Vancouver, Canada
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An original jumbo acoustic-electric with A.R.E.-treated Engelmann spruce, rich rosewood depth, and Yamaha’s modern take on the classic dreadnought body shape.
Original Jumbo body delivers powerful projection with balanced articulation
Solid Engelmann spruce top with A.R.E. treatment enhances warmth and responsiveness
Rosewood back and sides provide rich overtones, sustain, and tonal depth
5-ply mahogany/rosewood neck improves long-term stability and durability
Passive pickup system preserves the guitar’s natural acoustic response
The Yamaha LL6 ARE is built around Yamaha’s Original Jumbo body shape, the company’s own take on a traditional dreadnought-style acoustic. It delivers the strong projection and headroom players expect from a larger body guitar while maintaining a more balanced and controlled response across the frequency range.
Compared to many standard dreadnought designs, the LL body offers a broader and more open character with clearer note separation and a more controlled low end. This makes the LL6 ARE especially versatile for players who move between strumming, flatpicking, fingerstyle playing, and vocal accompaniment.
The solid Engelmann spruce top features Yamaha’s A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) treatment, designed to create a warmer and more mature tonal response from the start. Rosewood back and sides add harmonic richness, sustain, and low-end depth while preserving articulation and clarity.
One of the standout construction details in the LL series is the 5-ply mahogany/rosewood neck, which improves long-term structural stability while contributing to the guitar’s dependable feel over time. Combined with Yamaha’s modified bracing design, the LL6 ARE responds naturally to a wide range of playing dynamics without feeling overly compressed or rigid.
The passive pickup system keeps the amplified signal simple and natural while preserving the instrument’s core acoustic voice. Finished in Natural gloss, the LL6 ARE blends classic acoustic aesthetics with Yamaha’s refined L Series design philosophy.
Key Features
Original Jumbo body design
Yamaha’s take on the traditional dreadnought body shape
Solid Engelmann spruce top with A.R.E. treatment
Rosewood back and sides
5-ply mahogany/rosewood neck
Modified bracing design
Passive pickup system
Rosewood fingerboard and bridge
Black ABS bridge pins with White Dot
Pro gig bag included
Full Specifications
Body Shape: Original Jumbo
Scale Length: 650 mm (25 9/16")
Body Length: 513 mm (20 3/16")
Total Length: 1046 mm (41 3/16")
Body Width: 415 mm (16 5/16")
Body Depth: 100-125 mm (3 15/16" - 4 15/16")
Nut Width: 44 mm (1 3/4")
String Spacing: 11 mm
Top Material: Solid Engelmann Spruce with A.R.E.
Back Material: Rosewood
Side Material: Rosewood
Neck Material: 5-Ply Mahogany/Rosewood
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: R400 mm (15 3/4")
Bridge Material: Rosewood
Nut Material: Urea
Saddle Material: Urea
Bridge Pins: Black ABS with White Dot
Tuners: Die-Cast Gold
Body Binding: Cream + Black
Soundhole Inlay: Abalone + Black + White
Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
Body Finish: Gloss Natural
Neck Finish: Matt
Bracing: Modified Non-Scalloped Bracing
Electronics: Passive Pickup
Connections: Line Out
Strings: Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light
Case: Yamaha Pro Gig Bag Included
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