YAMAHA / LL16 ARE Natural [12]

The LL16ARE Natural—Yamaha’s flagship acoustic guitar from the “L” series!
The L Series is renowned worldwide as Yamaha’s pinnacle of acoustic guitars.
Even 40 years after its release, the "L" series continues to be cherished by countless artists as a legendary instrument... and the reason for its enduring value is simple: it has consistently delivered the sound and playability demanded by each era at the highest level. It ushered in a new era of acoustic guitars in Japan, has continued to evolve with the times, and has always responded to the needs of its players. That is the L Series.

Featuring an original jumbo body and an all-solid construction, it features Engelmann spruce for the top and rosewood for the sides and back.
The top wood has been treated with our proprietary “A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement)” process, previously used on high-end L Series models such as the LL26 and LL36. This achieves a rich, resonant tone reminiscent of a guitar that has been played for years!
The bracing remains the same non-scalloped X-bracing as before, but in this redesign, the bracing has been lowered and the shape changed to a square. This ensures the X-bracing intersects perfectly!

The neck has been changed from the previous 3-piece construction to a 5-piece structure combining mahogany and rosewood, achieving greater strength against warping and twisting! Additionally, the neck is tapered by 1mm at the 10th fret, improving playability in the higher positions! Furthermore, by rounding the edges of the fingerboard, we’ve achieved a smooth playing feel that fits comfortably in your hand!
In the new model, the string action and string spacing have also been adjusted: the 6th string is set slightly lower and the 1st string slightly higher than before, and the string spacing has been widened by 0.3mm.

This new model features a "passive pickup," allowing you to connect it directly to an amplifier. (Cable sold separately.)
The pickups use the same piezo elements as those found in SRT models used in electro-acoustic guitars like the APX and CPX. They offer excellent response and ample output!

A "double-action truss rod"—which was not included in the early L series—has been installed, providing a structure that effectively corrects both forward and backward bowing.

Main Specifications
Pickup & Controls: Passive-type pickup
Body Type: Original Jumbo Body Type
Body Thickness: 100mm–125mm
Top: Solid Engelmann Spruce (A.R.E.)
Back: Solid Rosewood
Sides: Solid Rosewood
Neck: Mahogany + Rosewood 5-ply
Fingerboard: Ebony
Bridge: Ebony
Scale length: 650 mm
Fingerboard width (at nut/body joint): 44mm/55mm
Tuners: Gold pegs (TM29G)
Finish: Natural, urethane finish, gloss
Serial Number: ILI190570
JAN: 4957812547734
Accessories: Light case

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