Yamaha TAG3 C TransAcoustic Guitar

The Yamaha TAG3 C TransAcoustic Guitar takes the acoustic guitar experience to a new level by combining the natural resonance of a high-quality acoustic guitar with built-in effects, looping and Bluetooth audio playback — all without requiring an external amplifier or effects unit.

As Yamaha's second-generation TransAcoustic guitar, the TAG3 C builds on the innovative technology that made the original series unique. Internal actuators transform processed signals into vibrations that resonate through the guitar's body, allowing effects such as Reverb, Chorus and Delay to become part of the guitar's natural acoustic sound.

With a solid Sitka spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides, cutaway dreadnought body, built-in looper, Bluetooth audio and rechargeable battery, the TAG3 C is an inspiring all-in-one instrument for playing, practicing, songwriting and live performance.

TransAcoustic Technology

The defining feature of the TAG3 C is Yamaha's TransAcoustic technology.

When you play the guitar, the string vibrations are converted into electrical signals and processed internally. The resulting signal is sent to actuators mounted inside the guitar body. These actuators transfer the vibrations into the guitar itself, allowing the processed sound to resonate naturally through the instrument.

The result is a unique combination of your acoustic guitar's natural sound and the selected effect — without an external amplifier, speaker or effects pedal.

Simply pick up the guitar and play.

Three Built-In Effects

The TAG3 C introduces Delay to the TransAcoustic platform, joining the existing Chorus and Reverb effects.

This gives you three integrated effects:

• Reverb
• Chorus
• Delay

The effects can be adjusted using Yamaha's dedicated TAG Remote app, allowing you to explore different effect types and fine-tune the parameters to suit your playing.

The guitar features two newly improved actuators, helping deliver a richer and more detailed processed sound through the guitar body.

Built-In Looper

The TAG3 C is more than an acoustic guitar with effects. It also features a built-in looper, allowing you to record musical ideas directly from the instrument and play them back while performing.

Create a chord progression, add rhythmic tapping or percussive sounds to the guitar body, then layer melodies and additional parts over the loop.

Controls are built directly into the instrument, including side buttons and a tap sensor on the top of the guitar, allowing you to control the looper intuitively while playing.

The TAG Remote app can store up to 10 loop phrases, making it easy to save and recall your ideas.

Bluetooth Audio Playback

The TAG3 C is the first TransAcoustic guitar to feature Bluetooth audio capability.

Connect a smartphone or other Bluetooth audio device and use the guitar body itself as the playback speaker. This makes it easy to listen to music or play along with backing tracks without needing a separate speaker.

For practice and songwriting, you can play your favourite songs through the guitar while playing along — effectively turning the instrument into a self-contained acoustic jam setup.

Solid Sitka Spruce & Mahogany Construction

The TAG3 C combines its innovative electronics with a traditional acoustic guitar foundation.

The dreadnought body provides a powerful acoustic response, making it well suited to strumming and full-bodied playing. A solid Sitka spruce top is paired with solid mahogany back and sides for a balanced acoustic foundation.

The cutaway design provides easier access to the higher frets, making the TAG3 C comfortable for both rhythm playing and melodic work.

Yamaha has also added champagne-gold hardware and a decorative soundhole inlay for a distinctive appearance.

Rechargeable Battery

Instead of traditional disposable batteries, the TAG3 C uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery with a convenient magnetic charging connection.

The battery provides up to approximately 5.5 hours of playing time, allowing you to use the guitar's built-in effects, looper and Bluetooth functionality without being tied to a power outlet.

Built-In Tuner

A built-in tuner is integrated into the guitar, so you can tune up quickly without carrying a separate tuner.

Combined with the rechargeable battery and onboard effects, this makes the TAG3 C a particularly convenient instrument for spontaneous playing, rehearsals and travel.

Ready for the Stage

Although the TAG3 C is designed to work completely independently, it can also be connected to an amplifier for live performance.

When plugged into an amplifier, the TAG3 C functions as a fully capable acoustic-electric guitar, giving you the flexibility to take its acoustic tone and TransAcoustic features onto the stage.

An All-in-One Creative Instrument

The TAG3 C brings together acoustic guitar, effects, looping, Bluetooth playback and tuning in a single instrument.

Whether you're practicing with headphones, writing songs, building loops, playing along with your favourite music or performing through an amplifier, the Yamaha TAG3 C provides a complete creative environment without requiring a pedalboard or external effects setup.

Yamaha TAG3 C Features

• Second-generation Yamaha TransAcoustic technology
• Built-in Reverb, Chorus and Delay
• Two improved internal actuators
• Effects resonate naturally through the guitar body
• No external amplifier or effects required for onboard effects
• Built-in looper
• Top-mounted tap sensor for looper control
• Side controls for effects, looping and tuning
• Stores up to 10 loop phrases through TAG Remote app
• Bluetooth audio playback
• Use the guitar body as a Bluetooth speaker
• Solid Sitka spruce top
• Solid mahogany back and sides
• Dreadnought body shape
• Cutaway design
• Built-in tuner
• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• Magnetic charging connection
• Up to approximately 5.5 hours battery life
• Acoustic-electric output for amplifier connection
• Champagne-gold hardware
• Decorative soundhole inlay
• TAG Remote app compatibility