Yamaha TAG1E Element Grade TransAcoustic Solid Top Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar w/ Pickup Sand Burst Gloss

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.

A simpler TransAcoustic dreadnought for more enjoyable home playing

The Yamaha TAG1E Element Grade TransAcoustic in Sand Burst Gloss is designed for players who want the feel and projection of a full-size dreadnought, with built-in ambience that makes practising at home more rewarding. Its solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides give it a warm, rounded voice with enough fullness for strumming and everyday acoustic playing. The TransAcoustic system adds built-in reverb and chorus that radiate from the guitar itself, so the effect feels more natural than relying on external gear. This model keeps things straightforward, with simple onboard controls and AA battery operation rather than the increasingly complex and more feature-heavy setups found in the TAG1 C and TAG3 C.

At Riffs & Licks Music, we think this is a strong choice for players who want a good acoustic foundation and an easier, more affordable way into the TransAcoustic experience.

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