Yamaha LS16r A.R.E. Dark Tinted.
To all those who don't know, "Dark Tinted" is the factory finish on this guitar. That's what Yamaha called it. It is not a cedar top, it is Engelman Spruce. They didn't make as many of this color.
A.R.E. stands for Acoustic Resonance Enhancement, Yamaha's method of aging the top for acoustic enhancement.
Solid Engelman spruce top
Solid Rosewood back and sides
Ebony fretboard
5-piece neck
Upgraded tuners with Gotoh SGV510Z 1:21 ratio.
Zero Impact passive pickup. (Plugs through the end pin/strap button)
The only alteration made on this guitar was the tuners. Otherwise it's all original. (Original tuners just didn't cut the mustard)
Recent setup done and plays like a dream, and I am the original owner of this guitar. It's in beautiful condition, with just a little normal wear from playing. Frets are in excellent shape. There's some light picking marks on the top, and a few small and very minor marks on the lower bout. (see last photo) (Any other things you see are probably just reflections of surrounding objects.)
Otherwise, this thing is in fantastic condition and sounds wonderful. Honestly I hate to part with it, but I just got a new FS5 and I don't have the room for more guitars. I always get compliments on this guitars' tone.
I will ship it well packaged and insured.
Thanks for looking. Please feel free to ask questions.
| Listed | 20 days ago |
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| Condition | Very Good (Used) Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more |
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