Yamaha transacoustic LS-TA guitar - don't buy until you see this video
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- Bad feedback problems with new Yamaha transacoustic LS-TA. Recently purchased and experiencing very bad feedback issues with the reverb function. Can’t use the feature beyond 40% for hall or room reverb. Purchased from Yamaha Singapore.
I have this guitar and it's one of the most amazing guitars I've ever played.
I fixed this issue by simply reducing the gain for the TA system. Feedback now completely gone
Mine feeds back if I leave it alone and full on, but not really a problem during playing. It is sensitive and alive, I don't think I would want it deadened down, which may be what Yamaha do to returned guitars via different electronics or settings?
Feedback ruined the "ToneAmp" device for me and I realize now that all the videos demonstrated the product (the one that is held magnetically on the backside of the instrument) were all with the performer touching the strings and defeating feedback in that way. As I write this, however it occurs to me that having to defuse feedback by touching the strings is not a HIGH PRICE for the convenience, the luxury, of reverb (and more) on the acoustic without any amplifier! As long as the feedback doesn't distort actual picking. Maybe this tranacoustic is still a good deal??
Thanks for posting this issue..... i will try again that guitar fs and check if it has feedbakc when you just struck it....
My doesn't have this problem and I can have reverb on 100% without any issues.
I just got a new LLTA and have the same issue. I dont even have to strike the strings. It just starts by itself.
I'm pretty sure you turned on controllers fully. Just reduce a bit and it will stop. Feedback is quite normal behaviour of such a system.
I have the same problem. I am retuning my guitar
Hello, i am having the same problem, however the store claims that this is normal. Did the people you contacted confirm it is in fact a defect?
Yes, Yamaha replaced the internal electronics under warranty and I have rarely experienced the same problem.
Surely this is normal ? Undamped strings and a pickup/amp combo, driving a hard surface driver in the soundbox, making the strings resonate more and the feedback cycle starts and soon runs away, just like a mic'd guitar would ?
I have the same problem.
I thought it was normal.
I work out by adjusting the reverb knob
Me too
@@s.pmurphy6083 I have one put on Layaway after trying it when i bought my APX 1000 Last Month. . The FSTA In Vintage. I thought it was awesome when i tried it. Don't have it paid for yet. Have you had any issues with yours since you have had it?
@@cyberstace58 I still have the same issue I haven't sent it back as it's only when you strike the string and let it ring out it isn't actually an issue while playing the guitar and it's only when the reverb is at a certain position that you get the feedback, hope this helps.
@@s.pmurphy6083 Yes it does Thank you so much for the reply sir. If i have any issues when i get it it has a warranty anyway so i'll check this issue out even before i buy it now .IMO Yamaha Makes Awesome Products all around.
@@cyberstace58 they certainly do, I've heard a few people have sent there's back and had a new circuit board fitted, hopefully yours has no issues but yamaha will repair the problem if it does.
Another update: over a month later I am still waiting on the repair. Told multiple times by Yamaha staff that parts were still on the way so I no longer trust what they say. Needless to say, don't buy a transacoustic unless you have a few guitars and can wait a couple of months if it fails. Tried getting some help via their Facebook channel, was told not to as they don't provide customer support using social media.
Hello brother,, has this issue come back again after you repaired it??? Or now it is working well???
Had my LLTA 2 weeks and the on/off switch has stopped working....
Here’s an update on the repair of the guitar with Yamaha Singapore;
“ I’ve just called your service center to find out what is happening with my guitar, they said they are still waiting on the part and don’t know when it will arrive. It’s already been two weeks since I gave them the guitar with no update. Please treat this complaint seriously as this is a brand new guitar and I am very unhappy with the purchase to date.”
can you please update ? what happened to that guitar . was it fixed?
@@persiakorea I did get it fixed by Yamaha. They had to replace either the motherboard or the vibration device. It’s much better than it was but I can induce a slight feedback problem when everything is turned up to full.
@@tteitei thanks . what do you suggest should I replace it with another one or give up and buy a normal yamaha guitar without that reverb etc? :)
@@persiakorea I kept the guitar as it is quite fun to play with reverb and its well made for the price. If you only want one guitar I would get a normal acoustic with or without a pickup. The reverb systems adds weight and they also add additional reinforcement to cope with the reverb.
