--- product_id: 435304324 title: "FGC-TA Concert Cutaway Transacoustic Guitar w/ Chorus and Reverb, Ruby Red" brand: "yamaha" price: "VT353684" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Yamaha" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/435304324-fgc-ta-concert-cutaway-transacoustic-guitar-w-chorus-and-reverb store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Solid spruce top with mahogany back & sides Concert-size cutaway body for full fret access Onboard reverb & chorus effects, no amp needed FGC-TA Concert Cutaway Transacoustic Guitar w/ Chorus and Reverb, Ruby Red **Brand:** yamaha **Price:** VT353684 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Elevate your sound, own the stage—where classic craftsmanship meets sonic innovation. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** FGC-TA Concert Cutaway Transacoustic Guitar w/ Chorus and Reverb, Ruby Red by yamaha - **How much does it cost?** VT353684 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/435304324-fgc-ta-concert-cutaway-transacoustic-guitar-w-chorus-and-reverb) ## Best For - yamaha enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted yamaha brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Premium Tone Woods:** Solid spruce top paired with mahogany back and sides delivers bright, clear projection with warm midrange depth. - • **Immersive Soundscape:** Feel your music come alive with built-in reverb and chorus that transform every strum into a rich, resonant experience—no extra gear required. - • **Effortless Playability:** Cutaway design and smooth nato neck with rosewood fretboard offer seamless access and comfort for complex chords and solos. - • **Plug & Play Versatility:** Battery-powered effects with simple controls let you switch moods instantly, perfect for professionals on the move. - • **Built to Last a Lifetime:** Robust construction and flawless finish ensure this guitar stays your trusted creative companion through every gig and jam session. ## Overview The Yamaha FGC-TA Concert Cutaway Transacoustic Guitar in Ruby Red combines a concert-size mahogany body with a solid spruce top and nato neck for superior tone and playability. Its onboard reverb and chorus effects create immersive soundscapes without external amplification, making it ideal for professionals seeking versatile, high-quality acoustic performance with effortless access to the full fretboard. ## Description Imagine being totally immersed in the sound of your acoustic guitar, hearing and feeling it reverberate around you as you play. That’s the experience you’ll have when playing a Yamaha® FSC-TA cutaway guitar. Onboard reverb and chorus effects resonate from within the body of the instrument itself, creating a rich, resonant, and inspiring playing environment—all without the need for an amp or additional gear. Combining classic craftsmanship with revolutionary technology, the FSC-TA cutaway guitar will enable you to play and sound your best, no matter where you are, and its cutaway design provides easy access to the entire fretboard. Review: On first strum I immediately heard what torrefaction aging does to the wood and I liked it. - I have several acoustics, a 20yr old Takamine cedar top which has aged up, a brand new Ibanez acoustic artwood, and now this Yamaha. The way that wood ages does change the sound and it's hard to describe and not that easy to notice without an a and b comparison, but the first notes I played on the Yamaha, I was struck by how clear they rang out. The torrefaction aging they are doing to the wood isn't snake oil, and it has an easy to hear change on the tone. The upper mid range of the guitar for instance is louder, and there seem to be more overtones. If you could imagine starting with a soft, wet wood, how it would tend to muffle the treble freqencies because it's not very stiff, and then imagine you somehow made that wood as stiff as carbon fiber, and then played it, how much brighter it would sound, it's something like that. The notes sound very clear, and project very well. It actually 'sounds good'. Like play an A chord and someone can tell it's an expensive guitar just from that. It just has that sound. The electronics are also great. I wish it had a built in tuner like my Ibanez but the magic wizardry that is the built in chorus and reverb is pretty incredible. It takes 2 AA batteries from down by the TRS jack, and I haven't had to change them yet after about 20 hours of playing. The chorus especially gives you a 12string sound on a 6 string. The plugged in sound is better than my Ibanez, but still sounds like a piezo. It's okay for using an amp but