoustic system. With onboard reverb and chorus effects that work without an amp or pedals, it creates a much bigger, more immersive sound while you are simply sitting on the couch playing unplugged.

The guitar itself has a balanced, straightforward voice that works well across a lot of styles. The solid spruce top keeps the response clear and lively, while the mahogany back and sides add warmth and a focused midrange. It has enough low-end presence for strumming, but it stays controlled and easy to manage. Once you blend in the TransAcoustic effects, the whole guitar opens up and feels wider and more atmospheric without becoming artificial or overprocessed.

The playing feel stays very approachable. A 25 9/16 inch scale length and 1 3/4 inch nut width give it a comfortable, modern setup, while the matte neck finish keeps movement smooth and natural. The walnut fingerboard and bridge help maintain a warm, rounded response, and the onboard controls are simple enough that they do not distract from the instrument itself. This is a really practical guitar for players who want traditional acoustic tone with a creative edge built directly into the instrument.

 

SPECS
Body Shape: Dreadnought Style
Scale Length: 650 mm (25 9/16")
Body Length: 505 mm (19 7/8")
Overall Length: 1039 mm (40 7/8")
Body Width: 412 mm (16 1/4")
Body Depth: 100-125 mm (3 15/16" - 4 15/16")
Nut Width: 44 mm (1 3/4")
String Spacing: 11.0 mm
Top Material: Solid Spruce
Back Material: Mahogany
Side Material: Mahogany
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Walnut
Fingerboard Radius: R400 mm (15 3/4")
Bridge Material: Walnut
Nut Material: Urea
Saddle Material: Urea
Bridge Pins: Black ABS
Tuners: Die-Cast Chrome
Body Binding: Black
Sound Hole Inlay: Blue Ripple Pattern
Pickguard: Transparent
Body Finish: Gloss
Neck Finish: Matte
Electronics: TransAcoustic SYSTEM70
Controls: Reverb Chorus Line Out Volume
Connections: Line Out
Strings: Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light
Accessories: Hex Wrench
Case: Hard Bag

 

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Specifications

Overview
Body Shape
Dreadnought
Model
TAG1E TBL
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Scale Length
25 9/16"
Nut Width
1 3/4"

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