Yamaha TAS1E Ultra Marine Spruce/Mahogany Transacoustic Concert Guitar #1161

The Yamaha TAS1E Ultra Marine feels like a modern acoustic built for players who want inspiration without extra hassle. The concert-sized body keeps things comfortable and controlled, while the Ultra Marine finish gives it a slightly different personality than your standard natural-top acoustic. Paired with Yamaha’s TransAcoustic system, it becomes the kind of guitar you end up picking up more often because it makes even casual playing feel bigger and more immersive.

The core tone is warm, balanced, and easy to work with. The solid spruce top keeps the attack clear and responsive, while the mahogany back and sides add a focused midrange and smooth low end. The smaller concert body tightens things up just enough to make fingerstyle and lighter strumming feel articulate without sounding thin. Once you blend in the onboard reverb and chorus, the guitar opens up in a really natural way that adds space and depth without overpowering the acoustic tone itself.

It is also just a very comfortable guitar to play. The 1 3/4 inch nut width and concert body size make it approachable for a wide range of players, while the matte mahogany neck keeps movement smooth and relaxed. The walnut fingerboard and bridge add a warm, rounded response, and the controls stay simple and intuitive. With built-in effects, line out capability, and a hard bag included, the TAS1E is a practical, creative acoustic that encourages you to keep playing longer than you planned.

SPECS

Body Shape: Concert Style
Scale Length: 650 mm (25 9/16")
Body Length: 497 mm (19 9/16")
Overall Length: 1031 mm (40 9/16")
Body Width: 380 mm (14 15/16")
Body Depth: 90-115 mm (3 9/16" - 4 1/2")
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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