if you're recording guitar, you're still better off using a microphone pointed at the 12th fret. Now the action......is great. It's the easiest acoustic action I've ever used. It's not as easy to play as an electric, but you won't struggle with it even if you don't play acoustic. It's nothing like my Takamine which is a finger destroyer. The neck also has that knurling down both sides to kind of protect your hand from fret sprouting and such so that even wrapping your thumb around the neck you have nothing grinding on your hand on either side moving up and down the neck. Very smooth, and a matt neck finish so it's not grabby. The tuners are very fast, which is usually a sign of quality. It takes very little movement to tune up or down and once the strings stretch out, it stays in tune. It also does not affect tune very much if you're pulling on the neck or pushing on it which is a good sign. I did not have to adjust the action to get a buzz free experience. The action as a whole is a little higher than I'd like, but you won't get any string buzz with it set like that. My fit and finish is flawless. No scuffs, dings, flaws, from the factory. The guitar uses thick top wood which is much thicker than my Ibanez or Takamine. The guitar also weighs more than my other 2 acoustics and it feels solid. I expect this guitar to last a lifetime. Review: A great guitar! - This is a fantastic guitar. First it is beautifully finished and more importantly it has a great sound ; even without the Transacoustics turned on. I have several nice acoustics and this guitar is my favorite. I've played the other top brands starting with M and T and for the money, I prefer this guitar. ## Features - Concert-size body with cutaway - Onboard reverb and chorus effects with simple controls - Solid spruce top - Mahogany back and sides - Nato neck with rosewood fretboard ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B09KQ3VWWB | | Back Material | Mahogany Wood | | Best Sellers Rank | #56,051 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #230 in Acoustic-Electric Guitars | | Body Material | Mahogany | | Color Name | Ruby Red | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (274) | | Date First Available | October 30, 2021 | | Fretboard Material | Rosewood | | Guitar Bridge System | Fixed | | Guitar Pickup Configuration | S | | Item Weight | 1 pounds | | Item model number | FSC-TA RR | | Neck Material Type | Nato | | Number of Strings | 6 | | Product Dimensions | 40.2 x 4.63 x 14.96 inches | | Size | Concert | | String Material | Bronze | | Top Material | Spruce Wood | ## Product Details - **Back Material Type:** Mahogany Wood - **Body Material:** Mahogany - **Brand:** Yamaha - **Color:** Ruby Red - **Fretboard Material Type:** Rosewood - **Guitar Pickup Configuration:** S - **Hand Orientation:** Right - **Neck Material Type:** Nato - **String Material Type:** Bronze - **Top Material Type:** Spruce Wood ## Images ![FGC-TA Concert Cutaway Transacoustic Guitar w/ Chorus and Reverb, Ruby Red - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61wmXFkxLwL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Pattern, Color, Size, Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ On first strum I immediately heard what torrefaction aging does to the wood and I liked it. *by K***E on March 21, 2021* I have several acoustics, a 20yr old Takamine cedar top which has aged up, a brand new Ibanez acoustic artwood, and now this Yamaha. The way that wood ages does change the sound and it's hard to describe and not that easy to notice without an a and b comparison, but the first notes I played on the Yamaha, I was struck by how clear they rang out. The torrefaction aging they are doing to the wood isn't snake oil, and it has an easy to hear change on the tone. The upper mid range of the guitar for instance is louder, and there seem to be more overtones. If you could imagine starting with a soft, wet wood, how it would tend to muffle the treble freqencies because it's not very stiff, and then imagine you somehow made that wood as stiff as carbon fiber, and then played it, how much brighter it would sound, it's something like that. The notes sound very clear, and project very well. It actually 'sounds good'. Like play an A chord and someone can tell it's an expensive guitar just from that. It just has that sound. The electronics are also great. I wish it had a built in tuner like my Ibanez but the magic wizardry that is the built in chorus and reverb is pretty incredible. It takes 2 AA batteries from down by the TRS jack, and I haven't had to change them yet after about 20 hours of playing. The chorus especially