Head to head
Yamaha CSF vs Yamaha TransAcoustic Guitars (2nd Generation)
The verdict
The Yamaha CSF and Yamaha TransAcoustic Guitars (2nd Generation) are closely matched overall — 77 to 75 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Yamaha CSF wins on
- Better playability (72 vs 64)
Yamaha TransAcoustic Guitars (2nd Generation) wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | CSF | TransAcoustic Guitars (2nd Generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 75 |
| Build | 89 | 89 |
| Playability | 72 | 64 |
| Sound | 68 | 68 |
| Value | 76 | 74 |
Full specifications
| Spec | CSF | TransAcoustic Guitars (2nd Generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Yamaha | Yamaha |
| Type | Acoustic-Electric | Acoustic-Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | JP | JP |
| Body wood | Solid Mahogany | Solid Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Nato | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Rosewood | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | — | — |
| Scale | 23.62" | 25.59" |
| Pickups | Passive System (SRT Piezo) | TransAcoustic (SYSTEM76) |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | — | — |
| Accessories | Hex Wrench | Hex Wrench / USB Power Adapter / Charging Cable |
| Back Material | Solid Mahogany | Solid Mahogany |
| Body Binding | Black + White | Black |
| Body Depth | 3 3/8-4" (85-105 mm) | 100-125 mm (3 15/16" - 4 15/16") |
| Body Finish | Gloss | Gloss |
| Body Length | 18" (450 mm) | 505 mm (19 7/8") |
| Body shape | CSF | Dreadnought Cutaway Style |
| Bridge Material | Rosewood | Ebony |
| Bridge Pins | Black ABS with White Dot | Black ABS |
| Case | Hard Bag | Hard Bag |
| Connections | LINE OUT | Line Out / Bluetooth Audio |
| Controls | Passive System (SRT Piezo) | TransAcoustic (SYSTEM76) |
| Fretboard radius | 15 3/4" (R400 mm) | R400 mm (15 3/4") |
| Nut | Urea | Urea |
| Nut width | 1 11/16" (43 mm) | 44 mm (1 3/4") |
| Saddle Material | Urea | Urea |
| Scale length | 23 5/8" (600 mm) | 650 mm (25 9/16") |
| Side Material | Solid Mahogany | Solid Mahogany |
| Sound Hole Inlay | Abalone + Black | Blue Ripple Pattern |
| String Spacing | 11 mm | 11.0 mm |
| Top Material | Solid Sitka Spruce | Solid Sitka spruce A.R.E. |
| Tuners | Die-Cast Chrome | Open Gear Champagne-Gold |
| Body Width | — | 412 mm (16 1/4") |
| Neck Finish | — | Matte |
| Pickguard | — | Transparent |
| Total Length | — | 1039 mm (40 7/8") |