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Yamaha Guitars 60th Anniversary Giveaway
Until 31st October, purchase any Yamaha acoustic, electric or bass guitar, and enter the competition to win a limited edition 60th Anniversary Revstar Professional electric guitar (RRP $5199). Create / log-in to the Yamaha Australia website and register your instrument, fill out the form (please retain your proof of purchase, as it will be required during registration), and answer the following questions before 11:59pm AEST 31st October 2026:
- What year did Yamaha start producing guitars?
- In 25 words or less, tell us what Yamaha Guitars mean to you.
The winner will be notified by 5pm AEST Thursday 18th November 2026 (you will be required to provide your contact details to Yamaha Australia when registering your product as above).
Please Note: Second-hand items are not eligible. One entry per eligible purchase. Only instruments that have been paid in full and invoiced by October 31st are eligible. If purchasing via layby, please ensure the full balance is paid by October 31st. Pre-Order / Backorder products will only be eligible if they are delivered and invoiced by October 31st; any pre-order / backorder ETA is an ETA only and is not a guarantee that the product will be available by this date. Full terms and conditions are available here.A full list of eligible products is available here.
An inspiring acoustic for practice, writing and plugged-in playalongs
The Yamaha TAG1 C in Sand Burst Gloss is built for players who want a proper acoustic feel with a more flexible day-to-day playing experience. Its dreadnought cutaway body gives you the full, warm voice and headroom that works well for strumming, while the solid Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides help keep the response clear, rounded and musical. Where it really separates itself is the TransAcoustic system. Built-in reverb, chorus and delay come straight from the guitar itself, which makes practice feel more immersive and can spark new ideas without reaching for pedals or an amp. Bluetooth audio is genuinely useful for running backing tracks through the guitar, and the rechargeable battery with magnetic charging makes for a practical setup.
At Riffs & Licks Music, we think the TAG1 C suits players who want a solid acoustic foundation with modern features that make solo practice, songwriting and casual performance more engaging.
Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | Dreadnought Cutaway |
| Body | Solid Sitka Spruce (Top), Mahogany (Back & Sides) |
| Body Finish | Gloss |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Neck Finish | Matte |
| Scale Length | 650mm (25.56") |
| Fingerboard, Radius | Walnut, 400mm (15.75") |
| Frets | 20 |
| Nut, Width | Urea, 44mm (1.73") |
| Machine Heads | Open gear chrome tuning machines |
| Pickguard | Transparent |
| Pickups | TransAcoustic (SYSTEM78) |
| Controls | Reverb, chorus, delay, line out volume |
| Bridge | Walnut |
| Gig Bag/Hard Case | Hard Bag |
(VHT8040)
| Body Shape | Dreadnought |
| Left / Right Handed | Right Handed |
| Electronics | Pickup Included |
| Series | Yamaha TransAcoustic Series |
| SKU | VHT8040 |
| Barcode # | 4957812712286 |
| Brand | Yamaha |
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