Custom Yamaha CP-300 TransAcoustic Classical Guitar – Restored and Enhanced by Neil Ta
Discover the perfect fusion of vintage craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology with this Custom Yamaha CP-300, beautifully restored, enhanced, and modified by Neil Ta. Originally a rare gem from Yamaha’s Classical Popular series, this instrument has been elevated to meet the needs of today’s musicians while preserving its timeless charm.
Key Features of This Unique Instrument
🎵 Vintage Craftsmanship with Modern Enhancements
The CP-300 is a hybrid classical guitar, blending the warm resonance of classical design with the versatility of an acoustic guitar. Its solid spruce top, paired with mahogany back and sides, offers a balanced and dynamic tonal profile, enhanced further by Neil Ta’s expert modifications.
🎵 Voiced for Maximum Resonance
The solid spruce top has been professionally tuned and voiced to the notes of A and E, enhancing the guitar’s resonance and harmonic richness across all keys. The result is a vibrant, responsive tone that sings with clarity and depth.
🎵 Built-In TransAcoustic System
This CP-300 features Yamaha’s revolutionary TransAcoustic system, providing onboard reverb, delay, and chorus effects without the need for external amplifiers or pedals. Additionally, the Bluetooth connectivity allows you to play music or backing tracks directly from your phone, with the sound beautifully resonating through the guitar itself.
🎵 Hybrid Strings for Balanced Tonality
The strings are custom hybrids:
- Bass strings: Nylon inner core, wound with silver-plated copper for warm, deep, and resonant bass tones.
- Treble strings: Metal wound with nylon for bright, crisp highs that complement the basses perfectly.
🎵 Optimized Playability
- Nut Width: 52mm – Classic size for precise classical technique.
- Scale Length: 65.3cm – Offers excellent string tension and response.
- Action: 3.5mm on the 1st string, 4.0mm on the 6th string at the 12th fret – Perfect for comfortable, buzz-free playability.
- Fingerboard: Ebony – Smooth and durable for effortless performance.
- Bridge: Rosewood – Adds to the tonal richness and sustain.
🎵 Restored to Perfection
Neil Ta’s restoration has preserved the vintage charm of this Yamaha CP-300 while adding modern features that make it a standout instrument for performers, composers, and collectors.
Why This Guitar is Perfect for You
Whether you’re a classical guitarist, a performer seeking versatility, or a collector of unique instruments, this custom CP-300 offers it all. The combination of warm basses, bright trebles, onboard effects, and Bluetooth connectivity makes this guitar as inspiring to play as it is beautiful to behold.
Details
- Condition: Fully restored and enhanced; excellent playability.
- Top: Solid spruce (voiced to A and E).
- Back and Sides: Mahogany.
- Nut Width: 52mm.
- Scale Length: 65.3cm.
- Action: 3.5mm (1st string), 4.0mm (6th string) at the 12th fret.
- Strings: Hybrid – nylon core basses, metal-wound trebles.
- Electronics: Yamaha TransAcoustic system with reverb, delay, chorus, and Bluetooth connectivity.
- Pickup Location: St Albans, Victoria.
- Price: Serious inquiries only – contact for details.
Seize the opportunity to own a truly one-of-a-kind Yamaha CP-300, reimagined for today’s musicians. Whether you’re performing, recording, or simply enjoying its sound at home, this guitar delivers an unparalleled experience.
📩 Contact Neil Ta directly for more details or to arrange a viewing.