gives you a 12string sound on a 6 string. The plugged in sound is better than my Ibanez, but still sounds like a piezo. It's okay for using an amp but if you're recording guitar, you're still better off using a microphone pointed at the 12th fret. Now the action......is great. It's the easiest acoustic action I've ever used. It's not as easy to play as an electric, but you won't struggle with it even if you don't play acoustic. It's nothing like my Takamine which is a finger destroyer. The neck also has that knurling down both sides to kind of protect your hand from fret sprouting and such so that even wrapping your thumb around the neck you have nothing grinding on your hand on either side moving up and down the neck. Very smooth, and a matt neck finish so it's not grabby. The tuners are very fast, which is usually a sign of quality. It takes very little movement to tune up or down and once the strings stretch out, it stays in tune. It also does not affect tune very much if you're pulling on the neck or pushing on it which is a good sign. I did not have to adjust the action to get a buzz free experience. The action as a whole is a little higher than I'd like, but you won't get any string buzz with it set like that. My fit and finish is flawless. No scuffs, dings, flaws, from the factory. The guitar uses thick top wood which is much thicker than my Ibanez or Takamine. The guitar also weighs more than my other 2 acoustics and it feels solid. I expect this guitar to last a lifetime. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great guitar! *by M***R on December 11, 2025* This is a fantastic guitar. First it is beautifully finished and more importantly it has a great sound ; even without the Transacoustics turned on. I have several nice acoustics and this guitar is my favorite. I've played the other top brands starting with M and T and for the money, I prefer this guitar. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sounds Great! - Plays fantastic after a setup *by A***W on November 8, 2018* I had a technician at Guitar Center tell me about these Transacoustic guitars and how much he liked them. I honestly thought it was a gimmick. It's not. They do make a cheaper one (F series) and I played one at GC before buying the L Series Dreadnought. Head-up, the F series doesn't come with a bag. That was enough for me to wait on the L series to ship. I really wanted the solid wood back and sides anyway, so, glad I waited. I've been playing a Taylor 810 ($3400 for a new one) for years and it has the same woods in the construction. First, this guitar sounds great without the Transacoustic electronics. It's very piano-like if that makes any sense, warm but very snappy with a punchy mid-range. The action from the factory is a bit high but I'm going to have a technician work it over and will try to update the review. When you turn the electronics on the effects are fantastic. The reverb sounds natural and the chorus adds a 12 string kind of effect. Pretty cool. This guitar is loud, with or without the electronics , and will fill a room with sound easily. I especially like adding a bit of reverb on when fingerpicking to add a bit more volume. It really makes you sound better than you actually are and with the reverb, can make an acoustically dead room sound great. It's a great value for the money. All the hardwoods, electronics, hard bag, and build quality make this a great choice for someone who wants a great sounding guitar with a bit extra to help you keep playing. It doesn't hurt that the guitar is beautiful too. The maple binding is a very nice touch. Update: As mentioned, the action from the factory was a bit high. I had a technician sand the saddle, file the fret edges, and nut. I highly recommend having someone qualified setup the guitar. It made a huge difference in the playability. The going rate for a setup is about $45, well worth it. ## Frequently Bought Together - Yamaha FGC-TA Concert Cutaway Transacoustic Guitar w/ Chorus and Reverb, Ruby Red - Amazon Basics Adjustable Guitar Folding A-Shape Frame Stand for Acoustic and Electric Guitars with Non-Slip Rubber and Soft Foam Arms, Fully Assembled, Black - CAHAYA 41 In Acoustic Guitar Bag 0.35 In Thick Padding Water Resistent Dual Adjustable Shoulder Strap Guitar Case Gig Bag with Back Hanger Loop, Black CY0152 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/435304324-fgc-ta-concert-cutaway-transacoustic-guitar-w-chorus-and-reverb](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/435304324-fgc-ta-concert-cutaway-transacoustic-guitar-w-chorus-and-reverb) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-10*