YAMAHA / LL16D ARE Black [11]

The LL16D ARE in a sleek black finish with luxurious accents!!

The L Series, renowned worldwide as Yamaha’s flagship acoustic guitars.
Even after 40 years since its release, the "L" continues to be cherished by countless artists as a legendary instrument... 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.

In March 2014, the L Series was renewed for the first time in 10 years!
The LL16 was reborn as the LL16 ARE, and this model is the premium version of the LL16 ARE.
Featuring an original jumbo body and an all-solid construction, it features Engelmann spruce on the top and rosewood on the sides and back.
The top wood has undergone our proprietary “A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement)” treatment, previously used on high-end L Series models such as the LL26 and LL36. This achieves a rich tone reminiscent of a guitar that has been played for many years!!
Furthermore, the LL16DARE features abalone inlays on the body and rosette, along with diamond-shaped inlays for the position marks. Its appearance is reminiscent of the high-end "L36 Series"!
The bracing remains non-scalloped X-bracing, as in previous models, but this redesign lowers the bracing and changes its shape to a square profile. This ensures the X-bracing intersects perfectly!
The neck has been updated from the previous 3-piece construction to a 5-piece mahogany and rosewood structure, providing greater strength against warping and twisting! Additionally, the neck is tapered by 1mm at the 10th fret, improving playability in the higher positions! Furthermore, the rounded edge of the fingerboard ensures a smooth, comfortable feel that fits naturally 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 is equipped with 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.

JAN: 4957812547826
Accessories: Lightweight case

Model: LL16D ARE
Pickup & Controls: Passive 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: Black *Urethane finish, gloss

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