Head to head
Yamaha L Series vs Yamaha TransAcoustic Guitars (2nd Generation)
The verdict
The Yamaha L Series and Yamaha TransAcoustic Guitars (2nd Generation) are closely matched overall — 76 to 75 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Yamaha L Series wins on
No standout advantage.
Yamaha TransAcoustic Guitars (2nd Generation) wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | L Series | TransAcoustic Guitars (2nd Generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 75 |
| Build | 93 | 89 |
| Playability | 64 | 64 |
| Sound | 68 | 68 |
| Value | 75 | 74 |
Full specifications
| Spec | L Series | TransAcoustic Guitars (2nd Generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Yamaha | Yamaha |
| Type | Acoustic-Electric | Acoustic-Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | JP | JP |
| Body wood | Solid Indian Rosewood | Solid Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany + Rosewood (5-Ply) | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | — | — |
| Scale | 25.59" | 25.59" |
| Pickups | None | TransAcoustic (SYSTEM76) |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | — | — |
| Accessories | Hex Wrench | Hex Wrench / USB Power Adapter / Charging Cable |
| Back Material | Solid Indian Rosewood | Solid Mahogany |
| Body Binding | Abalone + Maple + Stained Wood | Black |
| Body Depth | 100-125 mm (3 15/16" - 4 15/16") | 100-125 mm (3 15/16" - 4 15/16") |
| Body Finish | Gloss (Nitrocellulose Lacquer) | Gloss |
| Body Length | 513 mm (20 3/16") | 505 mm (19 7/8") |
| Body shape | Round-Shoulder Dreadnought Style | Dreadnought Cutaway Style |
| Body Width | 415 mm (16 5/16") | 412 mm (16 1/4") |
| Bridge Material | Ebony | Ebony |
| Bridge Pins | Black ABS with White Dot | Black ABS |
| Case | Hardshell Case | Hard Bag |
| Connections | None | Line Out / Bluetooth Audio |
| Controls | None | TransAcoustic (SYSTEM76) |
| Fretboard radius | R400 mm (15 3/4") | R400 mm (15 3/4") |
| Neck Finish | Matte | Matte |
| Nut | Bone | Urea |
| Nut width | 44 mm (1 3/4") | 44 mm (1 3/4") |
| Pickguard | Tortoise Pattern | Transparent |
| Saddle Material | Bone | Urea |
| Scale length | 650 mm (25 9/16") | 650 mm (25 9/16") |
| Side Material | Solid Indian Rosewood | Solid Mahogany |
| Sound Hole Inlay | Abalone + Wood | Blue Ripple Pattern |
| String Spacing | 11 mm | 11.0 mm |
| Top Material | Solid Engelmann Spruce A.R.E. | Solid Sitka spruce A.R.E. |
| Total Length | 1046 mm (41 3/16") | 1039 mm (40 7/8") |
| Tuners | Die-Cast Gold (TM67G-Y22) | Open Gear Champagne-Gold |