YAMAHA / LS16 ARE Natural (NT) [09]

The L Series is renowned worldwide as Yamaha’s flagship acoustic guitar.
Even 40 years after its release, the "L" continues to be cherished by countless artists as a legendary instrument... Its enduring value lies in its consistent ability to deliver 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 a compact small-body, all-solid construction, it features Englemann 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 neck features a 5-piece mahogany and rosewood construction, providing exceptional 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 fingerboard edges ensure a smooth, comfortable playing experience that fits naturally in your hand!
It 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!
We’ve incorporated a “double-action truss rod”—a feature absent from the early L series—creating a structure that effectively corrects both forward and backward bowing.
Main Specifications
Pickup & Controls: Passive-type pickup
Body Type: Small Body
Body Thickness: 100mm–120mm
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: Urethane, gloss finish
Accessories: Light case
JAN Code: 4957812547758
Serial Number: ILP250027
Weight: 2.22 kg
* As this item was previously displayed in-store, it may have minor scratches or other imperfections that are difficult to see in the photos.