@@tteitei thanks I returned it and got a Martin D10e-02 :)
Luckily I purchased the current “Limited Edition” LL16 instead😂😂It’s limited cuz they no longer produce it
Just turn off the guitar if you don't play ;)
I WAS THINKING OF BUYING ONE OF THESE BUT FUCK IT NOW I WILL SATY AWAY AS THE BACK UP SEEMS TO BE CRAPTHANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO
Did you fix the issue? i bought this guitar about 7 months ago. and i got an same issue like you, If it can fixed with A/S, i think i should contact their customer service.
beyourself , yes I did get it fixed by Yamaha. They had to replace either the motherboard or the vibration device. It’s much better than it was but I can induce a slight feedback problem when everything is turned up to full.
@@tteitei Thanks for your reply!
How long did it take for the replacement? And did it cost?
@@tteitei i dont speak english so well cos' im french,but i was intereted in this guitar ,i've found and watched your very useful vidéo and discovered that you're not the only one with a feedback noise trouble in reverb (it really sucks for an almost 1000 E guitar) and was wondering if the repairs took longtime or not and if you had to sent it with fees to Yamaha London .
aggiornamento : ho voluto ricontrollare e con mia sorpresa non mi da piu’ questo problema.
strano ma vero.
l’unica cosa che mi viene da pensare e’ che ultimamente ho cambiato la selletta in plastica adattando quella della ls 36 in osso.
update: I wanted to double check and to my surprise it does not give me this problem anymore.
strange but true.
the only thing that comes to mind is that lately I changed the plastic saddle adapting that of the ls 36 in bone.
m.czcams.com/video/lzKgH4pBsZ8/video.html
Thanks for the information! I think i should change the saddle for my LS-TA
Ciao, ti consiglio di controllare la base della sella originale.
La mia non era piana. Ed era molto lasca rispetto alla sede del ponte.
Io ho risolto al 100% dopo la sotituzione della sella. Prima della sostituzione la chitarra emetteva un fastidioso fischio.. Ora zero!!
Controlla la base della sella mettila in un piano e fammi sapere se anche la tua non è piana!!
Hello, I advise you to check the base of the original saddle.
Mine was not flat. And it was very loose compared to the bridge seat.
I have solved 100% after the replacement of the saddle. Before replacing the guitar emitted an annoying whistle .. Now zero !!
Check the base of the saddle put it in a plane and let me know if yours is not flat too!
@@andreatonon824 Actually, i changed the saddle with another guitar's, which is the cheap one, but it was bone saddle compared to the original plastic ls-ta's saddle. I think mine is not the problem with the saddle. I think i must contact with yamaha! Thanks for you kind advisement btw!
Ciao ho appena fatto altro test. In realtà nemmeno la mia è perfetta su alcune note della tastiera ... vedi il video che posterò qui tra qualche minuto....
Al momento non mi da fastidio però se questo è un difetto farò riparare visto che è in garanzia.
Hi I just did another test. Actually not even mine is perfect on some notes of the keyboard ... see the video that I will post here in a few minutes ....
At the moment it does not bother me but if this is a defect I will repair as it is under warranty.
czcams.com/video/wr5VLQar9ZE/video.html
I have the same problem too.I got it last week. What is Yamaha singapore reply? I got it from local yamaha dealer and they have not update me anything yet.
Nelton Koo , take a look at my latest reply. They know of the problem and have ordered the part but the service has been pretty poor to date. Still have no idea on when it’s going to be fixed after two weeks of waiting with update from Yamaha.
Nelton Koo , if you haven’t already, take it back for repair and make a complaint to Yamaha Singapore. Hopefullly they will take this problem seriously and do something about it particularly given that is a problem since new for at least two guitars in Singapore. Given it’s a small market and the LS-ta is one of the their more expensive guitars there wouldn’t be that many sold here.
Luckily I purchased the current “Limited Edition” LL16 instead😂😂It’s limited cuz they no longer produce it