Would anyone else buy a premium short-scale TransAcoustic guitar?
I’ve been thinking about this for a while and I’m curious whether I’m the only one.
I own a Yamaha APXT2, and despite owning larger acoustic guitars, it’s the one I play the most. Not because it’s the best sounding, but because it’s just so comfortable. The 580 mm (22.8”) scale length, the thin APX-style body, and the compact size make it incredibly easy to pick up and play on the couch.
Recently I watched some demos of Yamaha’s new TransAcoustic TAG3 models with the built-in reverb, delay, looper, Bluetooth, etc., and it got me thinking…
Why isn’t there a premium short-scale TransAcoustic model?
I’m not talking about a cheap travel guitar. I’d happily pay premium money (around $1,500 or even more if the quality justified it) for something like:
580 mm short scale
Thin APX-style body
Solid woods
Premium hardware
Full TAG3 TransAcoustic system (reverb, delay, looper, Bluetooth, rechargeable battery)
To me, TransAcoustic technology makes the most sense on a guitar that’s designed to be picked up anywhere in the house without cables, pedals, or an amp. That’s exactly how I use my APXT2 today.
I know compact guitars are still a niche compared to full-size acoustics, but with guitars like the Taylor GS Mini, Martin Little Martin, Lowden Sheeran models, and Yamaha’s own APXT2 and CSF series, it feels like there’s a growing market for high-quality compact instruments.
So I’m curious:
Would you buy something like this?
Do you think there’s enough demand for Yamaha to justify making it?
Or do you think the market is simply too small?
I’d love to hear your thoughts.
If so - would love for Yamaha to make it happen!