{"product_id":"c-stock-transacoustic-parlor-csf-guitar-with-bag-vintage-natural-rough-cut-rear-heel-binding-back-edge-of-body-has-rough-edges-and-paint-wear","title":"Yamaha CSF-TA TransAcoustic Parlor Acoustic-Electric Guitar Vintage Natural B-Stock","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Parlor Guitar That Brings the Room With It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's something about a parlor guitar that just invites you to pick it up. They're smaller, lighter, and easier to grab off the stand — which means you actually play more. The Yamaha CSF-TA takes that already-great concept and adds something genuinely clever: built-in reverb and chorus that project acoustically from inside the guitar itself. No amp, no pedalboard, no cables. Just the guitar sounding like it's in a bigger, more alive room than the one you're sitting in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Yamaha's SYSTEM70 TransAcoustic technology at work. An actuator mounted inside the body vibrates in response to your strings, transferring processed reverb and chorus back into the guitar's own resonance. The effect blends naturally with your acoustic sound — not like a plugin, more like the room breathing around you. Three simple knobs on the side let you dial in how much chorus, how much reverb (room or hall, depending on knob position), and your line-out volume when you do plug in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're after a compact, plug-anywhere guitar that doesn't force you to choose between acoustic simplicity and a fuller, more inspiring sound, the CSF-TA is worth a serious look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is a B-Stock guitar sourced directly from the manufacturer. It is new and has never been previously owned. The photos shown are of the exact instrument you will receive. Before shipment, our licensed technician will inspect and professionally set up the guitar to ensure it is playing its best. During our inspection, we noticed ROUGH CUT REAR HEEL BINDING, BACK EDGE OF BODY HAS ROUGH EDGES AND PAINT WEAR. (see pictures) Please note, these may not be the only cosmetic imperfections. As a B-Stock instrument, there may be additional minor blemishes that are small in nature and do not affect playability or performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Sound, Not Just Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall-body guitars sometimes get written off for lacking volume and projection — Yamaha specifically redesigned the CSF series to address that. The top is solid Sitka spruce, paired with scalloped X-bracing and a forward-shifted bracing pattern that maximizes the top's resonance area. The result is a parlor guitar that sounds fuller than you'd expect from its footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back and sides are laminated mahogany, which is a practical choice for a guitar this size that's meant to travel and be handled regularly. Laminate is more dimensionally stable across temperature and humidity changes — useful for a grab-and-go instrument. The mahogany tonewood character still contributes warmth and a bit of midrange presence that balances well against the spruce top's clarity and brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Neck That Plays Easy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CSF-TA uses a nato neck with a rosewood fingerboard and a 600mm (23.63\") scale length — slightly shorter than standard, which eases string tension and can make playing for extended periods more comfortable. The nut width is 43mm (1.69\"), giving you good string spacing without the neck feeling too wide or too cramped. The 16\" fingerboard radius keeps things fairly flat, which players often find comfortable for both chord work and single-note runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck carries a matte finish while the body is gloss — a combination that's become popular because the matte feel keeps your fretting hand moving smoothly without any drag. Die-cast chrome tuners handle tuning stability, and the rosewood bridge and saddle round out a setup that feels like a working player's guitar rather than a showpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe TransAcoustic System: How It Actually Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamaha's TransAcoustic system is worth understanding because it's different from a standard acoustic-electric. The SYSTEM70 electronics include both the TransAcoustic actuator and an SRT piezo pickup. The actuator — mounted on the inner surface of the guitar back — receives the processed signal and physically vibrates the body, so the reverb and chorus are acoustically projected into the room, not just heard through a speaker. You can run it dry or with effects. You can play completely unplugged. Or you can plug into a amp or interface via the 1\/4\" line out and carry those same settings to the stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe control layout is simple: one knob for chorus depth, one for reverb (Room or Hall, selected by knob position), and one that doubles as a TA on\/off switch and line-out volume when cabled up. The battery box is integrated into the endpin jack, which keeps the body intact with minimal acoustic compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e CSF parlor size — compact, lightweight, and genuinely portable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid Sitka spruce with scalloped X-bracing and forward-shifted construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laminated mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nato with matte finish; rosewood fingerboard and bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 600mm (23.63\") with 43mm (1.69\") nut width and 16\" fingerboard radius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yamaha SYSTEM70 TransAcoustic + SRT Piezo pickup with 1\/4\" line out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in Hall Reverb, Room Reverb, and Chorus — operable without any amp or external gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three knobs — Chorus, Reverb (Room\/Hall), and TA Switch\/Line Out Volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Natural gloss body, matte neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Die-cast chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black + white body binding; abalone + black soundhole inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yamaha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e CSF-TA TransAcoustic Parlor Acoustic-Electric Guitar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e CSF-TA VN-3RD|ILK081263\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e B-Stock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1872, C.A. 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